Wednesday, August 11, 2021

New Looks for Wellie Wishers

The Wellie Wishers have a new look--new meet outfits and new boxes. Some lucky early birds were able to order them already, but look to their official release later this month.

The outfits on all five of the original dolls will be updated versions of their originals, generally speaking more costume than play outfit. Along with the costume-like theme, the material for the bodices are more stretchy "swim wear/leotard" type materials and lots of tulle netting on the skirts.


The new doll, left, appears to be a little shorter than the original model and the face mold seems a bit fuller. The eyes seem rounder as well. The early talk is there has been a slight change to the plastic used in the bodies as well as an attempt to design fix the tendency for Wellie Wishers to break at the leg/hip joint.


The new Willa also appears shorter than the original version. Like Camille, her face mold seems fuller and with rounder eyes.

All five Wellies still come in their original wellie boots and the play factor for young ones is still strong as ever. Looking forward to future expansions to this line!

Monday, July 19, 2021

All the Ruby Red Fashion Friends (So Far!)

Trouble keeping up with all the new Ruby Red Fashion Friends? The dealership model, including exclusives to certain shops or continents, and some dolls being limited runs of 100-150 dolls keeps collectors on their toes!


If you have updated information or spot an important error please let me know! Work in progress...

SCARLETT
December 2021 (September pre-order)
Exclusive? Yes, Ruby Red Toys
Limited? Yes, 200
Sculpt by Dianna Effner (DE #1)
    *Scarlett comes with a removable wig

JENNIFER
December 2021 (September pre-order)
Exclusive? Yes, Ruby Red Toys
Limited? Yes, 200
Sculpt by _____
    *Jennifer comes with a removable wig

ELINDA
September 2021 (August pre-order) (Sold Out)
Exclusive? No
Limited? Yes, 100
Sculpt by Dianna Effner (DE #1)
    *Elinda sold out in a mere five hours
    *Elinda comes with a removable wig

PHANIE & VICTORIA

PHANIE
November 2021 (August pre-order) (Sold Out)
Exclusive? Yes, Un Bonheur de Colibri
Limited? Yes, 100
Sculpt by Dianna Effner (DE #2)
    *One doll, two removable wigs

VICTORIA
November 2021 (August pre-order) (Sold Out)
Exclusive? Yes, Un Bonheur de Colibri
Limited? Yes, 110
Sculpt by Dianna Effner (DE #3)
    *Victoria sold out in less than 24 hours
    *Victoria comes with a removable wig

ALICE
October 2021 (July pre-order)
Exclusive? Yes, Samantha's
Limited? Yes, 150
Sculpt by Dianna Effner (DE #1)


ANAELLE 
July 2021 (Sold Out)
Exclusive? Yes, US Marketplace
Limited? Yes, 200
Sculpt by Dianna Effner (DE #1)

ELENA 
October 2021 (July pre-order) (Sold Out)
Exclusive? Yes, Russia
Limited? Yes, 150
Sculpt by Dianna Effner (DE #2)

MARIANELLA 
September 2021 (July pre-order) (Sold Out)
Exclusive? Yes, Mi Tienda Nelybel
Limited? Yes, 106
Sculpt by Dianna Effner (DE #2)
    *Marianelle sold out in a July pre-order in less than 24 hours
    *One doll, two removable wigs

ALEXANDRA 
September 2021 
Exclusive? Yes, Russia
Limited? Yes, 175
Sculpt by Dianna Effner (DE #1)

BY THE SEA COLLECTION

BY THE SEA SARA 
October 2021 (July pre-order)
Exclusive? Yes, Happily Ever After
Limited? Yes, 125
Sculpt by Dianna Effner (DE #1)
    *This version of Sara comes with a removable wig

BY THE SEA BELLA
October 2021 (July pre-order)
Exclusive? Yes, Happily Ever After
Limited? Yes, 125
Sculpt by Dianna Effner (DE #1)
    *This version of Bella comes with a removable wig

BY THE SEA MAYA
October 2021 (July pre-order)
Exclusive? Yes, Happily Ever After
Limited? Yes, 125
Sculpt by Ruby Ho (RH #1)
    *This version of Maya comes with a removable wig

BY THE SEA KAYLA
October 2021 (July pre-order)
Exclusive? Yes, Happily Ever After
Limited? Yes, 125
Sculpt by Ruby Ho (RH #1)
    *This version of Kayla comes with a removable wig

BY THE SEA DAISY
October 2021 (July pre-order)
Exclusive? Yes, Happily Ever After
Limited? Yes, 125
Sculpt by Dianna Effner (DE #2)
    *This version of Daisy comes with a removable wig

BY THE SEA LUCA 
October 2021 (July pre-order)
Exclusive? Yes, Happily Ever After
Limited? Yes, 125
Sculpt by Dianna Effner (DE #3)


ARANA 
July 2021 (Sold Out)
Exclusive? Yes, Sold at the United Federation Doll Club Convention (Baltimore, July 19-23, 2021)
Limited? Yes, 50
Sculpt by Dianna Effner (DE #1)

FREYA THE FLOWER FAIRY
September 2021 (July pre-order) (Sold Out)
Exclusive? Yes, Ruby Red Toys
Limited? Yes, 72 hours pre-order window (118 sold)
Sculpt by Dianna Effner (DE #1)
    *Freya is a collaboration between Ruby Red and Jana of Wixana Doll House
    *Doll comes with a removable wig

LIBERTY JOY
June 2021
Exclusive? Yes, US Marketplace (Happily Ever After, Samantha's)
Limited? Yes, 200
Sculpt by Dianna Effner (DE #1)

COZY VACATION KAYLA
July 2021 (Sold Out)
Exclusive? Yes, Ruby Red Toys
Limited? Yes, 75
Sculpt by Ruby Ho (RH #1)
    *Swing included

COZY VACATION BELLA
July 2021 (Sold Out)
Exclusive? Yes, Ruby Red Toys
Limited? Yes, 75
Sculpt by Dianna Effner (DE #2)
    *Swing included




REBECCA
July 2021 (Sold Out)
Exclusive? Yes, Un Bonheur de Colibri
Limited? Yes, 125
Sculpt by Dianna Effner (DE #1)
    *One doll, two removable wigs

JULIETTTE
July 2021 (Sold Out)
Exclusive? Yes, Un Bonheur de Colibri
Limited? Yes, 150
Sculpt by Dianna Effner (DE #2)
    *Juliette comes with a removable wig

LUCA
April 2021 (Sold Out)
Exclusive? Yes, USA Marketplace (Happily Ever After, Samantha's)
Limited? Yes, 300 total (150 with blue sweater, 150 with orange)
Sculpt by Dianna Effner (DE #3)

FERNANDA
May 2021 (Sold Out)
Exclusive? Yes, Ruby Red Toys
Limited? Yes, 200
Sculpt by Ruby Ho (RH #2)

DAISY
March 2021 (Sold Out)
Exclusive? Yes, US Marketplace (Happily Ever After, Samantha's)
Limited? Yes, 175
Sculpt by Dianna Effner (DE #2)


EMMY
May 2021 (Sold Out)
Exclusive? Yes, Un Bonheur de Colibri
Limited? Yes, 106
Sculpt by Dianna Effner (DE #1)
    *One doll, two removable wigs

CAMILLE
May 2021 (Sold Out)
Exclusive? Yes, Un Bonheur de Colibri
Limited? Yes, 106
Sculpt by Dianna Effner (DE #1)
    *Camille comes with a removable wig

LUCILE
April 2021 (Sold Out)
Exclusive? Yes, European Marketplace (Un Bonheur de Colibri, Mi Tienda Nelybel, My Doll Best Friend, Zeme Panenek)
Limited? Yes, 150
Sculpt by Dianna Effner (DE #1)

LILA
March 2021
Exclusive? No
Limited? No
Sculpt by Ruby Ho (RH #2)

DIANNA
January 2021 (Sold Out)
Exclusive? Yes, Ruby Red Toys
Limited? Yes, 
a tribute to Dianna Effner and only 50 worldwide
Sculpt by Dianna Effner (DE #1)
    *Dianna sold out in less than a single hour

 
EIRA
February 2021 (Sold Out)
Exclusive? Yes, European Marketplace (Un Bonheur de Colibri, Mi Tienda Nelybel, Zeme Panenek)
Limited? Yes, 150
Sculpt by Dianna Effner (DE #1)

DARLA
February 2021 (Sold Out)
Exclusive? Yes, Ruby Red Toys
Limited? Yes, 100
Sculpt by Dianna Effner (DE #1)

SARA as TOY SOLDIER
December 2020 
Exclusive? Yes, FAO Schwarz
Limited? No
Sculpt by Dianna Effner (DE #1)

PERIHELIA
December 2020 (Sold Out)
Exclusive? Yes, US Marketplace (Happily Ever After)
Limited? Yes, 150
Sculpt by Dianna Effner (DE #1)

LILOU
November 2020 (Sold Out)
Exclusive? Yes, Un Bonheur de Colibri 
Limited? Yes, 106
Sculpt by Dianna Effner (DE #1)

SASHA
November 2020 (Sold Out)
Exclusive? Yes, Un Bonheur de Colibri 
Limited? Yes, 106
Sculpt by Dianna Effner (DE #1)

VALENTINE
December 2020 (Sold Out)
Exclusive? Yes, Russia Only
Limited? Yes, 150
Sculpt by Dianna Effner (DE #1)

SPECIAL HOLIDAY 2020
Holiday/Winter 2020
Exclusive? No
Limited? No (but a limited run)
Sculpt (varies)


MAYA
July/August 2020
Exclusive? No
Limited? No
Sculpt by Ruby Ho (RH #1)

BABY BLUE ROZEN
October 2020 (Sold Out)
Exclusive? Yes, US Marketplace
Limited? Yes
Sculpt by Dianna Effner (DE #1)

JADE
September 2020 (Sold Out)
Exclusive? Yes, Un Bonheur de Colibri
Limited? Yes, 106
Sculpt by Dianna Effner (DE #1)

CAPUCINE
September 2020 (Sold Out)
Exclusive? Yes, Un Bonheur de Colibri
Limited? Yes, 106
Sculpt by Dianna Effner (DE #1)

CHARLOTTE & GEORGE (WEDDING)
September 2020 (Sold Out)
Exclusive? Yes, European Exclusive
Limited? Yes, 150 Charlotte dolls and 150 George dolls
Sculpt by Dianna Effner (DE #1)



CHARLOTTE (SCHOOL)
August 2020 (Sold Out)
Exclusive? Europe
Limited? Yes, 150 total
Sculpt by Dianna Effner (DE #1)

STELLA
July 2020
Exclusive? No
Limited? No
Sculpt by Dianna Effner (DE #1)
 
 
BELLA HUMMINGBIRD
Early 2020 (Sold Out)
Exclusive? Yes, Un Bonheur de Colibri
Limited? Yes, 106
Sculpt by Dianna Effner (DE #1)

BELLA WITH BLUE EYES
March 2020
Exclusive? Yes, Happily Ever After
Limited? Yes, 75
Sculpt by Dianna Effner (DE #1)

KAYLA
February 2020
Exclusive? No. First sold through FAO Schwarz. Now available at other stores.
Limited? No
Sculpt by Ruby Ho (RH #1)


SARA
November 2019
Exclusive? No
Limited? No
Sculpt by Dianna Effner (DE #1)


HANNA
November 2019
Exclusive? No
Limited? No
Sculpt by Dianna Effner (DE #1)

BELLA (Amber Eyes)
November 2019
Exclusive? No
Limited? No
Sculpt by Dianna Effner (DE #1)