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Friday, June 5, 2015

Married with a Kid

I put my foot in my mouth the other day when I said Dasia had a husband waiting for dinner.  You guys jumped right on that, and I knew I would need to go find her a husband.  My initial thought was that he would just be one of those husbands no one ever sees, but the excitement a few of you had about meeting her family sent me on a hunt.  I knew it wouldn't be easy.  

In my search I ran across, Captain America:  The Falcon, and I was blown away.  He was so detailed and life-like.  I wanted to reach out and touch him.  He was too young to be Dasia's husband, but he sure would make a nice son.  His full figure price retailed for $240.  I was able to find his head, but even that was $49 (free shipping).  More than I wanted to pay.  But as I searched and searched, I realized that $49 was cheap compared to what others were selling his head for.  I already have extra new bodies here, so I took the plunge.




I'm just getting the head, but I wanted to share the full figure with you.

So my search for Dasia's husband continued.  Debbie of Black Doll Collecting shared a link to a fabulous Danny Glover figure, but he's really new and I couldn't find his head anywhere.   So I continued looking.  I finally ran across a figure at Cotswold Collectibles, I thought could work.  He was a Kaustic Plastik nude full figure for $49 + shipping.  More than I wanted to pay, but at least I would be getting a head and an awesome body.  It took me a few hours to decide, but again I took the plunge.  You folks sure can persuade a girl to spend some money.  I'm putting Dasia back to work. 



I think Ms. Dasia is going to be very happy! 

By the way, is the blog still readable with the new bluish background?  If not, let me know and I will make the necessary changes. 



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37 comments:

  1. jSarieJune 5, 2015 at 11:39 AM

    Wow, $49 is a steal for a Hot Toys head! Nice find! That Hot Toys Falcon is on my "someday" list, so I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with that head.

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    1. VanessaJune 5, 2015 at 5:56 PM

      jSarie - Normally I can find the Hot Toy heads I want in the $24 range, so this was a bit of an adjustment, but he's definitely worth it. I'm looking forward to his arrival in a few weeks.

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    2. jSarieJune 6, 2015 at 11:30 PM

      $24 usually, eh? I must be looking in the wrong places! Good to know though - I need to shop smarter, it seems! :)

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  2. D7anaJune 5, 2015 at 12:06 PM

    Congrats on finding Dasia's mate!

    Your blog is readable. I miss the distinctive green, but I will become accustomed to this design. Reminds me that I need to clean up my blog ....

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    1. VanessaJune 5, 2015 at 5:57 PM

      D7ana - Dasia and I are both happy to have new men coming. It was time for the green to go. This change was a spur of the moment thing. If I had planned to make the change, it would have taken me forever. You know how that goes.

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    2. D7anaJune 5, 2015 at 6:45 PM

      LOL @"It was time for the green to go."

      I hear you. And yes, spur-of-the-moment changes go through quicker than deliberating and mulling over things ;-)

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  3. billa's dolls and fashionsJune 5, 2015 at 12:16 PM

    Hi Vanessa, WOW you found a wonderful family for Dasia, can't wait to see them in action!
    The blog is readable even on my phone, so it's perfect!

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    1. VanessaJune 5, 2015 at 5:58 PM

      billa's dolls - I hope Dasia is happy when they arrive. It will be interesting to see the dynamics when they all get together.

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  4. LindaJune 5, 2015 at 1:25 PM

    Oh yes, Dasia is going to be very, very happy!
    And I love your new background.

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    1. VanessaJune 5, 2015 at 5:59 PM

      Linda - I can't wait for her to meet her family. I hope she's happy with my choices. I tried to make her proud.

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  5. TamJune 5, 2015 at 3:41 PM

    Those dolls are amazing. I love Hot Toys dolls! They are so lifelike. I have the Micheal Caine head and I got a body for him but I'm having trouble getting the head to stay on.

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    1. VanessaJune 5, 2015 at 6:01 PM

      Tam - There are some really nice sculpts out there. I hadn't been looking, so it was nice to see what the new selections. You may need to get a different neck bob for your Michael head. You can buy separate neck bobs on most of the action figure sites.

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  6. TamJune 5, 2015 at 3:41 PM

    I forgot to mention that I think your new background looks great.

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  7. PhyllisJune 5, 2015 at 5:08 PM

    After I wipe the drool up from my computer desk, I can tell you that that Falcon figure is AWESOME! I may have to add him to my wish list! Dasia's new husband is also very nice -- what a body! Can't wait to see the interaction between these characters and what interesting stories you will tell! So how well are you doing on your 10 doll limit now?

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    1. VanessaJune 5, 2015 at 6:11 PM

      Phyllis - Glad to know I wasn't the only one drooling. Dasia must be feeding her husband some good, healthy food. Brother got the body looking tight. As I mentioned in a couple of previous posts, I was never intending to include action figures on the 10 doll limit. I can never have enough AA male figures here. And they are so hard to come by, I would never risk waiting if it was one I really wanted. It is the excess of female dolls that was giving me a headache every time I went in the doll room.

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    2. PhyllisJune 5, 2015 at 10:54 PM

      Oh, I like the rule of not including Action Figures in the count! My doll buying has also slowed down. I am needing to trim down the number of ladies I have too, but I have learned that if I see something I really, really want, I have more regrets later if I don't get it that if I did not. And the male action figures give you so much more variety in your collection too. BTW, I really like your new blog background. I have no trouble reading with it.

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  8. NataliaJune 5, 2015 at 5:18 PM

    Both guys look promising. Can't wait to see them on your photos:)

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    1. VanessaJune 5, 2015 at 6:13 PM

      Natalia - I will have to make Dasia's husband some clothes, too. I'm not sure I have clothes that will fit that buff body.

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  9. LaDonnaJune 5, 2015 at 5:39 PM

    Ok Mrs Dasia..... I'm with the ladies I can't wait to see Dasia cook, her home , and her YES family! Good looking men, you've got work to do...(FAMILY) no rush :-) NICE BACK GROUND

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    1. VanessaJune 5, 2015 at 6:14 PM

      Ladonna - I think I've decided to give Dasia my Sindy kitchen. No one has claimed it yet, and I think it will be perfect for her. Maybe these men will give me the push I need to get back to dios.

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  10. Jaye's Doll SpaceJune 5, 2015 at 9:10 PM

    Falcon is handsome! He definitely a looker, just like his father. Great choices. I think those bodies are so cool that you can find with the heads already.

    The blue background looks good.

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    1. VanessaJune 8, 2015 at 8:59 AM

      Janainah - Yes, Falcon is very handsome. He will be very popular when he arrives in town.

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  11. UnknownJune 6, 2015 at 12:52 AM

    Both men look awesome, Dasia is one lucky woman to have a beautiful husband and son! I bet she'll trouble keeping all the women away.

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    1. VanessaJune 8, 2015 at 9:01 AM

      Leandra - The curvy women get all the luck. New wardrobe. Handsome husband and son. I think Dasia will do a great job keeping the women away from her husband. Now that son of hers will probably be trouble when it comes to the ladies.

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  12. JewellJune 6, 2015 at 1:53 AM

    Oh yes, I remember this character from the Captain America movie. He's a very handsome action figure indeed. Too bad about Danny Glover, but I think you found a good substitute. My hubby was impressed by the detail on both guys.

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    1. VanessaJune 8, 2015 at 9:02 AM

      Jewell - I will probably find the Danny Glover head later. There are other ladies in town that would probably love to meet him.

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  13. limbe dollsJune 6, 2015 at 7:09 AM

    Dasia's men are both hunks! Does her son know Danielle's brother? Looking forward to story lines with these characters.

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    1. VanessaJune 8, 2015 at 9:03 AM

      limbe dolls - If I can't have hunky men in my real life, gosh darn it, I will have them in my playscale life. I'm sure Falcon and Ian have crossed paths a time or two. I think he hangs out with Kobe Bryant a lot.

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  14. BriniJune 7, 2015 at 12:05 PM

    I soooo want Falcon and I hope he wants to relocate to Dotsville too, lol. I like that Kaustic Plastik doll, he needs to come to Dotsville too. He can be Princess Tiana father now that I really think about it. I like the new look too and I hope to update my soon.

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    1. VanessaJune 8, 2015 at 9:04 AM

      Brini - I'm sure both men would love to live in Dotsville. That's a pretty happening place.

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  15. Male Doll WorldJune 8, 2015 at 8:46 AM

    I am glad that I was able to add both to my collection.

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    1. VanessaJune 8, 2015 at 9:05 AM

      Male Doll World - I'm not surprised you have both men. You have the most extensive action figure collection I know of.

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  16. april_n_parisJune 8, 2015 at 4:02 PM

    What a hunk!!! Lucky, lucky Dasia. You'll need to pull this dude out of the woodworks and show him off!!! I'm sure Daia will agree!

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  17. VanessaJune 8, 2015 at 8:04 PM

    april - Hubby arrived today. He's even better in person. Stay tuned for a post about him later this week.

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  18. Ms. LeoJune 9, 2015 at 9:21 PM

    He is a hunk! Even if he can't fix his own plate! LOL!

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    1. VanessaJune 10, 2015 at 7:55 AM

      Ms. Leo - You can never have too many hunks in town. It's nice to have one for the older ladies.

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  19. Kenya G. JohnsonJune 29, 2015 at 1:56 PM

    I can't wait to see them "together".

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