Goldie Wilson's New Book "This Is Me"

"This Is Me" by Goldie Wilson

A Note from Goldie Wilson about her second book:

MY NEW BOOK

“THIS IS ME”

ORIGINAL BLACK DOLLS

By

Goldie Wilson

I am happy to announce the publication of my second book to complete the two-volume book series. My new book is an autobiographical journey into the black-doll world chapter by chapter with pictures to emphasize each chapter. This is my journey toward the doll world and my art dolls. It includes step by step my journey from DIY crafts to present-day art dolls.

This book is a First Printing/First Edition, QUANTITY LIMITED.

I will begin shipping on May 5, 2023.

Procedure for payment- PAYPAL $65 to: dolls by goldie or use my email address: goldiewil@msn.com

You may also mail a check or money order for $65 (books are sold on a first-come, first-served basis).
Email me for the address to mail payments.

Email: goldiewil@msn.com

Price: $65.00

©Black Doll Collecting/dbg

There are countless items to collect and write about. Black dolls chose me.

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Ariel, Barbie Fashionista 207, and Barbie Fashionista 210

The Little Mermaid (Ariel), Barbie Fashionista 210 and 207

The Little Mermaid (Ariel) on Land (as a human with legs) and Barbie Fashionistas 207 (pink-streaked hair) and #210 (bun hairstyle and yellow sunglasses) arrived recently. 

The Little Mermaid on Land, Arial

Even though she only has the usual five points of articulation, I love Ariel. Mattel captured Halle Bailey's likeness to perfection.  The noticeable difference between the doll and the actress/singer is that all of the doll's hair is not twisted (loc'd). Only the top layer is twisted and the rest hangs loose. Otherwise, the doll actually looks like Halle. 

This close-up illustrates Ariel's lovely head sculpt.

The untwisted (loose) hair should be visible in this photo and the one immediately above.

Arial wears a light-blue dress with a ruffled collar. 

The skirt of the dress mimics crepe. Brown sandals cover her flat feet.

Barbie Fashionista #207 arrived first. I was on the fence about keeping this doll because she doesn't look exactly like the prototype image to me.

Barbie Fashionista #207

Barbie Fashionista #207 is a pink-streaked brunette. There is a visible mole beneath the lower lip on the doll's left, and she has brown-painted eyes. This doll uses the Curvy Barbie body and wears a heart-print sweater dress and lavender wedge-soled crocs. 

The heart-print sweater dress is visible in this photo.

The lavender crocs have cutouts of stars and hearts.

Barbie Fashionista #207 (the prototype and the produced doll)

I think Barbie Fashionista #207 is a lovely doll, but she doesn't look exactly like the prototype in my opinion. What do you think?

Barbie Fashionista 210

Barbie Fashionista #210  has a deeper complexion than #207, which I like.  She appears to use the Tall Barbie body.  Like Ariel and #207, #210 has the usual five points of articulation. 

Her dark brown hair is styled in a bun with two tendrils in front.

She wears a faux-crocheted halter dress with yellow sandals on her flat feet.

The sandals

This is a comparison between the prototype doll and the produced doll.

The doll in the prototype image looks more sophisticated than the produced doll. Maybe that's because the produced doll is not wearing the sunglasses on her face and her hair is not styled exactly like the prototype doll's. I like her a lot better than I do #207, but by far, Arial is my favorite of these three.

Ariel, Fashionistas #210 and #207

I ordered all three from Amazon.

Ariel

Barbie Fashionista 210

Barbie Fashionista 207

©Black Doll Collecting/dbg

There are countless items to collect and write about. Black dolls chose me.

__________

Thank you for reading. Comments that are not spam are appreciated. Spam comments will not be published, so don't waste your time. To contact me directly regarding dolls or any of my posts, please use the contact form on the right of the home page, which is visible in "web view." A link to web viewing should be visible at the bottom of this page.

If you're not already a subscriber, visit, "like" and follow the Black Doll Collecting Facebook page or bookmark the Black Doll Collecting home page and visit on Tuesdays and Thursdays when typically new posts are published.

Check out what I am selling here. 
Check out my eBay listings here.
Please follow my sister blog Ebony-Essence of Dolls in Black.
*New*Visit/Follow DeeBeeGee's Virtual Black Doll Museum
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Children's Book Review: Lauryn That's Me

Lauryn That's Me by Lauryn Rose Teixeira

I met the mother of young author, Lauryn Rose Teixeira, on Instagram last year. Cristina Cabral and I have communicated about the importance of Black children (globally) seeing themselves in their playthings as a significant tool to help develop cultural awareness, self-esteem, and acceptance of self. Cristina is doing a remarkable job with her children as her oldest child, Lauryn, at age 9 wrote a children's book about her "journey as a powerful African girl," Lauryn That's Me. Now 10, Lauryn's book has been published and is available on Amazon. 

I read the book and wrote the following Amazon review.

Lauryn, who resides in London, England, was recently interviewed by BBC World News Focus on Africa. The Instagram post about this interview is embedded next. (Click or tap the play arrow.)

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A post shared by Lauryn That's me (@lauryn.thatsme)

As indicated in my Amazon review, Lauryn's book will appeal to readers of all ages and backgrounds and particularly to children of African descent who will either relate to her story or be inspired by it. 

And yes, a passage about black dolls is included in the book. 

I've added the Amazon buy link below. #ad

©Black Doll Collecting/dbg

There are countless items to collect and write about. Black dolls chose me.

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Thank you for reading. Comments that are not spam are appreciated. Spam comments will not be published, so don't waste your time. To contact me directly regarding dolls or any of my posts, please use the contact form on the right of the home page, which is visible in "web view." A link to web viewing should be visible at the bottom of this page.

If you're not already a subscriber, visit, "like" and follow the Black Doll Collecting Facebook page or bookmark the Black Doll Collecting home page and visit on Tuesdays and Thursdays when typically new posts are published.

Check out what I am selling here. 
Check out my eBay listings here.
Please follow my sister blog Ebony-Essence of Dolls in Black.
*New*Visit/Follow DeeBeeGee's Virtual Black Doll Museum
Donate here to support this blog. Thank you!