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.

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