The One World Doll Project Announces First Order From Walmart

I have been a supporter of the One World Doll Project since day one, beginning with an interview of Stacey McBride-Irby in March 2011.  Several posts about Prettie Girls Lena and the Cynthia Bailey doll have followed.

Prettie Girls Valencia (Latina), Dahlia (South Asian), and Kimani (African) have joined Lena and Cynthia Bailey.

I recently acquired, Valencia, Dahlia, and Kimani, shown above.



I was very excited to learn about the company's most recent accomplishment:  The One World Doll Project Announces First Order From Walmart.  This is major because it is no easy feat to get products on the shelves of America's largest discount department store chain.



Trent Daniel, CEO of One World Holdings, announces the Walmart deal in the following Youtube video.







Congratulations to OWDP and Stacey McBride-Irby! 







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Another Head Turner: Jam 'N Glam Christie

Christie's blue hair changes to black.

In my August 11, 2014, post, "Turning Heads," Tiffany Taylor and Taylor Jones by Ideal illustrate their swivel heads and hair color changes.   After Roxanne informed me that Mattel's Jam 'n Glam Christie from 2001 has this 1970s feature, I added the doll to my saved eBay search.  Since then, several eBay listings of never-removed-from-box dolls with prices that ranged from $25 to $50, have come and gone.   Gone, because my goal was to pay less.

Close look of Jam 'N Glam Christie

Jam 'n Glam Christie uses the Asha sculpt.  She has blue nylon fibered hair that changes to black when the crown of her head is turned.  Her new millennium plus one box date is probably responsible for the use of metallic silver fabric for her skirt that has an asymmetrical hemline.  A shimmery sky blue halter top reverses to blue with squiggly purple lines.  The long sleeves of her faux purple shrug are removable.  Sky blue platform shoes complete her look.  In addition to her "Twist 'N Turn" hair, Christie has an "Ever-Flex" waist.

Autographed head shot and two fan cards

CD case and two CDs are attached to box lining.

Accessories include purple sunglasses, headset microphone, autographed head shot card, two fan cards, two CDs, one CD cover, and instructions.   Three hair extensions, one each in purple, lime, and pink are included for Christie or child owner. 

Separately sold tour bus and other dolls in the line are illustrated on back of the box.

As illustrated on the back of box, a Jam 'N Glam tour bus was sold separately for Christie, Barbie and Teresa to travel to and from their "rock in'" concerts.

The doll I purchased was offered on eBay for $25 or best offer.  Within minutes of placing it, the seller accepted my offer of $15.  Based on the green Walmart sticker price of $14.67 that remains on the front of the box, my cost, minus shipping, was just a few cents over retail.

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Announcement From Double Dutch Dolls

K. Charles owner and creator of Double Dutch Dolls has announced the next and third doll to be added to the multicultural doll line.  The choice is a result of a recent successful KickStarter campaign that was followed by contributors' votes on which doll would be next.  K. Charles writes:

Well, it was close and came down to the wire-only 1 vote difference. Can you believe it? But, in the end the next Double Dutch Doll is Ms. Sascha McKnight! Here's a little info on Ms. Sascha:

Hi- It’s me Sascha. I know it’s hard to believe the outgoing Kaila Bradey and I have been BFF’s since Ms. Hazel’s 1st grade class. But, opposites attract. When I’m not sharing notes in the back of the class, or the latest Stingrays gossip, I’m practicing cheerleading or scoping the latest styles and fashions at the mall with my BFF.

Name: SASCHA MCKNIGHT

Birthday: April 23rd (Taurus)

Heritage: African-American

Hobbies: Cheerleading, Shopping, Volunteering

Favorite Food: Ice cream and anything chocolate

Favorite Book: The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants

Best Friend: Kaila Bradley

Favorite Color: Lilac (Purple)

Future Plans: Elementary School Teacher

Meet Sascha- the newest 18" Double Dutch Doll. 

Our second runner up, Alainna Rivera, was only one vote from tying with Sascha. We are actively searching for the funds to bring her to life as quickly as possible. So, please continue to spread the word about Double Dutch Dolls. We sincerely appreciate all of your support, well wishes and feedback. It has been a fun ride and we thank you for taking the journey with us...

Don't forget to visit www.doubledutchdolls.com for all the latest Double Dutch Dolls information and special holiday promotions.

K. Charles 

The Double Dutch Dolls were first introduced on this blog in a guest post by K. Charles, which can be read here.

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