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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 ...

  Trick or Treat? This year we are going for a Halloween treat with vintage Barbie and Skipper in their 1960s Pierrette Halloween Masquerade costumes.  The black and gold masquerade costumes are perfect for Halloween festivities, with their pointy hats, black tights, shoes and masks. Barbie and Skipper look picture perfect together .  There was a matching ensemble for Ken but I never got it, so poor Ken is left out of the Halloween picture.That's ok, because my dog, Jack, was also dressed up for Halloween and kept hopping in the picture. Although I have collected several other Halloween dolls through the years, this vintage Barbie and Skipper duo in their gold and black Masquerade outfits remain my favorite Halloween dolls. Happy Halloween from vintage Barbie and Skipper... and Jack! Related Articles: New Vintage Barbie Accessories at Walgreens Do You Have Frightening HALLOWEEN HANDS??? Día de los Muertos dolls abound at Cheekwood's 16th annual celebration - Examiner Visi...

  The Moxie Teenz and their friends, the Madame Alexander Marvel Fan Girls threw a Labor Day party to welcome the last days of summer in style, and they invited some friends to celebrate with them. The girl just got their photos back and couldn't wait to share them.  To their delight, the Fan Girls have discovered they look good posing with the My Scene boy dolls, so they invited them to enjoy the Labor Day festivities.They even let Jackie Evancho and a Placo soldier join them for the outdoor party. Wave 3 Tristan with long black rooted hair is wearing her pink party dress for the occasion,. Not to be outdone, Melrose found another pink party dress to wear. She also quickly made friends with the Placo soldier. Fan Girl Gwen wore a sweet little dress from eBay.  Gavin came in his original outfit, minus the jacket and tie, and with more informal white shoes he borrowed from another boy doll from one of the singing groups. And Tristen, who is wearing a Barbie dress with add...

  Lovely custom dresses on Moxie Teenz and a Liv/Jackie Evancho hybrid. Fashion Dolls 101 is looking for doll products to review! Hey readers! Do you SEW , make ACCESSORIES or do REPAINTS ? I am getting ready to add doll clothes/accessories/repaint reviews to my Fashion Dolls 101 blog which I am in the process of revamping (and hope to move to WordPress soon). The clothes, etc. will be reviewed on this blog, promoted on several social media platforms and linked to here on Doll Collecting Examiner. Whatever contact info you want to include, whether your ebay, Etsy account or personal info will  be included as well as two links to whatever sites you use to sell or promote. In addition, links to previous reviews will be included under current reviews so the older articles will continue to get read. A mix of custom skirts, a belt and a custom top from "All Dolled Up" If you sew for dolls, make accessories, do repaints, etc. and would be interested in sending product to be review...

The Spider-Gwen Fan Girl doll from Madame Alexander is as cute as the other two dolls I have reviewed in this series, but she has a few flaws they lack.  What I Like About the Madame Alexander Marvel Fan Girl Spider-Gwen This doll has the same pretty Face mold as the other M.A. Fan Girls, as well as rooted lashes and an articulated body. The doll has already been fun to redress and pose. I have a mixed reaction to her two-tone hair. While it is currently trendy, it dates her, and I will probably wish she didn't have partially pink hair before too long.  Her vivid blue eyes are lovely and expressive. The sunglasses are cute, but they don't fold. Spider-Gwen's little teal boots are adorable and were quickly stolen by the Black Widow Fan Girl, because they match her Barbie dress. What I Don't Like About the Madame Alexander Marvel Spider-Gwen Fan Girl This doll's costume is a mess. I would love the pink-lined silver hoody if it were attached to a shirt or jacket, but i...

Silkstone Barbie looks like a lovely Irish lass dressed in her vintage-look shamrock dress and St. Patrick's Day apron.  Her red hair is elegantly styled in loose auburn waves, and her green eyes sparkle. Maybe that's because she has found the leprechaun's pot of gold!  Shamrock Celebration Barbie wears a jaunty green hat and mules to compliment her vintage Irish fashion for Saint Paddy's Day. Her dress is tailored for the  Silkstone body. Holiday Hostess  Shamrock Celebration Barbie Doll  w as a Fan Club Exclusive and is a perfect St. Patrick's Day display doll.. Three Lucky Leprechauns (Dolls) for St. Patrick's Day  Find me on  Twitter Find me on  Facebook Ask me how you can doll yourself up with amazing clinical skincare products and start your way to clearer, healthier skin today! Join me on  Facebook  or  email me  for more info! I would love to help you have the best skin of your life!!

There isn't really anything special about this cute bear with pink ears, nose and feet other than I received him for Valentine's Day along with some pale pink roses from my husband.  That, of course, makes him the most special bear in the world, even though my Valentine bear came from WalMart! A gift made with love makes almost anything special. Happy Valentine's Day from Fashion Dolls 101. Related Articles: Sweetheart Dolls for Valentine's Day: 2014 and Prior Ask me how you can doll yourself up with amazing clinical skincare products and start your way to clearer, healthier skin today! Join me on  Facebook  or  email me  for more info! I would love to help you have the best skin of your life!!