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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