tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061516124101562117.post9194798589343387734..comments2024-03-04T19:40:51.678-05:00Comments on My Little Doll Corner: Browsing at Target, Shopping at Pat Catan's. LORI Adds On, EAH Takes a Dive. Outdoor Furniture!Barb the Evil Geniushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04635449477605703171noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061516124101562117.post-76570145138597062802016-09-02T21:16:23.753-04:002016-09-02T21:16:23.753-04:00Yes, it will be interesting to see how Michael'...Yes, it will be interesting to see how Michael's plays things. Let's hope they keep Darice as it is.Barb the Evil Geniushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04635449477605703171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061516124101562117.post-21778528303241241562016-09-02T20:35:04.236-04:002016-09-02T20:35:04.236-04:00I love those chairs! I have bought many Darice woo...I love those chairs! I have bought many Darice wood items in the past and they are a good deal. I would definitely buy this pair at that price. I hope Michaels isn't too expensive on the line because they won't sell and eventually get marked down like several of their other items and we won't see them again.Just My Dollshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10725511271774263078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061516124101562117.post-16514809615859293102016-09-01T10:49:29.555-04:002016-09-01T10:49:29.555-04:00I agree with what you've said about Mattel. Ma...I agree with what you've said about Mattel. Maybe they do need to try new things, but they're not doing it right. And they do seem desperate. It looks like they need some new voices.<br /><br />I'm sure little girls will love that salon set, but I can't see any parent liking a set where the doll gets her hair filled with glitter, then "rinse and repeat!"Barb the Evil Geniushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04635449477605703171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061516124101562117.post-65828392879962903602016-09-01T00:22:47.006-04:002016-09-01T00:22:47.006-04:00Some of Mattel's decisions, like releasing Mon...Some of Mattel's decisions, like releasing Monster and EA dolls that only have leg articulation or some with no articulation at all, make me think they are scrambling and not in a good way. That flood of new Monster High dolls in so many variations is not appealing to me either. Before, I found their MH releases quirky but well thought out. Now they seem desperate and lack cohesion. I cant fault them for trying new things and cutting costs, but it's like they are making it worse, not better.<br /><br />"Wet glitter everywhere." Sounds like a perfect method for a grandparent's revenge.Muffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06121187068323359131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061516124101562117.post-85089358485733457392016-08-31T20:52:39.344-04:002016-08-31T20:52:39.344-04:00I'm glad that you like the furniture. If I can...I'm glad that you like the furniture. If I can get it sanded and painted quickly enough, maybe I can get some shots of my dolls enjoying the warm fall evenings outdoors.<br /><br />Unfortunately, the newer dolls do have less jewelry. It's a shame, as it really seems to bring a look together. That's too bad about your Raven's shoes. At least she had her tights though, right? It's disappointing that those are not being used anymore either. My Wal-Mart actually had a bunch of Signature Apple White dolls sitting around, and I bought one just to make sure I got one with the jewelry and tights, since you can never be sure buying from someplace like Amazon.Barb the Evil Geniushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04635449477605703171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061516124101562117.post-25530934926004270232016-08-31T20:46:55.668-04:002016-08-31T20:46:55.668-04:00Thanks for the information, hon. I'm glad Pat ...Thanks for the information, hon. I'm glad Pat Catan's will still be around, although it's still a shame that the store closest to us isn't in a better building.Barb the Evil Geniushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04635449477605703171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061516124101562117.post-16349298101632692292016-08-31T20:45:45.479-04:002016-08-31T20:45:45.479-04:00Making doll stuff yourself is very rewarding, and ...Making doll stuff yourself is very rewarding, and I'm sure your chairs look great. Finding pre-made items cheap is another type of rewarding. :)<br /><br />It would be incredible if Mattel would produce more things like the stuff they made for the My Scene dolls during their run. I agree that Mattel's quality and creativity is not where it should be. I know there was hope that losing the Disney princesses would inspire Mattel to try harder with Ever After High, and hopefully that will still happen.<br /><br />Mr. BTEG and I have had a joke between us for years about getting kids presents like that glitter salon, which are going to be super messy, or getting kids something like a drum kit, which will be super loud. Sometimes we joke about it with Mr. BTEG's sister, too.Barb the Evil Geniushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04635449477605703171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061516124101562117.post-71464077715874869402016-08-31T17:58:21.182-04:002016-08-31T17:58:21.182-04:00The wooden furniture is great, I think you'll ...The wooden furniture is great, I think you'll take beautiful pictures of dolls in it. I probably wouldn't have noticed Cerise's basket, but I remember some previous rereleases that didn't have tights and some of the jewellery. I only have one EAH which is the very basic Raven. I bitched about how much I hated the gradient eyebrows, but at least that way I got the full treatment regarding the outfit (well, except it had two right shoes).BlackKittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014093330317682849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061516124101562117.post-44517254544340286402016-08-31T17:14:46.479-04:002016-08-31T17:14:46.479-04:00According to the press release I found, Pat Catan&...According to the press release I found, Pat Catan's will continue to operate independently with the son of the founder still running the ship. BTW, 34 stores in 4 states.<br />http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2016/02/michaels_buys_strongsville-bas.html<br /><br />And I will be checking that table. ;-)Mr BTEGnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061516124101562117.post-49126956104824860522016-08-31T17:00:06.141-04:002016-08-31T17:00:06.141-04:00I love those chairs! I crafted two of those a few ...I love those chairs! I crafted two of those a few years ago following a tutorial from My Froggy Stuff, but those look much more realistic.<br /><br />I think that Mattel is going downhill in terms of quality, and sooner or later they'll pay for it. Also, I think that Mattel is playing it too safe in some areas. Just take a look at some Barbie playsets of the 80s-90s, they were much more creative than the playsets nowadays. They're doing good stuff, like the new fashionistas, but I think they could do better that what they're doing right now. <br /><br />I loved your post, specially your comments about that glitter stuff.monstercraftshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02783206408776211745noreply@blogger.com