She is coming to me after Christmas, without her box or COA, which I wouldn't have expected anyway for her bargain price, however, she is stamped with the Tonner name. I really wanted a curly red haired girl. but they are like hens teeth to get hold of, as those on offer will not ship out of the USA. I think a new wig should take care if that though.
A basic 8" Tonner Betsy cost US$39.95 and the Tonner outfits usually sell from US$24.95 for a set like this on their own, so I was really pleased to pay what I did.
Well that's it for today . . . HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!
Big hugs,
X
EDIT: 28th December.
Tiny Betsy arrived today and I am so pleased I purchased her. Her head moves up and down, as well as side to side, her eyes close, her arms move at the shoulders, but there is no elbow joint. However, her legs have both a hip and knee joint, which will help when posing her.
Betsy is made of hard plastic which has a nice feel in one's hands, it's smooth and not too shiny. She measures 20 cm (7+7/8") tall but her wig gives her just a little additional height making her 20.3 cm (a perfect 8 inch doll).
Her wig, unfortunately is glued on, so it might take some fiddling to replace it. I am having second thoughts about this now, as it's a really nice wig, fine, without fly-aways and combs easily. The little "clips" were not as I expected, so I shall take the flowers off and sew them onto proper clips.
The clothes she is wearing are really well made, with neat finishing, no loose threads and back closures are done with press studs (snaps) and not that yucky Velcro. To be honest, I couldn't have made them any better myself . . . so over all, it's a thumbs up to Tonner!!
Awww, she is lovely! Congratulations! She will be great (although beleted ;)) Christmas present!
ReplyDeleteThanks Chiriann. This is a doll I have always wanted but never found until now. I checked her tracking and she should be here any day now . . . can hardly wait!!
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Very pretty!
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Thank you, hope yours go well too . . . I love this time of year and am looking forward to seeing my dolly friends Christmas surprises (hopefully lots of new dolls).
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X
Happy holidays! She's a cutie! love her face.
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Thank you Alejandra, hope your Christmas went well and that Santa was kind to you. :)
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Congrats, she is super cute. And if she has a wig it will be easy to change her hair style to desired one :)
ReplyDeleteThank you BB, I will try a few different ones on her when she arrives, providing I have some in the right size . . . otherwise I'll just have to go wig shopping. LOL!
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Betsy is wonderful. :)
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
Thank you Joanna, I agree, she is quite the little sweetie. :)
DeleteHope you had a lovely time with your family on Christmas day.
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X
Oh big congratulations! It seems we both adore redheaded dolls! I have come across the Betsy dolls from Tonner. They're cute! Hope she arrives to you quickly. I have also noticed a lot of places won't ship outside of the USA these days. Postal services must be getting worse!
ReplyDeleteShe arrived today Alasse. Oh yes, I have always loved red haired dolls. OMG don't talk to me about postal services, its a sore point . . . I sent a parcel to Alexandria in NSW on 18th and it's been sitting in Perth WA since the 22nd. 🙄
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Oh she is such a cute girl! And I love that cheery green outfit a lot. ^__^ Congratulations on having her, nothing is better than to have a good price on a doll! :) I hope you've had happy holidays with her. <3 ^__^
ReplyDeleteThank you Xaya, I have her sitting on my desk and am really enjoying looking at her sweet face. I love that her eyes close, just like the doll I had when I was a youngster but in miniature. :)
DeleteI guess I am very lucky, being retired I'm continuously on holiday, though life slips by far too quickly . . . they say that happens when you're having fun . . . and I am.
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X
She is really cute, and the outfit is adorable in that color!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on getting her!!
Thank you Musume, she is a special little doll . . . maybe next year I will dress her in an angel costume and put her on top of my Christmas tree. :)
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She is a little cutie Sandi, congratulations on getting her and for a good price too. I always like the Robert Tonner outfits, they are so nicely made, in my experience, and I have a few here. I saw a little Betsy some years ago at Blythe Con in London and was impressed with her, but have never bought one, but do love all the outfits that are available for her too. I always mean to buy some for my Hana Angel but so far have not done so although I have bought the 14 inch Betsy outfits for my bigger Narsha.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to seeing more of Betsy here on your blog :) and of course seeing what you're going to make for her.
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Thank you Sharon, I was really pleased her outfit was as lovely as the doll herself. She is such a little cutie pie and will be a keeper. Not sure whether I will actually sew for her at this stage, seeing as the outfits are so well made I may just purchase some.
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I never saw one of These dolls before - she is adorable and I love the green dress. Thank you for sharing :3
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