tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post2869268916610580714..comments2024-03-29T02:30:12.695-04:00Comments on The Toy Box Philosopher: The Lollipop Girls by Jan McLeanUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-87411150445478480402020-10-31T01:57:14.809-04:002020-10-31T01:57:14.809-04:00Someone is selling the 26" porcelain versions...Someone is selling the 26" porcelain versions of these dolls where I live. I totally forgot about these dolls but remember seeing them back in the day in doll mags. Is $100 canadian each a good price for the large versions? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02627702652678450403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-17989814195594133532017-12-05T13:32:08.024-05:002017-12-05T13:32:08.024-05:00Hi, I absolutely loved loved loved your review of ...Hi, I absolutely loved loved loved your review of my funky little lollipops.<br />Your photos are brilliant as are your ideas. Thank you.<br />Jan (herself) LollipopgirlNZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-82315062894816014312017-10-13T17:01:53.114-04:002017-10-13T17:01:53.114-04:00Not my first time reading, but I'm back again ...Not my first time reading, but I'm back again because, at a second hand store that was closing, I was able to get Cissy, Pippi, and Lulu! I'm only going to Lulu, though. The other girls' coloring triggers my ocd. They were a steal at $7 a piece, though, and drew me in because I recognized them! So thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00361776396174753989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-62575637550225720412015-07-16T02:54:10.675-04:002015-07-16T02:54:10.675-04:00I've removed the head before. It's a harde...I've removed the head before. It's a harder plastic than Barbie heads, so you have to heat it longer. (I use a heating pad.) Here's a <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/elizabethplaid/5344028991/in/photostream/" rel="nofollow">photo of the headless body</a>. The head attaches similar to how Barbie heads work, but the neck opening is a lot smaller. You'll either have to carve Elizabeth Plaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09070257500882190750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-90225862695946796502015-07-15T17:27:20.788-04:002015-07-15T17:27:20.788-04:00I have a number of these dolls and love them, most...I have a number of these dolls and love them, most of the time. I have played with the idea of removing a head and attaching to a different body, but am afraid I'll ruin it! Do you have any idea how the head attaches? I have researched on line, but have never found anyone that has tried it. <br /><br />Thanks for a great blog! I love reading it and truly appreciate the work you do. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-26440147766869747902015-07-06T15:32:53.713-04:002015-07-06T15:32:53.713-04:00I got a Pipi back in 2003, and I've since cust...I got a Pipi back in 2003, and I've since <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/elizabethplaid/6865762021/" rel="nofollow">customized her</a>. When I tried to remove the face paint, I discovered that her lips have <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/elizabethplaid/5162479115/" rel="nofollow">sculpted lines and indentations</a>. I finally got all the paint off (and staining from red Elizabeth Plaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09070257500882190750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-68787052586626663402015-06-24T15:01:11.771-04:002015-06-24T15:01:11.771-04:00Katmandu is definitely nowhere near Wales - and no...Katmandu is definitely nowhere near Wales - and no, Welsh people don't wear kilts. (Well, they can if they like...) - Jocelyntreefrogdemonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08668655760960757921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-52941272990109665372015-06-23T19:05:24.214-04:002015-06-23T19:05:24.214-04:00I couldn't decide why she was familiar last ni...I couldn't decide why she was familiar last night, but now I got it: Chloe!<br /><br />I'll link a full article, so anyone who hasn't can see the cute video (if they want). So sassytoddler cute :D<br />http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2432922/Utah-toddler-shoots-parents-surprise-Disneyland-invitation-stink-face-funny-YouTube-video.htmlWombatishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13155345647231916244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-25615152232990227122015-06-23T05:22:27.511-04:002015-06-23T05:22:27.511-04:00I reaaaaalllly thought the reflective spots on Nee...I reaaaaalllly thought the reflective spots on Neena's lips were two big buck/gapped teeth. It's certainly a bit of a 'look' now, in some ways (and I have a gap, I mean no negativity in that) but it seemed really overdone, as it often does in fashion as well. I was a little shocked. Then I finally saw it, lol.<br /><br />Still can't unsee it personally, in the less tight Wombatishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13155345647231916244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-38811486291892638212015-06-21T22:53:26.751-04:002015-06-21T22:53:26.751-04:00I'm really not a fan of those dolls. Moreover,...I'm really not a fan of those dolls. Moreover, I was kind of surprised at the ridiculous name of the French one (being French myself), as written above, Pipi is the childish word for pee, which would make any French laugh ! This shows the lack of knowledge from the manufacturer about the culture of the country the doll is supposed to come from !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-2695034976174389282015-06-11T23:35:58.543-04:002015-06-11T23:35:58.543-04:00So this might be a bit of a stretch, but I though ...So this might be a bit of a stretch, but I though you might consider reviewing another Hi-Glamm doll? (Blast from the past, I know.) One of them is for sale on Amazon for $22, and she's wearing cute modest clothes! http://www.amazon.com/Hi-Glam-Fashion-Doll-Alex/dp/B000RFUGHA/ref=sr_1_1 (Hope that link works, if not, just amazon search "hi glam alex".)Arinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12080212255006541045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-57268069650642427662015-06-09T06:21:50.893-04:002015-06-09T06:21:50.893-04:00They all have a beautiful eyes, but their waist is...They all have a beautiful eyes, but their waist is too slim for me.Monika Demi (Besu)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10709413392601781715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-56551190105088012162015-06-07T23:33:51.658-04:002015-06-07T23:33:51.658-04:00Pipi is the childish french word for piss...... -_...Pipi is the childish french word for piss...... -_-<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-79130627131093149212015-06-07T20:41:08.536-04:002015-06-07T20:41:08.536-04:00What interesting elbow articulation on the smaller...What interesting elbow articulation on the smaller dolls! And I don't think I've ever seen a body composition quite like that of the porcelain doll either. It may have taken you a few years, but this is definitely a review that was worth waiting for! :)jSariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091297532711995227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-47264816385742683902015-06-07T18:38:03.888-04:002015-06-07T18:38:03.888-04:00Interesting dolls! I like Cassie a bit more than N...Interesting dolls! I like Cassie a bit more than Neena, she looks more friendly to me. <br />When you took of Neena's jacket my initial thought was: 'Holy skinniness, Batman!' Those dolls have some TINY waists! <br />I hope you find a reasonably priced Nicole one day, she looks very sweet. :) <br />Best wishes!Muzzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16957308673230945194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-74081555999833194402015-06-07T16:41:41.796-04:002015-06-07T16:41:41.796-04:00I'd never heard of these but I love their face...I'd never heard of these but I love their faces! The eyes remind me of those 70s big eye paintings. Jessica Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17600892373826080305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-39052943207312796642015-06-06T23:27:37.054-04:002015-06-06T23:27:37.054-04:00Eek! I've been waiting for this review since y...Eek! I've been waiting for this review since your Panama Blog, back in 2012, and It was worth the wait! Great review, and that picture of big Neena with little Neena had me giggling the entire review! Attack Of The Fifty Foot Woman, anyone? Although with the scale, it would probably be Attack Of The Fourteen Foot Woman. Thanks!<br />-AlexAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12716913851838254885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-635916320258208342015-06-06T23:10:56.699-04:002015-06-06T23:10:56.699-04:00Ah, i just read the part where they state she'...Ah, i just read the part where they state she's from Lillehammer. Heh, likes skiing and comes from the winter Olympic city, how original. I'm happy she has a home place at least (I'll give them the benefit of the doubt and assume she commutes to Oslo for her modelling career). <br />I also love that she drives a convertible. You go girl, don't let practicality and the snow and Pantherahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14022933350463300166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-35933518375075379912015-06-06T22:55:15.669-04:002015-06-06T22:55:15.669-04:00I dunno, I don`t find them cute... and gee, people...I dunno, I don`t find them cute... and gee, people say Barbie`s thin!This isn`t related t the review, but I wondered if Kurhn shoes fit Prettie Girls feet, or if Lamilly shoes fit Prettie Girls feet. I would have commented n the original review, but nahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-64522994766432512015-06-06T22:51:18.164-04:002015-06-06T22:51:18.164-04:00I think Google might have eaten my comment, so I&#...I think Google might have eaten my comment, so I'll try again, sorry for potentially double-posting. <br /><br />I find them interesting, but also a bit weird, why is Nicole from Norway and not from Oslo or Trondheim when almost all the others (not sure about Katmandu) are from cities? <br />Also, I think she looks more British than Norwegian/Scandinavian, dark blonde hair would be more Pantherahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14022933350463300166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-72340703383247251012015-06-06T21:38:19.016-04:002015-06-06T21:38:19.016-04:00I've admired this line when I've run acros...I've admired this line when I've run across them, but never owned any. I really like the clothing, but the super-sweet, almost child-like faces don't really seem to go with the bodies/clothing. The faces are adorable, but they just look really young to me. The face on the large doll is (somehow) even sweeter and more child-like to me, and somehow gives me the impression of a little Prestohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18284383106320549255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-65680594063763930132015-06-06T21:19:42.333-04:002015-06-06T21:19:42.333-04:00I really like the Lollipop girls. I'm kicking ...I really like the Lollipop girls. I'm kicking myself now for not buying my favourite, Pipi, back when they were in Meijers stores for a really good price.They remind me of the Susie Slicker/Sad Eyes dolls I have always loved. Doyou think the problem with the boots is the same as with some of the Barbie imitation leather? It gets sticky when it gets older and just starts to disintegrate and Tamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15947247063997873288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-54123901871482180332015-06-06T20:55:55.778-04:002015-06-06T20:55:55.778-04:00The pupils remind me a little of octopus pupils. ...The pupils remind me a little of octopus pupils. I'm not a fan. (Of the pupils on these dolls. Octopuses are cool!)<br /><br />I bet these dolls would look AMAZING skillfully repainted.<br /><br />Wonderful review, as always. Thank you.HPhttp://handcraftedprecision.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-22701258653600177352015-06-06T20:32:58.716-04:002015-06-06T20:32:58.716-04:00Jem dolls use the same type of leg grip stand.Jem dolls use the same type of leg grip stand.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-9576898102435616682015-06-06T20:18:50.293-04:002015-06-06T20:18:50.293-04:00I did a double take on this review when I first sa...I did a double take on this review when I first saw it; years ago when I was still a child I actually had a Cissy! I didn't know anything about her at the time, and never thought to look up anything on her. <br /><br />This review was a lot of fun for me for that reason, I'm very happy you made it. :) Might have to go through my mom's storage to see if she's still around.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com