Mint Memories Porcelain Barbie Doll 1988 Limited Edition Review

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(More customer reviews)This gorgeous porcelain doll makes a wonderful gift for the adult or mature young Barbie collector. Porcelain dolls are too delicate and breakable to be good playthings for girls.
First, I should state I bought my doll from an estate sale, so she is used and not in mint condition. She is missing her tea cup and saucer, which I understand is rimmed with 24 carat gold. You may have seen the photo of my doll: she is holding a plastic Rement cup instead. Otherwise, she is complete.
She is the first in a series of two dolls in the Victorian Tea collection. The second, Orange Pekoe, seems to be higher valued than this doll, but I haven't seen her in person. I believe she might be the only porcelain Barbie with an articulated neck, but I might be mistaken on this point. I have a collection of historically dressed dolls, which is why I was originally attracted to Mint Memories.
This is my first porcelain Barbie, and I was blown away with how beautiful her face is. Her facial screening is soft with pink blush and lips, and matching nail polish. She is auburn haired (not brunette) and has gorgeous green eyes. Her hair is done in a complex updo with lots of curls, including curly bangs.
Her outfit is removable, and is two pieces. The skirt is a mint-colored satin brocade with a bustle, lace ruffle, and ribbon and pink rose trim and train. It falls perfectly. The top is a puffy shoulder snap-closure piece, with pearl and cream lace trim, and a ribbon bow at the neckline with a tiny pink cameo at the center. The doll is wearing pearl earrings, and a tiny hat with netting, ribbon roses and mint satin, plus period-style booties to complete her Victorian era look.
The details of her costume and her gorgeous face make her a perfect addition to any collection--especially if you love historical costumes, delicate faces and want a unique and soft outfit to add to your collection. (She looks wonderful displayed next to the Wedgewood Barbies.)

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Melissa & Doug Classic Heirloom Victorian Doll House Review

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(More customer reviews)This was an expensive investment. After assembled it gathered friends for a long time, just to look at it. It is without doubt a nice looking house. Paper laminate over particle press paper board. They call it press wood, but it's not really wood. Nevertheless it's sturdy. The roof and the stairs are real ply wood. The positive side of this is that's it's absolutely breathtaking how it's so real. I stay sometimes to arrange furniture and make everything neat as if it was my home. The negative sides are the following. Sometimes, like in the kitchen, there's too much furniture and too little space. It all fits however, little tight but fits. The dolls that look semi good with this house are the Polly pocket dolls an the little bratz. All of the accessories also can be used in this house. It's surprising how there is no special doll set that is not stuffed dolls that they manufacture with this house. Oh well, the pollies and the bratz work just fine. My kids play with this a good amount of time. And friends almost all the time play with this. I bought it for my 8 year old, but my 11 year old was the one who got really fascinated with it. I'd say a small child won't appreciate the beauty of it, but that's just my opinion. Furniture, as expensive as it is, is beautiful and sturdy, nothing broken yet. We had to glue up one windowsill before assembly that got unglued from the house, but that was just one thing. They ship it in a sturdy box and there are boxes inside with separate parts wrapped in squishy poly wrap. All in all it's good value for the money and will last the kids all through the teens. It's a cool interior decor item later. You'll need a coffee table for this thing to sit on.

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Elegant Victorian style has never been so affordable!No detail has been overlooked in the design of this easily assembled wooden dollhouse.Excellent quality and distinctive detailing throughout the interior and exterior of this house will make it an heirloom to be cherished for years to come!Scale 1:12.

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Dollhouse Miniature Antique Cast Iron Stove Review

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(More customer reviews)I ordered this stove for a small dollhouse I am building that will be done in period style. It's metal; nice and heavy and the little doors open and close. However, the stovepipe is NOT removeable; when you do remove it, the whole stove comes apart! And, though rated at 1:12, it seems a little too large. However, it fits my purpose and I will use it. I'm sure the dolls won't mind. :)

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