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Tyler Wentworth® Collection
Tyler Wentworth® is a 16-inch, vinyl/hard plastic doll with rooted hair and an
extensive, stylish wardrobe. Her friends Sydney Chase, Angelina, Esmé and
Kit join
Tyler. Since 1999, Tyler has had many other characters introduced to her
world such as the exciting ladies of the Chase Modeling Agency, Mei Li of Aurora
Cosmetics, and let's not forget the gentlemen, Tyler's beau, Matt O'Neill, his
younger brother Sean O'Neill, and Matt's best friend Russell Williams.
You can learn more about Tyler and her world at the
Tyler Wentworth Archive by clicking here.
Tyler Wentworth® is a registered trademark of the Tonner Doll Company, Inc.
All rights reserved. Tyler Wentworth® Collection ©1999-2005 Tonner Doll
Company, Inc.
Features in Detail:
Sculpt - Sculpted by Robert Tonner, Tyler's realistic proportions suggest an
athletic look and appeal to the collector. The head sculpt gives Tyler's head a
free swiveling motion that comes from a carefully designed neck joint that is
derived from Robert's years of doll-making experience. Other Tyler characters
are either sculpted by Robert Tonner, or they are sculpted under the direction
of Robert Tonner. The head is cast in high-quality vinyl, suitable for
hand-painting and hair rooting. NOTE: Vinyl heads are generally not intended to
be removed and replaced...the company does not recommend nor warrant the
removal/replacement of the head (unless done by the Tonner Doll Hospital).
Removal/replacement of heads may cause irreparable damage to the vinyl head and
neck joint.
Many dolls designed without earrings still have earring holes placed in the ear
lobe; however, vinyl has an excellent memory to it's original casting, and the
earring hole may close to a point where it is not visible. The hole may be
re-opened using a strong hatpin, push pin or needle.
Tyler's leg sculpt includes unique features such as 90-degree posturing when
seated and shoulder joints that are designed to conceal the swinging hinge.
This hinge allows Tyler's arms to move back and forth, side to side, and
combinations of both motions without the shoulder seam inhibiting the lines when
wearing strapless fashions.
For the styles that come with bending arms, collector's will delight in Tyler's
full range motion in bending arm capability. The bending arm features a different hand sculpt to
create more variety in arm poses.
The body torso, upper arms and lower arms are constructed of hard plastic; the
lower limbs and head are made of high-quality vinyl. This combination provides
durable quality at working joints without compromising a blended look. Joints
are hand-sanded to minimize their appearance to the eye. Tyler bodies are
manufactured using "sonic welding", which minimizes the use of glue and fuses
the hard plastic parts together for durable construction.
For the
newest articulated Tyler bodies, the engineering is truly remarkable. A
side-to-side bending mechanism allows for drop shoulder posing. The swivel
waist turns from left to right. Finally, the rotational hip joints allow
for legs to be crossed, as well as a full range of leg stances. In the
latest 'Bending Wrist' dolls, articulation is added to the wrist and
increased elbow movement is incorporated. Because collectors' taste
varies in articulated jointing, Robert offers many different body types.
Undeniably, collectors are always sold on Tyler when they hold her. The
characteristic most frequently cited by collectors and retailers as one of
Tyler's strongest features is her 'feel'. This is a combination of sculpt,
material and weight that create a combination that must be 'felt' by the
collector to appreciate.
These are the current Tyler Body Types (please note selection of body type is
largely determined by Robert's specific aesthetics for a given design):
Original Body - Not
currently in production - includes non-bending arms and articulated movement at
the neck, shoulders, hips (hip joints are not rotational ball joints) and knees.
BA Body (bending arms) -
includes articulated movement at the elbows, neck, shoulders, hips (hip joints
are not rotational ball joints) and knees.
AR Body (articulated body) -
includes articulated movement at the elbows, neck, shoulders, side-to-side drop
shoulder joint, twist waist, hips (hip joints are rotational ball joints) and
knees.
BW Body (bending wrists) –
the ‘BW’ body is the same as the AR body, but adds increased elbow movement and
bending wrists.
Hair - Tyler's hair is rooted with high-quality saran. Robert designed Tyler to
have the most realistic hair in scale to a real human body. The hair will hang
and move like real human hair. Rooting is preferred to wigs as wigging often
results in unpredictable, inconsistent and low-quality results when designing
fashion hairstyles; it is much more suited to child dolls with simpler hair
styles. NOTE: Hairstyles are generally not intended to be taken down...the
company does not recommend nor warrant the alteration of any doll's hairstyle.
Hair-rooting is an amazingly complex process. After the head is painted, it is
heated to high temperatures to soften the vinyl. The hair rooter then carefully
follows the screen-painted hairline watching carefully for even stitching along
the outer edge. Some hairlines require a double line stitched along the
hairline for styling purposes. Once the hairline is completed, the rooter will
follow a defined pattern for filling the remainder of the scalp based on the
intended hair style. Finally, center or side parts are added to allow the hair
to fall in a specific manner. Hair styles are hand-set, using heat to secure
the style.
To date, the following hair colors are available: The
colors below are intended to be a reference and may not appear exactly the same
on other doll's with the same hair color. When saran is
manufactured, differing dye lots result in variations of color...furthermore,
blending of hair colors in rooting may result in many varying results. The
color guide below is a guide only and collectors are encouraged to view colors
in person when making selections.
* BLONDE VARIATIONS:
- Wheat Blonde - offered since 1999, this is Tyler's standard blonde hair with a
hint of ash. Examples: 2000's Casual Luxury & 2003's Montana Getaway Sydney.
- Strawberry Blonde - a lighter shade of red...it can be found in 2002's
Ready-To-Wear Spring.
- Summer Blonde - a blend of honey and pale blonde found in 2002's Ready-To-Wear
Summer.
- Honey - a true honey golden blonde. Example: 2003 Signature Style AR Blonde
- Saffron - a blonde with sharp gold hue. Example: 2003's Rapture
- Pale Blonde - sometimes incorrectly referred to as 'platinum' (platinum on the
Tonner Doll hair scale is white hair, devoid of tinting), pale blonde refers to
the lightest shade of blonde, but a distinctively blonde tint is still present.
First used in production of 2000's 'Palm Beach Nights' Tyler (LE 500 - Disney
Special). Examples: 2002's Sheer Glamour Sydney & 2003's Ready-To-Wear Saucy
Blonde.
- Platinum - devoid of color; white. First used in 2002 for the special
'Manhattan Nights'; reserved for only special projects. Examples: 2003's Cinema
Satin Centerpiece and 2004's Ice Blue.
- Variegated Gold- First used in the 2001 Gift Set 'All That Glitters' (LE 100
Exclusive to FAO Schwarz - Mall of Georgia).
* BRUNETTE VARIATIONS:
- Brunette (or Brown) - the standard brunette is a classic brown. Lighter and
darker versions are also available (See below); also known as Tyler Standard
Brunette. Example: 2002's Signature Style BA Brunette & 2001's Framboise Robe du
Grande Soir.
- Cognac - a blend of red and dark brown hair fibers. Used since 2002. Example:
2002's Signature Style Cognac & 2002's Firebird
- Variegated Red/Brown - Used since 2002. Example: 2002's Le Petit Ensemble Noir
& 2003's Riverfront Park Promenade.
- Jet-black OR Raven - the purest of black with blue tones. Example: 2001's
Sydney Chase & 2002's Ready-To-Wear Winter
- Sable Brown - lighter than classic brunette; Example: 2002's Ready-To-Wear
Fall; also known as 'Sienna' for the Matt O'Neill™ collection.
- Mink - the darkest brown, first used in 2000's 'White House Dinner', then
again in 2001's 'Look of Luxe'. Example: 2003's Manhattan Magic Mei Li; also
known as 'Walnut' for the Matt O'Neill™ collection.
* REDHEAD VARIATIONS:
- Red - as with brunette, this is a standard redhead, used since 1999; also
known as Tyler Standard Redhead. Example: 1999's Party of the Season, 2001's
Precious Metal & 2003's Absolutely Aspen.
- Cinnamon - a cooler version of a soft red. New for 2003. Example: 2003's
Cinnabar.
- Copper - A brassier pale reddish blonde. Used since 2002. Example: 2002's
Ready-To-Wear Sydney & 2003's Blush.
- Cognac - a blend of red and dark brown hair fibers. Used since 2002. (See note
above under 'Brunette')
- Variegated Red/Brown - Used since 2002. (See note above under 'Brunette')
- Rust Red - Since 2002, this hair color is slightly darker than the classic
red. Example: Ready-To-Wear Career; also known as 'Auburn' for the Matt
O'Neill™ collection.
- Strawberry Blonde - a lighter shade of red...it can be found in Ready-To-Wear
Spring.
Make-up
Artistry - Tyler's faces are hand-detailed during production after an
initial screen is applied, so no two will be exactly alike. A screen is
used to place the sclera (or white of the eye), pupil, eyebrows and lips.
Face artists then hand-paint eye shadow, eyeliner, lashes, eyebrow detail (if
applicable to design), and lip highlights (if applicable to design).
Blush is applied first by airbrush, then hand-detailed. Unlike the
typical face screening accomplished in mass production, a team of face paint
artists work closely to reproduce the final approved design. Great
care is taken in designing differing looks for each of the dolls to offer a
full range of variety to collectors, but not diminish from Tyler's signature
look. Robert oversees the design of each initial face design with a
masterful eye to ensure that Tyler continues to look like Tyler.
Eye/Lip colors vary on each of the dolls in the collection in 2004. Robert is
always experimenting with different looks for the dolls and he was pleased with
the realistic natural look of the painting done for Tyler's line in
2003...especially Sydney, Esmé and Mei Li. Robert's happy to have the
flexibility to offer many options that appeal to differing tastes.
Vinyl color is personally chosen by Robert to match the level of warmth he seeks
in Tyler's skin tone. Skin tones may vary based on vinyl batches...or if Robert
seeks to create a differing complexion for the doll. Skin tones vary from style
to style and differing varieties can be seen in caucasian tones and darker skin
tones (for example, Esmé's skin tone is a darker variety and
Halle Berry as Catwoman features a lighter tone).
And well...there is green, too...if you count the WIZARD
OF OZ's Wicked Witch of the West.
Fabrics -
You will search long and hard to find the rich apparel-industry couture
fabrics used in the Tyler Wentworth®
Collection. Direct from silk mills in Italy, France and the Far East silk markets
of Hangchow, Shanghai and Hong Kong, only the finest of artist dolls use such exacting fabric.
Scale is imperative as Robert searches for perfect scale jacquards and
prints that meet Tyler's standards. Occasionally, an oversize pattern of
distinction will catch Robert's eye calling for a specific challenge of
design balance to create drama and excitement (See 2002's 'Papillion').
These details create a class in and of itself for Tonner Dolls.
Fabrics such as these present a challenge for Robert and the design team. They
must time acquisition of the materials carefully as they compete with the
Fashion Industry to obtain the same textiles. Sometimes, the Fashion industry
wins out, thereby causing Robert to re-source fabrics. In instances like these,
Robert goes to great lengths to ensure that the design composition is not
compromised and the same quality materials can hopefully be found to maintain
the same high-level of quality as that shown in the prototype.
Methods used in making much of Tyler's knitwear are truly amazing, using only
the finest quality yarns and manufacturing techniques. Many knits in the
collection are reproduced exactly like a human-scale sweaters; sometimes with
intarsia or other unique finishing details. It is an expensive process, and
unmatched in the entire doll industry.
Accessories- Tyler has an exquisitely made set of miniature, perfectly scaled
accessories! Tyler's shoes are made like actual human shoes...and they
feature magnificent style and craftsmanship. And when it comes to
furniture, Tyler spares no expense in securing the best pieces for her home
collection, each with extraordinary quality and elegance!
Théâtre de la Mode Collection
With a world in restoration and a city in great need, the couturiers of Paris
banded together after World War II to create one of the most telling and fully
complete representations of fashion splendor. The 1945 showing of the Théâtre
de la Mode opened a world of wearing apparel perfection in miniature, but not
lacking a single detail known of the great haute couture Parisian houses. Now
permanently housed since 1952 and preserved by the caring hands of Maryhill
Museum of Art in Goldendale, Washington, the Théâtre de la Mode lives as one of
the most important collections of couture finery and masterworks in the world.
Traveling to the austere beauty of the Columbia River Gorge in Washington State,
Regina Wentworth often drew upon the inspirations of silhouettes and themes in
the collection. An admirer of the retrospective and an innovator of new style
from vintage art, Tyler Wentworth follows in her great-aunt's passions by
creating breath-taking beauty inspired by the dramatic masters of the Théâtre de
la Mode.
Few are fully aware of the complete actual history of the famous Théâtre de la
Mode mannequins. However, ask any fashion design student or vintage clothing
aficionado and he or she will entwine you in a spell of one of fashion history's
greatest endeavors. It has served as inspiration for many a fashion designer
(and doll designers, as well)...and for good reason. The couture examples of
the Théâtre de la Mode do not merely represent period fashion, but the miniature
mannequins represent the finest creations without specific clients in mind. The
designers of the TDLM possessed a sense of couture fantasy, using the finest
fabrics, construction, draping and finishing techniques to open the eyes of the
world. And it certainly did that.
As a part of this program, Tonner Doll Company is able to examine the actual
mannequins at Maryhill Museum in Goldendale, Washington. Sketches are made
along with detail photographs and inner-seam samples to note the original color
of each designer's color artistry. The result is more than a doll collection;
it is a representation of the world's finest haute couture and homage to the
fashion greats that made Paris the city it is today. NOTE: Although original
Théâtre de la Mode designs inspire our line, not all designs are reproduced
exactly as the original, thus allowing certain variations in the designs.
Betsy McCall® Collection
To the delight of mothers and daughters everywhere, Betsy debuted on the cover
of McCall's Magazine in May 1951. In 1957, Betsy jumped from the pages of
McCall's Magazine into the active hands of her loyal fans as an 8-inch hard
plastic doll. Produced by the American Character Doll Company in conjunction
with McCall's this Betsy was an instant hit as a playtime friend! Based on his
endearing love for Betsy, Robert Tonner reintroduced the whimsical little tyke
as a new 14" sculpt in 1996.
Betsy McCall® is a trademark licensed for use by GRUNER + JAHR PRINTING AND
PUBLISHING CO. ©2000-2004 GRUNER + JAHR USA PUBLISHING. All rights reserved.
Produced under license by Tonner Doll Company, Inc.
29" BETSY McCALL®
Betsy McCall's character is, without a doubt, one of the most enduring and
timeless ever created. Now, for the first time, Robert Tonner has brought back
one of the most rare and delightful dolls from the Betsy McCall® Archive.
Introducing 29" Betsy, available as a super-sized tyke who is full of fun and
imagination! 29" Betsy is fully strung vinyl with inset blinking eyes; rooted
saran hair; and articulation at the neck, shoulder, waist, hip and ankle. She's
the perfect playmate!
Robert Tonner's 14" Betsy McCall® is a 14-inch, vinyl doll with an extensive,
fun wardrobe. Betsy was Robert's first venture into vinyl production. As a
result, the doll was under watchful eye for development issues as production
continued. In 1998, it was discovered that dolls made between 1996 and 1998
were strung with a rubber elastic band. This rubber band reacted with the metal
hooks used to secure the parts in the stringing process. Over time, the rubber
band will break, causing "Betsy-discombobulitis" (an affectionate term created
by the Betsy fans who simply wouldn't give up on this sweet little tyke). Since
1998, all Betsy dolls are strung with wrapped elastic cording. Tonner Doll
Company will continue to support "Betsy-discombobulitis" until every Betsy is
happy once again. Retailers may guide collectors directly to the Tonner Doll
Hospital for support, or they may forward the doll to the company on behalf of
the collector.
8" Betsy McCall® is an 8-inch, hard plastic doll with synthetic mohair wig and
an extensive, fun wardrobe. Her sculpt is based on the original American
Character sculpts...but the same molds are not used. Robert studied the
original to better engineer away the flaws associated with the 1957 toy to
create a collectible for the new millennium. Since the doll's debut in early
2000, collectors have been drawn very closely to the popularly priced
collectible as an outstanding representation of the vintage Betsy, and as one of
the finest and most unique examples of 8-inch hard plastic dolls today.
Many of 8" Tiny Betsy's clothing are based on original Betsy McCall® paperdoll
clothes; each with an all-American charm that celebrates over 50 years of Betsy!
Hair- 8" Betsy is wigged with synthetic mohair, and newer wigs styled with
high-quality saran fiber. The following hair colors have been used:
- Golden Blonde - as in 2004's Rapunzel
- Pale Blonde - typically rare for Betsy, because a blonde Betsy is 'Barbara
McCall', Betsy's look alike cousin!
- Brunette (or Brown) - the standard brunette is a classic brown.
- Tosca - basic redhead.
- Auburn - dark red
- Copper Penny - light copper red
- Raven - black
14" Betsy is offered in both wigged kenekalon styles and rooted saran hair in brunette, pale blonde (Barbara) and dark
brown (Dru). For more information on saran hair rooting, see the Tyler
Wentworth hair details.
29" Betsy has rooted saran hair in brunette, wheat blonde and redhead.
For more information on saran hair rooting, see the Tyler Wentworth hair
details.
Mary Engelbreit® Collection
Ann Estelle by Mary Engelbreit® Collection
Meet our Ann Estelle, the "Queen of Everything," who captures all the charm and
whimsy of the paper doll character who appears in Mary Engelbreit's Home
Companion Magazine. First introduced as a 10" fine doll in 1999, our Ann
Estelle now comes in three sizes: 8", 10" & 18", and even has her own beautiful
collection of 'breit' clothing! Great care was taken to reproduce each darling
detail of the Mary Engelbreit illustrations in both the dressed dolls and the
additional outfits. Ann Estelle and her friends are great fun for collecting and
playtime!
Ann Estelle's Story - Ann Estelle, the only recurring character in Mary's art,
is essentially her alter ego and named after her maternal grandmother. The
lovely, but feisty, Ann Estelle is generally (but not always!) blond, bespeckled
and wears a sailor outfit and hat. On occasion, she has red hair, black hair
(or no hair at all!) and she may forgo the glasses and sailor outfit for a more
fashionable ensemble. She can be drawn of any age, but is always a girl at
heart. She is pleasant, and without a doubt, has manners that cannot be
matched. And while you may describe her as serene and confident,
A-T-T-I-T-U-D-E is the word that first comes to mind when speaking of our dear
Ann Estelle - remember, she IS The Queen of Everything! Any Mary Engelbreit fan
worth her checks and cherries can identify Ann Estelle on sight. The original
Ann Estelle, Ann Estelle Divine, was born in 1902 in St. Louis, Missouri. And
she too was proper, principled, and loved by many-including her granddaughter,
Mary Engelbreit.
"Mary Engelbreit" is a registered trademark of Mary Engelbreit Enterprises, Inc.
©ME Ink. All rights reserved.
Mary Engelbreit® Collection consists of 10-inch and 18-inch, vinyl dolls with
synthetic wig and an extensive, fun wardrobe and accessories. Ann Estelle,
Georgia, Sophie and Gracie gather for a full set of whimsical fun.
8" Ann Estelle is an 8-inch, hard plastic doll with synthetic mohair wig and an
extensive, fun wardrobe. Her sculpt is a new sculpt by Robert Tonner. This
doll shares the same body as 8" Betsy..
Sometimes, many interesting surprise accessory items are included in the 10-inch
Ann Estelle Collection. You can assure looking at photos of upcoming Ann
Estelle dolls that there is more than meets the eye. Many of the miniature
accessories have been separately available in the Toy Box Treasures Series of
miniature toys for the 10" Ann Estelle dolls.
Of particular note, the 18" Ann Estelle doll body uses the same body as that
used in the Tonner JC Penney exclusive 'Penney & Friends' dolls. Many have
confused this comparison with the 'Magic Attic Dolls'. While Robert Tonner
sculpted both dolls, there are variations in the 'Magic Attic' doll body that
may make some 'Magic Attic' clothing unsuitable for the 18" Ann Estelle body.
Hair- Mary Engelbreit 10" and 18" dolls are wigged with synthetic fiber. The
following hair colors are available:
- Blonde - The standard hair color of Ann Estelle; although since 2002, new hair
colors have been introduced for Ann Estelle; and 2004's Blonde 'Sunshine
Sophie'!!
- Red - Used in 8", 10" and 18" dolls.
- Auburn - Available on 2004's 10" Basic Sophie.
- Brunette - 2003's Endearing Elegance and 2004's 10" Dottie Delight.
- Black - Used on 10" Gracie and 8" Parasol Party.
Kitty Collier™ Collection
Tiny Kitty Collier™ Collection
In a make-believe time and a tiny place, Tiny Kitty opens up her dress shop,
which boasts the most beautiful clothing and accessories. Always the height of
elegance, Kitty wears her highly detailed ensembles with great feminine flair.
Now collectors and fashion doll enthusiasts can enjoy the signature vintage
style of Tiny Kitty Collier™, a 10" hard plastic miniature of the 18"
favorite. Tiny Kitty, like her 18" counterpart, has rotational shoulders, bent
knees, swivel waist and rotational hip joints for many fun poses! She is also
offered as a dressed doll and has additional glamorous outfits that are
available separately.
Kitty Collier™ is a trademark of the Tonner Doll Company, Inc. All rights
reserved.
Sculpt - Sculpted by Robert Tonner, Kitty was born from an original design.
Kitty Collier™ is a hard plastic and vinyl, similar in construction to Tyler
Wentworth dolls, SEE Tyler Wentworth Section.
Hair - Kitty's hair is rooted with high-quality saran. Hair styles are not
recommended for any type of alteration. See Tyler Wentworth Hair Section.
The following hair colors have been used:
- Brunette (or Brown) - the standard brunette is a classic brown.
- Cognac - Seen on the 'Basic Redhead'.
- Pale blonde - light blonde.
- Platinum
- Golden Blonde
- Raven - jet-black hair
- 'Titian Red' -a strong and vibrant red color.
Make-up Artistry - Kitty's face is screened and painted similar in style to
Tyler Wentworth. See Tyler Wentworth section for details.
Construction Details - Perhaps the most important aspect to both the 10" and 18"
Kitty Collier™ Collections are the fine attention to vintage details in her
clothing that is not found anywhere else in comparable dolls of any size. This
is what has contributed to Kitty's runaway success along with her affordable
pricing.
Accessories - Kitty Collier™ captures each outfit with perfect accessories
that put the perfectionist on alert. Hats are quite prevalent in the Kitty
Collier™ Collections.
18" Kitty Collier™ Collection
In a make-believe time and place, Kitty opens up her dress shop, which boasts
the most beautiful clothing and accessories. Always the height of elegance,
Kitty wears her highly detailed ensembles with great feminine flair. In 2000,
Kitty Collier™ made her debut, marching onto the fashion doll scene as an
unprecedented 18" full vinyl fashion doll with a vintage touch, bringing a
breath of fresh air to collectors everywhere. All Kitty Collier™ dolls have
rooted hair and high quality inset eyes. Since 2003, Kitty Collier™ has had
bent knees, swivel waist and rotational hip joints making her ever so pose able
(for hours of fun play)! All dressed dolls since 2001 come with a special
'Kitty Collier™' doll stand, but you can now purchase the stand separately
for your earlier Kitty Collier™ dolls.
Kitty Collier™ is a trademark of the Tonner Doll Company, Inc. All rights
reserved.
Sculpt - Sculpted by Robert Tonner, Kitty was born from the porcelain sculpt
used in the 'Decades of Fashion' Series and other dolls using this same head
mold. Robert's desire was to translate the sculpt into a vinyl doll that would
represent a more affordable collectible for discriminating buyers. For styles
featuring the newest articulation, see Tyler Wentworth body construction
details.
Kitty Collier™ is both a fully strung in vinyl and a vinyl/hard plastic
articulated doll; both are very suitable for many poses. Collectors drawn to
16-inch to 21-inch fashion dolls find Kitty quite to their liking. Her fine
quality is comparable to the full range of fashion dolls and Kitty is priced in
the same range as many 16-inch fashion dolls, yet less expensive than larger
dolls. What collectors find so inviting about Kitty Collier™:
* Exceptional value for the price when compared to other dolls
* Robert Tonner's unique sculpt
* The appeal of a variety of both vintage and contemporary fashion doll clothing
that fits her 18-inch body. What draws most to Kitty is her intentional
combination of a child-like face with an adult body that is strongly reminiscent
of the 1950s glamour girl fashion dolls. Robert Tonner is widely known through
the industry as a respected authority on vintage fashion dolls, and it's no
surprise that he collects and creates his own, too.
Hair - Kitty's hair is rooted with saran, although hairstyles are
not designed to take down. Tonner Doll Company does not recommend alteration of
any of the hairstyles as they can result in unpredictable results. (See Tyler Wentworth
hair details).
In 2004, the following hair colors are available:
- Brunette (or Brown) - the standard brunette is a classic brown. This color is
unchanged from the original 'Basic Brunette'.
- Auburn - First used in 2002 and softer than the 'Titian' red seen on the
original 'Basic Redhead'.
- Pale blonde - light blonde as first seen in 2000 on the 'Basic Blonde' and
'Bridal Bliss', and again in 2001 on 'Picture Perfect' and 'My Blue Heaven'.
- Platinum (Kitty KVI)
- Raven - often confused with the 'Basic Brunette', this color actually is
true black with a hint of blue in the tone.
- 'Titian Red' - this is the shade of the original 'Basic Redhead'; it is a
strong and vibrant red color.
Make-up Artistry - Kitty's face make-up varied in 2002 and like that year,
collectors will notice differences in eye shadow and lip color. Kitty's inset
acrylic eyes are mostly dark blue; but occasionally, a new color will be
introduced (ex. 'Scarlett O'Hara' Kitty made for Collector's United in August
2001 (green eyes), 2004's Kitty XVI (pale blue eyes, and Empress Kitty (brown
eyes).
Construction Details - Perhaps the most important aspect to the Kitty
Collier™ Collection is the fine attention to vintage details in her clothing
that is not found anywhere else in comparable dolls of any size. This is what
has contributed to Kitty's runaway success along with her affordable pricing.
Accessories - Kitty Collier™ captures each outfit with perfect accessories
that put the perfectionist on alert.
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