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Friday, October 26, 2018

Finding Doll Props: Blind Bags for a Birthday, Puppy in My Pocket and Thomas Trains

We have two more belated birthdays to celebrate, as seems to be the custom in this doll household.  Sigh.

Anyway, Sakura and Yuna have been with us for over two years. 

Two cute yosd sized ball jointed dolls holding packages for blind bag toys.  The pink haired bjd (Yuna) is holding a Puppy in My Pocket bag and the blond doll (Sakura) is holding a Thomas and Friends train bag.

Anna has bestowed upon them gifts of blind bag toys.  These novelties have become a staple in our home, at least when it comes to gift giving (Check out our other blind bag posts).

The pink haired doll (Yuna) holding a Puppy in My Pocket blind bag, ready to open it!

For Yuna, there is an unfamiliar selection called Puppy in My Pocket.  Anna says one of her siblings enjoyed this particular line of toys as a child, so it has a certain nostalgia.

The opened Puppy in my Pocket blind bag.  There is the checklist and a brown dog figure.

Inside we have a small dog figure and the familiar checklist.  The figure is flocked to resemble the soft fur of a real puppy, a pleasant detail I must say. 

The opened Puppy in my Pocket blind bag.  There is the checklist and a brown dog figure.  The checklist is opened up to show off the several other puppies available in the series.

There seem to be a wide variety of breeds in this series.  Yuna received Gordy, the Gorden Setter.

The pink haired bjd (Yuna) holding her new toy puppy.

The tiny puppy fits well in Yuna’s hands and I feel it will never leave them.  She loves it so much.  I suspect there may be more of these delights in the future.

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For Sakura, there is the familiar Thomas & Friends mini trains.  Sakura has received one before and has been pleading for more ever since.

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Inside is a the usual checklist and a green train engine.

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According to the checklist, Sakura has received the train known as “Classic Duck”.  Such a peculiar name.

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Despite the odd name, Sakura still loves her new train.  It will go nicely with her other one.

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The trains are designed to link together for added enjoyment to the collector.

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Overall, our dear little dolls are enjoying their little fine birthday toys.

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And may there be many more birthdays for them to enjoy.

Be at peace my dear readers.


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Saturday, January 7, 2017

Finding Doll Props: Blind Bags for Christmas

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This post is a bit late, it’s from Christmas when all the dolls received their presents.  All blind bags, because they are perfect for dolls as mentioned in this post.

Ah, Christmas day has come at last.  A time for happiness and cheer.  A time of goodwill to all.  And ultimately…

Time to open Christmas presents!

Time to open my presents!  I wonder what they could be?

"Why is the head staring at me?"

And I wonder why the head is staring at me?

Because he can’t really open presents or anything without a body.  So he gets to enjoy the holidays by eating donuts and watching everyone open their gifts.  He’s having fun, so let him be.

I suppose it is all right, but how can he watch without eyes?

But, let’s not dwell on that when there are more important things to do, like open presents.

Blind bags for dolls.

Inside my box are two blind bags.  One from My Little Pony, a favorite around here (see Finding Doll Props: Surprising Blind Bags), and the other is for Care Bears.

A ball jointed doll opening Chrismas presents, they're blind bags!

Let’s start with the pony bag shall we?

My Little Pony blind bag figure, Breezie Flora

I received this lovely white Pegasus named Breezie Flora.  The details are well done on this one and the color choice is quite tasteful.

Dolls and blind bag toys.  My Little Pony!

This figure will display nicely with my other collectibles.

Care Bears blind bag figure, Champ Bear

Now this is what I found in the Care Bears bag.  An odd blue bear named Champ Bear.  He bears the image of a trophy on his stomach.  I will say that the painting is well done.

Dolls and blind bag toys. Care Bears!

I must admit that I am not familiar with this line.  And I find them peculiar to look at to say the least. 

However, they are based on characters from Anna’s childhood and the quality is good.  So I suppose I shall keep it for the sake of novelty.

A ball jointed doll opening Chrismas presents, they're blind bags!

Now what did Usagi receive for Christmas?

The same two blind bags as myself, so let’s open them.

Care Bears blind bag figure, Sweet Dreams bear.

In her Care Bears pack, she found this purple bear named Sweet Dreams Bear.  She has a moon and heart design on her stomach and the painting is of the same fine quality as my own bear.

And although they aren’t very appealing to myself, Usagi seems to be quite taken with her new bear.

Dolls and blind bag toys. Care Bears!

“It is so cute!! :)”

My Little Pony blind bag figure, Cinnamon Breeze.

And in her My Little Pony bag was this charming pink unicorn named Cinnamon Breeze.  Naturally Usagi adores it as well.

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“We have more ponies to play with now.  Let’s play together later, okay? :)“

….

Ball jointed dolls opening Chrismas presents, they're blind bags!

Time for the children to open their gifts.

Dolls and blind bag toys. Trolls!

First for Yuna is a Trolls blind bag.

For some reason she has grown quite fond of this line.  Luckily for her, they came out with series 2.  Hopefully the quality has improved from series 1.

Trolls blind bag figure

And here is Yuna’s new troll figure.  It is strange to look at, but the color choice is at least more appealing than her last troll figure.  The hair seems softer as well, which is the main appeal for Yuna.

Dolls and blind bag toys. Trolls!

Yuna does so love it.  That is what matters most.

Dolls and blind bag toys. Thomas!

Sakura’s first present is a Thomas the Tank Engine mini blind bag

She has somehow recently became interested in locomotive trains, so this pack is very fitting.

Thomas the Tank Engine blind bag figure, Orca Gator

And this is what she found inside the bag.

The name of this train engine is Orca Gator.  I do find it odd to decorate a train with marine mammals.  Still, Sakura seems pleased with it.

Dolls and blind bag toys. Trains!

“Look Mr. Head, isn’t is so cool?  Want to play with it? Want to play with me?  Can I wear your hat?”

Dolls and blind bag toys. My Mini Mixe Qs

In addition to the first bags, both Sakura and Yuna received My Mini Mixie Qs blind boxes

They are a favorite of Sakura’s and she was sure Yuna would enjoy these tiny doll figures as well.

My Mini Mixie Qs figures, cute!

Sakura received this pair consisting of Donut Lover from the Sweet collection and Checkerboard from the Sassy collection.

My Mini Mixie Qs figures, cute!

For Yuna, there is Gamer Girl from the Smart collection and Roller Derby from the Zany collection. 

The names of the Mixie Qs are creative to say the least.  I just hope it doesn’t give Anna any ideas.

Dolls and blind bag toys. My Mini Mixie Qs

The children still delight in them.  They can quietly play with them together.

Overall, the day has been pleasantly spent.  There is just one small problem.

The Christmas morning mess.

Who is going to clean up this mess?

Be at peace my dear readers.

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