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Scarlett and Prissy Figurine from Gone With the Wind

November 14, 2018 By Joi Leave a Comment

 The beautiful Scarlett and Prissy Figurine depicts a classic scene from Gone with the Wind. Prissy is, to this day, one of my favorite movie characters EVER – right up there with Mammy from the same movie.

Prissy makes you just want to put your arm around her and protect her. Prissy was brought to life by the adorable Butterfly McQueen, who doesn’t get nearly enough credit for her acting talent. She brought so much passion to this character and, even though the role was relatively small, everyone knows who Prissy was and, more importantly, everyone knows who Butterfly McQueen was! Making yourself and your character so memorable that she stands the test of time is the work of an exceptional actress.

I loved her famous character so much, I named one of my most loved cats ever “Prissy” in her honor.

I cannot even begin to fathom what actors and actresses of color went through during the Golden Age of Hollywood – simply to be able to live out their dream. Well, actually, as a history buff and someone who has read a great deal from the era, I can fathom it… I simply don’t want to. It scorches the psyche.

To be able to focus on your craft in spite of the hardships and injustices around you simply takes my breath away. Each actor and actress who fought for their rights to enjoy the right to live out their dream deserves our respect and deserves to be recognized often. I mean, they did what the white actors and actresses did but with unimaginable restraints and cruelties on their shoulders. Again… it takes my breath away.

I regularly hear from other Gone With the Wind, Butterfly McQueen, and Prissy fans who are looking for “Prissy” dolls and figurines – so I’m always on the look-out for her.. for them as well as myself! One of the things I love most about this particular figurine is the way Prissy’s hands are nervously fiddling with her apron, something the actress brilliantly did to help bring her character to life.

Like Butterfly, herself, it’s just beautiful.

Click through to take a closer look at the beautiful Scarlett and Prissy Figurine.


Filed Under: Butterfly McQueen, Dolls, Gone With the Wind, Shop, Vivien Leigh Tagged With: Gone with the Wind collectibles, Gone with the Wind figurines, Prissy Gone With the Wind Figurine, Scarlett O'Hara Gone With the Wind Figurine

I Love Lucy Dolls on Amazon… One of Each, Please

August 30, 2017 By Joi Leave a Comment

Like all fans of Old Hollywood, I have my own personal favorites from the Golden Era. You can pretty much tell my absolute favorites simply by looking around Hollywood Yesterday. See an abundance of Lucille Ball, Audrey Hepburn, Ava Gardner, Rita Hayworth, Barbara Stanwyck, Abbott and Costello, Westerns, and Musicals? There’s a reason for that.

I never learned how NOT to play favorites.

Some favorites come and go (depending upon the last seen movie, the mood, the weather..) but Lucille Ball has been an absolute favorite for as long as I remember. Just looking at pictures of this remarkable actress makes me smile.

There’s simply a special place in my heart for Lucille Ball. Maybe it’s because I grew up watching her so often that she feels like family. Maybe it’s because my favorite thing to do in the world is laugh and her favorite thing to do in the world seems to have been to MAKE people laugh.

Maybe it’s because, while beautiful, she didn’t have to rely on that alone. Maybe it’s because she dared to go where few women had gone before and risked everything in the process.

More than likely it’s a combination of each of these things.

Whatever the reasons, I love Lucy as much as anyone loved or loves Lucy. Books, mugs, calendars, dolls, mementos… I love to surround myself with anything and everything dedicated to this wonderful actress and comedienne. The dolls in this post?

Let’s just say I’m ready, willing, and able to give them a forever home right now. In fact, I’ll just go ahead and clear a few shelves right now.

Click through the links or the images to read more about these beauties.

The Lucy doll pictured at the top of the post was inspired by the I Love Lucy episode, “Lucy Tells the Truth.” 

The adorable Lucy Gets in Pictures Doll (on the left, in the pink dress) celebrates the episode of the same name (“Lucy Gets In Pictures”) which originally aired on February 21, 1955. Get a load of them lips, man!

There is also a hilarious I Love Lucy Ballet Doll which is, as you’d imagine, “posed” for trouble. Let’s face it, how we love Lucy best!

This was definitely one of the funniest I Love Lucy episodes. Any episode that allows the beautiful redheaded clown to reign supreme is a can’t-miss.

Finally, we have the Lucy Vitameatavegamin Doll, paying tribute to one of the most memorable episodes ever.
I re-watched (for possibly the eleven-billionth time) the Vitameatavegamin episode recently and she left me speechless. Her comedic timing was completely and utterly flawless. She had a one-in-a-million knack for allowing the writing to shine through. She never over-sold anything or tried to outshine anyone… she simply did that by showing up!

She really was one of a kind.

Speaking of Vitameatavegamin….


 

Filed Under: Dolls, I Love Lucy, Lucille Ball Tagged With: gift ideas for fans of I Love Lucy, I Love Lucy, Lucille Ball, Lucille Ball dolls

Adorable Handmade Audrey Hepburn Doll

October 22, 2015 By Joi Leave a Comment

I can’t even begin to tell you how much I love this one!

As I’ve often said, Audrey Hepburn is one of the Old Hollywood stars I “collect” with a voracious appetite. As in, EVERYTHING remotely associated with her and her films. I have an especially strong love for Audrey Hepburn dolls. This is is an Audrey Hepburn Doll unlike any other Audrey Hepburn doll!

She’s adorable – smiling ear to ear in all of her splendid Breakfast at Tiffany’s regalia.

This handmade beauty is available on Amazon for a lot less than you’d expect.

The original watercolor painting illustration artwork by KahriAnne Kerr of Audrey Hepburn is printed on Linen/Cotton Canvas with a solid black linen back. It’s filled with poly fiber fill to create an adorable 10.5″ tall doll.

Click through the link or image to take a closer look. You’ll find a lot more similar dolls by the artist and, trust me, you’ll love them all.

Audrey Hepburn

Audrey Hepburn

Filed Under: Audrey Hepburn, Breakfast at Tiffany's, Dolls Tagged With: Audrey Hepburn, Audrey Hepburn doll, Breakfast at Tiffany's, gift ideas for Audrey Hepburn fans, handmade Audrey Hepburn doll

Audrey Hepburn Barbie Dolls: For Barbie Collectors AND Audrey Hepburn Collectors

August 11, 2014 By Joi Leave a Comment

If  you (or someone you’re shopping for) happens to be an Audrey Hepburn fan or a Barbie collector, this post is for you. If you/they happen to fit both descriptions, this post might just make your day!

The beautiful Barbie Collector Audrey Hepburn Roman Holiday Doll, shown on the right , is almost as lovely as Audrey Hepburn was, herself. They chose the absolute perfect wardrobe for this Roman Holiday doll. I can just picture her on the back of the bike with Gregory Peck!

She’s available on Amazon and I’m sure you’ll be as pleasantly surprised by the price as I was. Seriously, I thought it’d be much higher.

  • This doll celebrates Audrey Hepburn, one of the most admired and beloved actresses of all time
  • Features Audrey’s character from the movie Roman Holiday
  • Audrey Hepburn plays a busy and sheltered princess who escapes for some sightseeing in Rome
  • Celebrate her timeless symbol of elegance and sophistication
  • A must have for any Barbie Collector

See Barbie Collector Audrey Hepburn Roman Holiday Doll for more information, and a close-up look at the doll’s gorgeous face, as well as the awesome details on the dress and shoes.

(Continued below beautiful Audrey Hepburn and her beautiful companions!)

Audrey Hepburn, Sabrina Publicity Photo with Dogs

Audrey Hepburn, Sabrina (1954) Publicity Photo

The second Audrey Hepburn Barbie Doll on Amazon is pictured below.


This doll is the Barbie Collector Audrey Hepburn Sabrina Doll. Again, click through the picture or the link for more information and a closer look.

Serious collectors might also want to check out the 1998 Audrey Hepburn “Breakfast at Tiffanys” Barbie Doll. It is pictured in the Amazon “widget” the bottom, along with a few other Audrey Hepburn dolls.

As was the truth with the Roman Holiday doll, the wardrobe they chose for this doll is absolute perfection.

While I collect many Old Hollywood and Classic TV items, Audrey Hepburn is one of the stars I specifically collect… as in everything associated with her!

While I don’t have any of these dolls yet, they are most certainly on my GET SOON list!


Filed Under: Audrey Hepburn, Dolls Tagged With: Audrey Hepburn, Audrey Hepburn Barbie Dolls, Audrey Hepburn collectors, Audrey Hepburn doll, Audrey Hepburn gifts, gift ideas for Audrey Hepburn fans

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