Interview with a Collector - ggsdolls blog Series
I decided to start
something new on my blog and share some of the most amazing collectors,
sellers, and creatives, that have become friends of mine on my blog and
share with you what they collect and why?
For the month of May, this blog interview is with the gorgeous, the_vintage_unicorn on Instagram or commonly known as Jess.
Jess and her favorite fake Rushton Bunny.
Jess is from the Midwest area of the United States. She used to be a sales
associate at a department store before she became a stay at home mom. How
long have you been selling vintage? Jess ~ "I have been selling online since
2001." Jess started her vintage Instagram account back in 2014. This is where
she sells, and shares her vintage collection. Jess, first encountered a rubber
face bear in 2015 while antiquing in Oklahoma. "He was huge! I bought him
for seventeen dollars, and I still have him in my collection. The following year I
came across two bunnies. One was a Rushton bunny that I purchased
at an estate sale for one hundred dollars." ~ Jess
Jess, "I made this custom for myself using a rubber face that was sold for crafting and painted
the face. The expressions on their face is what I love about them. They are so sweet and adorable.
Even thought they are a bit creepy, I still love them."
This bunny above is one of Jess' favorites.
Jess ~ "I was skeptical to purchase at first as I thought it was expensive at the time.
But this bunny was in pristine condition. I fell in love with her adorable face & honestly
I rarely saw them for sale. So I purchased her. I thought about selling them at one point,
but then I thought if I let them go I probably won't come across more. So in my collection
they stayed."
Her biggest Rushton Bear.
"I have always collected vintage toys & plushes. Mostly from the 80s and early 90s.
I felt collecting rubber faces would fit in with my aesthetic. Bunnies, kitties and bears are
my favorites. It's hard to pick only one because I love them all just as much!" ~ Jess
She found these two in amazing condition just before the craze.
Jess ~ "The expression on their face is what draws my attention. They are all so
sweet, unique and beautifully painted. I didn't know much about them until I met friends
on Instagram who also collect them. I am thankful for them sharing their knowledge &
their collection. Now I'm always searching for more rubber faces mostly at estate sales
& antique stores."
She thinks this is one of her most unique rubber face plush.
"I will sometimes sell them but usually end up keeping them. They are truly difficult to
let go and there are so many different ones. I always get asked, 'If I would sell?' But, as
their popularity has grown so much these last couple of years. I think it's nice to see that
they are loved again by many more." ~ Jess
A photo of her first rubber faces.
Jess ~ "A mix of different rubber faces as my collection grew.
Even though some are not real Rushtons these "fakie" bears are still among my favorites."
"My biggest & most expensive bear I purchased she is like new." ~ Jess
One of my favorite fake Rushton bears.
Jess ~ "I even love the 'fakie' handmade rubber faces. I find them so unique and just
as adorable. I'm not sure how many I have but I am happy to say my collection continues
to grow." I truly enjoyed interviewing Jess, and learning more about her collection and
disappointed. Jess often finds rare items to sell and share! Her instagram account
is one of my faves to follow!
Until next month y'all for our next interview with a collector!
Thank you for reading! ~ ggsdolls
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