Classic Tonner

Felt like spending time with another of my "old favorite" Tonner dolls. Originally introduced as Mameha, I believe this sculpt eventually became Layne. This version is one of the original "Mameha" dolls with her hair taken down. I have another with the original updo. 

I always thought this sculpt had such a sweet, serene expression. And she actually has great hair when taken down!

Tonner did some fabulous fashions over the years, and this one has always been one of my favorites. The whimsical fashion print on the coat is fun, and the underlying classic sheath is beautifully form fitted to the body. Finished off with patent mules, I believe this outfit was called Tyler Made, but not 100% certain. The names all start running together after all these years. Whatever the name, it's a beautiful, fun spring outfit.

And I think Mameha models it beautifully.

Some Tonner Love

I haven't checked in on this blog for a while. I've been more into the BJD's lately, but I always seem to come back around to Barbie and or Tonner a few times a year. Both Barbie and Tonner are such a huge part of my doll collecting history. Today I just felt like getting a couple of my Tonner repaints down for some camera time. 

Quinn is a Russell repainted by the incredibly talented Sonya Giddens. I have 2 guys repainted by Sonya and they are keepers on my shelf.

I loved the braided hairstyle on Urban Sport Esme as soon as I saw her, but her original lip color wasn't to my liking, so I had mine enhanced by Gena Claire. I somehow never got a BW body to transplant her onto, but I still enjoy her on her original BA body.