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Collector Books is proud to present the first and only coll ... Read more

Collector Books is proud to present the first and only collector's guide offering comprehensive coverage of all Horsman dolls from the vinyl era of American playthings, 1950 to the present. Included are more than 700 illustrations showing Horsman dolls from this period. It's a great reference that will help you identify your Horsman doll, drawing upon 50 years of original catalog pictures and photographs of wonderful dolls belonging to experienced Horsman collectors. Current value information for more than 500 different Horsman dolls from nearly six decades is provided. Learn the background of some of Horsman's most popular dolls, including Poor Pitiful Pearl, Cindy, and Thirsty Walker. Also included is an informative chapter about caring for your vinyl dolls to ensure they survive for new generations to love and collect. 2007 values. Minimize

Terror in ToylandDolls are sweet little toys and loyal tea ... Read more

Terror in ToylandDolls are sweet little toys and loyal tea party companions. Dolls creep us out, and if you believe they're just innocent playthings, your soul will be the first to get ripped out while you sleep. Creepy-Ass Dolls is full of twisted little porcelain and plastic playmates with chilling thoughts, sinister plans, and disturbing enjoyments, whether it?s becoming future fashion designers of clothes that eat skin or giving murder hugs. Remember, there's a reason dolls are kept in a toy box and if they get out, pray your soul is yours to keep. Minimize

Sarah Skeate and Nicola Tedman offer crafters an array of c ... Read more

Sarah Skeate and Nicola Tedman offer crafters an array of charmingly raffish characters inside Steampunk Softies: 8 Scientifically Minded Dolls From a Past That Never Was. Even if you're unfamiliar with the term "steampunk," chances are you've already discovered it through the works of Jules Verne, H.G. Wells, Tim Burton, Mary Shelley, or Lemony Snicket. Steampunk is an artistic movement that includes stories involving steam-powered versions of modern technology in a fictionalized Victorian setting.Staying true to steampunk style, Skeate and Tedman's inventive Steampunk Softies feature prominent science fiction and fantasy elements, as well as anachronistic inventions and props. In addition, many have dual roles that add practicality to their punk existence--the Lady makes an excellent paperweight, while the Illusionist's cloak doubles as a screen cleaner.Despite their meticulous detailing, Steampunk Softies are simple enough for even a sewing novice to construct. A short biography accompanies each softie, providing a background story for each character. Also included are a complete list of supplies, illustrated step-by-step blueprints, and a handy, back-of-the-book reference section that provides tips on aging and distressing project materials.Venture full steam ahead into your next crafting project with Steampunk Softies. Minimize

Lea Baten's resourceful book assists in the identification ... Read more

Lea Baten's resourceful book assists in the identification of the familiar and unfamiliar figurines known as ningyo, and explores the roots of the word itself: both meanings, "doll" and "human shape", are associated with play and ritual, life and death. These dolls are not necessarily just playthings with pretty faces, but range from mass-produced, trivial toys to true art pieces and imposing ceremonial ornaments. Materials vary: they can be made from stone, clay, paper, and wood; or brocade, ivory, peral and lacquer. Many of the enormous variety of ninygo may be considered pieces of an unsolved puzzle that are in danger of disappearing without ever having been totally understood in the West. This book investigates the numerous meanings of the "human shape" in Japanese culture, from pre-history to the present, and explores the many, varied and subtle connotations ningyo have for the Japanese. It not only identifies and describes ningyo, detailing their history and meaning, but also contains a complex index and one of the most extensive bibliographies on the doll motif ever published in English. Minimize

A true trilogy of terror! Welcome to the haunted dollhouse ... Read more

A true trilogy of terror! Welcome to the haunted dollhouse where 3 devilish tales of twisted horror take place. From a re-animated ragdoll that seeks revenge to a child's doll graveyard where angry playthings come back to life - enter the world of DevilDolls. Director: William Butler, Ted Nicolaou, Charles Band. Cast: Selene Luna, Michael Citriniti, Russell Richardson, Jennia Fredrique, William Stanford Davis, Jared Kusnitz, Gabrielle Lynn, Kristyn Green. Minimize

Thanks to some makeshift stitching and a voodoo spell from ... Read more

Thanks to some makeshift stitching and a voodoo spell from girlfriend Jennifer Tilly, demented doll Chucky is brought back to "life" in the fearsome fourth entry in the "Child's Play" series. But when Chucky's psychotic side emerges and Tilly is killed, there'll be two terrifying playthings looking for new human bodies to inhabit. With Katherine Heigl, Nick Stabile, John Ritter and Brad Dourif as the voice of Chucky. 99 min. Widescreen; Soundtracks: English 5.1, French; Subtitles: English, Spanish; audio commentaries; Tilly's production diary; history of Chucky; theatrical trailer; scene access. Minimize