At the end of some of my reviews, I find myself wondering how my opinion might have been different if I had chosen to review a different doll from the same line. Over the weekend, I plan to do a series of quick update reviews. In these posts, Ill look at dolls that are very similar to ones I have already reviewed, just to see if my initial impressions hold. Its a good time for requests, by the way, so feel free to make suggestions in the comments if theres a doll youd like to see up close. I already ... read more »
Evangeline Ghastly is an 18.5 ball jointed fashion doll designed by Joe Petrollese and sculpted by Robert Tonner. Evangeline is marketed through Tonners company, Wilde Imagination, which is also home to the popular 16 vinyl doll, Ellowyne Wilde. Evangeline Ghastly made her first appearance in 2007 as a resin doll. Back in 2007, my doll collecting tastes were much narrower than they are today. At that time, dazzled by Tonners beautiful new Cinderella sculpt, I had little interest for the bizarre, dark... read more »
Tangkou dolls are highly articulated plastic ball jointed dolls with large heads and color-changing eyes. These dolls are designed and produced in China by the 6th Sense Tang Doll Group. You can read about the origins of the name, Tangkou, here. Tangkou dolls have body and head proportions that are very similar to the Pullip line and an eye mechanism that rotates through different eye colors just like the Blythe dolls. Tangkou dolls cost from $45-$75, which is half if not a third of what most Blythe ... read more »
Well, first of all, Ive been having some camera troubles lately, so it takes me ages to pull together a decent post. Sorry about that. I think Ive got a solution in the works, but in the meantime, please forgive the pictures. I have been curious about Delilah Noir for several years. Delilah is a 16 vinyl ball jointed doll made by Ashton Drake. Delilah was first released in late 2009 and the debut edition earned a Doll of the Year award. The first Delilah doll was dressed in a modest school girl out... read more »
