Wayne Simmonds

I was excited when this figure was advertised.  He was 12" and he was a black hockey player.  This is rare.  I ordered the figure.  The figure is not articulated and the disappointing part is that his helmet is not removable. 

I am glad that they are starting make black hockey players.  They have another one in 6" which I will probably order and add to my collection.

The New Hair Dolls

Several doll companies have created Black dolls that  have focused on their hairstyles.  These African companies continue to create a variety of dolls  with black features.  I was pleased with most of the dolls  except the Princess Lulu and Princess Linda from Toyi Toyi. These dolls were the same doll accept one had braided hair. My disappointment was because they came in a white boxes together. No info on the company or the dolls.

Princess Naija from  Fico Solutions Nigeria LTD   Queens of Africa from Fico Solutions
                                                                                           Azeezha, NNeka, Wuarola





                                                 

Nubia Kemita created by Muna Mboa

                                                                 Malaville Dolls by Mala Bryan





                     

    Princess Lulu and Princess Linda from Toyi Toyi

Gregory Green

Hello,
I am introducing a a new action figure/fashion doll. 

I am an ex-quarterback with New York Dongola, a profession football team. I won 2 championships rings while I played for about 8 years.  After football , I became an attorney.  My hobbies are playing the Trombone and collecting action figures.

In addition to being an attorney , I owned the Midoli Toy Store.  We featured dolls and action figures.

My story is being told from the year of 2011 when I first open Midoli.  I hope you enjoy my insight into the doll world from this year.

Eartha Kitt

Eartha Kitt was going to be created but the company cancelled the action figure.  No reasoning was given but we were looking forward to having her join our world.  She is an icon and we get so very few of them.  Hopefully, in the future she will be created.  She is a true treasure.

Photo from Bigbadtoys

Celebrating Women's History Month

March is Women's History Month


Celebrating the African American Directors and Writers.
Ann Duvernay and Chris Nee

Biography of Christie

Christie.  I was created in 1968, after colored Francine.  I am still single after all these years. First, I was dating Brad and he lasted a few years but disappeared.  Then they created Curtis in 1970's for Cara. I thought he was mine because he sure looked like Brad.


Then I left for a hiatus and did appear until for awhile.  I came back with longer and longer hair.


 I had to wait until I made it to the beach to meet a new man.  His name was Steven.  He looked a lot like Black Ken.  I had to look deeply into his eyes to tell him them apart.  I briefly went to Malibu and this is were I was paired with Malibu Ken. He had real hair and it was curly.  His hair reminded me of my first appearance.



 Christie was created by Mattel.

Anfernee Hardaway

 Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway. He was created by Enterbay. I had to think about this purchase because of the purchase price. The price was higher than most Enterbay Basketball players but you get 2 Full figures and not just an extra head. Another reason, I had waited years for Hardaway to be created in 12". I had always hope that Lil Penny would be created in the bigger size.

The Enterbay figure is amazing.