Showing posts with label Johnny Depp. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Johnny Depp. Show all posts

Monday, July 8, 2013

New AA Cheerleader Texas A &M Ken

Hey Gang,

So, I wanted to post my new doll sooner.  I wanted to show him in my last post.
But yet again, I lost the charger for my camera.  You would have thought that I
would have learned my lesson by now.  Put the charger where you can find it!
No, I spend several days trying to find it and wondering if I will have to order another.

Any way, I open the box and took him out.  I knew right away that I made a mistake!
 Face close-up!

I should have purchased more of them.  I only hope that they get more in stock!
I could feel myself smiling as I looked at him.  He was just what I wanted.  I
haven't torn into a guy that way in a long time  Oh yes, your packaging must come off!
I took him from is packaging.

Great face!  I have learned with my last purchase from Barbie.com to look at the
 item closely.  There were some clothing problems with my Jean Basics AA Ken.  
I learned later from Vanessa of  Van's Doll Treasures that I could have gotten a 
credit or something for that.



He has the same articulated body as the Harley Ken and the
Johnny Depp doll.  I just realized that I never posted about it when I
purchased my Harley Ken doll!  So let check out the outfit!

 He has great detail on the shirt.  Lots stitching that make the shirt look
expensive.  The ATM that would normally be an iron on but in this case, it is not.
It also has elastic on the bottom to keep it from rising up. when he sits.

The pants are well made with real pockets and a belt.  The pants don't 
have that tight fit that many of the fashionista male pants do.
The sneaker are cute too.

   I they they look like the type that Remi would wear.
Oh, and he does look good from behind!

Next let's check him out compared to Barbie basic #17!
If you are not familiar with Barbie Basic Ken #17 you can view my 
older post.  I waited a long time for # 17 and I am glad I got this one so 
soon.

So here is the two dolls side by side!
You can see that Brandon( #17) is still feel nervous  about his place around here.  
His head is tilted to the side.


Black doll Collecting  posted pictures from one of her doll friends, 
Cynthia, not so long ago.  I checked back to her post to note what she said.  
I find that even with the same doll,some things are different.  Especially when you 
have foreign manufacturers. Both Debbie and Cynthia note that on the dolls 
Cynthia had, the head of the new doll was wider,  the top lip seemed fuller 
and the hair was darker.  In my comparison it was different.


I think the hair line on my Texas A&M is higher  The hair color is about 
the same and the lips have a shine to them.  The eyeliner is more defined.  For me
the most notable difference is that the complexions are a little different.  A&M is a 
little darker.  Not by much but a little. I noticed it in the body too!


It is not so much of a difference that a head swap is out of the question.  It is very subtle. 
Heads Only!

Alright it is time for the money shots!
Warning!! Nude dolls ahead!

Ms. Leo:  Fellows, as dolls here you will sometimes take nude photos.  It is for educational purposes. 
They are trying to to look at each other!  
Ms. Leo:  You will note the difference in body color.
 Ms. Leo:  Ok, that is a little more natural pose fellows.
 Ms. Leo:  I don't know what is going on in this shot but it makes a good comparison shot.
 The hip joints are different. I makes him look good in pants.
Ms. Leo:  Behinds from behind!
 The neck knobs are a different color too!
 Brandon waves goodbye to his old body.  Brandon: Thanks man! Now TAM
Ken is nervous.  He thinks he might end up on the dollpage.  He maybe right.

Ms. Leo:  Hey, where do you think your gonging?
Brandon: I going to find Khadijah!
Ms. Leo: But  we aren't finished with comparisons!  We still have other dolls to compare you to!
Brandon:  That will have to be for next time.
Ms. Leo: Oh, so you get a new body and you get new on me huh?
Brandon: I'll be back. Don't worry!
Ms. Leo:  Now I'm nervous.

OK, until next time!

Thanks For Looking!


Monday, June 25, 2012

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!