Hi there Kathy and all!
Yes'um, those gorgeous, perfect for the holiday season, Holiday Toast dolls are now in stock. However, I haven't shipped them out to those who also have the Winter Mist fashion on order with me so the doll/s and fashion could be combined into one shipment, saving those customers some shipping money. Winter Mist didn't get to the Integrity warehouse until this past Wednesday and they are in transit to me now. They should be here by next Tuesday or Wednesday.
I have to comment here on the presentation of the Holiday Toast dolls. They are another example of the thought that is being put into even the packaging of Integrity's Candis now. The dolls have their great red crystal earrings in their ears, with the exception of the Asian. Her's are packaged separately in the box. I had the occasion to talk to Jason right after they arrived, so I asked him why they did this. He said that he was afraid that in shipping it would make the Asian's very short hair stick out on the sides and look funny. Thusly, they decided to package her earrings separately in the box and let the collectors decide whether or not they even want to use them. The doll really doesn't need them, as flat as the hair is to the sides of her head.
Jason also remembered how many times in the past collectors have complained about excessive, gunky gel in different dolls' hair that has to be washed out by those who play with them. Consequently on the the Danish, Hispanic and Swedish dolls, they put the hair in a net for shipping.
I am most impressed by the thought that is being put into the packaging of the dolls now. I am also grateful that Integrity cares enough about their collectors to put this much thought into it! I would encourage you to drop them a note on their customer service e-mail to let them know you appreciate their efforts as well. Just as collectors need to voice valid complaints, we also need to extend a pat on the back when one is due.
BTW, Kathy, did I miss something? PINK hair?????? Love your "Suess"ette. Boy, funky hair colors are really in for dolls now, LOL!
I'm leaving town this afternoon for a show in Houston tomorrow. I know that I'll see a couple of list members for sure and am looking forward to it!
Have a good weekend!
Suzanne
In a message dated 12/1/2001 7:13:38 AM Central Standard Time, mroczko@verinet.com writes:
<< My, we are all so quiet here. Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and are looking forward to the holidays coming up. Hey Suzanne, any sign of the Holiday Toast dolls? I know a few dealers seem to have them already. Also looking forward to your exclusive coat outfit. I NEED a doll for Christmas. Not like anyone else is getting me one. LOL. I found out that the owner of one of the other doll lists I am on is going to be in town for the holidays, and is coming to visit me, so I have been frantically cleaning my doll room, and trying to get a doll done for her. At least my doll room looks pretty spiffy now. I am still working on dolls for convention, and I did get this one done.
http://www.frii.com/~mroczko/temp/suzette.jpg And her face. http://www.frii.com/~mroczko/temp/suzettef.jpg
Her name is "Suess"ette. Keep in mind Grayson is two, and I have read " One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish" waaay to many times recently. LOL I am not sure if I have asked, but is anyone from this list coming to convention? I know the table host for the table I finally found still has some room, so if anyone needs a place to sit ( and is willing to sit beside me, even after I have dyed my hair pink) I would be glad to pass your name along. I would love to find a time to meet up with anyone that is going to be there anyway. Let me know. This is my one and only convention, so I have to make it count!