It's the thought that counts...

This is what you get as a gift when your sister knows that you like dolls, but doesn't know what kind of dolls you like.

Michael Jackson

A couple of months ago, I purchased a 10" Michael Jackson doll distributed by Playmates Toys. I have the Billie Jean version, and they also make a Thriller version. According to the box, this figure has 37 points of articulation, and is a MJ Estate approved collectible figure of Michael Jackson.

He displays beautifully in his box. But of course I couldn't leave him in his box. I released him today.

Here he is posing. His joints are not too tight and not too loose. He can be easily posed and he holds his poses well.

The likeness is okay. The clothing and shoes are very nice, and they are removable.

He is 10 inches tall, so he is shorter than most of the of the other adults in my collection. He is closer to the height of my teens. Here he is with MC Hammer and another Michael Jackson doll (both are 12 inches), and Bob Scout.

My 2 Michaels have a dance-off. Little Michael wins.

The figure comes with a very nice stand and each figure is numbered.

Tyr Anasazi

When I first saw this figure for sale online a couple of years ago, I couldn't decide whether or not to buy him. Sure he's handsome and he looks interesting, but I just wasn't sure.

His hair was the deciding factor for me. I like to collect figures that have something about them that I don't currently have in my collection. Well I didn't have any dolls with locks, so I had to have him.

Unfortunately, by the time I decided that I wanted him, he had sold out at the online store where I'd been watching him and contemplating. Then I would see him pop up on eBay every now and then for ridiculous prices. Fortunately for me, D7ana was able to direct me to a store where I could purchase Tyr for a reasonable price. Thanks D7ana!

Tyr was added to my collection in October and he quickly made friends. He is pictured below with Blade, Jinx, Martha Jones, and Triad's Omega. They are ready for an adventure!

For some reason...

Sasha and Clawdeen have not been feeling like themselves lately.

Isla Rebodied

I did a head swap with Isla and Clawdeen Wolf. The new Isla looks good in clothing with high collars.

In revealing clothing, the results vary. In some poses, she looks pretty good.

In other poses, she looks like she has a serious thyroid condition.

She's still closer than ever to her twin Hadley.

Calista’s Diary Entry – Changes

Dear Diary,

I have changed. Sometimes I look at myself in the mirror and I do not recognize the person staring back at me. It all seems to be happening so fast!

My mom says that I'm going through a very special phase in a young lady's life and that I should embrace these changes. And I do. The only thing that I don't like is that I've suddenly outgrown all of my shoes! I had some cute shoes, too. Oh well, that gives me a reason to go shopping. :)

My mom and dad truly dislike some of my latest clothing choices. But they always tell me that I'm growing up and that I need to take on more responsibility. Ok, so they should let me be responsible for the clothes that I wear.

I'm glad that some things haven't changed, like the bond between me and my BFF's.

Boy Crazy

When I was in elementary/middle school, this is how we described girls who seemed determined to have a boyfriend or boyfriends: "boy crazy." When a girl decided to eat lunch in the cafeteria with a boy instead of girls, she was boy crazy. When a girl decided to spend recess with a boy instead of girls, she was boy crazy. When a girl was caught writing a boy's name down 117 times in her notebook, she was most definitely boy crazy. By high school, the vast majority of us had succumbed to boy craziness.

Pardon me, I was just sitting here thinking about Calista and her plight when I started reminiscing about my own childhood. Back to Calista. From her recent diary entries, it looks like Calista feels that she is ready for a boyfriend. But her parents will not let her date until she is 16. But shouldn't Calista be allowed to make the choice for herself about when she's ready? What do you think? Is Calista too young to have a boyfriend? Is there a difference between dating and having a boyfriend? Please let me know what you think and vote in my poll.

Calista’s Diary Entry – Analyze This

Dear Diary,

I told Big Janet, Briana Joy, and Kana about my conversation with Skipper, and about how I had gone to the park and asked Bob to introduce me to his friend. Kana asked me if Bob had ever tried to hold my hand, and I said "Well, at the Homecoming dance, he took my hand when he escorted me to the dance floor." She said "That doesn't count. Anything since then?" I told her no, and she said "Well then he definitely doesn't think you're his girlfriend."

I was really interested in what they thought about his words "I'll see you later, okay?" I did my best imitation of his voice, and tried to capture his exact facial expression and movements.

Kana: "Maybe he meant that he was going to call you later?"

Me: "No, he didn't call."

Briana Joy: "Maybe he meant he'd see you at school."

Me: "But he always sees me at school, so why would he call out to me just to say that?"

Janet: "Maybe he's madly in love with you and he just wanted to see your face once more before you left."

Me: "Shut up Janet!"

Everyone: *giggles*

We went through several more "maybes" before Briana Joy sighed and asked "Why don't you just ASK HIM to be your boyfriend?" I said "I can't do that!" She asked why not and I told her because he's the boy, so he's supposed to ask. She told me that I'm old fashioned, and that this is the year 2010 and not 1910, and that I should just talk to him instead of trying to guess about how he feels. I told her that she just doesn't understand, but that she will when she's a little older. She didn't like that at all!

As I was about to leave, I told Janet "Oh yeah, Dylan asked about you." Her eyes got big and she said "He did?! What did he say?!" I told her "He said 'Where's Janet?'" Then she wanted to know what I said, and I told her that I just shrugged my shoulders. THEN she wanted to know if he said anything else, and how he looked when he asked about her. Kana said to Janet "You like him, don't you?" Janet said "Who Dylan? No! I just think he's...nice." The big smile on Janet's face made me wonder though.

Calista’s Diary Entry – Relationship Guru

Dear Diary,

I was hanging out with Skipper watching The Opal Show and I made the comment that I need to go on Opal and maybe she could help me. Skipper asked me what I need help with, and I told her never mind. She said "Seriously, is it about boys? Because I can help with that. I've had 2 boyfriends!" I thought about it, and Skipper has had more boyfriends than me, Kana, Briana Joy, and Janet put together (umm, we've all had zero) so I decided to ask Skipper's opinion.

I asked "How can I tell if a boy really likes me?" Skipper said "Who Bob? Of COURSE he likes you!" I asked her how I could really be sure, because he seems to be content with remaining just friends. She told me that maybe he already thinks that I'm his girlfriend. I was very confused by this statement, and she explained "Well, with Scott, he ASKED me to be his girlfriend. With Kevin, he just started referring to me as his girlfriend, and he would introduce me that way. That's how I knew."

I just kept thinking about what Skipper said. What if me and Bob have already been a couple, and I never even knew it?

Later I went to the park where Bob was playing ball with some of his friends. I stood there and watched for a while and finally Bob came over and asked me what's up. I told him that I wanted him to introduce me to his new friend. He said "Deon? But he's been at our school for a week now, and he's in some of our classes." I told him that we were never formally introduced. So Bob called Deon over and said "Calista, this is Deon. Deon, this is Calista." Deon stood there with a confused look on his face, and I waved and said hello. He said "Hi" and just stood there, and then there was a horrible awkward silence. I said "Well I have to go. Bye!" and I walked away FAST. Bob called my name and I looked over my shoulder and he said "I'll see you later, ok?" I said "Ok." Dylan asked me where was my friend Janet and I just shrugged my shoulders and kept walking.

So now I know for sure that Bob doesn't think I'm his girlfriend. Or does he? I don't know. I'm even more confused than ever now, and I feel a bit silly.

Finally, Momoko

I have been wanting to add a tan Momoko doll to my collection for a while now. I finally got my chance when fellow collector and doll friend D7ana put this Momoko up for sale. This is Wild Sexy Tune Momoko and I am so excited to have her!

Here she is relaxing after her long trip from Philly.

Her face is just adorable!

Here entire outfit is really cute. I especially love her beads.

She's made new friends already.

Dana I am so glad that I was able to purchase Momoko from you. I couldn't have asked for a better buying experience. She is now a treasured part of my collection. Thank you!