Kane County Doll Show
emeldrum
Dawnettes attending the Chicago convention will visit. In fact at
this show they had 15 dealers with Dawn. I took Tom. He "helped"
me find dolls. He first wanted to know what our focus was. In other
words what are we looking for. Next ,he wanted color pictures of
the items! I managed to find them for him. So we were off.
The first building we visited is called the "doll building" it houses
most of the doll dealers. I went to my first two dealers (they always
have Dawn dolls). I wasn't disappointed. I got a long haired side
parted Glori. She is gorgeous. I also got a Glori in Midnight Lace in
neon, a Glori in a dress that looks like Fancy Feet's but a different
color. An knockoff Peachy Kean in fushia, an bride dress with
beige underskirt on a hard head Dawn. Not shown was a HTT
Dawn complete with wigs and a beautiful Longlocks with the most
gorgeous short hair complete, and a Ron in Up, Up, and Away
which is mint. The only thing I am missing is the briefcase. Anyone
have an extra?
I passed up at least one hundred dolls because I already have
them but it was a great Dawn Day. I saw Heidi and Peggy there.
They will probably want to tell you about all the wonderful things
they saw.
Well needless to say I am tired (got up really early to go). So I will
be Snoopy dancing on my way to bed. Yipee, Elaine
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Before you buy.
Mel D
last one! 100 Dawns? Wow, that would be plenty for us!
Dolls4Kiti
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emeldrum
Dawn was around $18 (there were some as low as $13). The
side-parted, long haired GLori was $40 but she was mint and the
one I was bidding on eBay went for $100, so I felt I got a bargain.
The dolls were in great shape--no chews bites, and only one had
a hint of blue. The dealers seemed to know about Dawn. I told
them about our convention we are trying to plan and they said if I
went to the June show and reminded them, they would bring all
their Dawn Stuff.. Their next show is April, followed by June and if
we can get a Chicago convention the October show will be it.
Hoping we can get together in October. Elaine
johnn...@my-deja.com
I am so glad to hear you had such a wonderful time. The man who
sponsors that show told me it would be impossible to be disappointed
with it. Its 10 acres of nothing but Toys & Dolls. I am glad its the
one we decided to build the convention around next year. Just more to
look forward to.
johnna
In article <8thvq2$cj$1...@nnrp1.deja.com>,
emeldrum <emel...@my-deja.com> wrote:
> I went to the Kane County Doll Show today. This will be the one
> Dawnettes attending the Chicago convention will visit.
Dana
wearing a Fuschia Strawberry Sundae? Did you go pay extra to get in for
the preview? Glad you had such a groovy Dawn day!
Dana
TrplDiamnd
to meet Peggy and Rob, who drove all the way from Michigan for the show. It was
really great to be able to talk face to face. I learned we're both Python fans
(we saw *shrubbery* at one of the tables, hehe). As we were walking around, I
saw a lady & we looked at each other & I thought hmm... she almost looks like
Elaine. Then we caught up to each other again, and HELLO! It *was* Elaine LOL.
We also finally got to meet Joedi (what a sweetheart!), after having missed her
last spring. What a treat this day was for me! All Dawn, all day.
The only major thing I bought was a NRFB Dinah in Pajama Drama. I thought she
was expensive ($100 after some haggling), but I could do worse on eBay, and I
love the fact that I could take her home right away.
I also got Dawn's kitchen set in excellent condition (but missing the dishes),
the bedroom (missing 2 finials on the canopy posts) and the beauty parlor (also
exc., but missing 3 nail polish bottles) for $65. I was really hesitant about
buying these things because I know I could have gotten them cheaper on eBay,
but sometimes you don't know what you'll really end up with. The furniture I
got today is clean and in really great condition. The other thing that almost
held me back is how *big* the stuff is--I know it was designed for Penny Brite
originally, but sheesh--I never knew it would be *this* big. You'd think Topper
could have redesigned it a bit for Dawn. Where I'm going to display it, I have
no idea LOL.
As Elaine said, there were lots of Dawn dolls, and lots of loose clothing.
There were plenty of *common* boxed outfits (most around $30 or more), and
about 10 MIB model dolls (that I saw), but I felt they were really expensive
($65 MIB, up to $125 for the NRFB girls, and I saw a NRFB Van for $185!!). I
also saw a Dancing Glori in the white mini for $60. Elaine's SPSH Glori is
*gorgeous.* Great find!
Overall, it seemed to me that the prices were higher today than last spring; I
spoke to the show's organizer last week, and when I told him that I collect
Dawn dolls, he said "oh yeah? they're hot right now; we've had a lot of people
asking for them." So I guess the dealers were well aware of it. I saw a lot of
crummy dolls that had price tags of $18 to $26. I'm talking hair that stands
straight up, lots of missing plugs, missing feet, green, etc. I picked up a SP
Glori that looked like she had potential (except for no eyelashes), but when I
lifted up her hair in the back, she was practically bald, as if only the hair
on the very top of her head was still rooted in. $24? Puh-leeze!
But all in all, it was a FANTASTIC day :o) Thanks, Peggy, Elaine and Joedi for
making it so much fun!
(Sorry this post got so long--)
*Heidi C*
Jodi B
that dress that 'looks like Fancy Feet's?' is a very cool dancing Longlocks
mini. Lucky you!!! Heidi, you sound like you're on cloud nine. I can't
wait to hear Peggy's report. And Joedi, how was this show compared to the
last time you were there?
Ps. Thought you guys might be interested in this article. I thought it was
fascinating:
http://www.salon.com/tech/feature/2000/10/27/doomed_by_ebay/index.html
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Cariecom
with dolls!
congrats on your dolls elaine - they are beauts!
-carie
Babs
>with dolls!
Carie, what part of California are you in? In the next issue of DDM I think I
listed some doll shows in California
Babs
<<<SUBWAY WORLD SERIES>>>
Yankees WIN IT IN 5!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GO YANKEES WORLD CHAMPS!!!!!!!!
Cariecom
i'm in los angeles - if you have any listings for some nearby i would be
SOOOOOOO appreciative!
thanks TONS!!
-carie
Babs
I will see what I come up with. (Especially if you are a Rams fan! LOL!) Just
kidding but I will look around in the magazines etc and let you know.
Babs
An Early Snow storm as the Yankees Parade down the Canyon of Champions in what
now seems to be the Annual Yankees Day Ticker Tape Parade!!
GO YANKEES WORLD CHAMPS!!!!!!!!
Cariecom
i'm a hockey girl myself.
GO REDWINGS!
i hope you don't hold it against me! i would love to be able to do a little
Dawn hunting off the internet. so, just in case,
GO RAMS!
-carie
Cariecom
and
GO YANKEES!
Babs
>and
>GO YANKEES!
>
>
LOL! That is ok, I will still look around for you!
Peggy Horan
I got to meet Heidi, who is as cool as her emails. And as funny. Met her daughter, Melanie, who is also very cool and very funny and 11. And met her cousin/best friend Sue who is also very cool and very funny. We had a **lot** of fun.
I ate a hot dog.
I had two cokes.
I saw a lot of weird people.
I saw an anatomically correct custom Xena doll.
I got to meet Elaine and Joedi, so I was able to put two more faces with names.
I think someone f*rted.
I had a lot of fun.
The end.
Peg
The Village Idiot
sorry we didn't have longer but all of our rides were ready to go.
There were LOTS of people asking about Dawn. These were not only the
regulars but people I had never heard of before. Both dealers and
collectors. I think the 30th anniversary doll is really going to
bring a lot of new people into the Dawn cult.
Prices were significantly higher than the last show but I think that
most of them were below Ebay prices. I didn't find anything all that
exciting in the Dawn line but I splurged on a side part Dawn that has
the part almost down to her ear. The hair falls just in the right
place and she looks very exotic.
One of the dealers, Hilary James (Toy With Me), is from Stanton Island
and she said she was set up at the Buffalo show. She enjoyed all the
conventioning Dawnettes. She will bring all of her Dawn things in
October for the convention. I know that other dealers will too.
I have a bunch of info for you Johnna about the show, directions etc.
There was another show at the Kane County Fair Grounds that was only
dolls but it sounds like it is no more. This show is much smaller
than it used to be (we have been going 3 times a year for 7 years) but
it is still the best thing going for toys and dolls. It will be a
great part of next year's convention. There is something for everyone
and then some.
We just got home and the Trick Or Treaters are about to come knocking
on the door.
Joedi
Mel D
show. Maybe she hadn't set up yet? We were almost the first through the
door!
My Yahoo auction isn't going well. I noticed that no one is bidding on
any of the Yahoo auctions even though several have cheap starting bids.
I might just try our local website (who I work for BTW). It's free to
list, but costs if the item sells. However, since I'm an employee, I can
get a refund. A bit of a hassle, but I'm thinking that there must be
some locals here who collect Dawn dolls, and it might be fun to meet a
few and not have to worry about shipping. That will be my next
experiment!
~Mel D
Jodi B
it a little extra exposure. I've had good luck purging some of my extras
and making up for my naughty credit card use during the Buffalo Convention.
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Jodi B
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Speaking of Farting...Remember this?!!!
> "I think someone f*rted"
> Peggy, You're so funny! Isn't that totally gross to smell a complete
strangers f*rt?
> I too smelled someones f*rt at the doll show back in July. The place was
jam packed
> and someone lets out a potent one!! Whew!! How Rude!
> I think God has left room for someone to come out with Charcoal coated
underwear.
> I'm sure whoever does invent them will become a Saint!
>
> Hey, all this reminds me of the "Smart-Beep Fart Chick" - has anyone ever
seen this movie clip?
> Peg, if you haven't I would be delighted to send it to you - it's right
up your alley "so to speak"
> It's hilarious!
> :) Marsha
Jodi B
Dana
http://www.salonmag.com/health/feature/2000/02/24/farts/index.html
Dana
marshaval wrote:
>
> "I think someone f*rted"
>
> Peggy, You're so funny! Isn't that totally gross to smell a complete
> strangers f*rt?
> I too smelled someones f*rt at the doll show back in July. The place
> was jam packed
> and someone lets out a potent one!! Whew!! How Rude!
> I think God has left room for someone to come out with Charcoal coated
> underwear.
> I'm sure whoever does invent them will become a Saint!
>
> Hey, all this reminds me of the "Smart-Beep Fart Chick" - has anyone
> ever seen this movie clip?
> Peg, if you haven't I would be delighted to send it to you - it's
> right up your alley "so to speak"
> It's hilarious!
> :) Marsha
>
>
> Peggy Horan wrote:
>