CandiChat August 2002

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OT: Kenzie
by randall90＠juno.com 31 Oct '02

31 Oct '02

I got the new Mystery Squad Kenzie at TRU. I am so impressed. The only modern Barbie that I have bought since the first year of the Gen. Girl dolls was a Silkstone. This doll has such a funky style. It seems like her hair gets bigger every time I look at her, I love it! This line sort of replaces the Generation Girl line and if you'll look at the dolls they do sort of bear resemblance to the Gen. Girls. AND Kenzie's jacket is actually tagged Generation Girl. Hmmm ... If you have a TRU then you should check this doll out. OR you could go to eBay (I listed my second one there). These dolls are $20.00 retail but worth it. Randall Randall www.choic4guys.com randall(a)choic4guys.com

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Re: CANDI at INtegrity Toys, RESPONSE from HELENA HAMILTON!!!!!
by doll4man＠webtv.net 01 Sep '02

01 Sep '02

Hi Robin, Well I hope that everyone can see her flawed logic in the last letter she wrote to me and to Candi chat. Since she OBVIOUSLY is a member since she is able to post to the group she should have WELL KNOWN that it was my only intent to post to the group the responses I got from Integrity Toys and her own company so that people could make there own judgements, if she hadnt wanted that info known then she shouldnt have opened her mouth in the first place! That PLAIN AND SIMPLE!! Thanks for the vote of confidence! TTYS KEVIN

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Re: CandiChat - OT Tonner Doll Company purchase Effanbee - reply
by SuzW397026＠aol.com 31 Aug '02

31 Aug '02

I wonder if they will redo anything about changing the facial screening on Brenda. I will look forward to seeing what they do with Brenda. I love the ones that I have and I like their fashions on Tyler. The Brenda fashion Lilac Time looks amazing on a brunette Tyler. Suzanne http://members.aol.com/SuzW397026/ In a message dated 8/30/2002 2:40:28 PM Central Daylight Time, ebradfrd(a)crosslink.net writes: > I heard from someone that attended the Tonner luncheon at Doll & Teddy Bear > Expo that Tonner bought out Effanbee. He is planning on making the Brenda > Starr line, but with the Tyler body. > Melissa > > >> >> >> Just wondered if you all were aware of this. There is an announcement on >> the Tonner site at <A HREF="http://www.roberttonner.com/">http://www.roberttonner.com</A>, "In the News" section. >> Wonder if we will see a new and most likely improved Brenda Starr come >> back? I'll also bet he can do wonders with the adorable Patsy dolls based >> on his cute little Betsy's. I think this is rather exciting. >> >> Suzanne >> http://members.aol.com/SuzW397026/ >

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Re: CANDI at INtegrity Toys, RESPONSE from HELENA HAMILTON!!!!!
by doll4man＠webtv.net 31 Aug '02

31 Aug '02

HI all, The following letter is one I just got from HELENA HAMILTON herself, and I have to say its NOT SO NICE!! ON a personal note I do NOT approve the way she trashed my FAVORITE doll dealer Suzanne, BUt I did say that when I heard from her I would post the response, another personal note, I DO NOT agree with her!!! I want that note to be PERFECTLY CLEAR!! SO BE WARNED the following letter is NOT nice!!! TTYS KEVIN ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ E-mail message From: HamiltonToys(a)aol.com Date: Wed, Aug 28, 2002, 9:14am (CDT+1) To: doll4man(a)webtv.net Subject: Re: CANDI at INtegrity Toys, Dear Mr. Kilmer, Ms. Angele Seiley usually answers the e-mails. But she brought yours to my attention. I would like to answer it personally. First of all, I would like to thank you for your e-mail. Maybe some doll groups and chat room collectors are growing up. Yes, there is trouble between camps. But I am happy to say that yesterday's negotiations went well between Percy and I. If our positive negotiations continue, and we reach an amicable end, we will issue a joint statement. What are the main problems? First the new Alissa (Giselle) head mold. It's a direct copy of the Hispanic mold. It is confusing the market place and we want it removed. Second and mostly, The troublesome Mr. Jason Woo. He continues to bad mouth me, and my company. We have had enough. And we want it to stop. He continues to force people to take side. I feel a collector should be able to buy what they want without all the controversy. He also forgets Integrity is a licensee of Hamilton Toy. As the chef designer of the Integrity Candi® line, he keeps skipping the approval process. His ego tells him he is above the approval process. But he forgets this is MY PRODUCT. And it must continue to reflect my vision. From now on no Integrity Candi® doll will be produced without my approval. Percy has no problem with this, It's Jason. As a chef designer he should know the approval process is a big part of the licensing game. I think the factory is doing a great job, but his obsession with blond flocking and black lips, is taking it's toll on me. Some collectors are calling "Manhattan Mood" the funeral doll collection. Candi has always been associated with "color." With Jason Integrity Candi® has become void of it. He simple doesn't want to take direction. As a licensee he has to. It's simply professionalism. And his lack of it. Instead he tells people how much he hates me, and convince dealers, by endearing himself to them, to choose camps. If he can't comply it will be over. Percy thinks this behavior is wrong and is doing everything he can to get a handle on the problem. Also, Mrs. Susanne Walshire conspires with Jason. Susanne is no longer a Hamilton Candi® dealer. She stiffed my company for 5,000 dollars. We trusted her and brought in her "Bettie Page" order. After we brought it in she canceled the order, because Paul David got his first. Paul air shipped his order in, Susanne didn't want to do that. So she took it out on us. Then turned around and bought 1,000 dollars worth of "Betties" from him. After her huge campaign to get us to "Get rid of Paul." We are sick of her, she constantly keeps mess going, and want nothing to do with her. A lot of people are angry about Hamilton's reinstatement of Paul. I acted exactly as Mattel, He paid his bill, he apologized, and he was reinstated. This is business not a sorority. He really is trying to make a positive change in his relation with our company. We admire him for his efforts. Mikelman has done a beautiful job on the new Candi® paints. We sell to him that is all. As do a lot of Integrity Candi® dealers. The new Hamilton Candi® dolls and products on his website are due out this year, and early next year. Paul's Vintage Candi Fashion order just docked, and we are shipping him tomorrow. The Shoe collection. The first of the "Private Label" line comes out in September. The Fall collection will come out this fall and winter. 6 new Bettie styles will also come out this fall and winter. Exclusively at "Lads & Lassies." I hope this e-mail helped you separate fact and fiction. If you have any more questions, please feel free to e-mail me any time. There is a large world of collectors out there. A lot of them stay away from the messy chat world. Many are very private about their collections and avoid the chaos. We try to follow the same course. Percy and I have had our differences, but deep down we are friends. And we are truly trying to work things out. Thank you again for asking me personally. All The Best, Helena Hamilton CEO Hamilton Toy Co.

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OT: several types of dolls for sale
by randall90＠juno.com 31 Aug '02

31 Aug '02

Hello, Well, once again I am having that urge to be naughty and buy dolls. This time it's Tiffany Taylor ... Well, not only do I not have any space but I also have no money. So, I need to sell a few dolls. If you are interested in any of the following, I'll sell them for what I paid: Global Peace Alysa 9.99 Embassy Ball Mila 9.99 nude blonde Elle 18.00 Lady Paradise (a.k.a. GIRL Force) with white hair (hair trimmed to be all the same length) 16.00 Several Candi Spelling dolls, including the fashion doll, the eskimo, etc. (beautifully made dolls) $25.00 Baby Face (after I bought her I realized her finger was nipped so I'll sell her for only $3.00) Also would like to sell my blue haired Charice. I took her hair down but o/w she's mint in box (make me an offer for this one). Please let me know if you're intested in anything! Randall www.choic4guys.com randall(a)choic4guys.com

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Re: Recent Discussion ...
by HamiltonToys＠aol.com 31 Aug '02

31 Aug '02

In a message dated 8/31/02 1:19:42 AM, doll4man(a)webtv.net writes: << When I told the group that I had written to both parties I said I would forward the responses to let group members judge for themselves as to the content of both letters!! >> Dear KEVIN or Mr. Kilmer, Next time you are intending to post an e-mail. Please be kind enough to tell all parties involved. The group knew but I didn't. I don't think it's silly to want to be informed. Other letters we received informed us that our responses might be posted. And we were thankful for the disclosure. Your above statement was no where to be found in the letter you sent us. So now that we know. We will post all letters to candi chat. We don't think it's stupid to post to candi chat. In regard to your statements: "GEEZ I don't know what to feel, now that the infamous Helena Hamilton seem to have in her mind that I betrayed her and I DON'T EVEN KNOW THE WOMAN!!! How the hell can one betray someone they don't even know?? Will I be on some blacklist of people that Ms. Hamilton and certain other parties dont like or wont deal with, PERSONALLY I DONT CARE!! And I sure aint gonna and never did give a crap about what other people thought about me!!" Mr. Kilmer, Infamous? I have no black list. You seem to have quite a vivid imagination Mr. Kilmer. You'd be suprised. I'm on a first name basis with at lot of people. And we do give a "crap" about you. No one person is less important than another on this planet. Have a great holiday. Sincerely, Helena Hamilton CEO Hamilton Toy Co.

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Re: Fwd: Recent Discussion ...
by doll4man＠webtv.net 31 Aug '02

31 Aug '02

WELL WELL WELL!!! As all of you know I only wrote to BOTH MS. Hamilton and Integrity toys after reading those STUPID posts on Vickis board, MS. Hamilton NEVER said that what she told me was any BIG SECRET, so am wondering where she gets off saying that I BETRAYED HER!!! HOW silly is that?? Pretty silly if you ask me! When I told the group that I had written to both parties I said I would forward the responses to let group members judge for themselves as to the content of both letters!! GEEZ I dont know what to feel, now that the infamous Helena Hamilton seem to have in her mind that I betrayed her and I DONT EVEN KNOW THE WOMAN!!! How the hell can one betray someone they dont even know?? Will I be on some blacklist of people that Ms. Hamilton and certain other parties dont like or wont deal with, PERSONALLY I DONT CARE!! and I sure aint gonna and never did give a crap about what other people thought about me!! Well folks I will not dignify this with further response causeI am not gonna give anyone fuel to come after me as others have had done to them! TTYS KEVIN or Mr. Kilmer

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Re: CandiChat - OT Tonner Doll Company purchase Effanbee
by SuzW397026＠aol.com 30 Aug '02

30 Aug '02

Just wondered if you all were aware of this. There is an announcement on the Tonner site at http://www.roberttonner.com, "In the News" section. Wonder if we will see a new and most likely improved Brenda Starr come back? I'll also bet he can do wonders with the adorable Patsy dolls based on his cute little Betsy's. I think this is rather exciting. Suzanne http://members.aol.com/SuzW397026/

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Fwd: Paul David
by HamiltonToys＠aol.com 30 Aug '02

30 Aug '02

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Re: OT: new Barbie cases - reply
by SuzW397026＠aol.com 30 Aug '02

30 Aug '02

Oops, I guess that information would help, wouldn't it, LOL. It's www.katykollectibles.com Suzanne http://members.aol.com/SuzW397026/ In a message dated 8/29/2002 5:30:13 PM Central Daylight Time, towers(a)eticomm.net writes: > Hi Suzanne, > > I hope you are feeling OK now. I would love to see the Barbie cases - > what is Katy's Kollectibles address? > > Karla >

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