tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post628171396222807437..comments2024-03-27T14:27:38.958-04:00Comments on The Toy Box Philosopher: Journey Girls "Dana" by Toys R UsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-22958968493992181972020-11-02T17:40:34.570-05:002020-11-02T17:40:34.570-05:00Reading this now, with lots of JG dolls in my coll...Reading this now, with lots of JG dolls in my collection, I'm actually really pleased to see that, unlike a lot of other doll brands, JG has actually improved over time. They changed the joints so that the heads can be tipped up and down and the joints are more durable, all of my dolls have their legs and heads on straight, they've begun lining all dark-colored outfits to prevent lurkins working through the blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-74543975785066874552017-08-19T01:27:29.046-04:002017-08-19T01:27:29.046-04:00In the past couple years I've become somewhat ...In the past couple years I've become somewhat of a doll addict and have bought up many dolls, at first, to send to orphanages and give out at soup kitchens. Unfortunately, I am hooked on buying them and get too attached to some of them that I don't know if I will be able to part with them any time soon. But just today, I was looking to give away a some Kelsey and Dana dolls and decided Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-43835864459685669252016-09-20T01:37:39.000-04:002016-09-20T01:37:39.000-04:00Recently picked up a preloved Dana wearing only th...Recently picked up a preloved Dana wearing only the purple T-shirt. Found the texture and feel of her hair to be nice. However, it was so badly hacked that I'd assumed she'd been given a haircut by a child. After reading your review, though, it seems more likely that this was her NIB cut. As it was much longer on one side than the other, it was necessary to trim it to even it. Then, IAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-15270639916914803362016-06-28T11:11:55.293-04:002016-06-28T11:11:55.293-04:00You are my aspiration , I possess few blogs and ra...You are my aspiration , I possess few blogs and rarely run out from to brand.I believe this web site holds some very fantastic info for everyone. “Je veux que les paysans mettent la poule au pot tous les dimanches.” by King Henry IV of France.Yakinicanhttp://www.skinbleachings.com/skin-bleaching.htmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-27210805706553738752016-01-01T00:35:13.483-05:002016-01-01T00:35:13.483-05:00I have read that Clearsil, that acne stuff, can he...I have read that Clearsil, that acne stuff, can help remove stains from dolls. And do you think a vinegar soak might help lock the colour in the dark garments so that they no longer stain?Tamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09877424508645328996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-38552486427687556422015-11-28T20:21:02.054-05:002015-11-28T20:21:02.054-05:00You can easily get the arm back over the cup by he...You can easily get the arm back over the cup by heating the top part where the armhole is in boiling water and then slipping it back over the cup, you may need some assistance with a metal skewer or something similar to get the last part over the cup, but it can be done.<br />I know this as we just performed major surgery on our daughters Kelsey doll. The cup had completely broken off, so this istezzfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02749409125887412165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-32847826979597202202014-01-26T08:49:18.033-05:002014-01-26T08:49:18.033-05:00Someone on Flickr recently did a test on harder pl...Someone on Flickr recently did a test on harder plastic and vinyl dolls to remove those dark clothing stains. She soaked the pieces in CLR Outdoor Furniture Cleaner and it lightened the stains after a couple of hours. She even soaked them for 24 hours to see how the materials would react and there was no damage or reaction to them. Just a suggestion for trying to remove those stains. Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206097748844607210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-44281657349575413562014-01-14T09:31:45.393-05:002014-01-14T09:31:45.393-05:00Hi Emily,
I am writing from France, and I just wa...Hi Emily,<br /><br />I am writing from France, and I just wanted to say that I really like your blog and all the nice reviews you do about dolls ! It is so interesting for all the doll collectionners, we are several Frenchpeople who like your reviews ! :)<br /><br />I too recently had problems of black stains from black trousers with my new doll Hannah from Götz, I think you should have returned Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-79380192014481502742014-01-12T13:29:43.030-05:002014-01-12T13:29:43.030-05:00I purchased Jordanna for my daughter for Christmas...I purchased Jordanna for my daughter for Christmas, she is beautiful but after we took her out of the box and handled her we noticed blue marks on her skin. I believe the color from the dress transferred from our hands to her skin when handling her. I have now removed the dress and soaked in water and vinegar in hopes that will stop anymore transfer and will try the trick suggested about the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-26432959005268143312014-01-01T20:18:49.630-05:002014-01-01T20:18:49.630-05:00My daughters have Kelsey and Meredith. We purchas...My daughters have Kelsey and Meredith. We purchased them in 2011. So far, they've mostly stood the test of time. (One of them as a few stray pen marks on her from a baby brother, but mostly they are still good.) Both dolls have long hair and it's my guess that the length hides the rooting issues because it's a lot less noticable on them than on your Dana doll. Also, both of our Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-66558349326660557122013-12-12T21:49:54.797-05:002013-12-12T21:49:54.797-05:00I did see her, yes. She has a fancy, dark blue gow...I did see her, yes. She has a fancy, dark blue gown and a pretty face and definitely looked tempting displayed in her box. I think what stopped me from buying her is her hair--the highlights didn't seem natural to me. Brown with lighter blonde streaks, as I recall, but the streaks were too distinct--not blended in. Also, as beautiful as the dress looked, I am not that interested in a ball Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18178054470349012341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-19889627886552797012013-12-12T21:14:58.938-05:002013-12-12T21:14:58.938-05:00Did you happen to see Jordanna, the new special ed...Did you happen to see Jordanna, the new special edition journey girl, in person? I think she's very pretty, but wasn't sure if she was worth her higher price tag.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-4775600299381142262013-12-10T10:13:29.673-05:002013-12-10T10:13:29.673-05:00My daughter has a Kelsey doll since last Christmas...My daughter has a Kelsey doll since last Christmas and it is her favorite!!! Goes everywhere with her and she takes excellent care of it, however, her nose, chin, toes and fingers started to discolor about 1 month ago. I called Toys R Us and they refunded our money but that doesnt solve the problem of the doll discoloring. I tried everything!!! Looks like dirt but I think it is a dark color Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-21793816333869537402013-12-04T12:32:15.907-05:002013-12-04T12:32:15.907-05:00Does anyone have any idea why it is impossible to ...Does anyone have any idea why it is impossible to buy a Journey doll in Canada right now. I've been looking for about a month. I've heard rumors of re-calls but can find nothing on the internet. My daughters Santa list is asking for a journey doll with glasses and it looks like it will not find it's way under my tree?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-42819387222243938122013-12-03T20:49:27.142-05:002013-12-03T20:49:27.142-05:00If you wanted her to have a wig, you could always ...If you wanted her to have a wig, you could always just shave off the old hair and put on a wig (evil grin). Sorry about her staining, that sucks! Anyhow, nice review!<br />Juliet<br />Juliet XDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03135908920873497564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-68269658503082264082013-12-02T19:09:37.159-05:002013-12-02T19:09:37.159-05:00Comment hopping here, sorry Emily!
I wouldn't...Comment hopping here, sorry Emily!<br /><br />I wouldn't risk the Oxy10 on a black doll, because Oxy10 can bleach vinyl, so I'd give it a miss on Chavonne. It should be okay on Kyla though. AJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15622558694977649448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-84423853986663094932013-12-02T15:12:35.074-05:002013-12-02T15:12:35.074-05:00She's cute, but I agree that those flaws are a...She's cute, but I agree that those flaws are a distraction. I recently received a Madam Alexander doll and her hair, while thick and pretty, was horrible out of the box, hard to brush, and may need a slight trim.<br /><br />On another note, it would be nice if you were able to love and play with Paris Dana as she is. There are many little girls out there with a similar disability, so seeing aXyra Silverleafhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12842466753806936933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-11442533963922986372013-12-02T11:53:30.898-05:002013-12-02T11:53:30.898-05:00Hi, i second Oxy10. I got rid of all staining on m...Hi, i second Oxy10. I got rid of all staining on my Dolfie Dream. Put generous amount of it on stain and put under desk lamp. Worm make it work better and faster.Mariehttp://edwardsgoldeneyes.blog.cznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-37484176671975273012013-12-02T08:03:28.927-05:002013-12-02T08:03:28.927-05:00That's a good idea! I thought about warm wate...That's a good idea! I thought about warm water, but didn't want to get water trapped in her arm. I had not considered a hair dryer, though! That might be the trick. I will definitely try it--thank you for the suggestion! :)Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18178054470349012341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-62785886871517314732013-12-02T08:01:53.184-05:002013-12-02T08:01:53.184-05:00Hi Lissy! I hope you are doing ok--sorry to hear ...Hi Lissy! I hope you are doing ok--sorry to hear that you were hospitalized. :(<br /><br />You're right about the eyebrows! I could easily add in some darker (make thick?) brows with a pencil. Her coloring definitely needs darker brows. I will try that, and maybe post a picture of it comes out well! Thank you for the suggestion. I love these comments because I have so many new ideas forEmilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18178054470349012341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-26692921344584459032013-12-02T07:51:36.016-05:002013-12-02T07:51:36.016-05:00Happy December, Muzzy! :D The staining is bad, b...Happy December, Muzzy! :D The staining is bad, but I have to take full responsibility for the amputation! I get too curious. ;) I considered re-rooting for a moment--she would really benefit from some thick, nice hair. It might even work to just add more plugs to her current hair and increase the thickness a bit. It'd be impossible to perfectly match the color, but a contrasting color Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18178054470349012341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-85804293602150083392013-12-02T03:07:02.343-05:002013-12-02T03:07:02.343-05:00You should check out the new Beatrix Girls dolls. ...You should check out the new Beatrix Girls dolls. There is a green eyed redhead doll that I'm sure you would love. :) Plus all these 18" dolls are kinda creepy to me. >.< <br />www.thebeatrixgirls.comChristie Jadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12148174174446179085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-14030543342804707162013-12-01T22:59:22.168-05:002013-12-01T22:59:22.168-05:00I completely removed blackish stains from a Tonner...I completely removed blackish stains from a Tonner Sydney using acne cream and sunshine. I wish doll companies could come up with a way to solve this problem.Barb the Evil Geniushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04635449477605703171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-1852555198258798612013-12-01T22:39:12.782-05:002013-12-01T22:39:12.782-05:00I have one Journey Girl, a Kelsey, and I've ne...I have one Journey Girl, a Kelsey, and I've never had any problems with her getting stained and she's been in a jeans for a few months now. I will keep an eye on it though. I have found that the Journey Girls generally have poorer quality hair than some of the other 18inch dolls, but I love their facial sculpts. They remind me of 11 to 12 year olds, a little older than the AG dolls. I do RLChttp://paperthinpersonas.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-89038611797561882362013-12-01T22:31:24.703-05:002013-12-01T22:31:24.703-05:00I have the doll with the horse shirt and she does ...I have the doll with the horse shirt and she does not have any facial staining. I wonder if the your dolls stains are due to something other the just the dye from her clothing. Could if have anything to do with the temperature she was kept in at the store or warehouse? Some of my dolls devoped purple stains last summer after being stored in a hot room.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com