Modern Circle Melody!

My other recent dolly purchase is Modern Circle Melody!

This is her test shot!

I saw her again for the first time when I was out with Miya and Kevin. Miya had her in her purse and she was trying to find a new body for her. Miya and Kevin told me how well they thought she photographed and show me her pictures on their smartphone. Yeah, I had to have her after that! I was able to find her sold nude on the Dollpage.

Thanks, Cindy Of CindyInKentucky .

She is quite happy here! I love her blue hair! I didn’t think I would but I do! I do like her freckles too. I would never think that she would have purple eyes!

So it is blue hair, purple eyes and orange/red lips! What a combo. I am thinking about repainting the eyes but I’m not sure. You know how I feel about that whole sideway looking eye thing. 

And especially after seeing this picture.   I love the look in her eyes!

I did see this another version of the doll on the Dollpage with a multi color blue shorter hair, forward looking eyes and different make-up. I would love to see her in person! For now I have Melody.

Here is a shot comparing the two! Some say the second version didn't have the freckles and some say they did.

Photo By Wellermade

Did you know that there is a Flickr photo group for dolls with blue hair?

http://www.flickr.com/groups/740089@N23/pool/

I guess you do need a site for blue haired dolls.  It helps you know how to photograph the doll and how to dress them.  There is a art to dressing a doll with blue hair.

She is easier to dress in blue!

In a vintage Barbie dress.

When I got her home I when and got out my Pop Life Christie!  I have always said that it is the ltttle differences in the face paint of a doll that makes a difference.

The Pop Life dolls lips aren't painted as full!  I would have loved my girl to have fuller lips!

So, she will be know as Darien Templeton.

Thanks for looking!

Comparin’ Aaron!

I wanted to show you my Aaron Cater dolls. Aaron Cater was a teen star and his popularity earned him a doll.  I have two of them. One I purchase years ago and one I just repurchased at a thrift store.  I had the thrift store one before but I sold him. I’m not sure they are on their original bodies. I might have switched my first one but here they are.

Both Aaron Cater dolls were produce by Play Along Toys which is a division of Jakks Toy company. Play Along has produce several 1/6 scale teen and young adult celebrity dolls like Britney Spears, Mandy Moore, Sisqo, Cheetah Girls, Hannah Montana, Rock Camp and the Hair Spray dolls. If you would like to read more about the company, click Play Along Toys for the link. The founder of Play Along, Jay Forman, sold his company to Jakks and then started a new company called The Bridge Direct Inc. One of his first dolls is the Justin Bieber doll. Jusin Bieber has made them a good bit of money. You may note the similarities in the body. Side note both Aaron and Justin dolls get hair changes…hmm.

The doll first is 2001 Aaron Carter Doll and the second is from the Oh Aaron Tour—the Flag Outfit. Keeping Ken does a excellent post on him.  I’m not sure of the year on the tour doll; it may have come out in late 2001 or 2002. I have notice that other companies don’t mark changes in head molds and body types like Mattel. So it is a little harder to determine the year.

This is the one I got from the thrift store for 3.00!  I think the pants and shoes are original but I am not sure on the top.

The top has seen better days and will now see the  trash can!

Pants and shoes are in good shape!

They have more than different hair styles, they have different eyes and different bodies too. Check out the flickr post on bodies.

Warning nude dolls

Pivotals and non-pivotal chests!

Arms are the same.

Pivotal body

Leg is the same!

So as you can see, one is a more articulated body. His upper chest pivots and his muscle are more defined. The second appears broader in the chest than the first with no upper body pivot. They both have poseable hands, arm and leg joints. They seem to be built more like an action figure that a doll. Unlike many dolls, he can stand.

The red white and blue Flag outfit is an original outfit. 

The clothing made for this doll is pretty good quality and if you find other fashions for these dolls you will find that they hold up style wise well. There were about 4 or 5 doll/outfit combinations. Three outfits for the 2001 hair style ( check the Keeping Ken link) and two for the second hairstyle ( bowl cut).  Flag and

So let compare this doll to others…with a Nude Yoga Competition!

Here he is with Bieber.

Taller, darker....

and more muscular.  The torso is longer and the legs attached higher.

Hands are slightly different.  There must not have been a patent on the body mold.

OK, so theses doll are articulated.  So let's compare them!

Compared with Power Team

Aaron doesn't have the bicep/thigh articulation.

Campared with Formative soldier

Aaron doesn't have the bicep/thigh articulation.



Compared with #15 on a Fashionista body

Aaron is a little better on articulation.

Compared with Johnny Depp

About the same on artiulation but Aaron has the pivotal chest and twist waist.

Nude Yoga competition!

First position-the split.

Fashionista having a problem! He can't split.

Formative soldier is not able to do a full split!

Depp can split with the best on them.

Power Team is very flexible!

Second position- forward split!

Fashionista isn't even going to try.  His legs don't move sideways.

Third postion- the forward march!

Everyone can lift their leg but Fashionista can't flex his foot.

 Fourth position- the cross legged sit!

This position separatess the men from the boys!

 Fashionista isn't going to try again but Formative soldier is having trouble too!

Power Team is OK but Aaron is having problems.

Depp is good!

Fifth position-the waist tilt!

Only these three can manage that!

End of nude yoga salute!

Alright guys, go put some clothing on!

These guys will become twins Aaron and Warren.  Aaron is older by 7 minutes!

Thanks for looking!

Do Your Dolls Need A Castle?

Do your dolls need a castle… and are you a crafter?  Then this castle may be for you! I saw this on eBay an thought those crafters might like a project like this!  Check out the link with the description and pictures.

Photos from jorjett of Ebay

Thanks For Looking!