Monday, September 28, 2015

New Characters for a New Storyline

Back in July, I teased that I was saving some newbies for a separate post. 
Finally, I'm ready to introduce a few of them.

#1
Normally I save the best for last, but this lady is so stunning that she deserves to lead. This is the Atlanta Doll Collectors' 2015 club doll (formally a prom Grace) customized by Georgia Girl. Her customizations include hair, makeup and manicure, rooted eyelashes, jewelry, dress, and boa. I love the glitzy little black dress Georgia Girl made. I want it in 1:1 scale size 4, please.

AFTER pic courtesy of Georgia Girl
BEFORE pic courtesy of Georgia Girl


#2
In my previous post, I mentioned a grail doll who had been on my wish list for about a year. Here is Imani Allen (Alvin Ailey Dance Theater Barbie).  I  tried a number of times to purchase this doll via eBay only to see my hopes dashed when I was outbid and her price climbed out of reach. This past summer, a single auctioneer listed over a hundred AA dolls, many of which were NRFB, and I finally got lucky. I won her and one of the hard to find bride dolls I'd been watching for, both from the same seller.




#s 3 and 4
I also mentioned that I'd purchased the most beautiful (imho) AA Holiday Barbie ever made. Allow me to introduce you to Barbara Doyle, owner of Muse Model Management. Barb (as she likes to be called) is a 2008 Holiday Barbie. She has been rebodied on a Baby Phat Kara body. She is pictured with her right-hand man, Victor James. I was so excited to find Victor in pristine condition at a price I was willing to pay. Barb and Victor are major players in a new story line set to begin in 2016. It will be called Liars & Lovers, and no they are not fooling around with each other. Barb has a strict "no fraternizing with the models" policy for upper management. Victor is on the fast track (pun intended!) to becoming second in command when he decides to seduce one of Barb's top models and keep the relationship a secret. It won't be long before he's tangled in a web of lies, and that's just the beginning.




#5
I also mentioned the purchase of my first Dynamite Girl. This is Heart of Glass Aria, now Aria Hart. Aria is a model, but not for Barb's company. She has a contract with a competing agency. Barb became interested in Aria after seeing her in a recent show. She sent Victor to inquire about her availability, and when she learned that Aria wasn't available, her response was, "We'll just see about that."



#6
When I wrote that teaser, I mentioned a new (to me) Homme. It wasn't Victor. He was a surprise that came much later. The guy I was referring to was Hypnotic Francisco Leon. There's something about him that I really like. He reminds me of my teenage son who is tall, thin but muscular, and gets his hair cut like this.



#7
And here's one more. Takeshi (right) isn't new. He's been on the roster at Muse for a while now, but the blonde cutie pie is a new addition. His name is Owen, and he's on Barb's roster, too.

Later, I will introduce you to Barb's assistant, female models, and others who work at the agency.

14 comments:

  1. Thanks for the shout out. :-). You are such a jewel (no pun intended)! Lol!

    You have purchased some great characters!! Oooh, Victor James is a grail! Congratulations on getting him and the others characters!! I am looking SO forward to the story lines that I know you have in the making.

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    1. You deserved that shout out. I am smitten with her. Every time I go in the doll room, I walk over and admire her. Yes, Victor was quite a chore to acquire. I had no idea his edition size was so limited. That explains a lot.

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  2. Oh, yes, Victor is fine (and he is mine too!) Congrats on finding him. I know it took me a long time to find him at a price I was willing to pay and I was so happy that he was still in his box with all of his clothes! You also have gotten a few other great hommes as well! Plus all your new gorgeous ladies. Can't wait to see them in your stories!

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    1. Thanks, Phyllis! Apparently he came in one of the smallest edition sizes they've ever done for a male doll. No wonder he was so hard to find at a reasonable price. The previous owner displayed him but never even opened his accessories. Everything was still sealed in the box...squee!

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  3. I'm so jealous. Especially of your Takeshi. He's so fine to me...like a young Keanu Reeves circa Bill and Ted's Adventures. :-)

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    1. I hadn't noticed the resemblance to Keanu until you pointed it out, but you're right. He's a cutie, and I have a thing for tall Asian men- lol

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  4. A fabulous group of dolls, congratulations! Georgia Girl's doll is fabulous!!! Wow! Looking forward to the new characters showing up in your stories :-).

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    1. Thanks, Linda! I've started writing for these characters now that I have all of the major players. The new series will be called "Liars and Lovers."

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  5. Nice post. I like all the new characters. Georgia Girl's redone doll is wonderful! I need some hair styling tips from her. I'm looking forward to the new story. It sounds like Barb knows she can get Aria on her roster. That will be something to see.

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    1. Georgia Girl does fab work. Yes, Barb is a "by any means necessary" type of business woman, so it will definitely be interesting to see what she has up her sleeve for getting Aria and others on her roster.

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  6. Georgia Girl is so great at customizing dolls. I always enjoy seeing her creations. Congrats on all your new lovelies. I've always considered buying an Aria doll, but it never happened. It will be nice to see her in your stories.

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    1. Thanks, Vanessa. Most of the Dynamite Girls look too toonish for my taste, but this particular Aria has a more sophisticated look about her.

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  7. WOW! You did a great job on Grace. She looks waaay better now! Great new dolls too!

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    1. Yes, Georgia Girl outdid herself with Grace. I just love the transformation.

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