Introducing Breonna!

 Hey Gang, 

I saw this doll on Debbie's "Black Doll Collecting" blog. She has a great face, so I  purchased her.

She is Breonna of The Melanie Dolls!

Back of the box

The Melanie Dolls is a Black owned company. It was created by Datreese Thomas. Here is a link to her information from the site I wanted to support them.

This is what it says on the back.

What the site says about the doll.

Empowering: Crafted to promote positive self-image, self-confidence, and pride. It’s a toy that teaches and inspires.

Unique Affirmations: Each doll comes with unique affirmations, encouraging positive self-talk and reinforcing self-love and acceptance

Perfect Gift Choice: Ideal for birthdays, holidays, and special occasions. Especially sought after during the Christmas shopping season by parents seeking meaningful and representative toys.

Authentic Representation: Expertly designed to showcase the diverse beauty of Black girls, capturing a range of features and hairstyles for a true reflection

Educational & Interactive: Encourages dialogue about identity, self-worth, and cultural appreciation. An excellent tool for parents and educators

High Quality: Made with soft, durable, and child-friendly materials for long-lasting play and companionship.

Out of the box! She wears a beautiful black two-piece outfit with black shoes.

Her top is a long scarf that ties in the back.

She has cuff bracelets that are molded onto her arms! (boo)

She has large feet and large shoes.

WARNING! Nude Doll!

I wanted to show you what she looks like with her clothes.. The body has articulated elbows and knees. Her head can move from side to side.

She is stamped on the back Apne dolls.

The front of her hair features a molded braid style, with curly hair in the back.

Her eyes, her eyes... are lilac!

I might have to find her a new body. For now, I am enjoying playing with her!

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Quick Post!

 Hey Gang!

My three couples are spending their last day in St. Malcolm on the beach. That last day is always the best! They have had a great time and plan to come back next year!

Aleyna and Winston

Carissa and Jordan

Ving and Aniyah

I did these photos as part of a FB theme challenge, but I thought I would post them on my blog!

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Luv Autumn Doll -On Sale At Walmart!

 Hey Gang!

I was at Walmart and I saw these!

At this price!

I watched MyFrogggystugg's video where she introduced these dolls. I was kinda interested, 

but not at 29.97! I can afford to take a chance at this price of $14.00. I purchased these two.

Eight inches is closer to Stacie doll size. But the face and the fashions are too mature for a Stacie doll.

So I rebody her.  Brooke is swapped onto a 'Clara of the Four Realms' body.  It works for her. Her makeup isn't too mature, and she can work as a Skipper-sized doll.  On this body, she can still wear her clothes..

Her clothes can still be fastened in the back.

London is rebodied onto a BMR Bantu Knot body.  The complexion is close, and the body gives her a taller height.

She really can't wear the clothes.  They don't fasten in the back.

Warning: Nude doll!

What they look like on their new body. These bodies are close in height, but the BMR is

s cuvry than the Skipper size Clara body.

The bodies I used.

The Nutcracker Four Realms Clara doll was used for Brooke. I like that name, and she will keep it.

The BRM Bantu doll body was used for London. I like that name, and she will be known as London. 

The Brooke and London will be young people on my blog.  They are just in time for school to begin.

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Barbie the Movie President Issa Rae Doll!

 Hey Gang!

I wanted to share with you my latest purchase.  It's Barbie The Movie, President Issa Rae-Disco Queen.

Promo photos

When Mattel does a celebrity doll, they usually do it well. She looks like Issa Rae!

Issa Rae!

First version of Barbie The Movie President doll.

My Photos!

Box view.

Out of the box.

You can see how great she looks.

Close up!

She is on an articulated body. 

Side view

Side view

From the back

You can't really tell, but she wears a hairnet to control her curls before opening.  I know many have problems with dolls with really curly hair.  I  have heard it said about Mystery Squad Kenszie, the new Kidsuper Ken doll, and even the Diana Ross Barbie doll.  I don't have a problem with curly hair.

When you remove the hair net, you can see she has a center part.

She could use a trim! There are a few stray hair patches.

She has a beautiful manicure and...

pedicure!  It has been a while since I have seen a doll with a nicer pedicure.

She wears a silver bracelet and clear drop earrings.

Once you remove her president's banner, she has a petal sequin top and white shorts.

The top has velcro and snaps in the back. The pants have velcro in the back,

Gold shoes!

Warning! Nude Doll!

Here is what she looks like without the clothes. I am told that this is the Female hero body. The head is slightly redder than the body.

Headsculpt

The face.

body mark

The body has high-heel feet, a trim waist, and is a little more busty.

They gave her a higher curvier booty too! This is the body I would want if I were a doll!

OK, let's watch a little dancing from the movie!

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