The end of an era

Today, July 20th 2010, is a sad day for fashion doll collectors around the world.



HauteDoll Magazine will cease publication in it's current format. The two owners of the magazine, Marlene Mura and Karen Caviale, have just sent an email out to their subscribers with the following message...

Dear Valued Partner:
We wanted you to be among the first to know that after many wonderful years of publishing Haute Doll, we have decided to turn the publication over to Madavor Media/Doll Reader. Our last issue will be July/August, 2010.

We have decided to retire and go on to new adventures.

We know that Doll Reader will provide a great home for Haute Doll and will continue publishing Haute Doll within the pages of Doll Reader as a special supplement. Doll Reader has a strong reputation and following within the world of dolls and has the largest circulation of any doll publication. Their editorial content is written by world-renowned experts, and they keep the doll enthusiast up-to-date with the latest happenings.

The first issue will be included in the October issue of Doll Reader. Madavor is committed to serving all current subscribers and will provide you with additional audience of passionate, enthusiastic and loyal
doll subscribers within their Doll Reader to expand your reach.

Madavor Media publishes other titles and manages trade shows including IDEX – the premiere trade show for dolls, bears and other fine gifts. These publications and shows are No. 1 in their respective fields in the collectible, sports, music and enthusiast markets. Through its print and digital magazines, trade shows, Web sites, e-mail newsletters and other partnerships across the publishing industry, Madavor offers unique ways to communicate with passionate consumers who are eager to learn more about products and events that support their interests.

We thank you for your support of Haute Doll over the years and have enjoyed working with you. We are excited that through Doll Reader, Haute Doll will be able to continue to provide excellent content and
beautiful photos of the most fashionable dolls in the industry. If you have any questions about your subscription, please contact Madavor Media’s subscription department at 1-800-437-5828 or 617-706-9110.

Warm Regards,
Marlene Mura and Karen Caviale
Publishers, Haute Doll

It is with love and sincerity that the administrators and moderators at DollyDaily.com wish Marlene and Karen the best of luck in all of their future endeavors. The fashion doll collecting community would have not been (and will not be) the same without them. Their contributions to this hobby have enormous and beyond compare. We looked forward to every issue: first Barbie Bazaar and then HauteDoll. Marlene and Karen, thank you for sharing your vision with the world. There are so many doll companies that many of us would never have discovered if not for your enthusiasm and dedication to bring these dolls to our attention, photograph them so beautifully, and write about them so lovingly.

We look to the future and hope that Doll Reader magazine will honor Marlene and Karen by giving us some crazy-cool fashion doll coverage -- the kind of coverage that we've come to expect in a magazine like HauteDoll.

Brides of Dracula: The Contessa

DollyDaily.com member JennFL has received "The Contessa," the first doll in the Brides of Dracula series from a partnership between Ashton-Drake Galleries and Integrity Toys. JennFL has been kind enough to post a wonderful review of the doll in the DollyDaily Community. Please stop by and check it out.



In the review, JennFL has nicely photographed the fine details of the doll (including her new body). JennFL also mentions where to purchase the doll in case you fall for her just as much as she has.

New 2010 Spring/Summer Trico* fashions have been released

Check out the BIC website. They've got the new 2010 Spring / Summer Trico fashion separates listed as well as two sets that assemble a few of the separates into a complete fashion at a slight discount.



Also, whatever's not listed in the photo already will be up in about 10 days. The items are not due until August so this is just a pre-order. Most of last year's collection sold out at pre-order, so if you like anything it's probably best to get it on order.

There are so many cute items in this collection.

Of course, we've got a discussion going on in the DollyDaily Community about this collection.

Tonner debuts Prince of Persia

Tonner doll company has announced the Prince of Persia dolls to coincide with the film's weekend release.

The Jake Gyllenhaal Prince Dastan doll is limited to 1000 pieces and retails for $210. He's 17.5" tall and comes swathed in a cotton wrap shirt and distressed twill pants, with a cotton scarf, intricate faux leather belt with working buckles, sleeveless cloak with metal adornments, and faux leather boots. Faux leather armbands, bracelets, necklace, socks, head wrap, and elaborately painted resin dagger also included.



The Gemma Arterton as Tamina doll is limited to 500 pieces and retails for $180. Tamina, the mysterious and enchanting princess portrayed by Gemma Arterton, aids Prince Dastan on his quest to protect the dagger. This stunning 16" doll arrives wearing billowing harem pants with intricate belt buckle, under a shimmering brocade tunic. Metallic slippers and AMULET OF TIME CHILD necklace also included.



Both dolls are currently available for pre-order at Tonner Direct

We've got a discussion started for these dolls @ the DollyDaily Community. Stop by and tell us what you think of the dolls.

Our favorite Japanese blogs

There is an entire world out there who collect dolls. One of our favorite places in the big wide world is Japan. The Japanese doll collectors and artist seem to be on another level when it comes to doll collecting. Here are some of our favorite Japanese blogs...

LoveSound

Atelier Matin

Daisy D

Momolita

Honey Drops

Pixeleen

Life is...

Perhaps you will find inspiration or a new love in doll collecting as it changes, evolves, and morphs into something entirely different than you had originally anticipated.

2010 Spring/Summer Trico fashions

BIC Co. Ltd. has debuted the new Trico* 2010 Spring Summer collection. They're super cute.

There is a black and gray mini dress that features a gray bodice with cute bow details and a black and white polkadot skirt with black net overlay. The second is a black and white strapless mini dress with cute button-down front detail and a pleated net skirt.

Accessories include a fancy red belt with bow detail clasp, cute white and black polkadot lace socks, a net and ribbon head bow, black leggings, an ultra-cool military jacket, and a silver chain wrap necklace.

Not sure how the items will be sold. We're just going off of the Flickr photos right now.

The DollyDaily Community loves the Trico* brand and we hope to have more information soon. Though the dolls shown in the photos are Misaki these outfits will fit a variety of dolls.

2010 Nu.Fantasy dolls make their debut

In 2008, Integrity Toys debuted their Nu.Fantasy collection, a spinoff of the Nu.Face collection, that featured contemporary interpretations on Fairytale themes exclusively for the Japanese market. "Red Riding Hood" Yuri and "Wild Wolf" Kumi quickly became collector favorites from all around the world.

Today, the next two dolls have been announced and are currently for sale at BIC Co. Ltd. in Japan. Kumi and Yuri are dressed as sisters "Snow White" and "Red Rose" from the The Grimm Brothers fairytale of the same name (which is all together different from Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. The dolls are designed by Daisy-D, a very famous artist in Japan. They're limited to 300 pieces each, but that number is being divided into Japanese market and International, so the number for everyone outside of Japan is much more limited.



"Snow White" Kumi comes dressed in a white calf-length dress with black embroidery, ribbon details, and lace trim. She also comes with a cute apple.


"Red Rose" Yuri is dressed similarly yet different. Her red calf-length dress also features black embroidery, ribbon details, and lace trim. Her accessory is a silver colored hand mirror.


The doll are currently available for sale at BIC Co. Ltd. right now. Don't delay, these are sure to sell out quickly.

And don't forget to check out the DollyDaily Community for lots of discussion about the dolls in this collection.

Twilight Saga: Alice & Victoria dolls

Mattel has announced the newest Twilight Saga dolls, Alice Cullen and Victoria. Both dolls are gorgeous and it seems that Mattel keeps getting better at capturing the actors likeness. Not sure when they'll be available for sale, but let's hope that it's just in time for the Twilight Saga: Eclipse opening June 30th, 2010.

Alice Cullen


Victoria


Check out the for a discussion about all of the Mattel Twilight dolls.

DollyDaily Community

10th Anniversary Silkstone

Here is a sketch of the new 10th Anniversary Silkstone BFMC doll. This year, the Barbie Fashion Model Collection celebrates it's 10th Anniversary. I seems like only a few short years ago this collection made it's debut with three gorgeous dolls (Lingerie #1 Blonde, Lingerie #2 Brunette, and Delphine) and two fantastic outfits (Lunch at the Club, and Garden Party).



Actual photos have not been released yet, so all we have to go on is this gorgeous fashion sketch by the one and only Robert Best -- the main man of the BFMC...the head honcho...silkstone daddy. But rest assured that she will be available this year.

You can discuss all of the fun at the DollyDaily Community.

Darkhunter Dolls Official pics

Here are the official photos of the Darkhunter Dolls. They're absolutely gorgeous and full of wonderful details.



First up is Acheron. He's 12" tall and comes dressed in a full length black faux-leather jacket, faded jeans, and t-shirt. His biker boots, sunglasses, and backpack complete his look. $149.99 + shipping/handling/and any applicable taxes.



Didja spot the tattoo? How cool!


Then there's Simi. She's 12" tall and comes dressed in a plaid miniskirt, a bustier with mesh overlay, gloves, bracelets, leggings, knee-high boots, and get-this, removable black feather wings and a pair of red horns. Absolutely devilish! A coffin purse, a bottle of BBQ sauce, and a black AMEX card complete her look. $149.99 + shipping/handling/and any applicable taxes.





Don't forget to check out the DollyDaily Community for a fantastic discussion about these wickedly cool dolls.

And here's a link to the official website: www.darkhunterdolls.com