Once doll buying resumes, whenever that occurs, I have added several dolls to my wish list. Some were already on my mental wish list before my self-imposed doll-buying hiatus commenced. I am writing them all into existence now.
I am always, always on the lookout for any vintage black Barbie clone similar to the ones shared with me recently by Facebook friend Escobar Artforall and Emmanuel Perez. Emmanuel is very knowledgeable on the subject of Ken, Barbie, Tammy, and other clones and competitors from the 1960s - 1990s and has a
website to prove it.
The first groups of dolls was shared by Escobar Artforall:
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| The above two groups of photos are of a mohair clone that has been restyled. |
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| Lovely Hawaiian Bild Lilli clone |
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| Restyled and painted Bild Lilli clone |
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| More Bild Lilli clones |
The next doll, shared by Emmanuel Perez, is a 1960s ponytail African American Polly by Valentine.
I would welcome into my collection with open arms any of the dolls Escobar Artforall and Manny shared with me.
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Also on my wish list, even though they lack articulation, are the following two Barbie Fashionistas. They quite possibly will be the first two dolls I purchase after doll buying resumes.
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| Stock photos of two 2015 Barbie Fashionistas |
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Vanessa recently shared a new guy she purchased that interests me. See him
here. He, as well as a new set of ungloved hands, is on my wish list.
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| Life-size all-leather one-of-a-kind baby dressed in leather, by Lorna Paris |
A molded-face all-leather doll by Lorna Paris (not necessarily a life-size baby like the one shown above, but I'd be okay with a baby by Lorna) would be wonderful to own. Also on my wish list from Lorna is one of her Crown Head necklaces.
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| Crown Heads by Lorna Paris |
The heads of the Crown Head necklaces are sculpted in polymer clay and are strung on leather cords or silver or goldtone chains. I want one with open eyes, similar to the one shown below, and have already voiced this desire to Lorna.
I already own a Rock Head pin (brooch) by Lorna, but aren't these following ones lovely?
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| Rock Head pins/brooches by Lorna Paris are all one-of-a-kind with hand painted faces (on rocks/stones); each wears jewelry hand made by Lorna; some with headpieces made from shells. Just lovely! lornaparis916@gmail.com. |
I haven't seen very much else in the way of dolls that strikes my fancy so I think I will be pretty safe as I ride this thing out and regain and maintain focus in other areas of my life. Additionally, I have several doll projects that need to be completed. Here's hoping I find the motivation to see them through to completion.
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