Fashion Pet N More...

 This past week, I received in the mail some quirky and usual vintage goods. First, this "Fashion Pet" from Japan. She arrived mint in box. The graphics on the box are unique and adorable. Showcasing many different ways one can pose the doll. This mascot doll has bendable arms and legs. I believe she has a wired armature body, red boots with one having an obvious magnet underneath, and metal base. The dolls head is similar to Chiko chan or My Toy's Tiny Terry, but wearing a hat. Unfortunately, its glued on. She also has a scarf, making her groovy to the times. The box says, "Fashion Pet", and also, "Fresh Pose Doll". Quite unique if you ask me. She stands about 5 1/2 inches tall. I will be reluctantly adding her to my shop later today... Haha!

 

Next, I purchased this lot of Glico toys, they were having a sale in this one online shop. I've always wanted the red pram, and found a desk, along with a paddle fan with anime art on it, and a basket. I will decide if I for sure, and the other items may be added to my shop later on too. The desk has drawers you can pull out. Neato! I also won a Lot of mostly kitty themed miniature toys, etc. from Yahoo Japan. I wasn't going to bid on it at first. But, on the day the auction ended I did, and won. I didn't realize that one of the cuties in it, was something I'd be interested in til' I saw the auction photo! LOL All kinds of gumball toys, from Glico toy cats with wild moving eyes, to a more recent key chain of a kitty in school uniform, a ship, a bunny and a dog. I have already added a few of the items in my shop. I do plan on keeping the little Beige fur kitty and tin cat whistle.

I wanted to share a bit more about this cutie above, the furry beige kitty. I've found one once before in this post here back in 2018! Whoa, just realized that was some time ago, and I'm still on the search for the other animals in this series. They are tiny mascot rubber pet brooches, not exactly sure the name of them except "Mascot". But, I know these are made by Nihohira Japan. Now, that I have the two side by side, I'm glad I did win the auction. Because now, I have a blue and beige one. These are the tiniest rubber toys I've seen from the Ninohira collection. Next, this lovely pink sketch bag by Margaret and the words, "Mylene" on it. I believe it is a later sketch bag as the art on it is not by Masako W.. Not sure the artist name on this one. But looks to be about early 70s. I've added it to my shop yesterday and it sold overnight! These bags are great for holding your sketch books, art brushes, colored pencils, etc.

Next, this lovely vintage catalog of Easter and Valentines plush toys. It doesn't actually say what company it is from, but I am assuming it was a manufacturer's catalog for stores to order plushies for their upcoming Easter season lines. In it, there are many plushies I've seen sold as "Carnival" or "Fair" toys and prizes. My faves are the bunny plushies. I have the small one similar to the blue shown at the 2nd to the last photo in my pics below. Mine of course in Mint green. Still I love the details in these pages, they even tell the sizes and if they are musical or not. Just dreamy!  Great for reference too! Sadly, no prices.

Last for today, this lovely vintage rubber mermaid doll. Yes, I found another. Haha. This one, I decided to see if I could change her up a bit. I actually received her 2 weeks ago. I started off with repainting her tail using pink spray paint. That didn't work out well. So, I remove the paint as best I could and painted her with acrylic paint instead. A lot better. I wanted to change her hair color. So, I rerooted her too! Cleaned her face up and added some blush to her cheeks. Some of the pink paint can still be seen, but not too bad. LOL After the reroot, I trimmed her hair a bit, but I may trim her some more. Having long hair makes it a bit challenging for her to sit up. Now, she reminds me of Marina...

Guam is on lock down for another week. We need to bring our numbers down. Stay safe and well my friends.

Thanks for reading this post! ~ ggsdolls

Happy Joe Etc...

 I recently found this awesome vintage child's cup named, "Happy Joe". It arrived to me today, and I just love the graphics on the box! The cup itself is pretty ingenious...

"Drink with Happy Joe!" Made in the 1950s, by Consolidated Molded Products. As the graphics on the box says, "Watch Happy grow as you drink!" He came in blue or pink. When you turn him left it locks him in the short height. When you turn right, he is tall. So, when you add a drink, the weight of the liquid pushes down on him so he appears small. As you drink the liquid from the straw(Not included), he appears to grow up. How cute is that for kids! Haha just adorable! Definitely a keeper. I love his face too! He will live with me for a bit...

 

 

I also, found this lovely Cameo Lady Head Bust named, "Eve" on instagram. She is quite heavy too. Lovely 1968 series and number 2000 Limited Ed.. I don't know if she is missing earrings or not? But, she is listed in my Etsy shop already. Next, this lovely minty Knickerbocker Rag doll named, "Jill". I love her eyes. She is made in Japan, and still in her packaging. I just took her out for a photo. Than, I found three in lovely condition Rune Naito ceramic Bunnies via an online Japanese website. I immediately, made the purchase and they arrived to me late last week. I have already sold them in my Etsy shop! All three in just 2 days. Oh my!

Last, are these two amazing and adorable vintage Japan Indian pose doll girl hangings. Found on Etsy, they made it all the way here from Thailand, whew! Unfortunately, it took a month, but I'm just so please they are here safely! Yay! These are stockinette dolls, just like pose doll materials, with yarn for hair, and other cute embellishments on them: like sheer satin ribbons, rik rak and felt flowers. There is a gold tone chain fastened to the back of the head, to hang them from. I love their big eyes with eyelashes too. Both have the markings, "Japan" stamped on them. They remind me of the 1960s or early 70s with their style and look. Very Ayumi Uyama to me, bright rosey cheeks, and red lips. They will live with me for a bit too!

Guam, is entering its second week of lock down. So far, we are having many positive COVID numbers, daily. Seven people have now died from the virus since March. The youngest was 34 years old. I pray we all make it through this. Please stay safe and well my friends...

Thank you for reading! ~ ggsdolls