Talking Tip Doll from the Movie Home

The 11-inch Talking Tip doll represents the teenage girl character (Gratuity "Tip" Tucci), in the recently released Dreamworks film, Home.  The deluxe version, shown above, includes the doll and alien sidekick, Oh.   In the deluxe package, Tip is dressed as shown, speaks five phrases from the movie and has the above shown accessories.  I have not been able to locate US-based sellers of the deluxe version.  If this one is a must-have now for those residing in the US, expect to pay 40+ dollars for it as well as international shipping. 

For those able to settle for the talking doll minus the extras in the deluxe set, ToysRUs.com sells the doll only, dressed as shown above for $21.99.  This version also recites five phrases from the movie.  Unlike the deluxe version, this Tip comes with an extra outfit.  The shoes are removable on both dolls. 

At the time of this publication, the talking doll with outfit is also available on Amazon.com for prices that vary from $25.72 + shipping to almost $50 with free shipping for Prime members.  What a difference pricing and hairstyles make.  I prefer the TRU.com price and the hairstyle as illustrated in the Amazon.com photo.

Watch the official Home trailer below:

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Children of America Dolls

I just found out about these 14-inch culturally diverse dolls that have vinyl heads, arms, legs, and cloth bodies, designed by Mary Eubanks.  They are called Children of America.  Each doll has its own story.

Priced $39.95 on the company's website where a slide show, on the home page, includes a full-length image of each doll with its story. 

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Fishtail, Sparkle Girlz Model, Thrift Store Finds

Blythe's faux fishtail

Until a permanent texturizing hairstyle is created for her, my brunette Blythe with bone straight hair was given a faux fishtail, similar to the technique shown here. (It appears that I was able to conceal the rubber bands better.)

This one-piece dress has a purple bodice with hot-pink spaghetti straps at shoulders and crisscross layered animal-print skirt; the turquoise vest is removable.  A lavender shoulder bag is included.

I picked up this Sparkle Girlz fashion at Wal-Mart (above) and tried it on Blythe for size (below).

Blythe wears the fashion with ankle boots from a Barbie Basics shoe pack.

Thrift Store Finds

Five packages of dolls in groups and singles @$1.99 per package were found recently at a local thrift store.

While thrift store shopping, I found five packages of dolls for $1.99 each.  The dolls are in near pristine condition and were possibly donated by the same source.   The fashions and shoes are what interested me, especially those on the Kelly-size dolls.  With the exception of the fashion worn by Tamika, my initial plan is to remove the clothing and shoes to use on other dolls.  See the individual photos below:

I have no idea who this particular Barbie is, but her pink ankle strap shoes that snap closed in back are what captured my attention.  The front of the ankle strap has a faux tassel. 

These two were packaged separately.  This somewhat out-of-focus picture can still illustrate how cute their fashions and shoes are.  The one on the right is Amusement Park Stacie.  Who is the other one?

These three Kelly-size girls were packaged together.  I think the one in the Christmas dress is probably missing something she formerly held.  Who are they; does anyone know?

These dark-haired girls are my favorites.  I already have Tamika, the one in the middle.  I love the outfits of the other two.  Mattel was too frugal to give the one with bunny ears real tights or leggings.  Instead, they opted to paint her legs yellow.  All shoes are removable.

Cost for all, including the Sparkle Girlz fashion and tax, was about $13. 

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