I have more Francie & friends heads it seems than bodies to put them. I have several Francie, Casey & Twiggy dolls....but I also have 3 Francies, 2 Caseys, and a few other heads that need Francie bodies. Twice now I've tried to bid on sets of Francie bodies and get outbid by $1 or so. On the latest one, it was another case of a certain bidder who kept bidding and bidding until they were in the lead. Then towards the end they bid again about 4 or 5 times. I almost never put in a bid until the last few seconds, to try & keep the price from going up. But these near misses are really bothering me. If the darn BINs on Francie bodies weren't so expensive I would simply go that route. But if I can get them cheaper I will. I'm not giving up.
One alternative solution is to use Takara Jenny bodies. They have similar proportions and can wear the same clothes and shoes. (Jenny is just a tiny bit shorter tho.) I do know of a source where I can get these for cheap, BUT to do this would mean having to alter the heads I have...as in enlarging the neck holes. Since I'm dealing with vintage items, the last thing I want to do is cut up a doll's head.
Speaking of Jenny stuff, I found what they called an African American Jenny friend. Going by the pictures (see link) she reminds me more of the black Francie dolls Mattel attempted so many years ago. To be honest she looks like a Jenny with darkened skin, and doesn't have the features of a true African-American doll.
I got her anyway, because she is unique, and I like to collect the unique and unusual dolls in Francie's world whenever I can. Ebay seller was reflectionbazaar.
Also speaking of unusual....I got what I consider to be a Casey with longer hair than most.
I've seen pictures of Casey with long hair, and have always been intrigued by them. Now I finally have one. Her only flaw is she's missing some hair on top, but otherwise she's in really good condition.
The last picture I posted (above) is on Flickr. I was thrilled to find they have a photo group for Francie dolls. I've uploaded several, but haven't gotten any comments on my pics. I don't know why tho. It bothers me, because I feel like nobody likes my pics, or me for that matter. Sounds crazy I know but that's just part of living and being me.
TTYL.
5 comments:
I like your blog Lynda. Thanks for sending me here!
Thank you! I appreciate it.
I like your blog, too.
Tee hee, I take it personally when no one comments on my stuff, too. We're just too sensitive :O)
Your blog is great. Finding lots of dolls I never knew existed. Like the cute little Flatsies!
Have a great day!
Thank you Sheri! I should mention that since that post from 2009, I've gotten comments on many of my pictures on Flickr. If you have some on there I'd be glad to take a look and comment :)
Hi Lynda, Actually I'm mad4mod on Flickr, one of your contacts. I just found the link to your blog from flickr. It seems like you are really lucky with ebay. I just lost a bid on two Maddie Mods at the last minute. I've got to improve my bidding skills!
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