tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post7624839232003245233..comments2024-03-28T11:41:16.501-05:00Comments on Black Doll Collecting: Ashton-Drake's: Michelle Obama Fashion Doll: Inaugural BallBlack Doll Enthusiasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07534871309015210903noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-81362825899632908702016-11-16T15:08:27.828-06:002016-11-16T15:08:27.828-06:00Thanks for the warning, Dani. I was almost certai...Thanks for the warning, Dani. I was almost certain the doll would not look like FLOTUS. Doll companies have falsely advertised these dolls since 2009, using an image of her and failing to produce an adequate portrait doll. The only vinyl doll that I feel closely resembles Michelle Obama is the one by Franklin Mint based on Mrs. Obama's first official White House portrait. If you do not have that one and if you can find it on the secondary market, I believe you will be pleased.<br /><br />dbgBlack Doll Enthusiasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534871309015210903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-24238803582515861112016-11-16T14:42:39.975-06:002016-11-16T14:42:39.975-06:00Just received my "Michelle Obama Inaugural Ba...Just received my "Michelle Obama Inaugural Ball Fashion Doll". Beware. The doll looks nothing like the depiction which is misleading. It appears on second look to be a photograph of Mrs. Obama and not a photo of the actual doll. The doll’s face looks nothing like the First Lady. The smile alone seems to take up 1/3 of the face and the dress is of cheesy material. For the price, I am very disappointed and will be returning the doll.Dani W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17283105865375531714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-47321831477052243642013-03-26T04:17:50.298-05:002013-03-26T04:17:50.298-05:00I agree, Muff. Both are different images of the F...I agree, Muff. Both are different images of the First Lady. We (or those interested) will probably all be surprised at how the actuall dolls look.<br /><br />It's unfortunate for FL-enthusiasts and collectors unaware of this practice that companies are allowed to do this.<br /><br />dbgBlack Doll Enthusiasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534871309015210903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-53375074325438633682013-03-26T01:21:26.482-05:002013-03-26T01:21:26.482-05:00Those both look like photos or renderings of her s...Those both look like photos or renderings of her so I wouldn't trust either one.Muffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06121187068323359131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-30475358696864193542013-03-25T12:41:43.234-05:002013-03-25T12:41:43.234-05:00I agree that I want to see the doll before buying....I agree that I want to see the doll before buying.Male Doll Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16563434754754313630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-81678195857941420172013-03-25T08:59:59.191-05:002013-03-25T08:59:59.191-05:00Looks may be deceiving if history repeats itself. ...Looks may be deceiving if history repeats itself. I have more faith in AD producing a doll that resembles their prototype than DM.<br /><br />dbgBlack Doll Enthusiasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534871309015210903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-79244476502469390352013-03-25T08:51:00.093-05:002013-03-25T08:51:00.093-05:00The Danbury Mint one looks wonderful. If things we...The Danbury Mint one looks wonderful. If things were different for me, I would definitely order one. I hope the Ashton Drake one is nice, too. Who knows, I might order one to sit on my work desk. After all, she is my doppelganger.Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027064808344974667noreply@blogger.com