Fashion Dolls 101

Mel Odom retires Gene doll; Gene Marshall line ends in 2010 Monday, December 21st, 2009 In November, Mel Odom sent a letter to collectors announcing that as of June 2010 his “ Gene Marshall fashion doll would be officially retired as will the entire Gene doll fashion line. “ Gene and I are pulling a Garbo , and retiring,” Odom announced in his letter. “I’ve been given much because of Gene ; acclaim, financial security and the best bunch of friends and collectors anyone could ever expect from their profession." Odom added, "It’s always better going out a winner, while you are on top.” ... Keep Reading »

Gene Fall 2009 Releases: "Heat Wave" Violet Waters (with slideshow) Sunday, August 23rd, 2009 "Heat Wave" Violet Waters Part 2 in the Gene Fall 2009 Release Series Gene 's friend Violet Waters is ready for an island getaway as she starts her own tropical heat wave in this torrid ensemble. From the Return to Hollywood Collection, "Heat Wave" Violet Waters wears a cropped top matching a playful sarong skirt... Keep Reading »