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August 30, 2009

Jim Shore Fairy Figurines Coming in December - Reserve Yours Today!

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Limited Quantities - Reserve yours today for Christmas Delivery! 

Jim Shore Fairy figurines were presented in this spring's shows and we thought we had missed the opportunity to bring these adorable figurines into our product offering.  However, we just learned that we will be receiving our shipment the first week of December!  So, customers who reserve theirs early will be able to receive them in time for Christmas.

 

 

There are seven adorable fairies in Jim Shore's latest release;

  • Flower Fairy - wearing a pretty petunia hat, is standing on a pale pink flower while holding a delicate white flower.
  • Musical Fairy - sitting on a bough of a tree stump, is playing beautiful music on her violin made of a pale green leaf.
  • Nautical Fairy - dressed in a soft pastel blue and pink dress and wearing a seashell hat, is riding her pretty pink seahorse.
  • Cat Fairy - sitting on a ball of yarn, is snuggling with her cute little kitten.
  • Sewing Fairy - wearing a thimble hat, is sitting on a spool of thread trying to thread her needle.
  • Cooking Fairy - is sitting on a big, bright red apple and stirring her latest culinary masterpiece.
  • Frog Princess Fairy - is riding atop her faithful subject, a large green frog.

The first person to order all 7 will receive the display base as shown above at no additional charge.

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August 14, 2009

Theriault's Antique Doll Auction Pre-Bid and Online Bidding

Theriault's Antique Doll Estate Auction is Sunday, August 16, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue in Bellevue, Washington.  Preview begins at 9:00am and the auction is scheduled for 11:00am.

Pre-bidding is open now.  And for those who can't attend, registration for online live bidding is available with real-time video and sound feed to make you feel as if you were almost there!

Sign up for real-time online antique doll auction bidding.  You can also leave absentee bids by calling 800-638-0422.  Also, you may call their toll free number if you have any questions about the bidding process or would like more info on specific items. 

Visit Theriault's website to view their Antique Doll Auction Catalog.

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August 12, 2009

New World Auction Record Set For Antique Doll At Theriault’s

August 11, 2009 Just in case you thought dolls were just for kids.  Read this article from Antiques and the Arts Online about the record price for an antique doll at Theriault’s<a href="http://antiquesandthearts.com/Antiques/AuctionWatch/2009-08-11__12-44-14.html" target="_blank" />Antique Doll Auction</a><br /><br />

 

Theriault's Auction Schedule:

August 16, 2009 , Estate Doll Auction
Hyatt Regency Bellevue, Seattle, WA

August 28, 2009 , Ten2Go
Sheraton, Annapolis, MD

October 31 - 1, 2009 , Marquis Auction Weekend
Biltmore Resort, Scottsdale, AZ

January 8 - 10, 2010 , Marquis Auction Weekend
Fairmont Newport Beach, Newport Beach, CA

 For information, www.theriaults.com or 800-638-0422.

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August 08, 2009

Disney's New Movie - The Princess and the Frog

Disney's new movie, The Princess And The Frog, which includes their first African-American Princess.  is due for wide release on December 11th.  This film is significant because it returns to traditional hand-drawn animation and the leading lady is Disney's first African-American Princess.

The movie's story line features Princess Tiana, born in the Louisiana Bayou, who stumbles upon a prince transformed into a frog by spell cast by an evil witch doctor. The frog, Prince Naveen, a South American Prince, convinces Tiana to kiss him to transform him back to his human self.  Instead, the kiss turns Tiana into frog. Tiana and Naveen embark on a journey through Louisiana to find a voodoo priestess who can undo the spell and change them back to their human selves.  See The Princess And The Frog trailer here.

Critics have concerns that the movie perpetuates racial stereo types.  Is it a little odd that we now have an American Princess? Well, this is a cartoon, afterall, and anything's possible in America. And I do think that parents need to put the whole "Happier Ever After" scenario in perspective for their daughters.  However, would Oprah Winfrey, Terrance Howard and Anika Noni Rose join the cast of a racially stereotypical movie?

So, please leave a comment to let us know what you think.  Do you think this movie promotes racial stereotypes?  Would you go see the movie?  Would you let your daughters see the movie? 

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