Cutest Doll Ever! - R John Wright's The Rose Fairy

I just finished speaking with Amy at R. John Wright's Headquarters in Bennington, Vermont.

Very happy to report that Hurricane Irene skipped their path but the roads are still closed throughout the town. I am hoping for a safe return to normal for everyone very soon.

In the meantime, I was phoning to order more of Wright's The Rose Fairy! I said to Amy, "It is the biggest seller we have ever had. One collector said it was the cutest doll ever!"

So if you desire to add "the cutest doll ever" to your collection, please phone Happily Ever After at 1-215-627-5790 or just shop on our web site at www.happily.com.

Based on The Flower Fairies Collection, only one hundred and fifty Rose Fairies will be produced.

To nominate your "cutest doll ever", please leave your declarations in the comments section.

Yes, your children are cute dolls too but that is not what I mean! Love, Ed

Wednesday Sale Preview

Welcome to Happily Ever After's weekly WEDNESDAY SALE! This week we are featuring "Manly Men of the Doll World". If you don't see something this week, just you wait! Next week could be YOUR week!! Shipping for items in our Sales Newsletter will be based on UPS charges to your address (within the continental US). Call 215-627-5790 or email heastore@aol.com. "Andy Mills" ~ Event Planner ~ Size: 17" Retail Price: $179.99 Sale Price: $119 "Damon Salvatore" Size: 17" Retail Price: $159.99 Sale Price: $106

Romain Perrin Size: 12" Retail Price: $125 Sale Price: $115 Victor James Size: 12" Retail Price: $125 Sale Price: $115 Capt. Reynolds Size: 17" Retail Price: $154.99 Sale Price: $124 Manly Video Links It's Raining Men Stand By Your Man My Guy

Welcome To September!

It was a busy dolly weekend for me! On Sunday (9/4) I attended the Metro Dolls monthly doll club meeting at Bryan's home in Rutherford, NJ.

The meeting was a "packing party" meeting since the club is preparing for their annual luncheon. The theme this year is Gothic Romance which benefits Autism Speaks.

Take a look at the Metro Doll Blog to see their previous luncheon events.

I am always amazed at the incredible items the club designs and assembles for these events. It would be a long and difficult search to find a more hard working and creative group of people.

Discount Admission - Central Penn Doll Show

Doll For Thought

This huge Barbie doll, which represents what Barbie's body proportions would be if she were life-sized, was made by anorexia survivor Galia Slayen. The doll stands 6 feet tall with a 39-inch bust, 18-inch waist and 33-inch hips. The Barbie wears a size 00 skirt that Slayen used to wear when she was suffering from her eating disorder. This year, Galia displayed Barbie at her school, Hamilton College, during its first National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. (Courtesy Galia Slayden)

Sideshow Presents Capt Jack: "On Stranger Tides"

Follow this link for incredible images of this doll: http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id=4489&sku=901363&source=041411news&utm_source=newsletter-pers-041411news&utm_medium=email In celebration of Disney's highly anticipated 3D adventure film Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, Sideshow Collectibles and Hot Toys are proud to present the 1/6th scale Captain Jack Sparrow from Hot Toys' DX Series. Complete with two interchangeable, highly detailed portraits, a generous assortment of interchangeable hands, and a sophisticated costume and accessory set, the Captain Jack Sparrow 12-inch Figure is a must-have for any Disney or Pirates of the Caribbean fan. The Captain Jack Sparrow - DX Series 12-inch Figure features: Authentic and detailed likeness of Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides movie Stands approximately 30 cm tall TrueType body with over 30 points of articulation Individually sculpted hair pieces with accessories and red hair band Two (2) interchangeable portraits with realistic beard and plaits on chin Parallel Eyeball Rolling System (PERS) patented by Hot Toys Limited Nine (9) pieces of interchangeable hands with rings and glove on right side including: One (1) pair relaxed One (1) pair for holding flintlock pistol One (1) right hand for holding saber One (1) pair for holding rudder or telescope One (1) pair showing his iconic gesture One (1) faux-leather detachable brown hat One (1) cream-colored long-sleeved shirt One (1) blue and brown patterned vest One (1) dark brown long jacket One (1) pair of dark brown pants One (1) dark brown and (1) light brown faux-leather with buckle One (1) dark brown faux-leather patterned shoulder band with saber sheath One (1) pair of brown boots Two (2) flintlock pistols One (1) saber One (1) left lace wristband and one (1) right wrist band One (1) scarf One (1) piece of feather on waist One (1) compass One (1) small telescope One (1) long telescope (US and Japan Exclusive) One (1) head sculpt of his mother One (1) duck's foot sculpture One (1) movie-accurate rudder with base and movie nameplate Figure stand with Captain Jack Sparrow nameplate and the movie logo

Inside the R. John Wright Factory

Individually Stuffing the mohair pussy willows.

The plush pussy willows are attached to the felt branches.

The completed pussy willows are artistically airbrushed.

Bunches of pussy willows and violets.

The paper mache eggs are covered with colored paper.

Spring Delivery chicks join the Easter Party.

Final touches prior to boxing.

Peter Cottontail is ready to spread Easter cheer.