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.
Your Tonner couple looks so nice together, and it's encouraging to see other people still value having them in their collections. Isn't that American Girl Caroline's backdrop behind them? What a great thing to have in your collection, as it fits so well with the 16" dolls.
ReplyDeleteThanks Barb! I do still love my Tonner's even if I don't play with them as much as I do my BJD's. I'll probably always have a core group of Tonner dolls that were special to me, and they do photograph beautifully. Yes, that is the AG Caroline backdrop. LOVE it!
DeleteThanks Linda! Before I got into BJD's, Tonner repaints were my focus for a while. I've sold quite a few on to new homes, but this Russell is a keeper for me. He's a favorite. Tyler has a special place in my collection too. Will have to go check out your post.
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