Count Down To Toy Fair 2011...Playtime Fun 4 Everyone!

Only one more day in the office then I'm off to the 2011 Toy Fair in New York! Everyone at Charisma has been prepping for weeks, working on lots of new dolly projects, photo shoots, catalogs, booth design and some exciting surprises that will debut on opening day this coming Sunday (Feb. 13, 2011) Booth 2065 - Flr.3 - Jacob Javitt's Center.
So stay tuned for tweets, pix, and a grand debut of a brand new collection of dollies that we think will make the competition "green" with envy!

(ok, I can't resist...here's a hint..."cookie time"! Oops...that might be just a little too easy! hehehe!But just wait till you see them...AWESOME!)

So be sure to tune into our Charisma Doll Network and Follow the Charisma "Twitter-spondants" for the behind the scenes scoops, surprises and special treats!

@charismabrands - Straight from the source, of course!

@peggyvicioso - Marketing and Development extraordinaire

@sanclemenTbetty - The girl behind the amazing graphics and all things that make our brands Shine!

@popartminis (that's me - product development and "stylist to the dolls")

And Remember . . .  "you're never too old to play with dolls!"

Bright, Colorful, Creative FUN! Daisy Doodle Days...Adora-Belle and IDEX!

Today is the last day at the IDEX Doll andTeddy Bear Show and we've had an awesome time "playing with dolls" plus a whole lot more...

"Twitter Time" with all of our amazing dolly friends...YOU ALL ROCK!

Seeing all of our Dolly Retailer's and collector Friends that were able to attend the show! (Wish YOU All could have been here...maybe next year when the show moves to Sea World...FUN! Yeah, let's all plan on coming...hehehe)

(Judy from Judy's Dolls with "It's Been a Hoot" and her "hoots" DOTY! Hooot-hooot!)

Dolly Signings and GREAT Dolly Giveaways

Artist Jen Printy with Lil' Cowboy...hehaw...what a giveaway dolly!

And...we can't forget those awesome SHOW Specials...The Colorful and Crazy Mop Top Bags and Our darling IDEX exclusive Adora Belle Daisy Doodle Days!

What a Face! Adora-Belle

When you collect ALOTA dolly's you need ALOTA Mop Top Bags!

Adora Belle Daisy Doodle Days!  Limited Edition of only 50 dollys! Crazy Cool!

So with only a few more hours left before we pack up the dolly's for their trip to the New York Toy Fair and head back to California I'm signing off with a wishes for you to have a Daisy Doodle Day!

Live Bright, Colorful and creative...oh, and remember you're never too old to play with dolls!

Whooohooo! 8 DOTY'S...Walking On Sunshine!

It's been an amazing and fun time here at the Doll & Teddy Bear show in Orlando, Florida. We debuted all of our new collections of dolly's, met with some of our wonderful retailer's, conversed and twittered with our fantastic collector's and the icing on the cake...the cherry on top that makes all of the hard work to get to this point even more special...we were awarded 8 DOTY (Doll of the Year) Industry Choice Awards at the IDEX Debut of Dolls Ceremony last night!  WOW! We were "walking on sunshine" here in sunny Florida for sure!  So here's a share of the winning beauties that took home one of these

And a shout out to the artists that we work with to make our dolly's make you "wanna play dolls"!  THANKS to Doll Reader Magazine and our fellow doll maker peers for recognizing our beautiful dolly's! 

For the Marie Osmond Doll Collection

Little Lovey by Artist, Lorella Falconi

Charming, sweet and absolutely lover-ly!

It's Been A Hoot by Artist, Karen Scott

Whoooo could resist those big green eyes?

Journey by Artist Karen Alderson

Paisley prints and golden curls...a journey of fantastical fun!

Adora Bitty Belle Lively Lucy by Artist Marie Osmond

A bitty bit of cuteness with unruly Adora-belle hair! :)

For the Adora Doll Collection

Black Velvet

Raven hair, big brown eyes, velvet and polka dots...irresistable!

Wizard of Oz - Cowardly Lion

A courageous vinyl toddler officially "good witch" approved!

For the Paradise Galleries Collection

Bundle of Joy by Artist Pat Moulton

A fully articulated ball joint doll...the first of it's kind!

Baby Red Riding Hood by Artist Kathy Smith-Fitzpatrick

An adorable vinyl toddler doll with an expression oh, so sweet no big bad wolf could ever take advantage of her! hehehe

And that my friends is why we are "walking on sunshine"!

Next stop for the dolly's...Toy Fair! Wonder what adventure awaits us there!?

Diet Coke, Lorna Doone's and Blogger!

First night in Orlando, Florida after traveling from Cali for the IDEX -Doll & Teddy Bear  Show! We arrived late this afternoon and are just taking it easy tonight in preparation for tomorrow...the big set up day!  There will be lots of careful unpacking of the adorable dolly's that made the journey via crate...I'm sure they're gonna need some major styling after that ride.  So, for now I'm spending a cozy night in my room with a Diet Coke, Lorna Doone's (a fave) and Blogger!

Stay tuned and follow along as we unveil all of our amazing new dolls from Charisma Brands, Marie Osmond Dolls, Adora Dolls, and Paradise Galleries and we ask the question "Wanna Play Dolls?"

Oh, and I'd love it you followed my blog...just click and join the rest of the "cool peeps"...yeah, right there on the right hand column...come on...it'll be fun! hehehe!

Which Witch? Well, Wanda Witch, of course . . . She's BeWitching!

This being the Fall season and Halloween right around the corner I couldn't resist sharing our cute little Wanda Witch with you.  She's new from Paradise Galleries and she's bewitching in her adorable tutu witches skirt, corseted bodice, striped tights, purple witches hat and shiny patent boots. 

If you love dolls you should most definitely fly by and check out our website for some awesome and

adorable dolly's and always something new popping up! 

And while your're there don't forget to sign up for the Birthday Club and a chance to win a FREE doll!

WANDA

When you're asked which Witch, answer Wanda of course

She's a pretty cute witch such a magcial source.

From her pointy witch hat to her shiny black patent boots

Be-Witching fun, lots of hollers and hoots!

A black sparkly cape, striped tights too

Before long this little cutie will have cast her spell on you.

Have a Wickedly Fun Day!

(I work on the Product Development of dolls for Charisma Brands of which Paradise Galleries is a part of our company.  Wanda was sculpted by Artist, Diane Bucki and Costume Design by Durelle Brown.)

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