Randomeness...

     October has begun. So here are some random things...

A dear friend of mine from Canada sent me a box of items she found during her birthday trip and below are some of the most adorable items she gifted me!! Thank you sweet A! 

Some of the cutest gachas and blind boxes all the way from China and Japan!! How sweet is she!! Below, some of the finds from September that I was able to acquire...

 I found 2 of the gashapon fanny packs with panty design. I saw them on IG and just had to get the teal and hot pink panties!! They are just too cute for words! I also wanted to try the 70s Licca chan magnetic shoes and stand on Pichipichi. Sadly, they don't fit her. Ugh! I also found these Babushka bonnets made specifically for your plush dolls. So the whole set was really nice, now to find a plushie to wear one!! Haha! And lastly, the Chie Hosokawa plastic case! More on that further into the post... 

My random basket of plushies on display. I wanted to display my plushies that are not rubber faces for a change. So, this is what I came up with. I love the simplicity of them. Below, my displayed anime girl suitcases as well. I'm just enjoying more of my collections these days. Despite not buying much these days...

Below, I have listed my set of plate and spoon squeaks in my shop! I am hoping to rehome them. Though I love them I figured it was time to let them be enjoyed by someone else. Find them in my shop!! 

Below, the Babushka bonnet on my Rushton plush. I was able to have her wear it. Yippee!! Also, the Chie Hosokawa case. I found out they are actually by Fujiya and held candies, what kind I am unsure of. Still so cool to find this one and add it to my collection. 

My two cases one by Chie H. and the other by Makiko M. Love them both so much! Also Sara and I just did a quick look at Ross at GPO and saw a lot of blind boxes!! Even one with Mikko Illustration toy figures!! Whoa!! 

 I was so tempted to get something. But I was good and just took video and photos of the boxes and their prices. Haha! I'm sure they will be snatched up fast! I did find Sam a birthday gift and a new comforter for my bed.

I hope you all are having a wonderful start to October! One of the best months to enjoy the Halloween season!!

Happy Thrifting!

Thank you for reading! ~ ggsdolls 

Wake Me Up...

 ..."when September ends." ~ Green Day

 September is here! So many things happening all at once. My 2nd child had her 2nd baby earlier this month. Tabytha gave birth to her second son. So it has been a really busy household. Haha! This grandma is extra busy! I've put my shop on a short break for now. Only because of all the stuff going on. 

Buying and shipping are both going up in costs, so I've decided not to buy much of anything these days if I can help it. Sadly, no buying means no selling or well perhaps selling off what I do have. Fees to ship off of Guam is also crazy. Buyers have to pay a bit more for duty fees now. Ugh! I swear someone is making lots of money off of us little people for sure!

Anyhow, on to positive things that keep me going...

I recently found online another Dreamland Teapot squeak. Sadly this one has petrified and the squeaker doesn't work anymore. But it is truly a Dreamland squeak with markings. I did a comparison with my other squeak and found out from a fellow collector mine is by Star Mfg., because she has one in its original packaging. This squeak was marked 1963 Dreamland Toys. You can see the ribbed side of the lid. But they both look so nice too. I posted it and it sold immediately. I am glad she will go to a good home.

Star Mfg. on the left and Dreamland on the right.

Next, I found the candy that is featured in Caleb's birthday card from 2025. Cavendish & Harvey made in Germany are confectionery candies in different fruit flavors. I just had to get a small tin of them to honor my sweet Colonal. Haha! 

Also, a quick share of these adorable end tables at Ross Guam. I first saw them in San Antonio, Texas, while on vacay. So they also brought them to Guam's Ross. Trust me I am tempted to get them! They give me Bridgerton vibes for sure!! But where the heck am I putting that! Haha! There were also cute jewelry or trinket boxes in the shape of dollhouse sofas also with similar fabric vibes of Bridgerton!! There were so many styles to choose from. Again, I made sure to stop myself before getting any. LOL

This one above I was super tempted to buy. But I managed to resist. It was a good feeling! Below, I put together my anthropomorphic squeaks together for display on my dresser. I may decide to sell them. We will see... 

I still love them and having them in view makes me happy on the daily! What makes you happy when you wake up?

I hope your September is great and you are able to find some good things! Happy Thrifting friends!

Thank you for reading! ~ ggsdolls

Believe You Can...

 ..."and you are halfway there." ~ Theodore Roosevelt

     It has been a month of finds and getting back to normal since our mini getaway and life moving forward. So, here are some goodies I've found...

Her name is "Her Prettiness" Powder Bubble Bath by Avon 1960s. I just happened upon her while searching for items. I fell in love with her blank face and hairstyle. On the box it says you can color in her eyes and mouth and create her look. The one I found was not opened and still had the original maroon ribbon inside. Sadly, the crayons are missing. But I had decided that instead of painting her face, I will leave her blank. I like her face as is. I did make her a ruffles lace choker with gem as seen below. 

Next, Sara got herself a toy hammock, so I found one for my room as well. I just need to add plushies to it. I love the teal color and how it just pops in this space! It worked great for this corner too of my little room! Below, I got this acrylic stand holder for those anime acrylic or dolly stands from Daiso. Instead I used it for the Pretty Lady paper dolls I made. They are now on my dresser!! Yippee!

Earlier this month I found this lovely Totsy Unopened Pink sheer vintage dolly dress. It fits most 19 - 21 inch dolls. So naturally I had to get it for Alice and sure enough it fits her just right too!! How cute is she below!! 

Than, I received in the mail from Japan this lovely huge vintage plush fawn. So adorable and in lovely condition for its age as well. I have already added it to my shop! She is huge so shipping will have to cost a bit more sadly. 

Last, this adorable Hello Kitty Licca Chan Vacation dolly. These were released over the summer and when I saw her I immediately thought of Pichipichi friend of Licca from the 60s!! Sadly, they are quite expensive to get nowadays, but this Hello Kitty version is way cheaper!! So, I received her safely from Japan and already tried a few of my Club 67 Licca chan retro fashions on her!!

She is just too cute and a great addition to my little dolly collection. Well that's all for now. I hope you have a wonderful week ahead and happy thrifting or dolly hunting my friends!!

Thank you for stopping by! ~ ggsdolls 

Finds From My Trip Etc.

 I wanted to post some of the things I found while on my trip and the things that I found prior to it online...

When we went to Barnes & Nobles in Texas, there was so much I wanted to grab. But instead I got this mini Zoltar fortune teller! Yup, from the movie, "Big" with Tom Hanks. This one lights up and talks, and included 16 fortune cards! I just had to! Haha! Below, the bath bomb from Daiso. The two bath bombs I got had the same miniature tiara inside! Oh well. Still cute!

I had to get this teal fuzzy bear purse also from Daiso! It was calling my name and just look how cute he is too! There were other styles, but this one was the cutest!! Below, this lot of two plastic light up compacts I found online. They look like something from Daiso, but no name on it. Made in China, they light up and are a cute addition to my compact collection.
 

I happened to find another Lotte Pretty Lady gum doll set, unused! So, I listed it just a few days ago and it sold fast! It is now safely on its way to the UAE! Love being able to find things other collectors can enjoy!! Unused too!

Next, another Petier vintage miniature diecast table chair set unopened. I have a loose set, but have always wanted a NRFB set. Yippee!! Adding this set to my miniature diecast furniture collection. Below, I found this lovely carriage brooch from Japan. It was a pin that was given when you bought Ribon Little Girl Manga back in 1957. This adorable brooch is lovely and great together with my little princess jewelry too!

Than, I helped a fellow collector get this lovely Posedoll that was handmade. Too cute! Below, I had to get myself the Zuru Mini Brands record set below. I've seen this set and I believe the Microverse Brand as well. But I love the Rose set more. So had to grab a set. Haha!

Sara and I went to check out the new Gigo Japan arcade inside Donki Guam!! It is in the area that used to be the lounge side of Donki for those that flew into Guam from other countries. But I guess the space ended up not being used. So we are glad Gigo Japan occupied it. 

Lots of great games for people of all ages and the best were the Crane machines! Sara's really good at them so it was definitely fun to try. We had to get a charged card and they were only taking cash at the moment. So we had a good time playing and it was very affordable too!

Welp, that's all for now! It is great to be back home. Lots of rain as of late too. I hope you all have a lovely August! Schools back in session and life goes on!

Happy Thrifting my friends!

Thank you for looking! ~ ggsdolls

1974 Eegee Handee Poppet Dolls

    In March of 2021, I discovered my first Eegee Handee Poppet doll, Alice! I have since custom made three Alice's into Hybrid dolls and restored two puppets. Recently I won an auction for another Alice! So, I need to shared a bit more about these lovely vintage puppet dolls. The word "Poppet" in the title is not a typo and the word means, "An affectionate term of endearment for a child or sweet person" according to Google.

Alice Handee.

 

Here is an Alice photo from a reference book, with her original box. In 1974, Eegee Doll Company/Goldberger Doll Manufacturing Company released a puppet doll named, Handee Poppet. There were five styles available. Gypsy the fortune teller, Alice, Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, and Bozo the Clown. Handee Poppets were about 24" tall, with rooted hair in different colors. They had painted eyes with large lashes, and an open-closed mouth. The vinyl head was mounted on a turning post. A child's hand holds the post and other hand becomes the doll's hand. How ingenious!!

Little Red Riding Hood Handee.

Gypsy the Fortune Teller Handee.

 

Cinderella Handee.

 

I have only seen, Gypsy, Little Red, Cinderella, and Alice. I have not found a Bozo Handee. These puppets are lovely and I still own my first Alice as a hybrid. Below, is the latest Alice I found. She will be available in my shop soon. I won't make her into a hybrid doll, unless the buyer wants to commission me to do so. So check my shop soon! Update, she sold fast on the bay! Thank you so much!

 There is a Gypsy doll NRFB listed on ebay, but at a very high price. Still lovely to see an original box! Lovely graphics on the box and even other photos of the other dolls on the bottom! There's even an Alice with black hair!?!!! 

Handee doll in original box and never removed!

backside of box.

one side of box.

photo graphics of Gypsy and Cinderella.

photo graphics of Alice with black hair, and Cinderella.

photo graphics of Little Red.

Recently, someone listed another Gypsy and Cinderella doll!! Look at Cinderella below. Love her dress and her hair is definitely wavy! Sadly, the dolls hair can be very tangled and brittle. So you have to be very careful when washing or handling it when you brush. I recommend conditioner or Downy fabric softener. 

I hope you enjoyed this post on a more detailed look at Handee Poppets! I enjoyed sharing it. You can also see my video on her here from my Tiktok post! 

Thank you for stopping by! ~ ggsdolls 

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