Hunger Games' Katniss Everdeen

I picked this girl up for $5 at Hudson's, loose and apparently mint-ish in a taped box. I didn't realize until I unboxed her that there's a light scuff on the forehead. Hopefully I can pull a few plugs of her hair over it. She's a cute enough doll, but wasn't on my wishlist due to being so similar to the denim Barbie Basics #04.

The cargo pockets on the pants are hemmed and functional, I don't know how long it's been since I've seen that on any brand of playline-y doll.  The bow and arrows are realistic and well-scaled for Barbie accessories.  The original Target price is only $25, I think it's well worth that, considering the jointed body, detailed fashion, and accessories.

2012 Bratz fashion assortment

I'm sure these aren't new to anybody. They didn't impress me enough to purchase initially, but I found them in Hudson's toy section for 80% off.  I do like the tan boots and the wellies.

Baby Phat S.I.S. Marisa is as cute as a Steffie.

I passed on most of the recent So In Style dolls, because I have about ten of the first girls, that's way too many, and they're not very individual. This doll is too adorable to miss. I bought the first one I saw, she was perfect.  Now I'm in love, and have no idea how I'm going to drag all the ridiculous crap I've bought back home.

Bratz Pink Winter Dream Meygan

I also want the Cloe from this series, but I'll probably have to wait for her to show up at Big Lots.  I dragged my feet, because I hate paying a high price for a gimmick doll.  The clothes are just OK, I really love the face.

I really like Bratz with green and hazel eyes, I can't help myself.

2012 Dolls of the World China

I visited a Big Lots, found a China with good eyes, and felt compelled to buy her.  I don't think she's as stunning as the first Barbie Basic #05, but she does have a charm.  I think she looks a bit younger, softer, and less carefully plucked and primped.

The dress is lined with translucent nylon knit.  It's not the best looking choice, but it's a lot better than nothing.  Several previous similar dresses aren't lined at all.  It's a simple dress, but it's also solid.  It reminds me of vintage Barbie dresses in that respect.

These recent Dolls of the World were obviously meant to be extensions of the playline instead of regular collector dolls, so I don't understand why her fashion isn't removable.  Some dolls in this line do have removable fashions, but they're all on the Shani body, so finding Mattel-made recent fashions is impossible.

I'll have to behead her eventually, I want to fix that Babylon 5 hair style they gave her.  The prototype has a loop and then a ponytail behind it, but the production doll seems to have her hair pulled back, curled under, and then hacked off.  I hope there's enough hair left to restyle.

I tossed down $20 for her, and even thought I feel a bit iffy about that price, I don't regret it.

Regularly scheduled doll-mongering will return shortly.

Right now I'm helping out a relative with some work on what used to be my grandmother's house, far away from my home.  I couldn't stop buying dolls, but everything I buy has to fit in my luggage to go back home eventually, so I have to keep it light.

I just patched up my camera, I'll get back on track as soon as I can find the time and lighting to take photos.  I'm hanging out about 40 minutes from New Orleans, and it's cloudy and rainy almost every day.  It's so warm, though.