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by doll4man＠webtv.net 05 Feb '02

05 Feb '02

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Re: Marilyn
by Molly G 04 Feb '02

04 Feb '02

The problem I have with the Marilyn dolls is the body- I know that they're using the standard Barbie body, but in the sheath dresses it look s way to leggy and scrawny to be Marilyn. (That said, I think How To Marry a Millionaire was a great choice, love the fact it's a set and will be ordering it :-) ) Also: Somehow, I've been switched over the the digest format for this list. How do I get back to getting individual messages? Help! :-) Molly _________________________________________________________________ Join the worlds largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com

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Re: OT: BIG BEAUTIFUL DOLLS
by Pat Brown 03 Feb '02

03 Feb '02

Thanks to Randall for inquiring about the extra fashions for these dolls and forwarding the email he got from the designers. Regards, Pat ----- Original Message ----- From: Pat Brown To: candichat(a)dolls.de Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2002 11:45 AM Subject: Re: OT: BIG BEAUTIFUL DOLLS That's a good point. I don't know if they come with a separate collection of outfits, either. It would make huge difference for future collecting if they did. Afterall, plus size clothes that fit human women is hard enough--it's likely to be next to impossible to find clothes for a 12" plus-size doll. Not even poor ole Rosie O'Donnell got a line of fashions. I hope the BBD get their own line. pat ----- Original Message ----- From: Robin To: candichat(a)dolls.de Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2002 8:50 PM Subject: Re: OT: BIG BEAUTIFUL DOLLS Thanks, Pat, they're fabulous. If they come with clothes, I can see myself getting one of these. Robin Pat Brown <nqsqurtz(a)staffnet.com> wrote: Dear CandiChatters, Do you all recall way far back there was the announcement of new line of glamour doll with larger proportions than the regular hour-glass-shaped dolls? There had been a lot of discussion on this List about the dolls because of the dolls' more realistic proportions to many of today's women. Please take another look at the dolls because I think they are lovely. I'm still not certain how the sculpts on the feet got resolved. That was a concern for the creators a couple of years ago and unfortunately, the pics on the website don't show the feet now. At the time, the feet didn't fit delicately into a shoe. Not that feet are a big deal. Afterall, it's the faces of the dolls that I find very appealing. And furthermore, feet on a larger body don't always look like the foot of a waifish Chinese Empress, anyway. If the pics are any indication, I find the facial sculpts r Friends, > Some time ago you inquired about our Big Beautiful Dolls. It gives > us great pleasure to let you know that the dolls are finally > completed and they will be arriving on January 25, 2002. > It has been a long struggle for us. There was a time when we thought > that we could not make this happen, but I am glad to say that Dasia, > Dena and Dawn can finally be a part of your collection. They have > been produced in a limited edition, so they won't be available for > long! > Many of you have stayed in contact with us over the past two years > and yes it has been two long years and we are really grateful for > your loyalty. > We received many letters from plus-size women who were so happy that > there is now a doll that represents them. We also received many > emails from doll lovers everywhere. We just want to say thank you to > all of you. These letters are what kept us going. We knew that we<Yahoo! Auctions Great stuff seeking new owners! Bid now!

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Re: Integrity playline in stores - reply
by SuzW397026＠aol.com 03 Feb '02

03 Feb '02

Pat, I'm unsure as to whether or not Integrity is publicly traded. I will ask Percy but I don't think that it is. Integrity is a family run company. Besides Percy, the lovely voice on the other end of the phone when I call is Joan, his sister, and the gentleman in charge of the warehouse is Percy's brother. I know that when containers from Asia arrive they are all to be found working from dawn to sometimes early hours of the next morn checking in the merchandise and reshipping to dealers. They may bring in extra help at this time but I believe the extra help is temporary. This leads me to believe they are a closely held corporation and not publicly traded. I hear stories like Melissa's all the time from people across the US. Either the dolls don't appear at all, or, only certain ones appear and sometimes only briefly. The problem with these occurrences doesn't lay at Integrity's doorstep. It is the store buyers who determine the quantity that will be purchased and the distribution. I keep thinking that if the dolls consistently sell out that the numbers the buyers order will increase. Of course, I'm sure that economic factors effect the money the chains may budget towards a certain manufacturer. I'm not privy to the inside information a buyer for a large chain is working with. Perhaps talking to a manager of a store you frequent in your area with a small representation of the dolls requesting more variety would be appropriate. This could be followed up with a letter to corporate headquarters with the same request. If enough requests are received, the company may respond with increased selection. I'm sure Integrity would be happy to increase their sales, LOL! Suzanne In a message dated 1/24/2002 7:03:06 AM Central Standard Time, ebradfrd(a)crosslink.net writes: << Hi, Pat & all, I live in Southern Maryland & the only Integrity dolls my Ames carried this year besides the baby & toddler lines was the In Style Jordan & Alejandro which are still on the shelves. None of the "girls". One of our Walmarts occasionally has a couple of Janays from a couple years back. Our Super KMart had NO Integrity dolls AT ALL this year (2001). Our TRU had One case of the Cool Streaks & one case of the Ultra Divas & one case of the In Style Jordan & Alejandro mix, but that was it all year (2001). Since Integrity has its main office in MD, I'm really surprised that we don't see more of the dolls here. I am really disappointed in their "not showing"... What's it like in other parts of the country??? Melissa > I'm in a Northern Virginia suburb of the sprawling Washington metro area. > Our Ames store provides an interesting view of dolls, different from > Walmart, because Ames seems to be always trying some new doll line to > complement Barbie. Walmart doesn't get creative with its doll selections, > at all. The local Ames has always included Integrity playline baby dolls > but the fashion dolls are expanding with Janay, Alyssa Alejandro. (My > K-Mart is too far away for me to watch regularly, but my visit last week > there were a few Alyssas and Janays.) As a matter of fact, I'm starting > to notice that Ames has cut back a lot of the Barbie doll line and is now > carrying another playline called Steffi Love dolls--they don't do much for > me, but I always welcome variety to the doll shelf. Problem is, they've > started carrying too many of these dolls. They seem like a cheaper-made > doll and no imagination with face sculpts and screening or ethnicity. > > Integrity's dolls, however, have long been a staple, albeit in small > numbers, but present on Ames shelves. Within the year I've noticed the > Integrity fashion dolls are slowly increasing visibility and their numbers > on the Ames doll shelves. Integrity is a welcome alternative to Barbie > because I think it's evident that Integrity can make a doll whose quality is > comparable to any Barbie and the dolls offer some relief from the seemingly > all-white dolls on most shelves. I think it's curious that Walmart hasn't > put any of Integrity's fashion dolls on its shelves (at least here), but > they put Kid Kore on the shelves. It must be their off-brand name of toys > and dolls. I'd speculate, that once Walmart discovers Integrity fashion > dolls do sell, watching Integrity prove itself a formidable contender to the > Mattel fashion dolls throne will be a fun match to watch! Is Integrity > publicly traded? Regards, Pat Brown >>

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Fw:Big Beautiful Dolls now available for purchase
by randall90＠juno.com 03 Feb '02

03 Feb '02

I thought you all would like to read this. ---------- Forwarded Message ---------- From: "Georgette Taylor" <gltzone(a)hotmail.com> To: randall90(a)juno.com Subject: Big Beautiful Dolls now available for purchase Date: Fri, 01 Feb 2002 21:57:56 Hello Randall, First let me thank you for your interest in our dolls.  Yes, we have had our dolls on our website while they were getting produced, we had many setbacks, but we are happy to say that we now have them in the states and they are available for purchase. We just shipped out  the first 8 of our many orders, so hopefully you will soon know someone who just received their first Big Beautiful Doll. You can only purchase them through us on our website or our toll free#  (866) 612-8710 .  If you do not mind asking, how did you come to see our site?  We are always interested in knowing how people find us.  We want to know if any of our marketing or links are doing any good.  And as far as other fashions, we are working on our wedding showcase collection, and 2-3 other dolls to be introduced before the end of the year. At least two of those dolls will have  have 2-3 outfits a piece. Again thank you for your dedicted interest and we hope you will add one to your collection as well. Sincerely, Georgette Taylor, VP Big Beautiful Dolls, Inc.    </div> <hr>Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: <a href='http://go.msn.com/bql/hmtag2_etl_EN.asp'>Click Here</a> </html>

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Re: OT: BIG BEAUTIFUL DOLLS
by Randall C Herman 02 Feb '02

02 Feb '02

Just noticed, don't these dolls have unusually large and ugly hands? Randall

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Re: New head mold Janay MAY be in your area NOW
by SuzW397026＠aol.com 02 Feb '02

02 Feb '02

A good day wish to everyone and another quick message from me. I spoke with Percy this morning and found out that you may be able to get a Janay with the new head mold in your area NOW. He forgot to tell me at our meeting that he had an early order from K-Mart for a line called Heat Wave because he had no samples or photos with him. Only Alysa and Janays were produced for Heat Wave. Some of the Janays produced for this line use the new head mold and could be at a K-Mart near you right now. He wasn't sure if any of the new Alysa head molds were used or not. Other than the fact that the dolls are dressed in swimsuits, I can't give you a clue as to other details. I did ask if the Janays were the regular skin tone or the honey skin tone and was told they are the traditional darker skin toned dolls. If you're planning a trip to K-Mart, be sure to be on the lookout if you are wanting a new Janay head mold. I sincerely doubt that I will find them around here. I never find Integrity dolls at my K-Mart, :-(. Happy Hunting, LOL! Suzanne

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Re: Marilyn Monroe Doll
by doll4man＠webtv.net 02 Feb '02

02 Feb '02

Its the "Happy Birthday Mr.President" Marilyn dll evryone was talking about!! I personally like the doll sculpt and the facial paint isnt al that bad and the hair is ok for Marilyn too its just the DRESS that is WAY OFF that is the worst thing I think! TTYS Kevin

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Re: Toy Fair Predictions?
by doll4man＠webtv.net 02 Feb '02

02 Feb '02

I dont know if its so much the new Marilyn monroes FACE thats the problem with it, IT MOST DEFINENTLY I think is the obvious MIsstep in the OUTFIT that is the problem with that doll, The outfit is so FAR OFF its not even funny!! NOTHING like the outfit it ws intended to portray!! The doll itself Is pretty good, The likeness to Marilyn is Better than most of the Celebrity dolls that Mattel has put out! TTYS Kevin

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Re: OT: BIG BEAUTIFUL DOLLS
by Randall C Herman 01 Feb '02

01 Feb '02

I highly doubt that we will see more fashions for these dolls because, if I remember correctly, these dolls have been out for a couple of years and I haven't even heard of anybody who owns one ... Randall

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