Byers" Choice LTD. The Caroler Chronicle Has Arrived!

Hey Gang!

I just got my new Caroler Chronicle catalog in the mail.

I first saw these items in a Hallmark store near me that closed four years
ago! I had seen many of the items on blogs but didn't know that they were
sold locally.  I also didn't know that their museum and factory was
close by!

They are located in Chalfont, PA, which is about 45 minutes from
Northwest Phila.

You can tour the museum and there are windows
where you can view the factory. There is a gift-shop where you can
purchase the items sold in the catalog without paying the shipping.
There is even a restaurant where you can have lunch!  I am hoping
the Philly Dolly Meetup Group can go there after Thanksgiving!

Because the caroler used by Byer's Ltd. are 12 inches, their items are
perfect scale for barbie!

I like this table.

The snowman would be nice for your Holiday dioramas too!

What I really want is this caribou! I think it is very cute.

The Holiday stand are nice but I know I could make one.

I have this Lamp and it is made well!

This year the door, which you may have seen in others diorama is made in green.
It was done in red before.

You may have notice these in may dioramas on line.  They really photo well.

 I have purchase I few items you might have seen in so of my dioramas.

 You might remember this from a few Christmas ago! 

 I haven't use the lamp yet!

I removed the ribbons and wreathes for this and it cam be used for all types of
scenes.

and you can't forget the deer!

I got this one at a discount because of the broken antlers which I was able to repair.

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She-Ra and the Princesses of Power Bow Doll!

Hey Gang!

I just found this guy in Target and I am in love with him!  She-Ra and the
Princesses of Power Bow Doll! First he is articulated.  With 13 "joints"- in the neck,
shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles. This collectible doll is ready for
action-play and powerful poses! So says Mattel.

 Mattel Promo photos!

He has a cute face with large Anime eyes!  He sorta looks like an AA male 

Sailor Moon or Speed Racer!  

 The bow is kinda cool even though you can't fire it. And I am thinking about
ways to use the stuff he is wearing.

I love this complexion and his rooted hair. Many of the male characters have
painted on hair. Having real hair makes him really cool!

So let look at my doll!

Here he is out of his package!

The arrow doesn't shoot but can be used a decoration.  Th shoulder harness could be
painted and use for someone else.

The top and the pants can be used for one of my girls. The boots will need a serious
repaint to be used.

WARNING NUDE DOLL!

You can see his 13 "joints"- in the neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees
and ankles here. He stands 11 1/2 inches tall.

 For a guy, he is pretty poseable! 

 Here he is compared to MH Clawd, and my ken on a AF Hunter body

 Bow, Clawd and Hunter body

He is lighter than Clawd and thicker bodied but not as big a Hunter.

Like the other two he can wear ken shoes.

Redressed I am calling him Trayvon. He is a new teen around here.
Trayvon: Hey, how's it going!

 He his Jamie's younger brother.
Jamie: You are getting tall but not too tall yet!
Jamie wears his top.

 Trayvon: I can't wait to put my elbow on your head!

 Jamie: It is going to be a while for that!

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Walmart.com Sales!

Hey Gang!

Don't just pick a doll in the store without checking Walmart.com!  Sometimes
you can get a better deal than the in-store price.  You can still arrange to pick
it up in the store.  The same item you are seeing there but at the Walmart.com
price.

I was in the store and saw Wild Hearts Crew Cori Cruize Doll with Style
Accessories. 

She was listed at $14.97. She was at Walmart.com for $9.97.
That's a $5.00 difference! So I looked through the dolls in the store. I  hid the
one I wanted, in an area of toys that I thought wouldn't be checked, you can always
switch at the checkout for a version you like better, and place my order and selected
pickup at the store for free shipping!  I got my doll for the Walmart.com price plus
tax. I am just waiting for my email to pick her up tomorrow.  I'll post pictures soon.

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AA Puma Barbie!

Hey Gang!

I found an AA Puma Barbie at a local discount store for 19.99! I have been
seeing her on the net and her bee-stun lips appealed to me!

I thought that she was a version of mbili but she is her own face sculpt. The same

one used for Harlem Theatre Selma Dupar James.

 Harlem Theatre Selma Dupar James

I like her eyes and eyebrows better than the 20's look of Selma Dupar.  

The pink streaked hair makes her look youthful!  Her pink lips aren't too

pink but just pink enough to make her look fun.

 I have wrapped her braids in the back.

I am not such a fan of the outfit! The over size jacket is not my doll style.  

The print of Puma on the white pants is off scale. I don't like the large bow 

on the back of the sneaker or the ring either.  But on a scale from 1-10, I

would give this doll a solid 9!

 Oversize jacket

 The top is pretty cute!

 Puma pants and sneakers!

So that is how I would describe her over all, she looks like a fun girl!So what would 

a fun girl like this wear? Let try a few things!

She is a cat fan!

 Dollar Store top with a shrug that I didn't know I had!

 I just love this on her! Very fun!

 Futuristic Fun! 

 Step Team outfit?

 I didn't like this dress on the Curvy Barbie but it looks good on her!

The made to move body is a plus! It is great to have a doll that you don't have

to find a body for! Oh and her ears are pierced already too.

I am call her Chantal! She is Chandra and Vanessa's cousin 

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A.C. Moore closing all stores!

Hey Gang!

A.C. Moore closing all stores, up to 40 locations set to become Michaels

Kelly Tyko

USA TODAY

Another retailer is closing all of its stores.

New Jersey-based arts and crafts chain A.C. Moore will close its 145 stores, its parent company Nicole Crafts announced in a news release Monday. Up to 40 of the closing locations will become Michaels.

"For over 30 years, our stores have been servicing the creative community with a vast selection of art and craft materials, with one common focus, the customer," A.C. Moore CEO Anthony Piperno said in the release. "Unfortunately, given the headwinds facing many retailers in today's environment, it made it very difficult for us to operate and compete on a national level."

According to the company, plans for the closings will be shared in the upcoming weeks and the A.C. Moore website will stop accepting online orders Monday. Previously placed orders will still ship, the company said.

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