Fashion Dolls 101

While doll companies frequently make dolls of former Presidents, such as GI Joe's Dwight D. Eisenhower and the Franklin Mint's John F. Kennedy figures, it is unique in the world of doll collecting that a doll character became president after the fact. Such is the case with the Stevenson Entertainment Group's Donald J. Trump Talking Doll. The closest competition would be Arnold  Schwarzenegger who was exploring a run for president in 2013 and who has action figures in his likeness.  However, the Donald J. Trump Talking Doll is historic. On this Election Eve 2020, I thought it would be fun to take a look at this iconic doll.  The Donald Trump dolls was made in 2004 during the time period when Trump was starring on the popular reality show, "The Apprentice."  The show has run in various formats across fifteen seasons since January 2004 on  NBC , most recently in 2017, but was most popular during the 14 seasons Trump hosted it. Interestingly,  Arnold ...

 Donald Trump 12" Talking Doll is in Great Condition and Says 17 Phrases New in box, and has never been opened. From the TV Show "The Apprentice." Has 17 phrases: 1) I should fire myself just for having you around 2) This one's easy for me...you're fired 3) That was a tough one 4) Think big and live large 5) Never give up...under any circumstances never give up 6) I have no choice but to tell you you're fired. AND MORE!! in Entertainment Memorabilia, Television Memorabilia, Other Television Memorabilia Find it on eBay at:  Donald Trump 12' Talking Doll NIB NRFB Says 17 Phrases :

Never Removed from the Box:  12" Kenner Arnold Palmer Action Figure Unopened, but due to moving, the bottom part of the golf club has come off. It is still in the box, and should be reparable. Fully poseable, 12" Arnold Palmer doll from the Sports Superstar Collection-98 Timeless Legends. The back has a brief bio on Arnold.  Starting at $2.50 New in Toys & Hobbies, Action Figures, Sports Find it on eBay at:  12' Kenner Arnold Palmer Action Figure NIB NRFB :

Famke Janssen spooked by 'The Lonely (Lenci) Doll' book Famke Janssen has appeared in her share of supernatural movies playing somewhat spooky characters such as Jean Grey/Phoenix in the "X-Men" film series and the wicked witch Muriel in "Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters." However, Janssen was recently spooked by a children's book called "The Lonely Doll. " Continued at: Famke Janssen spooked by 'The Lonely (Lenci) Doll' book (Video) - Nashville Doll Collecting Examiner

  Beverly Hillbillies Elly May Clampett Barbie Doll Vintage Face | eBay  The 2010 Beverly Hillbillies Elly May Barbie doll is one of the prettiest Barbie dolls produced by Mattel for her vintage face mold and elaborately touseled blonde curls. Dressed in blue checked shirt and jeans, Elly May carries her trademark slingshot. The doll became infamous when actress Donna Douglas sued Mattel over her likeness being used on the box without her permission. Buy the doll on  eBay Find out more at: Donna Douglas sues Mattel over "The Beverly Hillbillies" Elly May Barbie doll (Photos) Elly May Aims Her Slingshot at Mattel - Donna Douglas, the actress who played Elly May Clampett on the popular 1960s television series "The Beverly Hillbillies" is suing Mattel Inc.. Douglas claims Mattel used her likeness without her permission...

'Dancing with the Stars' Barbie dolls bring the ballroom to collectors " Dancing with the Stars " is back for Season 15 -- the All-Stars season with thirteen celebrity guests from former seasons including Bristol Palin , Emmitt Smith and Kirstie Alley , along with thirteen professional dancers and the " Dancing with the Stars " judges Len Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli. This year a new celebrity will be dancing the Samba, Paso Doble and Waltz with the stars as " Dancing with the Stars" Barbie doll takes to the ballroom wearing three beautiful dance costumes.

Was Kelly Monaco inspired by Barbie on 'Dancing with the Stars?' Did anyone catch the cute reference to Barbie on the Week 2 results show of "Dancing with the Stars Season 15--All Stars?" Actress Kelly Monaco was wearing a very pretty pink dress for her quickstep with partner Valentin Chmerkovskiy. Between dances, former Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson leaned over and told Monaco her pretty dress she reminded Johnson of a Barbie and Ken she used to play with. Article at: Was Kelly Monaco inspired by Barbie on 'Dancing with the Stars?' - National Barbie Collecting Examiner

Barbie as Marilyn in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" Movie with Red Sequined Gown   Mattel Marilyn Monroe Barbie dolls pay tribute to an American icon August marks the 50th observance of the death of American icon Marilyn Monroe . Mattel has issued several Marilyn Monroe Barbie dolls through the years to honor the legendary actress. Find out more at: Mattel Marilyn Monroe Barbie dolls pay tribute to an American icon - National Barbie Collecting Examiner Buy on Amazon: Timeless Treasures Collector Edition Marilyn Monroe Barbie Collector Edition Year 1997 Hollywood Legends Collection 12 Inch Doll - Barbie as Marilyn in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" Movie with Red Sequined Gown, Hat, Earrings, Shoes, Barbie 50th Anniversary Barbie as Marilyn Monroe Blonde Ambition 12" Collector Doll in Gold Lamé Gown Franklin Mint Marilyn MonroeTM Vinyl Doll - Hollywood Awards Night 16" Doll in Black Sequin Gown

Joan Greene to talk about Princess Diana dolls at Southern Women's Show Nashville doll designer and doll fashion designer Joan Greene will be speaking at the Southern Women's Show in Nashville on Saturday morning, April 14 at 10:30. Greene will be appearing at the Balance Your Life Stage where her topic will be "Private Showing 1997 -- The Gowns that Diana Wore and A Doll Story." Continued: Joan Greene to talk about Princess Diana dolls at Southern Women's Show - Nashville Doll Collecting Examiner

Nashville actress and singer Samantha Newark, best known as the voice for both Jem and Jerrica on the highly popular animated television series "Jem & The Holograms" was the special guest speaker at the January meeting of the Plantation Belles Doll Club. More at: Actress & singer Samantha Newark brings Jem to Bellevue - Nashville Doll Collecting Examiner Also see: Samantha Newark, Star of ‘Jem & The Holograms,’ Talks Beauty via Samantha Newark on Jem & Beauty - YouTube . Samantha Newark of "Jem & The Holograms" talks about what makes someone truly beautiful. via Samantha Newark of 'Jem & The Holograms' on Beauty - YouTube . Actress & singer Samantha Newark brings Jem to Bellevue

Patricia Alice Albrecht, the Voice of Pizzazz, Talks About TV's 'Jem & the Holograms' Interview with Patricia Alice Albrecht of Jem & The Holograms For kids growing up in the 1980s, one of the classic animated series on television was "Jem and the Holograms," based on a series of dolls made by Hasbro. The story-line was simple and focused on an all-girl rock band called The Holograms headed by "Jem" (the alter ego of music company owner Jerrica Benton). There was a weekly dose of action, music and colorful fashion as the ambitions of the good-hearted Holograms were often thwarted by rival band, The Misfits. The Misfits was headed by spoiled bad-girl Pizzazz, whose voice was provided by Patricia Alice Albrecht . Read more at: Patricia Alice Albrecht, the Voice of Pizzazz, Talks About TV's 'Jem & the Holograms' - Associated Content from Yahoo!  

Mattel's new Farrah Fawcett Barbie doll to benefit Farrah Fawcett Foundatation The 1976 poster of a smiling, golden-maned Farrah Fawcett wearing her classic red one-piece swimsuit made pop culture history as soon as it was issued, and it remains as iconic today as it was a quarter of a century ago. Now Mattel has released the new limited edition Farrah Fawcett Barbie, with proceeds going to the Farrah Fawcett Foundatation . Continue reading at: Mattel's new Farrah Fawcett Barbie doll to benefit Farrah Fawcett Foundatation Also see: Profile: Farrah Fawcett - Charlie's Angel's Golden Girl - Dead of Cancer Farrah Fawcett dolls

Donna Douglas sues Mattel over "The Beverly Hillbillies" Elly May Barbie doll Elly May Aims Her Slingshot at Mattel According to the AP and Yahoo News , Donna Douglas, the actress who played Elly May Clampett on the popular 1960s television series "The Beverly Hillbillies" is suing Mattel Inc.. Douglas claims Mattel used her likeness without her permission on "The Beverly Hillbillies" Barbie doll. "The Beverly Hillbillies" Barbie is based on the Elly May Clampett character Douglas made famous on "The Beverly Hillbillies." More at: Donna Douglas sues Mattel over "The Beverly Hillbillies" Elly May Barbie doll - National Barbie Collecting Examiner  

~ Exclusive: Doll developer Joan Greene on designing Ashton Drake Princess Diana tribute doll: Part 1 ~ An Exclusive Interview with Joan Greene, Product Designer of the Ashton Drake Princess Diana Doll As reported in Gene doll developer and art director Joan Greene inspired by Barbie , doll artist, developer, and art director Joan Greene was at a doll collectors' convention in Nashville on August 28. As part of her presentation, she mentioned that she had been called in to work as the product designer with sculptor Titus Timescu to create a Princess Diana doll for Ashton Drake immediately following the death of Diana, Princess of Wales . Interview with Joan Greene, Developer of Ashton Drake's Princess Diana Doll Line: Part 2 ~ Gene Doll Developer and Art Director Joan Greene Worked with Sculptor Titus Timescu to Create the Princess Diana Doll for Ashton Drake As reported in Remembering Diana, Princess of Wales, with Collector Dolls , Diana Frances Spencer was born...

Princess Diana wedding dolls through the years; a look at Princess Di bride dolls Princess Diana Bride Dolls after Diana's Wedding As reported in Princess Diana dolls through the years; a look at Princess Di dolls past & present, Part 1 , after the royal wedding of Charles and Diana in 1981, several doll companies created Diana bride dolls. Doll manufacturers have continued to make dolls of Princess Diana in her wedding into the present day. Click on the links and see the slideshow below for photos of some of the Princess Diana wedding dolls. Princess Diana Dolls: Remembering Diana, Princess of Wales, with Collector Dolls Diana, Princess of Wales, Has Had Many Dolls Created in Her Likeness Born Diana Frances Spencer on July 1, 1961, the woman who was later known as "Princess Di" became one of the world's most popular and recognized icons when she married Prince Charles on July 29, 1981. In the months preceding her marriage, her face could be ...

http://www.examiner.com/doll-collecting-in-nashville/princess-diana-dolls-through-the-years-a-look-at-princess-di-dolls-1982-to-present-part-1 Way Out Toys, Goldberger and an unidentified porcelain Princess Diana dolls Photo: Kathryn E. Darden Princess Diana dolls through the years, Past & Present: Part 1 Princess Diana was born on July 1, 1961. She married Prince Charles on July 29, 1981 and died in an automobile accident on August on 31,1997. In honor of the 13th anniversary of her death, we will take a look at some of the Princess Diana dolls issued before and after her death. Princess Di doll photos, slideshow, and links.