tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post3479966452832374309..comments2024-03-29T02:30:12.695-04:00Comments on The Toy Box Philosopher: Travel Friends "India" and "Ireland" by Madame AlexanderUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-29476799558093186152017-05-24T05:31:05.753-04:002017-05-24T05:31:05.753-04:00I was wondering, Emily, if you saw that this line ...I was wondering, Emily, if you saw that this line of doll (now?) has a Cinderella doll? I'm thinking about getting Snow and Beauty but I saw her and couldn't help but think of you.Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08260326973275156510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-72674750298083163542016-12-11T11:33:35.251-05:002016-12-11T11:33:35.251-05:00The woman's wonderful expertise together with ...The woman's wonderful expertise together with amazing wedding gown, might be a ton significantly better if perhaps women simply just encountered Sophie's curly hair reliability, a superb unblemished overall body together with detailed boots.Camping cothttp://pandaneo.com/best-camping-cot/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-27336349755892564032016-05-02T19:49:36.811-04:002016-05-02T19:49:36.811-04:00Do you have any advice about how to bend the knees...Do you have any advice about how to bend the knees and elbows? I just got one of these dolls--the Indian one--and the knees and elbows have absolutely no give whatsoever. Did you force it at first? Oil it with something? I am frustrated. Please let me know...I realize this review is pretty old but I am trying anything. I will check back in a few days to see if there is a reply from you; Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-2836890742146085632016-02-22T08:22:10.043-05:002016-02-22T08:22:10.043-05:00I do think I want to conclude our listing along wi...I do think I want to conclude our listing along with mail the idea to you personally. A thing often usually find in terms however... you know.Jackhttp://www.babyfollow.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-34884655706502190142016-01-18T13:40:47.072-05:002016-01-18T13:40:47.072-05:00To be honest, taking a look at this particular set...To be honest, taking a look at this particular set of dolls can make me personally truly desire they would resided as much as their own possible. A ad hay, along with the woman's beautiful encounter as well as fascinating gown, will be a lot much better in the event that your woman just experienced Sophie's locks consistency, a good unblemished entire body as well as comprehensive ABOOKTRAVELhttp://abooktravel.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-14389609449195477652016-01-16T06:37:24.297-05:002016-01-16T06:37:24.297-05:00Great review! These dolls are now available at Tue...Great review! These dolls are now available at Tuesday Morning for $7.99. I love the fact that they articulated.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266957690162413963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-61642510534311155142015-05-02T08:05:44.357-04:002015-05-02T08:05:44.357-04:00It doesn't all the time. Often times in the US...It doesn't all the time. Often times in the US, because we have the minimum age to marry, it means that a girl has reached puberty. I often see Indian 10 year olds with red dots in stores around our house.Kathleenhttp://dollsanddance.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-68336598277991630952015-04-30T08:02:54.751-04:002015-04-30T08:02:54.751-04:00Oh, thanks! Everyone in my class is Christian, so ...Oh, thanks! Everyone in my class is Christian, so that would explain it. :)<br />Though it's even more confusing. Namaste means "may the gods be with you," and there is another one which I can't remember the spelling of that literally means "hello." <br />you would think if they were using "Haigh" they would use the other one.Kathleenhttp://dollsanddance.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-23807928629788746482015-04-11T18:00:20.358-04:002015-04-11T18:00:20.358-04:00The only thing i cant understand is that India has...The only thing i cant understand is that India has a red dot which is to simbolize marriage in india.?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-20255037696336077472015-04-11T12:10:33.862-04:002015-04-11T12:10:33.862-04:00"Haigh" (pronounced simply "hi"..."Haigh" (pronounced simply "hi") is sometimes used as a greeting in Irish to avoid religious undertones since "Dia Duit" literally means "God to you". As for her name a think Saoirse or Aisling would have been more suitable since they have Irish origins instead of being an English name that just happens to be popular there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-76442040387751773452015-04-09T11:51:19.145-04:002015-04-09T11:51:19.145-04:00They will ship to the US. I can't believe you...They will ship to the US. I can't believe you didn't know about them! :)<br /><br />I think I need to finish my list and send it to you. Something always seems to get in the way though...as you know.Nonnahttp://mommysdollclub.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-71113298556713604462015-04-04T10:58:44.566-04:002015-04-04T10:58:44.566-04:00Your welcome! :)
It's really fun! I wish they...Your welcome! :) <br />It's really fun! I wish they would have. That would have been nice. Now you're making me dream about who they could have hired......<br /><br />It's so weird that they wouldn't have even got it right! I looked it up, and that's not even how you say it in Scottish Gaelic. When I looked up haigh, it's saying that it's slang in a certain part of Kathleenhttp://dollsanddance.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-698783511202756782015-04-04T09:23:36.740-04:002015-04-04T09:23:36.740-04:00Have you heard of Tree Change Dolls? They remind m...Have you heard of Tree Change Dolls? They remind me of the Wildflower dolls you talked about a little while ago. :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00220364957755731620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-249768713564508542015-04-03T12:57:20.979-04:002015-04-03T12:57:20.979-04:00Sorry I keep commenting on this old review, haha! ...Sorry I keep commenting on this old review, haha! But I just read it again, and I think India would've looked much better with blue shoes, to tie the elephant in...Arinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12080212255006541045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-45370957007104767542015-04-02T18:27:03.483-04:002015-04-02T18:27:03.483-04:00I had not heard of these dolls, Stella! I agree t...I had not heard of these dolls, Stella! I agree that Beatrice and Sophia look beautiful! I also like Claudia (she loves science!!). I will write to the company and see if they are willing to ship to the US. It looks like they mostly cater to European customers, so shipping could be prohibitive. :(<br /><br />Thank you very much for this great recommendation, though! I am happy to know about Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18178054470349012341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-68205542273300745642015-04-02T18:18:44.266-04:002015-04-02T18:18:44.266-04:00Have you heard of Bonnie and Pearl dolls? They'...Have you heard of Bonnie and Pearl dolls? They're high quality 19" play dolls, and I hear they're beautiful. I was looking on the website (bonnieandpearl.com), and I find Beatrice (red hair) and Sophia (reminds me of your Keira) especially lovely.Arinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12080212255006541045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-76179795216395765022015-04-02T18:09:25.882-04:002015-04-02T18:09:25.882-04:00This is great information, Kathleen! Thank you so...This is great information, Kathleen! Thank you so much for helping us understand some of the details better. I think it would be fun to learn more about Irish dancing and the transition from soft to hard shoes. It reminds me of the progression from ballet slippers to toe shoes and I think a lot of kids would relate! It wouldn't take a lot to hire an expert to give a little fact support to Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18178054470349012341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-80245741528817050842015-04-02T13:16:06.756-04:002015-04-02T13:16:06.756-04:00Just a bit on accuracy for the Irish doll:
First o...Just a bit on accuracy for the Irish doll:<br />First of all, the correct term is not Irish step dance. It's really widely spread, but that's not what it is technically called. It's actually just "Irish dance." <br />Second: You're correct. That is absolutely not a correct dancing pose. Her feet are turned in, her arms are not rigid by her sides, nor are they in a fist, Kathleenhttp://dollsanddance.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-23298569488922797732015-04-01T23:25:05.363-04:002015-04-01T23:25:05.363-04:00I also would have snapped up the redhead (Lenchen?...I also would have snapped up the redhead (Lenchen?) already if not for the price, even without the articulation.<br /><br />I can't imagine how well they'll sell alone, but maybe some big doll/free mini packages are being planned. That'd be tempting.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02161473323096796302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-83338202445207218112015-04-01T19:54:44.271-04:002015-04-01T19:54:44.271-04:00Make Cinderella blue gown doll of disney store and...Make Cinderella blue gown doll of disney store and mattel review with comparisons,please!<br />I don't know which should I buyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-29170684804970758562015-04-01T11:50:02.721-04:002015-04-01T11:50:02.721-04:00Great review!!! I enjoyed reading about this new l...Great review!!! I enjoyed reading about this new line and of course your wonderful pictures! It's always great to see doll companies venturing into more articulation. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the new Cinderella movie too! I can't wait to see it!Lisa @ Once Upon A Doll Collectionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10513126376785750412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-87731067456945236602015-03-31T08:02:24.912-04:002015-03-31T08:02:24.912-04:00*sigh* Why do the "German" dolls always ...*sigh* Why do the "German" dolls always wear lederhosen? That would be a boy´s outfit, girls wear dirndls...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-78406996757923543822015-03-29T14:09:03.380-04:002015-03-29T14:09:03.380-04:00Another wonderful pick in the 18in doll market are...Another wonderful pick in the 18in doll market are Gotz dolls. They have beautiful faces and are of wonderful quality. They stand up to play for years and are wonderful treasures to pass down through the family. One of my favorites from Gotz are the "Little Sisters". I love how the neutral expression could be interpreted in so many ways. They have beautiful plastic quality and hair and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-87223210958624366722015-03-28T23:25:03.323-04:002015-03-28T23:25:03.323-04:00Emily, you beat me to it! I was just about to revi...Emily, you beat me to it! I was just about to review Aadhya on my blog. And I almost bought Sophie because of the red hair, but since I could only get one, I got Aadhya because she was the prettiest! My Aadhya has hair that got really fly away very quickly when I took it down. I had the same problem with the stiff joints, and they do feel as if they might break if you try too hard to bend Tamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15947247063997873288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-2399422112850792782015-03-28T15:39:55.885-04:002015-03-28T15:39:55.885-04:00I bought India a while back also, and was less tha...I bought India a while back also, and was less than impressed with her. My doll's joints don't work well at all, and her legs are uneven - one knee peg isn't seated well and can't be adjusted and so the doll's legs are a good 1/4" different in length. I bought her online so I wasn't able to check her over before I purchased her, but I saw more at Toys R Us, and it Yvettenoreply@blogger.com