I am still here though! Sales on eBay have been keeping me busy, which I never expected . . . especially seeing as I had things in my stash that I didn't know I had. Does that sound a little intriguing?
Let me tell you about it . . . as you already know I am having a clean out of stuff which I really don't need (and probably never did). It was while sorting, that I came across a little suitcase I painted for my mum a long time ago (2002), which I inherited when she passed.
I'd never opened it before and had no idea what was inside, so it came as a real surprise when I found it was full of Kellogg's Cereal Toys!! Yep, those tiny plastic things that kids found in their breakfast cereal back in the 60's and 70's. My first thought was to ditch them, but my instincts told me to check eBay before doing so.
So glad I did, these have become quite collectable and I had a heap of them. This photo shows what's left after the first listing . . . one chap bought so many, I was able to pay for Manica and Cleo, the two articulated Paola Reina dolls which I had my eyes on from Spain!
The first three dolls which I ordered from Dolls and Dolls at the end of last month, arrived today and I just love the two boys. (In case anyone here in Oz is considering placing an order with them, shipments travel from Spain to the Netherlands by road, before shipping to Oz by air. Tracking is via PostNL and Australia Post. I thought exactly three weeks from order to delivery, amidst this pandemic, was a pretty good delivery time.)
All these photos were taken with my Canon 600D with the Ring Light attached. I haven't had a lot of experience with it yet and haven't used the flash, just the light, but I love the light as it shows very little shadow. So if I never use the flash, it's been worth it (certainly was a blessing for taking close ups of the cereal toys).
Well I guess it's time now to catch up with what's been happening with you!
Hi Xanadu! Yeah, I did notice that you hadn't posted in a while, but in general I feel the blogosphere has been really quiet. I love the box you painted, the pandas look adorable. You did such a great job! What a great find are those cereal toys! It must have felt great knowing you could get some serious coins for something you were just about to throw away. The dolls you got look lovely, and 3 weeks isn't that long of a wait. I know Dolls and Dolls have those Kaiser stands that work for so many doll types, but I've never got around buying them.
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Thank you MC, I haven't done much painting like this for such a long time, but I used to paint quite a bit back then. I'm pleased with the boys, because they really look like boys and I can see them fitting in so well with my little girls. I agree especially now, it's a time I can cope with, but the wait for BJD's used to drive me insane.
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That suitcase is freaking adorable, and what a nice surprise inside! I love Paola Reina dolls. Can't wait to see who you got. Your little boys are adorable too, especially the dark one!
ReplyDeleteThanks RM, I was even more into bears back then. The new dolls are still a couple of weeks away from arriving, but I will share photos as soon as they do. It's nice to have a few boys for a change and they are a cheeky pair.
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Oooh, congratulations! Who would have thought, that this suitcase (the bears are adorable) hides such a treasure! Also congrats on you new dolls, boys look like little troublemakers and Eve's hair are fantastic!
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DeleteYes it was a pleasant surprise alright! Anything that helps the dolly funds is a bonus. I agree, I'm going to have to keep a close eye on these little guys. Eva's hair is lovely, but far too long for my liking.
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You never know what will be collectible, do you? I just randomly happened to see a wall hanging, similar to one I got when my grandparents passed, that had a $210 price tag attached to it! Of course, that person may have overpriced the item, but now I'm curious. It's great that you made so much money from those old toys, and probably made some people very happy.
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No, this lot was a complete surprise Barb. Oh you will have to do a search online for sure, it's always interesting researching things, you just never know what you will find out. 😊
DeleteThe boys are Paola Reina Las Amigas dolls, I have quite a few now and I love them to bits. I can see some photo stories are likely to come of these boys.
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The little suitcase you painted is a lovely find, you are really a talented painter! I mistook the Berjuan girl for Paola Reine, but they are probably very close in size? And I am happy to see you did find your boys after all :D
ReplyDeleteThanks Mia. Yes closer than I first thought. Oh me too, It really makes taking photos of the more interesting.
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Just goes to show , we should always check ebay before throwing anything out !
ReplyDeleteI love those two boys faces they look so cute and the girl is nice too.
Three weeks is not bad for international post in these times ! Hugs x
Yep, that's for sure Dee. I'm pleased with them, they are very cheeky. Yes, I thought they may take longer and was very pleased with their service.
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Yes, it certainly was Linda. Thank you. The boys are a welcome distraction from dealing with little ladies all the time.
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Those Kellogg's Cereal Toys bring back memories! I had a bunch of those too and traded with friends. Cute new friends you have found to join you, the boys looks so adorable! Look forward to reading about the jointed sweetie!
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When you see things like this you remember how the simple things brought so much pleasure. Yes the boys are very cute, but they fit in well.
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