Rainbow Evening

I caved and purchased a friend for Angelique . . . she makes an even number in this collection, so there will be one more of these dolls to come . . .  when I find the right mix. :)

Rainbow Evening Parnilla was designed by Joe Petrollese (former design director at the Tonner Doll company), sculpted by Robert Tonner and made exclusively for the 2014 Wilde Imagination Ghastly Collection. Long sold out and difficult to find, she was a limited edition of just 350 pieces.

This fetching Parnilla will arrive bearing inset blue eyes behind lush applied lashes, and a thick mane of rooted chestnut hair, which has been side swept into an up-do.

She wears a faux fur trimmed long slinky iridescent gown with bead buttoned front and dainty beaded ribbon accents on the cuffs.

Completing her ensemble is an antiqued gold and purple necklace; an enchanting hairpiece of beads, ribbon, faux flowers and tulle; coordinating tights; and a pair of shimmering black pumps. She was US$199 when released.

These are Tonner's original photos, and although the photos taken by her previous owner were nice enough, there wasn't one that showed her face in the best light. Once I have a complete set of the three Ghastly girls (Angelique, Parnilla and Evangeline herself) I will photograph them all together.

Hopefully she will arrive in good time. :)

Angelique de la Nuit

TONNER STOCK PHOTO

The initial appearance of Angelique in the Evangeline Ghastly line was in 2014 when the Tonner Doll Company produced a limited edition of 350 world wide of the beautiful Angelique De La Nuit for Wilde Imagination.

She is an 18.5 inch ball jointed doll made from vinyl and hard plastic, with inset hazel coloured eyes, curly rooted raven hair, articulated elbows, wrists, knees and ankles.

Her ensemble consists of a fur trimmed velvet wrap dress with with eye-catching applique, a feather trimmed hat, golden shoes and earrings.

Everything was still in the original bags and she had never been removed from her box. She is really drop dead gorgeous!

I have been more than fortunate this time, as she was available here in Australia and once again at a very fair price. Angelique completes my Tonner collection . . . at least for this year. I ordered her Monday evening, she was shipped Express Post and I received her today, it's so nice to finally have a doll actually arrive.

Now I need turn my attention to sewing and knitting once again, as my dolly purse is thoroughly depleted. 

Wilde Wedding Lizette Sultry & Serene Bridesmaid

This is what happens . . . when you have too much time on your hands. You . . .

1. spend too much time on eBay browsing.

2. spend too much money on dolls.

3. spend too much time waiting.

But oh what fun it is finding beautiful dolls to bring home to the fold!

TONNER STOCK PHOTO

My latest purchase was from the same person I bought Agatha from. This doll wasn't a bargain, however just like Agatha, she was very fairly priced for a doll that is selling elsewhere for way above her original retail price tag of US$169. One is currently listed for US$279, another for US$350, both are plus shipping!

She is a Wilde Wedding Lizette Sultry & Serene Bridesmaid doll, made by the Tonner doll company for Wilde Imagination. Released in 2016 as a UFDC Convention Exclusive, in a limited edition of 200. 

Lizette has non removable mink wigged hair and gorgeous inset hazel eyes. She is dressed in a gorgeous black net evening gown embroidered in dark pink / purple and gold and adorned with a sequin flower on the waist and shoulders. The same design sequin flower is also featured in Lizette's hair.

Earrings and faux black leather shoes as well as pair of glitter pantyhose complete the look.  She comes with her stand in her box and shipper.

Lizette is Ellowyne's friend and will make a perfect companion for mine when they both finally arrive. I adore her skin colour, smokey eyeshadow and her luscious lip colour. I think Lizette will also prove to be the perfect inspiration for a beautiful new gown for my Ellowyne . . . what do you think?

Tyler Wentworth Temptation

There were four of these Tonner girls on eBay recently, but not all of them were painted as beautifully as this one.

She's a vintage "Party of the Season" Tyler Wentworth from the main Tonner line, dating back to 1999. The edition size was 2500 and was originally priced at US$169.99.

As soon as I laid eyes on her I knew she would be coming home to me. I thought her elegantly styled red hair, painted blue eyes, crimson lips and her pretty lace overlaid gown came together really well.

This Tyler is on a pale SA body which is in excellent condition and comes exactly as shown with her jewelry, stand, tag and original box.

I think she was a bargain at US$75 plus postage.

Do any of my readers have a different version of the beautiful Tyler Wentworth they would like to share?

My Wilde Imagination

As my regular readers are aware, I arrived late to collecting Tonner dolls and after bringing a variety of Tonner's home in recent months and finding myself more than happy with them, I considered it was time to add an Ellowyne Wilde to my collection.

Once again, many Ellowyne's are highly overpriced, but I managed to find one with a different take on what most collectors might consider a traditional Ellowyne Wilde.

Not only did she have flat feet and inset hazel eyes, she also had a beautiful  natural complexion with freckles and lips that are, thankfully, not pink. More to the point, she was priced fairly and quickly jumped in my cart, however, I had a question which the seller completely ignored so I didn't buy her after all . . . I am not fond of doing business with ignorant people.

"Right on White" was released in the northern hemisphere's Spring of 2016, in a limited edition of 300. This pretty gal, with rooted golden blonde saran hair, had never been removed from her box and came complete with her stand and shipper.

I also found a gorgeous red head called "Amber Autumn Haze" which was also released at the same time. She reminded me of my pretty Agatha Primrose, possibly because of her glasses. If she had been affordable I would have snapped her up in a heartbeat, but her price was OTT.

Amber also had never been removed from her box and came with her Ellowyne designer saddle stand and her poem! Her flame-colored wig, styled with a bow, hand painted painted features with brown eyes and applied lashes were sublime.

Her outfit comprised a lovely maroon jacket with a floral corsage, matching pleated skirt, a sweater, striped black tights, black heeled shoes and glasses! This limited edition of 200 sold out very quickly and I can understand why!

Then I came across this one . . . "Essential Ellowyne Too - Redhead" (Fall 2008 limited by year edition #010-108), with painted blue eyes and long curly auburn hair. Her outfit ~ a simple two piece with lace trim, white patterned stockings and white high heeled sandals with black ribbon ties wasn't as stylish as the two previous finds, but she was another NRFB who came with her certificate, stand and shipper. What's more, I could clearly see this doll's potential.

So I made an offer, which much to my surprise, was accepted and I am bringing her home . . . isn't she simply divine? I love her voluptuous peach lips and attractive curly red hair (my weakness) and I'm looking forward to dressing her in something a little more glamorous.

There was another version produced in 2009, the Essential Ellowyne, Too Wigged Out (#101-111) with blue inset eyes and straight red hair.

All these 16" Tonner dolls are made of high-quality vinyl and hard plastic, with 12 points of articulation.

Thanks for reading, I'll be back again soon
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PLEASE NOTE: These photos are not mine and copyright is retained by their respective owners.