Momma Cat saw a Robert Tonner "Patsy" doll modelling clothes for a doll clothes maker on eBay and Etsy. She'd never seen one before, and she thought Patsy was adorable! That doll didn't look anything like the original Patsy dolls (photo below) created by Effanbee way back when.
But, they share the Effanbee name. Robert Tonner did produce some dolls that looked more like the one pictured below. But, then he branched out and created the new version..........
Momma Cat's Patsy has black hair and big, dark blue eyes! Her arms are jointed at the shoulders, elbows, and wrists. Her legs have a knee joint, but Momma Cat doesn't think it looks as nice as the other joints. What do you think?
Momma Cat wanted to buy her little Patsy a completly new outfit, but was appalled by the prices of the original Tonner doll clothes. They are so freakin' expensive! Sometimes the clothes are more than the dolls themselves! So, Momma Cat looked on Etsy and eBay for alternatives!
First she went to Etsy, Doll Secrets for Patsy's undies and tights. Momma Cat has bought clothing from Doll Secrets before, so she knew she could get nice things at reasonable prices.
Then, Momma Cat went on Etsy and found this adorable black and white, cat dress from a shop called Judy's Doll Boutique.
Patsy's shoes came from an eBay shop called Debs Adorables. Deb has lots of cute shoes to choose from, but Momma Cat wanted black Mary Janes to go with the cat dress. Doesn't Patsy look adorable in all her new things!
Now, all Patsy needs is a new sweater, so she won't be cold when the weather turns in the fall!
- Momma Cat
But, they share the Effanbee name. Robert Tonner did produce some dolls that looked more like the one pictured below. But, then he branched out and created the new version..........
| Original Effanbee Patsy doll |
Momma Cat's Patsy has black hair and big, dark blue eyes! Her arms are jointed at the shoulders, elbows, and wrists. Her legs have a knee joint, but Momma Cat doesn't think it looks as nice as the other joints. What do you think?
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| Robert Tonner/Effanbee 10 inch "Patsy" doll |
First she went to Etsy, Doll Secrets for Patsy's undies and tights. Momma Cat has bought clothing from Doll Secrets before, so she knew she could get nice things at reasonable prices.
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| Cute undies! What a great fit! |
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| White tights are very nice! |
Then, Momma Cat went on Etsy and found this adorable black and white, cat dress from a shop called Judy's Doll Boutique.
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| Patsy's new look! |
Patsy's shoes came from an eBay shop called Debs Adorables. Deb has lots of cute shoes to choose from, but Momma Cat wanted black Mary Janes to go with the cat dress. Doesn't Patsy look adorable in all her new things!
Now, all Patsy needs is a new sweater, so she won't be cold when the weather turns in the fall!
- Momma Cat
I really like the new Patsy! Interesting about her knee joints; maybe they were not given as much attention thinking they would be hidden most of the time; the elbow joints will show more often.
ReplyDeleteBut, I like the entire doll. Well done!
warmly,
Beth
Thanks Beth! She is a very cute doll, and I think it'll be great fun to make clothes for her. Especially the new sweater I was talking about!
DeleteMomma Cat
Patsy is gorgeous! I love her big eyes and dark hair, and her cat dress is adorable. What a pretty addition to your doll collection!
ReplyDeleteThank you Maureen. I couldn't resist her. The cat dress was perfect for her, and I just had to buy it!
Delete- Momma Cat