tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-723842335344574072.post3307503362432415754..comments2024-02-15T18:04:12.906-06:00Comments on DollyPanic!: Review of the 2014 Patsyettes: Spun Sugar and Basic PatsyetteMehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13311957747064476439noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-723842335344574072.post-40372222262703348312015-01-28T01:30:21.684-06:002015-01-28T01:30:21.684-06:00The original Tiny Betsy McCall dolls had an almost...The original Tiny Betsy McCall dolls had an almost insurmountable esthetic flaw: a huge domed forehead coupled with a sausage bang that accentuated her big forehead. Betsy's eyes were pretty, though, and her small smile provided a sweet expression. Most appealing was her dainty size, slender arms and legs, and nicely jointed knees. Those peaked Mary-Jane shoes are still so cool! At the time, no other doll company came close to the consistent variety, quality, and taste of Vogue doll fashions, but the Betsy McCall outfits were darling and well made. It was exciting when Tonner issued a new version of BMcC and there is much about her that is pleasing. However, that bitter slash of a mouth mars her sweet face with something of a matronly, Joan Crawford appearance. Repro Tiny Betsy McCalls probably benefit more than any other doll from the talent/interpretation of the artist painting their features (assembly line or not.) This mercy can produce a subtle gamut of expression and personality that's actually surprising. For modern Tiny Betsy McCall dolls, I shop face by face. For older ones, a better quality, more generous wig in the original Tiny Betsy McCall style would be a wonderful find. Thanks, again, for this delightful blog! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-723842335344574072.post-83670518415919705882014-07-22T17:22:49.596-05:002014-07-22T17:22:49.596-05:00I wish they'd just retire the Tiny Betsy body ...I wish they'd just retire the Tiny Betsy body completely, and re-make it to be prettier, with better articulation, but with the same torso proportions so they can still wear the current Tiny Betsy clothes. That's my current dream! Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13311957747064476439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-723842335344574072.post-4390718547481749642014-07-20T20:21:10.102-05:002014-07-20T20:21:10.102-05:00The 10" Ann Estelle (and Patsy) body just got...The 10" Ann Estelle (and Patsy) body just got bent elbows recently, so hopefully the Patsyettes will get something soon.Barb the Evil Geniushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04635449477605703171noreply@blogger.com