Wednesday, January 6, 2016

MTM Mayhem in Morristown (Photostory)

Poor Made to Move Nikki.  She is overwhelmed with the response to her new body.

As she looks out at the crowd of people interested in getting new bodies, she knows many will be disappointed.  This must be what a WClub doll lottery feels like.  I knew she wouldn't be able to handle the crowd, so I sent my doll alter ego to run things.

"Hello ladies.  Thanks for coming out to see the latest articulated body.  Did everyone fill out the application?  This will help us decide who will get new bodies."  (Vanessa)

All the ladies except for a couple, have filled out the required paperwork.
"For those of you who haven't filled it out, please do so before you leave."  (Vanessa)

"I have a question." (Airport worker)

"Yes, go ahead with your question."  (Vanessa)
"Will the dolls that don't have any articulation get first dibs?"  (Airport worker)
"Not necessarily.  The dolls with feature roles in stories will be considered first.  However, there will be regular articulated bodies that will become available and dolls with supporting roles will be considered for those bodies."  (Vanessa)
"Okay.  Thanks."  (Airport worker)
Just then Vanessa notices her good friend, Lisa.
"Hi Lisa.  What are you doing here?  You know this meeting is for the medium complected dolls."  (Vanessa)

"I know, but I just need to make sure someone knows that I'm in dire need of a new body.  The one I have now has only front to back leg movement.  Absolutely no side movement at all.  I think this is hindering my ability to get my relationship with my husband back on track."  (Lisa)

"I'm sorry to hear that.  I will make sure the powers-that-be are aware of this.  If I'm not mistaken there are some extra bodies your color sitting in storage.  Not sure why you haven't been notified yet.  I'll get on it."  (Vanessa)

"Anyone else have any questions?"  (Vanessa)
"Can we see a demo of all the things the new body can do?"  (Random doll from the crowd)
"Sure.  I'll step aside and give Shannon the floor."  (Vanessa)

"First of all, because of my flat feet, I can stand on my own.  I know those of you who have to use doll stands will appreciate this."  (Shannon)

"My articulated ankles allow me to wear heels, too."  (Shannon)
"Niceee."  (A voice from the crowd)

"Side to side my motion is limited...."  (Shannon)

"....but I can do a full split if I turn to the front."  (Shannon)
"Wow!"  (A few voices from the crowd)

"Exercising is a lot easier. I'll show you several poses."  (Shannon)


"For you gymnasts, I can do back bends....

"....back flips...."

"... and.head stands."  (Shannon)
The oohs and ahhhs are steadily coming from the crowd.

"I am able to talk on the phone without the need of handsfree."  (Shannon)
"It's about time."  (Random doll)
Several dolls laugh at her comment.

"I can also wash my own hair.  Oh and I almost forgot to show you my favorite pose."  (Shannon)

"I love relaxing in the park."  (Shannon)

"I'm sure I'm forgetting something, but I guess that's all I have."  (Shannon)
There's thunderous noise as the crowd starts clapping, and stomping their feet.

"Well, I can see you guys are just as excited as I am.  Again, we will need your patience as we move forward with this task of getting the right bodies to the right dolls.  I have heard from corporate that more MTM dolls will be available in the near future."  (Vanessa)

"When will the first dolls get notified that they were chosen?"  (Kenya)
"By the end of this week.  If there aren't any more questions, thank you guys for coming out."  (Vanessa)

Yes! I finally got my hand on these dolls.  Thanks to everyone who offered information on how to get her.  Love her!  I wasn't planning on keeping her as a character, but she's adorable, so she may be the new fitness guru here.  She will teach zumba, yoga, and step classes.  She will also be the nutritionist in town.  Not that anyone here needs to lose weight.  LOL!  

43 comments:

  1. Congratulations! I love the story.

    I have been to three different stores (I have been traveling, so I was hoping there were some in this area), but no luck. How did you find them?

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    1. Janainah - Go to Target.com. Click on the first AA MTM doll. Half way down the page, it will show if there is stock at your selected store. You can select other stores to check stock. If you pick the doll with her arm out and leg up, it says she's not available anywhere.

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    2. Wow! All this time I was clicking on the other one. I just ordered two because I need to see who she matches. Thank you so much!

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  2. Congrats! She is now available on Target's website to order.

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    1. Doll Thang - Thanks. They won't let me order from the website. Maybe certain states can and some can't. I just went and tried and it says shipping currently unavailable, visit store to purchase.

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    2. Did you try using Target's app? A Flickr friend had issues from site but was able to order thru app for some reason.

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    3. Tracy - Thanks for the app information. I didn't try it yet. I have to go make some more money before I can spend any more on dolls.

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  3. This was such an awesome way to feature these bodies Vanessa...too funny. I only have two so far and none yet in this complexion (plan to buy one for me and one for the kid.). These bodies are so amazing, aren't they? They're exactly the reason I have reduced my main characters to four couples. It'd be very easy to go broke behind MTM's. :-)

    I've already seen images of two new ones and it looks like we may get exact or close to a lighter Nikki tone. That means...Brooklyn and Stardoll, I can't wait. :-D

    Looking forward to seeing who won new bodies...

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    1. Tracy - Thanks. These bodies are the real deal. Mattel doesn't have to do any other articulated bodies. They can just stick to this one and offer more shades. Glad to hear there are more coming out in different colors. I will probably end up with at least 3 more bodies for the current AA and probably stock up on a few more for future dolls coming out. All the bodies have been distributed. Stay tune for that reveal later today or tomorrow.

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  4. Yay, Vanessa, so glad you were able to find them! Love how you assembled your body candidates to discuss how the new bodies will be distributed! Quite a demand for them! Can't wait to see who will get them!

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    1. Phyllis - I'm so excited to have them. That are wonderful. So many more story possibilities with all this movement. Lol. I will be posting the winners of the new body later today, or tomorrow.

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  5. Waw ! Combien en as-tu acheté ?
    En plus celle-ci est difficile à trouver. J'en ai une seule que j'ai du commander sur Amazon.
    Bravo pour cette nouvelle acquisition (désolée le message est en français).

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    1. Shasarignis - You don't have to apologize for the French. I love seeing the French. I'm not the best at speaking it, but I can read it and understand most of what you write. I will be buying even more. It's such a great doll for doing stories. Good luck getting more.

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  6. WOW!!I see you already have two more of them!I keep thinking,who gonna be the lucky ladies in new body?I bought my japanese,but it's beein impossible to find Christies by here.Love the concept of the post Vanessa!Awesome!!Hugs Baby!!

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    1. Jorge - Hi darling! Yes, I was finally able to get my hands on a few. They are awesome bodies. I've already selected the lucky ladies. I will be posting them soon.

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    2. I can't wait to see them!I'm glad Mattel brought back this lovely mold Christie /Asha,and I'm also happy for the doll skin tone.Do you think Nikki Top Model could be nice in this body?The skin tone seems to match... <3

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    3. Jorge - I will take a look and see how the body works for TM Nikki. I'll let you know in the next post.

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  7. Heh, I love the idea of them all applying for a new body. Great story!

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    1. jSarie - Thanks. All applications have been reviewed and bodies handed out.

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  8. First congratulations on finding them! Second, awesome way to demonstrate/introduce them! I am still looking. I may just go ahead and order the. It is free shipping with my red card. I am looking forward to seeing who gets the bodies. :-)

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    1. Georgia Girl - Thanks! Go to the website click on the first AA doll and it should show you who has stock in your area. Let me know if you are able to order them from the site. When I tried, it said shipping wasn't available.

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  9. Wonderful post Vanessa!!! first of all I'm so happy you found MTM Nikki, but what I really loved is the little story (so nice to meet your avatar) when I bought the 4 FR2 replacement bodies the MM around here drove me mad!

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    1. billa's dolls - Thanks! My avatar and family were very quiet in 2015. Hopefully we will see more of them in 2016.

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  10. I loved this post!!! I laughed all the way through! What a clever way of showing how this doll moves. Congrats on your new acquisitions.

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    1. april - Thanks! I'm glad I could elicit a few smiles from you today.

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  11. Love Love Love!! This has to be one of the most creative intros I have ever seen! Let's hope they all get new bodies.

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    1. Brenova - Thanks! They will NOT all be getting new bodies. Lol.

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  12. I just love how you incorporated the changing of bodies into a story line. I'm still looking for one. Saw all but Afro American today but my search goes on.

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    1. simsgrl - Thanks! You may want to try looking on the Target website, selecting the first AA doll, and seeing if she is in stock in your area. Good luck finding her.

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  13. I'm glad you were finally able to get your hands on a few. I had no intention of keeping mine as a character, but she convinced me to let her teach yoga at the existing athletic center...oh well. And LOL at Lisa's comment about getting her marriage back on track!

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    1. Jewell - She's such a cute doll. It's hard not to keep her around....the next time I buy some. Girlfriend lost her body yesterday. Poor Lisa. She has the worst body! I can't believe I haven't changed it before now.

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  14. i was rollin' at the side to side leg movement hindering airport worker's marriage!

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    1. Teva - Actually that is Lisa who can't open her legs, literally. And she wonders why her husband has been stepping out on her.

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  15. Love this idea! I think I'll make an announcement in Moreville that these new bodies are available and see how many hundreds show up! LOL Bet I'll have more takers than bodies to go around. :-)

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    1. Cindi - Thanks. I'm sure you will have more takers than bodies. Even the ones that have good bodies will want the new ones.

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  16. Perfect introduction story. I hope everyone stays civilized about these new bodies. Wouldn't want a murder mystery to start happening in your town.

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    1. Muff - Thanks. You know my town is the epitome of civilized. Of course there was Halle and Nikki. Oh, and Melanie.

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  17. I love this post and everything about it. I love the "thunderous applause and stamping of feet". LOL!

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    1. Desperately Seeking Dolls - Sorry for the late response. Yes these MTM bodies are the hot ticket around town.

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  18. <3 your photo story. The MTM bodies are so great! Glad you found them. >_< I have a whole bunch of the purple shirt ladies deboxed & need to have a body application at my place too...

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    1. Bai Yi Lin - Sorry for the late response. Yes these bodies are wonderful. I need to get some of the other ladies onto their new bodies soon. Congrats on getting yours.

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  19. I love this photo story. Since you had to tell me a long time ago what articulated meant in the doll world, this was fascinating.

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    1. Kenya - Mattel did their thing with this body! It is the cadillac of articulated bodies.

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