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Title: EdenEye's Newest Treasures
Post by: EdenEye on Monday 07 June 2010, 08:59 am
So this is a collection of the cool toys I have found in the past month or so at Thift stores mostly, some from a few garage sales.

Ken as The Beast
Glitter Beach Barbies, one of my favorites as a kid. But I need to wash there hair and they will lose the crimp. :(
Anyone remember the name of the Barbie in the Gold bikini?
Mascerade Barbie?
Troll
Lil Miss Me!
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g222/JadedEdenEye/IMG_0129-1.jpg?t=1275896909)

Fozzie
Little Mermaid Wonderful Waterful
GI Joe (I think - I am not really into boy toys but could pass them up for .25 each, they are very well made).
Original Pound Puppies
Teddy Ruxpin cups
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g222/JadedEdenEye/IMG_0130-1.jpg?t=1275897633)

Thumbelina Barbie - never thought Barbie could become anymore anorexic. lol
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g222/JadedEdenEye/IMG_0131-1.jpg?t=1275897425)

2 Original My Little Ponies (the baby has original curls!)
Smaller My Little Ponies (from Mcdonalds i think)
Electronic brown horse
White and Purple horse (Star Fashion Filly? Not sure, let me know.)
Puppy Surprise Baby
2 vintage ALFs
Kelly doll
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Lunch Box! (I think I'll start using it :)
Barbie case (I just LOVE these barbie cases, the pictures are so retro and absolutely gorgeous! Filled with clothes)
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g222/JadedEdenEye/IMG_0126-2.jpg?t=1275897691)

Power Rangers
Troll Football doll?
Glow worms (the white one's head turns around to have a awake face/sleepy face and different bib)
Furby
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g222/JadedEdenEye/IMG_0127-2.jpg?t=1275897932)

Star Fashion Filly with several original accessories (Hair, shawl, tail holder, crown)
She-Ra Horses (Also found a set of wings, not pictured)
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g222/JadedEdenEye/IMG_0128-2.jpg?t=1275898075)

Hermoine Dolls
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g222/JadedEdenEye/IMG_0141-2.jpg?t=1275898289)

Sailor Moon Marbles (pretty neat, I found 4)
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g222/JadedEdenEye/IMG_0140-2.jpg?t=1275898341)

Donatelo? vintage Stuffy
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g222/JadedEdenEye/IMG_0135-1.jpg?t=1275898414)

Vintage TMNT Dolls Mint!
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g222/JadedEdenEye/IMG_0134-1.jpg?t=1275898479)
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g222/JadedEdenEye/IMG_0133-1.jpg?t=1275898509)

My Two Greatest Finds!!! Baby PJ Sparkles (Works perfect!) and the most Beautiful Water Baby EVER!
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g222/JadedEdenEye/IMG_0138-2.jpg?t=1275898579)
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g222/JadedEdenEye/IMG_0137-2.jpg?t=1275898611)



Title: Re: My Latest Finds
Post by: BattySparkles on Monday 07 June 2010, 11:07 am
Great finds! I loved the Glitter Beach Barbie's necklaces! And Glitter Beach? Hello! Where is that! I wanna go!
The Waterfuls Little Mermaid thing is really neat too. I loved those water game things when I was younger!
Lucky find with the marbles too!
Title: Re: My Latest Finds
Post by: alicewonder on Monday 07 June 2010, 01:18 pm
Whoa! Congrats Eden! Wow, color me jealous :P
I mean two glitter beach barbies and a sun sensation barbie (she's the gold bikini btw) And a superstar barbie plus awsome case filled with clothes, Plus those mlps (one being an adorable baby) a cute fairy barbie, a little mermaid waterfuls (soo cool loved those as a kid)
Ever have anything you want to unload let me know ok? ;)

Oh and Sailor Moon marbles are an extreamly cool find. :)
Title: Re: EdenEye's Newest Treasures
Post by: EdenEye on Thursday 10 June 2010, 09:24 am
Today I found a My Child doll!!! It`s a boy and in great shape with clothes. Will post pics soon!
Title: Re: EdenEye's Newest Treasures
Post by: EdenEye on Thursday 05 August 2010, 07:51 am
New stuff!!!!
Some neat stuff I found:
C.O.D. Cuddle on Delivery baby - I was SUPER excited when I saw this baby, diaper and all.
My 3rd Lil Miss Doll and again no clothes. :( And this one had a bad haircut. It's too bad since she was the cute crimped hair doll.
Megan Doll and Some My Little Ponies I dont have yet. I got a bunch of Pony fakies in the same plastic bag...they are going straight back to the thift store.
Some Darlin Dinos
Two little dolls I dont know.
Small Eleroo Wuzzle Stuffie
Pink Kitty from Pet Surprise
Super Pretty New version of Grams Bear! With Tags!
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g222/JadedEdenEye/My%20Toy%20Pics/IMG_0146-1.jpg?t=1280989984)

(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g222/JadedEdenEye/My%20Toy%20Pics/IMG_0147-2.jpg?t=1280990103)

(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g222/JadedEdenEye/My%20Toy%20Pics/IMG_0149-1-1.jpg?t=1280990181)

I found these Barrettes brand new and they were just so retro that I had to get them!
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g222/JadedEdenEye/My%20Toy%20Pics/IMG_0151-1.jpg?t=1280990238)

Some pretty cool Mighty Max and Polly Pocket. I actually got some figures with the Mighty Max ones.
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g222/JadedEdenEye/My%20Toy%20Pics/IMG_0152-1-1.jpg?t=1280990325)

Cute Lil Glo bug
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g222/JadedEdenEye/My%20Toy%20Pics/IMG_0168.jpg?t=1280990466)

My first Hollywoods doll....I tested her and the grey hair turns blue under warm water. The different colored hair has a different texture and feels very different.
Also Found a Strawberry Shortcake wearing a Lemon Meringue hat.
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g222/JadedEdenEye/My%20Toy%20Pics/IMG_0157-1.jpg?t=1280990588)

Fashion Plates. Completely new travel set! I loved these as a kid. I think I had a Barbie one? I could be wrong.
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g222/JadedEdenEye/My%20Toy%20Pics/IMG_0155.jpg?t=1280990877)

Anyone remember this? I dont know, but its from the 80s and it's pretty neat.
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g222/JadedEdenEye/My%20Toy%20Pics/IMG_0157.jpg?t=1280991123)
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g222/JadedEdenEye/My%20Toy%20Pics/IMG_0158.jpg?t=1280991025)

And the Picture I meant to post long ago. My Child Doll!!! He is gorgeous!
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g222/JadedEdenEye/My%20Toy%20Pics/IMG_0172.jpg?t=1280990794)

I'll be adding some unknown items to be ID'd as well. :)
Title: Re: EdenEye's Newest Treasures
Post by: mouse on Thursday 05 August 2010, 02:14 pm
I have 3 COD babies - they're so cute! Great finds :)
Title: Re: EdenEye's Newest Treasures
Post by: Rider of the storm on Friday 06 August 2010, 12:43 am
Nice finds I hope I find some nice stuff at the flea market on Sunday wish me luck.
Title: Re: EdenEye's Newest Treasures
Post by: invaderhorizongreen on Friday 06 August 2010, 01:11 am
well i looked on here and the horse is a fashion star filly her name is Calla she is from the first  set  of six.
Title: Re: EdenEye's Newest Treasures
Post by: EdenEye on Friday 06 August 2010, 05:46 am
Good Luck Rider!

Thanks Invader!
Title: Re: EdenEye's Newest Treasures
Post by: EmBee on Friday 06 August 2010, 08:52 pm
OH MY GOD!  Wish 'n Win Game Show!!  Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think I'd see that again!  I remember getting it from a thrift store when I was a child, and I would attach cut out papers to the choices.  ;oo;  Thank you EdenEye!!!!!!!

I spent years looking for what that Barbie set was, but a couple of months ago I saw it in one of the online toy catalogs.  The Barbie version was called Barbie Rub & Color.

http://todaoferta.uol.com.br/comprar/brq2261-barbie-rub-color-moldes-da-barbie-para-desenhoev-LHBO3WMQU6

http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/barbie-rub-color-draw-disneys-mermaid-73255906

http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/barbie-fashion-plates-rub-color-nib-62206462

http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/1989-barbie-rub-color-fashion-plates-76419908

-Em
Title: Re: EdenEye's Newest Treasures
Post by: EdenEye on Saturday 07 August 2010, 06:25 am
Hi Em! Glad to hear Wish n' Win brought back some memories for you. I don't remember it at all. Was it a game show that was on tv??? Thanks for the links! I did have one of those Barbie Rub & Color sets for sure!
Title: Re: EdenEye's Newest Treasures
Post by: EmBee on Saturday 07 August 2010, 08:54 am
You're welcome.  I have absolutely no idea on the Wish 'n Win toy set, I know nothing about it.  I just figured I'd never see it again, since I couldn't remember what it was and it was hard to describe.  :)

-Em
Title: Re: EdenEye's Newest Treasures
Post by: EricaVee on Saturday 07 August 2010, 08:03 pm
I had tons of those EXACT same barrettes! Awesome.
Title: Re: EdenEye's Newest Treasures
Post by: Ianua on Monday 09 August 2010, 10:28 pm
Hi guys the wish and win game set was one of the wish world kids toy range ghost actually has a page on them check it out  :D

I was bought it as a kid and loved it had loads of the wish world kid sets infact someone else was trying to identify another of the dolls the other day the one from the desk set .
Title: Re: EdenEye's Newest Treasures
Post by: EdenEye on Tuesday 10 August 2010, 05:09 am
Hi Ianua, thanks for the info. I had no idea the wish n win had to do with the wish world kids dolls. I was the one trying to ID that wish kid that comes with the desk set. But I did not get the Game and the doll in the same place. One at a Garage sale and one at a thift stores about a month later. :)
Title: Re: EdenEye's Newest Treasures
Post by: Ianua on Wednesday 11 August 2010, 06:38 pm
Well now the doll can host the game show xxxx  ;D xxx

Title: Re: EdenEye's Newest Treasures
Post by: EdenEye on Wednesday 11 August 2010, 07:02 pm
Lol, yea in her Band-Aid dress, a real fashion statement! :)
Title: Re: EdenEye's Newest Treasures
Post by: EdenEye on Thursday 02 September 2010, 06:38 pm
Im trying to fight the urge to go treasure hunting again today.....
Title: Re: EdenEye's Newest Treasures
Post by: EdenEye on Tuesday 04 January 2011, 08:26 am
So for some recent finds. Haven't gone shopping in a while and sorry no pics....yet.

I got Lucky and found at thift stores:
PJ Sparkles Doll
Lil Miss Candi Stripes
Sally Secrets
Electronic Battleship board game...Yah!


Items purchased on Ebay
Lil Miss Dress-up
Lil Miss Magic Jewels

Those were the big most exciting items :)
Title: Re: EdenEye's Newest Treasures
Post by: mouse on Tuesday 04 January 2011, 12:43 pm
Sally Secrets! I found one an at op-shop but unfortunately she is nude (apart from her locket!) The sticker mechanism looks a bit dodgy on a nude doll! I like Penni Secrets better but I still want Sally too (I got Penni from ebay). What condition is your sally in - where you lucky enough to get her pretty much complete?
Title: Re: EdenEye's Newest Treasures
Post by: EdenEye on Tuesday 04 January 2011, 07:35 pm
My Sally Secrets in Complete. As far as I can tell anyways, so were the rest of the dolls. But the box on PJ Sparkles head is detatched on one side. No idea if she will light up, haven't tried yet.  
I will post pictures when I can.

I'll be getting a Lil Miss Magic Colors soon too!
Title: Re: EdenEye's Newest Treasures
Post by: ChibiBug on Thursday 06 January 2011, 10:55 pm
I hardly know what to say... You've found such amazing stuff! Congrats!!!

Those vintage barrettes look familiar. I think I had some at one time.
Title: Re: EdenEye's Newest Treasures
Post by: EdenEye on Saturday 08 January 2011, 05:50 am
Today's Finds:

Big Light Brown Pound Puppy with Fuzzy ears.
Purple doll that needs to be identified.
Pink and White Ice Tickle Bear
Small Furskins bear fully clothes
Puppy Surprise with 6 puppies and collar (MINT!)
King Garfied Stuffy
Newer version of Girly Troll Doll
Beach Starcastle by Trendmasters
My Child Doll with plastic head.
Secret Keepins Purple Doll
Large Baby Popple
Pink Changable dinosaur/dragon? Forget what these are called.
Pictures to come....
Title: Re: EdenEye's Newest Treasures
Post by: EmBee on Saturday 08 January 2011, 06:03 am
Secret Keepins, congrats!!

Starcastle envy.  :)

-Em
Title: Re: EdenEye's Newest Treasures
Post by: EdenEye on Saturday 08 January 2011, 07:37 am
Sorry the pics aren't well done but you get to see everything anyways :)

Quick Note: Other then the 7 Dolls in the first pics and the Puppy Surprise. Everything else is up for sale is anyone wants them :)

(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g222/JadedEdenEye/IMG_0237.jpg?t=1294471832)

(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g222/JadedEdenEye/IMG_0238.jpg?t=1294471928)

(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g222/JadedEdenEye/IMG_0230.jpg?t=1294472047)

(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g222/JadedEdenEye/IMG_0232-1.jpg?t=1294472160)
Title: Re: EdenEye's Newest Treasures
Post by: EdenEye on Tuesday 15 February 2011, 07:26 am
New Finds Today:

Vintage Puzzles;
Rainbow Brite, Transformers, Princess of Power, Ghost Busters

Lil Miss Magic Jewels (with dress but extremely unfortunate haircut)
Lil Miss Magic Candy Stripes (my second one, needs a shampoo and condition)
Care Bears Pink Baby Bear (vintage in great condition with diaper!)
Cute Water Babies Outfit
Creative Imagineers (anyone remember this drawing set from the 90's, Here is a commercial http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNIEwdGhOrI)
Fairykins doll
Red Haired Quint Baby
Miscellanius dollies that came in a bag, some mini Bratz and Bratz Babyz and other stuff I have no interest in, just came with the good stuff, to goodwill it goes!
Title: Re: EdenEye's Newest Treasures
Post by: KrystalTips on Wednesday 16 February 2011, 10:57 am
where do you go to get all this awesome stuff????

and im sooooo jealous of your superstar barbie\!!! i had one when i was liyttle and havent found one since! shame shes missing her earrings i remember i tried pulling mine out and it was impossible! xxx
Title: Re: EdenEye's Newest Treasures
Post by: blackorchid77 on Wednesday 16 February 2011, 08:36 pm
I like the she-ra horses from your first post, and the Hermione dolls so cool! I was too young to really remember she-ra but i like those horses in the picture, very cool!
Title: Re: EdenEye's Newest Treasures
Post by: EdenEye on Wednesday 16 February 2011, 09:18 pm
I get almost everything from several thift stores. There are like 20 different ones I go to, good thing about living in a big city. I love the thrill of finding something cool! It's a treasure hunt, hense the name Eden Eye's Newest Treasures. And It's cheap enough that I can afford it.

On occassion but pretty rarely I buy from Ebay, from forums like this one, online vintage toy stores and local classifieds. I recently found a vintage Care Bear cub - Proud Heart cat in vintage classifieds for only $3, and she has her bonnet! Super excited about that but I am yet to pick her up.

I LOVE thift shopping! But I gotta admit there is always a bit of anxiety. I don't want anyone I know to see me there! It has happened like 3 times in several years and its always akward! Lol. Thift shopping seems frowned upon here, like if you need to go to a thift store you must be poor. But I love it too much to stop!!! Lol. I get so much awesome stuff for so cheap!


Unfortunately most of this stuff ends up in storage in boxes because I have no where to display. I will one day get it all out and do a massive sale on Ebay. I am horrible at figuring out shipping quotes and one of my least favorite things to do is box and ship things out (my local post office sucks, the people working there are beyond stupid, lol) so I have been procrastinating.
Title: Re: EdenEye's Newest Treasures
Post by: EmBee on Thursday 17 February 2011, 01:35 am
EdenEye I have the exact same problem with shipping, I am derp at it.  I have two boxes and a bag of stuff to sell and I don't even know where to really begin!!

-Em
Title: Re: EdenEye's Newest Treasures
Post by: Rider of the storm on Thursday 17 February 2011, 02:54 am
Eden eye you are so lucky the thrift stores here do not take toy donations anymore I do not like thrift stores in NY any more.... >:(
Title: Re: EdenEye's Newest Treasures
Post by: EdenEye on Thursday 17 February 2011, 06:10 am
@Em   Yea like what I don't get is, am I suppost to find a box for everything and weigh/measure it before i know if it will even sell? And just keep tons of boxes around or something? Argh. :)

@Rider of the Storm   I have noticed at least one thift store not carry any toys except stuffies. What a bummer. Honestly, what can these toys do anyways? I'd love to know!!! And who have they harmed? What's going on? I think its a conspiracy. They want people to buy all new toys...good news for toy companies!
Title: Re: EdenEye's Newest Treasures
Post by: mouse on Thursday 17 February 2011, 09:45 am
Yeah for ebay you need to weigh/measure before it sells to give a shipping cost and yep, you need to have bubble mailers/boxes and other packing supplies handy.
Title: Re: EdenEye's Newest Treasures
Post by: Rider of the storm on Saturday 19 February 2011, 03:43 am
Thanks Eden eye I had to rant even the local good will only has large toys I mean huge fisher price sets ect or tons of generic plush but that is about it. I have not been to the salvation army lately I have no idea if they still have a toy section or not. I am hoping they still do.
Title: Re: EdenEye's Newest Treasures
Post by: EdenEye on Saturday 19 February 2011, 07:11 am
In my opinion the only thing generic plush animals are good for are for my dog to destroy!!! lol. Some are very cute, but I don't collect them. Hehe.

Some more recent finds:

- Vintage Barbie case. (I absolutely LOVE the artwork on these. This one is either my 3rd or 4th This one is dated 1968.)

- Goosebumps Shrieks and Spiders Board Game(Game I had as a child, great to find it again)

- Guess Where? Board Game (From the creaters of Guess Who which I LOVE! I never knew this game existed and I was very excited to find it)

- Another ISpy Book (No matter how old I get, I never get sick of these.)

- Hobnobbins vintage puzzle

- Starfox for super nintendo (Perfect shape with box and instructions for $1.00!)

- Oddworld for PS1 (Perfect too!)

- A whole bunch of batman action figures from the 1990's, I thought these might be worth something but they appear to have quite a bit of play wear. Maybe i will find a little boy to give them too.

I really need to start selling on Ebay. My last attempt was disasterous. :(
Title: Re: EdenEye's Newest Treasures
Post by: EmBee on Saturday 19 February 2011, 05:26 pm
I almost wish the thrift store wouldn't even accept "carnival toys" (aka cheap hideous plushes).  Unless the child is really young he or she can tell when something is crap and won't want it.  They take up so much room that I can't find any good plushes most of the time!   >:(

-Em
Title: Re: EdenEye's Newest Treasures
Post by: Rider of the storm on Sunday 20 February 2011, 12:05 am
Yeah that is what 90% of the plush at the local good will is . I found about four care bears for about 1-4 each but they are all modren ones from 2007 and one was a penguin but I do not collect these guys . I wish I could find new homes for my duplicate action figures so far no takers  :(
Title: Re: EdenEye's Newest Treasures
Post by: mouse on Sunday 20 February 2011, 03:30 am
Yeah that is what 90% of the plush at the local good will is . I found about four care bears for about 1-4 each but they are all modren ones from 2007 and one was a penguin but I do not collect these guys . I wish I could find new homes for my duplicate action figures so far no takers  :(

You really need paypal to sell on the inernet. It makes it much easier for buyers and offers protection. Are you on any action figure boards? You would have a much greater interest there as the majority of collectors on here collect girls toys.
Title: Re: EdenEye's Newest Treasures
Post by: EdenEye on Tuesday 22 February 2011, 04:24 am
YAH! I stopped by a thift store today and found a

Lil Miss Mermaid!!!!

I love Love LOVE Lil Miss dolls and I have been finding lots lately. But for years I had found none. Ya I am so excited!

And I finally got my Lil Miss Magic Hair with box and accessories in the mail today. In getting closer to completing my collection of these dolls.
Title: Re: EdenEye's Newest Treasures
Post by: Rider of the storm on Tuesday 22 February 2011, 09:18 pm
Nice find I am hoping to go to the flea market again some time in late march or early April depending on the weather.
Title: Re: EdenEye's Newest Treasures
Post by: MissAliRae on Wednesday 23 February 2011, 02:03 am
That is so exciting! I don't often find nice pieces like that. I guess sometimes I might look over them since I don't actively collect them/know their worth. I should probably start picking them up so that I can maybe find them a home with people who do want them!

I'm always jealous of your thrifting brags!
Title: Re: EdenEye's Newest Treasures
Post by: EdenEye on Wednesday 23 February 2011, 10:14 pm
New Finds today:

Vintage Puzzles: Muppet Babies, GoBots, Fat Albert, Huey Dewey & Louie
Jem Rock n' Curl Doll Nude
Jem First Edition Aja Doll Nude
Cutest vintage Miss Piggy piggy bank EVER! (will take pic)
Cabbage Patch baby in blue blanket piggy bank
Webkinz Purse
Pucci Pups (cute fashion puppy in a purse, for my sister)
Weird electronic round Stitch stuffy. Not sure what it's suppost to do but very cute.
That's it. :)
Title: Re: EdenEye's Newest Treasures
Post by: apanda0622 on Thursday 24 February 2011, 01:13 am
That pink ice tickle bear is a great find!!!
Title: Re: EdenEye's Newest Treasures
Post by: EdenEye on Tuesday 29 March 2011, 09:17 am
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g222/JadedEdenEye/Catalogue%20Scans/NewToys1.jpg)
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g222/JadedEdenEye/Catalogue%20Scans/NewToys2.jpg)
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g222/JadedEdenEye/Catalogue%20Scans/NewToys3.jpg)
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g222/JadedEdenEye/Catalogue%20Scans/NewToys4.jpg)
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g222/JadedEdenEye/Catalogue%20Scans/NewToys5.jpg)
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g222/JadedEdenEye/Catalogue%20Scans/NewToys6.jpg)
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g222/JadedEdenEye/Catalogue%20Scans/NewToys7.jpg)
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g222/JadedEdenEye/Catalogue%20Scans/NewToys8.jpg)
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g222/JadedEdenEye/Catalogue%20Scans/NewToys9.jpg)
These are my newest finds. My favorites are:
Starbright Sparkles (YA! I have my original from Childhood so this one is up for grabs.)
Penni Secrets
Lil Miss Candi Stripes (2nd one I have found)
My Pretty Topsy Tail
Lil Miss Magic Jewels (I found her with a terrible haircut but after a good wash it looks very cute short)
Princess Bride (This one I bought MIB from Ebay and I am actually quite disappointed about the quality of the doll. The bangs were so messed up that I washed her hair, but they are still very messed up.)
Lil Miss Magic Hair (With box and accessories)
Baby All Gone
Giga Pets Little Mermaid
2 Jem Dolls
Build-A-Bear Hippo
My Pretty Mermaid
My Little Pony Hand Mirror
Electronic Dear Diaries
Title: Re: EdenEye's Newest Treasures
Post by: EdenEye on Tuesday 29 March 2011, 09:33 am
Most of the dolls I find come with their hair so terribly knotted that it looks impossible to repair. Just check out Penni Secrets before and after!

BEFORE
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g222/JadedEdenEye/Catalogue%20Scans/PenniBefore1.jpg)
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g222/JadedEdenEye/Catalogue%20Scans/PenniBefore2.jpg)

AFTER
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g222/JadedEdenEye/Catalogue%20Scans/PenniAfter2.jpg)
Title: Re: EdenEye's Newest Treasures
Post by: EmBee on Tuesday 29 March 2011, 03:50 pm
Wow you had some seriously awesome finds!  Sorry to hear about the MIB doll's bangs.

Did you find your My Pretty Mermaid with the Barbies or in a bag of toys?  I can't find any!

Penni Secrets looks SO much better.  I've had to do some crazy makeovers before too.
Did you try using conditioner?  I never thought it would do anything but if you leave it for
a few minutes or longer then rinse, it makes the hair super soft and less dry.   ;D

-Em
Title: Re: EdenEye's Newest Treasures
Post by: EdenEye on Tuesday 29 March 2011, 09:53 pm
@ Em    I found the My Pretty Mermaid in a bag with one of those soft beany groovy girls dolls.

I did use shampoo and conditioner on all the large dolls in the picture except Lil Miss Magic Hair (Her hair seems fine). It did a great job getting out massive tangles but their hair seems kinda straight and flat now. Still better then before. I have been thinking about useing a curling iron or straightening iron but Im not sure if this will melt the doll hair. :?
The worst hair was the My Pretty Mermaid. Even after the shampoo, condition and brush through, it is very very frizzy in the back.

I went past a two thift stores today and found a few more things I will take pictures of later.

Lil Miss Mermaid (My 2nd find)
Glitter Beach Barbie (My 4th find!)
A Lost N' Founds light brown rabbit/hare in PERFECT shape. Looks and feels like it was just purchased!
Snorks stuffie.....not sure yet if this will belong to my dog. lol.
Title: Re: EdenEye's Newest Treasures
Post by: EmBee on Tuesday 29 March 2011, 11:50 pm
Okay, well as far as straight/flat hair goes,
I run a comb through it while it's still wet then gently scrunch it with my hands and maybe a thin towel.
Sometimes that seems to encourage the factory curls or waves to come back.

With dry hair even after conditioner,
I have learned that you CAN straighten it but ONLY on the lowest setting.
Also, make sure the hair is still wet, has conditioner in it, and is smoothy combed while you do this.
It's somewhat tedious and you should go in sections.
But for a doll as pretty and cute (and small) as a MPM I think it's worth it!

It will produce steam, that's normal - just make sure you don't let the water droplets or steam burn you.
Also I'd try testing it on a wet strand first to make sure it doesn't melt it.

Good luck~!

-Em
Title: Re: EdenEye's Newest Treasures
Post by: mouse on Wednesday 30 March 2011, 04:51 am
With the MIB dolls bangs were they wrapped around a piece of carboard and then held with elastic? That's what my MIB penny brites bangs were like and they look pretty crazy. Remember they've been held like that for something like 15 years! Do you have any curlers? I mean the leave in type that you don't heat up or anything. I reckon if you put that in the bangs and left it for a while (like maybe a few days, maybe more?) and especially if you wet it before hand and let it dry over the curler then I think it would probably work pretty well at taming them. That's what I intend to try with my doll. I'm one of those people that can grand intentions of things to do and I still plan to do them... but months go by and they've still not been done! She's still packed away with crazy hair!

Title: Re: EdenEye's Newest Treasures
Post by: EdenEye on Wednesday 30 March 2011, 05:57 am
Hey Mouse, yes that was exactly how my doll came. With her bangs wrapped around a piece of cardboard. The hair roller idea is genious! I don't have one but I'm sure they aren't hard to get. I will try it. I am a procrastinator too.....especially when it comes to school work. :)
Title: Re: EdenEye's Newest Treasures
Post by: mouse on Wednesday 30 March 2011, 07:18 am
Nah they shouldn't be hard to get and I think they tend to come in packs of different sizes so if you did it and you thought it needed to be smaller than hopefully you've already got a smaller curler on hand to fix it how you'd like.