Splurge Alert!!!– Skipper Stuff
I try to add a few things each year to my Skipper collection. So far, this year has brought some fun finds! Here’s the lowdown on the new items in my Skipper collection!
Dolls:
This past toy show, I picked up this stunning Twist and Turn Skipper. Believe it or not, this is my first Twist and Turn Skipper, though it’s not from lack of trying.
There were other Twist and Turns at the show, but this one had such a great face. Her make up is fantastic, she has no green area’s, and she isn’t missing any lashes. I need to do something about her fly-aways, but overall, I love this doll!
She came with this outfit, which is another reason I picked up this girl. I’m lacking on vintage outfits and wouldn’t have had anything for an unclothed doll to wear!
Extras:
I don’t just collect Skipper dolls, but also the extra’s that go with them. I picked up this great Skipper, Francie, and Barbie doll case via ebay earlier this month. It was a steal. I’m quite surprised I got it as cheap as I did! The condition is fine for my needs, as I only really keep these for the art, which is fantastic on this case!
What do I love about this case? First, I LOVE the outfit Skipper is wearing. I don’t own the outfit yet, but I will one day!!!
Second, I quite like that it has both Barbie and Francie on it. I love the cases that have more than one character. Francie’s look is just too cute and Barbie’s sophisticated Bob is adorable!
Alongside these, I also picked up a new style Skipper, but I’m saving her photos for a review post! Check back for updates! More to come!!!
Silkstone Francie- Dealers Exclusvie
Looks like the much anticipated Silkstone Francie doll due out August 2011 has been deemed a ‘Dealers Exclusive’ doll and will only be available to purchase via Mattel Dealers. To tell you the truth, I’m not sure how exactly that will limit the quantity of the doll. I’ve done a google search and quite a few shops now have it available to pre-order. The prices vary, but most have it set at $80.00. One website went so far as say this is the first in a series of Francie’s being released in the Silkstone line…
The best price I’ve seen thus far is from Cheryl’s Dolls and Collectable’s where it is currently on sale for twenty bucks less than most online stores. I’ve never shopped with them before, but the price is (at the moment) much better than most dealers! UPDATE: Cheryl’s Dolls have been beat in the price game. Check out DreamHouseDolls. They have the doll at (currently) $60. (I’ve never ordered from them, but the price is nice!)
Are you excited about this doll? Do you think this is the first of many Francie’s we’ll see in the future? And what other dolls would you like to see in the Silkstone line? Leave a comment!
