tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post2729830317877874066..comments2024-03-28T11:41:16.501-05:00Comments on Black Doll Collecting: In Search of Christie LoveBlack Doll Enthusiasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07534871309015210903noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-32612079963675171362023-12-03T09:01:38.886-06:002023-12-03T09:01:38.886-06:00I certainly don't question it and would love t...I certainly don't question it and would love the Christie doll.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-64833778237307223032023-07-16T22:33:49.661-05:002023-07-16T22:33:49.661-05:00The resemblances between Teresa Graves and Whitney...The resemblances between Teresa Graves and Whitney , is uncanny she acts looks and moves like Whitney, that's definitely her mother, no question.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-66648674561088981582015-11-30T00:04:50.883-06:002015-11-30T00:04:50.883-06:00I had a Christie Love doll!!! She was my favorite ...I had a Christie Love doll!!! She was my favorite doll!!! I was 5 or 6 years old and I think I begged my mom to get her for me for Christmas! I loved the show and Theresa Graves, although I'm sure most of the content went way over my head, all I remember is that she was a very strong woman. Back to the doll, it looked like her but from what I remember it was very cheaply made, which might explain why the doll is so elusive. I don't think mine lasted long. I remember she had super long skinny legs, but it frustrated me to no end that the legs didn't bend, they were just hard plastic. But I would play with her and kick her legs up high like she was defending a would be attacker or kicking a door in. I couldn't tell you what the clothes looked like because I don't think they lasted long either, which is what happened with most of my dolls that ended up naked at some point. And as most little girls who had brothers probably know, dolls don't last long either. I remember my brother twisting one of her legs off and try as I might, I could not reattach it. But she was still my favorite doll even with one leg and I played with her anyway. and she would hop along on one leg fighting crime! LOL At some point I think my brother may have twisted her other leg off and maybe even her head. It's kind of vague, but I have also searched for this doll and your link is the only one I have ever found online. If you ever find a picture I would love to see it! Thanks for posting and good luck!!! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17869010841640832369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-38140928342794531182012-08-05T20:52:17.355-05:002012-08-05T20:52:17.355-05:00MDW and Georgia Girl - thanks for the well wishes ...MDW and Georgia Girl - thanks for the well wishes and blessings in my attempt to locate a Get Christie Love. Theresa Graves, like Whitney Houston, was also a singer (hear samples <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Teresa-Graves-Digitally-Remastered/dp/B0050DOPZ8" rel="nofollow">here</a>, but I believe acting was Graves' first love. <br /><br />dbgBlack Doll Enthusiasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534871309015210903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-37815347455114217422012-08-05T20:26:28.398-05:002012-08-05T20:26:28.398-05:00I think I vaguely remember the name. I had never ...I think I vaguely remember the name. I had never heard of the show nor the doll. I wish you many blessings in locating the doll. Her voice does sound like Whitney. IMO she resembles her as well.Georgia Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12161464262175993611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-16431618996537152842012-08-05T20:06:47.313-05:002012-08-05T20:06:47.313-05:00I love Netflix, too Brini, but I have only watched...I love Netflix, too Brini, but I have only watched one Blaxploitation film on Netflix -- Friday Foster. Since I have the doll, I needed to know what her character was based on. <br /><br />Thanks for the doll suggestion to use for my tribute Get Christie Love doll in the event I am unable to "get" Get Christie Love. I have been thinking about which doll I should use. Perhaps I'll create a poll and solicit suggestions.<br /><br />dbgBlack Doll Enthusiasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534871309015210903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-65972377890381517472012-08-05T20:02:20.116-05:002012-08-05T20:02:20.116-05:00I hope you find the doll. My older brother and sis...I hope you find the doll. My older brother and sister were allowed to watch it and the rest of us were not. Thank goodness for Netflick!! I watch all the Blaxplotation movies and love them. My doll of choice would be the repo Black Barbie she would be perfect.Brinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07258826511023083051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-47240591307271388672012-08-05T19:42:22.913-05:002012-08-05T19:42:22.913-05:00I remember the show. Like Muff, it was pass my be...I remember the show. Like Muff, it was pass my bedtime. Thank you for the information and I was not aware that there was a doll. Hopefully, you find or see one.Male Doll Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16563434754754313630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-78062287007506502342012-08-05T06:22:08.035-05:002012-08-05T06:22:08.035-05:00You're welcome,Vanessa. Thanks for the good lu...You're welcome,Vanessa. Thanks for the good luck wish.<br /><br />dbgBlack Doll Enthusiasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534871309015210903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-5846001906941426502012-08-05T06:21:26.860-05:002012-08-05T06:21:26.860-05:00Hey Muff,
Your mother sounds like me. I took my...Hey Muff, <br /><br />Your mother sounds like me. I took my children to movies to support black actors too, not in the Blaxploitation era (they were not alive), but in the 80s and 90s when the content was a "little" more positive. At home if we watched something together with scenes that I didn't want them to see, I instructed them like your mother instructed you, or I'd cover their eyes and/or ears for them. <br /><br />The plan to customize my own Get Christie Love doll is in my head if I am unable to locate the manufactured version. I may just do it anyway and still look for the other.<br /><br />dbg<br /><br /><br />:-)<br /><br />dbgBlack Doll Enthusiasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534871309015210903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-67264890268400097202012-08-05T00:46:22.098-05:002012-08-05T00:46:22.098-05:00I remember the movie and the show, but I was not a...I remember the movie and the show, but I was not allowed to watch the show as it was past my bedtime. My mother used to take us to see black exploitation movies all the time. I saw a lot of things I probably shouldn't have. From Pam Grier movies to Blackula, if it had a black person in it, our mother took us to see it regardless of content. (She'd tell us to cover our eyes if something naughty happened)<br /><br />If you cant find one maybe you could custom make one.Muffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06121187068323359131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-44468937354089225292012-08-04T20:58:21.622-05:002012-08-04T20:58:21.622-05:00Another welcome history lesson. I'm not famili...Another welcome history lesson. I'm not familiar with the actress, the show, or the doll. Good luck in your search.Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027064808344974667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-20090676134100879912012-08-04T16:20:43.574-05:002012-08-04T16:20:43.574-05:00It's interesting that your father was a fan of...It's interesting that your father was a fan of the show, Limbe Dolls. I wonder if Graves' beauty, the character's brains and action included in each episode or a combination of all contributed to his being a fan.<br /><br />D7ana, wasn't Malibu Christie's hairstyle too different from GCL's usual curly 'dos? I am seriously thinking about creating my own GCL doll. I already have a Mixis outfit in mind.<br /><br />dbgBlack Doll Enthusiasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534871309015210903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-62474503653829878482012-08-04T15:52:22.909-05:002012-08-04T15:52:22.909-05:00I remember the series vaguely ;-D At that time tho...I remember the series vaguely ;-D At that time though, <i>my</i> Malibu Christie was "Christie Love" in our doll world.D7anahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15497306465109590188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-75073624164254004872012-08-04T14:09:13.451-05:002012-08-04T14:09:13.451-05:00My father was a fan of this show. In one episode ...My father was a fan of this show. In one episode Christie love slung her purse along the floor to trip up the bad guy she was chasing. He thought that was the coolest thing. Good luck with your doll search!limbe dollshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01704328250988686700noreply@blogger.com