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    <title>Why are BJDs so expensive?</title>
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    <published>2008-05-08T02:04:49Z</published>
    <updated>2008-05-08T02:05:23Z</updated>
    
    <summary>The cost of ball jointed dolls comes down to a few notable factors.</summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The cost of ball jointed dolls comes down to a few notable factors.
The raw components required to create them (resins for the dolls
themselves, rubbers for the moulds) are not exactly inexpensive. Resin,
even with professional casting equipment, is a sensitive substance and
has a wide array of potential mishaps that can befall it in the mould.
Along with that, something as complicated and polished looking as a BJD
requires quite a bit of "post-production" examination and labor to
create a good-looking and sturdy finished product, even if the resin
decides to behave and not marble, foam, or airpocket terribly in the
mould.</p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In the case of a tiny doll like Hana, we're talking a multitude of
wee parts (all those articulation points involve separate bits!) to
mould, inspect, assemble, string, and buff, plus in the case of the
"special" versions, paint on the make up and then include clothes and
additional faceplates. Sometimes tiny dolls like Hana take just as much
or more work than MSD (@ 44 cm) sized dolls and are appropriately more
expensive. Kind of like how doll house furniture can cost more than
people-sized objects from IKEA. :)</p>
<p>There are quite a variety of "tiny" sized dolls (roughly 14 cm or
so). <a href="/elfdoll.html">Elfdoll</a> produces several of these, but
there are several other companies who make wee little BJDs, such as
<a href="/orient_doll.html">Orient Doll</a> and <a href=
"/customhouse.html">Custom House</a>.</p>
<p>The differences are mainly in the sculpts; some dolls have a
slightly more "mature" appearance than others, some have more detail.
Special editions will come with more extras - clothes, extra
heads/faceplates, accessories, and so on. For example, <a href=
"/item_elfwfk_20cm_winter_fantasy_kathlen_with_white_skin_and_faceup">Winter
Fantasy Kathlen</a> is a special edition designed just for Dolls and
Friends!</p>
<p>We suggest looking around at as many sites with doll photographs as
you can before committing to purchasing any given doll, especially if
you don't have the luxury of walking into a brick and mortar store like
our own and examining dolls yourself. Perhaps check the <a href=
"http://www.denofangels.com/forums" target="_blank">Den of Angels web
forum</a> and see if there is a meet up any time soon in your area, and
ask if anyone has one of the dolls you'd like to look at.</p>
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<entry>
    <title>What&apos;s a &quot;Face Up&quot;?</title>
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    <published>2008-05-08T01:59:54Z</published>
    <updated>2008-05-08T02:00:54Z</updated>
    
    <summary>&quot;Face-up&quot; refers to a given doll&apos;s facial paint job, or make-up.</summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>"Face-up" refers to a given doll's facial paint job, or make-up.</p>
<p>Professionally done face-ups are often preferred by collectors and
first-time owners who do not feel ready to customize their own doll.
Special limited edition dolls will accordingly have special unique
face-ups to go with the character or design of the specific
edition.</p>]]>
        
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<entry>
    <title>Dolls and Friends News - April 11, 2008</title>
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    <published>2008-04-12T02:53:07Z</published>
    <updated>2008-04-12T02:53:38Z</updated>
    
    <summary> Greetings from the wet, soggy staff of Dolls and Friends. Spring has not yet sprung and we would really like to see the sun. (As always, you might want to make sure images are turned on for this email...</summary>
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        <name>Leo</name>
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<p>Greetings from the wet, soggy staff of Dolls and Friends. Spring has not yet
sprung and we would really like to see the sun.</p>
<p>(As always, you might want to make sure images are turned on for this email
- there are a few pictures you might not want to miss.)</p>
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<p><a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/dollheart.html" target=
"_blank"><strong>Fer News</strong></a></p>
<p>We are waiting to hear from Dollheart when Blue Sky Fer will be shipped. Due
to popular demand, Dusty Rose Fer and Pewter Fer will be reproduced for the
last time. They will be available for pre-order on April 15th, 3pm PDT. Please
order through the website shopping cart then.</p>
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"http://dollsandfriends.com/dollheart.html" target="_blank"><img src=
"http://dollsandfriends.com/l/100/dohldbsf.jpg" alt="Fer" title="Fer"></a></td>
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<td width="100px" valign="top"><a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/tag_ooak"
target="_blank"><img src="http://dollsandfriends.com/l/100/ooak3.jpg" alt=
"One of a Kind sets at Dolls and Friends!" title=
"One of a Kind sets at Dolls and Friends!"></a></td>
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<p><a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/tag_ooak" target="_blank"><strong>No
Nekkid Dolls!</strong></a></p>
<p>We're tired of looking at nekkid dolls, so we're putting together dolls,
wigs and outfits that we think look good together. We will be selling these
dressed dolls as One of a Kinds. We already <a href=
"http://dollsandfriends.com/tag_ooak" target="_blank">have several!</a></p>
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<p><a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/gracefaerie_designs.html" target=
"_blank"><strong>Gracefaerie Designs</strong></a></p>
<p><strong>New!</strong><br>
We are pleased to announce that we are now carrying <a href=
"http://dollsandfriends.com/gracefaerie_designs.html" target=
"_blank">Gracefaerie Designs</a> patterns for BJDs. They are infinitely
customizeable. Also coming soon are BJD patterns by the Patchwork Pansy. These
patterns are available in several different sizes, including for the resin
Goodreau dolls currently so popular.</p>
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"http://dollsandfriends.com/gracefaerie_designs.html" target="_blank"><img src=
"http://dollsandfriends.com/i/gracefaerie.jpg" alt="Gracefaerie Designs" title=
"Gracefaerie Designs"></a></td>
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<p><a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Trunk
Show!</strong></a></p>
<p>If you're local, be sure to attend our next trunk show April 19th from
Noon-3pm. We have a new artist bringing her BJD creations. You may remember
Jyrus from the Puyallup Doll Show last month, where she sold her doll fashions
and jewelry. We will be providing beverages, snacks and door prizes so come on
down and join us for the fun.</p>
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<p><a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/dollzone.html" target=
"_blank"><strong>Dollzone</strong></a></p>
<p>We just received our first shipment from Dollzone, and most items have sold
out already. More is on order, including the elven <a href=
"http://dollsandfriends.com/item_dzflonu_61cm_floy_boy_-_nude_with_faceup"
target="_blank">Floy</a>. <a href=
"http://dollsandfriends.com/item_dzcelnu_58cm_celine_girl_-_nude_with_faceup_and_normal_skin"
target="_blank">Celine</a> is in stock now for those in need of a lovely elven
lady. We' re very impressed with Dollzone's quality and very affordable price.
Pre-order now as the wait for Dollzone can be up to two months.</p>
<p></p>
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<td width="100px" valign="top"><a href=
"http://dollsandfriends.com/item_dzflonu_61cm_floy_boy_-_nude_with_faceup"
target="_blank"><img src="http://dollsandfriends.com/l/100/dzflonu.jpg" alt=
"61cm Floy Boy - Nude with Faceup" title=
"61cm Floy Boy - Nude with Faceup"></a></td>
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"_blank"><img src="http://dollsandfriends.com/photos/logo100x100.png" alt=
"Dolls and Friends at Dollectable!" title=
"Dolls and Friends at Dollectable!"></a></td>
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<p><a href="http://www.bjdcon.com/" target=
"_blank"><strong>Dollectable</strong></a></p>
<p>Looking ahead to July, Jennifer and Kathy will be attending Dollectable in
San Francisco. We're looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting new
ones. Our friends at <a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/dollheart.html"
target="_blank">Dollheart</a> will be producing an exclusive outfit for us that
will be introduced at Dollectable.</p>
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<p><a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/gunze_sangyo.html" target=
"_blank"><strong>Mr. Super Clear!</strong></a></p>
<p>For those of you who customize their BJDs, we now have Mr. Super Clear in
stock, in both <a href=
"http://dollsandfriends.com/item_gusscf_gunze_sangyo_mr_super_clear_flat"
target="_blank">plain (flat)</a> and <a href=
"http://dollsandfriends.com/item_gusscuv_gunze_sangyo_mr_super_clear_uv_cut_flat"
target="_blank">UV cut (flat)</a>. The UV cut version is especially popular and
will sell out first so don't wait to order.</p>
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"http://dollsandfriends.com/gunze_sangyo.html" target="_blank"><img src=
"http://dollsandfriends.com/l/100/gusscf.jpg" alt="Mr. Super Clear" title=
"Mr. Super Clear"></a></td>
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<p><strong>And more!</strong></p>
<p>As always, there's just not enough room for it all:</p>
<ul>
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<p>The home page just can't hold it all: our <a href=
"http://dollsandfriends.com/sitemap.php" target="_blank">Full Catalog</a>
does.</p>
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<li>
<p>Looking for a bargain? Our <a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/sale.html"
target="_blank">What's on Sale</a> pages may be just what you need!</p>
</li>
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<p>Not sure what to give? How about an <a href=
"http://dollsandfriends.com/giftcertificate.php" target="_blank">Instant,
on-line, gift certificate</a>?</p>
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<li>
<p>Questions? <a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/cat_faq.php" target=
"_blank">We have a FAQ</a>!</p>
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<p>More questions? <a href="https://secure.dollsandfriends.com/contactus.php"
target="_blank">Contact Us</a></p>
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<p style="text-align: center">&bull;</p>
<p><strong>A thank you gift for you!</strong></p>
<p>If you've read this far, (thank you!) use the special promotion code
"APRILSHOWERS" when you check out and we'll knock $5 off shipping on your
order. Offer good through April 30, 2008, once per customer, as usual.</p>
<p>As a reminder, we now also offer UPS shipping within the United States.
After last year's postal rate increase, UPS can often be <em>significantly</em>
cheaper than the postal service for large packages. Just ask!</p>
<p>Thanks again for subscribing to our newsletter. We appreciate it! If there's
something you would like to see Dolls and Friends carry that we currently
don't, or if you just have a question, <a href=
"https://secure.dollsandfriends.com/contactus.php" target="_blank">let us
know</a>, and we'll see what we can do!</p>
<p>'til next time,</p>
<p>Kathy, Leo, Jennifer &amp; Ann<br>
<a href="http://dollsandfriends.com" target=
"_blank">http://dollsandfriends.com</a></p>
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    <title>April Trunk Show</title>
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    <published>2008-04-08T22:55:08Z</published>
    <updated>2008-04-08T22:56:51Z</updated>
    
    <summary>Dolls and Friends will be having a trunk show on April 19th from Noon-3pm. 
We will be providing beverages, snacks and door prizes so come on down and join us for the fun.</summary>
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        <name>Leo</name>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dolls and Friends will be having a trunk show on April 19th from Noon-3pm. We have a new artist bringing her BJD creations. You may remember Jyrus from the Puyallup Doll Show last month, where she sold her doll fashions and jewelry. We will be providing beverages, snacks and door prizes so come on down and join us for the fun.</p>]]>
        
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<entry>
    <title>Elfdoll Hazy</title>
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    <published>2008-03-14T18:16:34Z</published>
    <updated>2008-03-14T18:18:08Z</updated>
    
    <summary>Eagerly anticipated Elfdoll Hazy is available for pre-order now!
She&apos;s a limited edition sure to sell out fast.
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        <name>Leo</name>
        <uri>http://ask-leo.com</uri>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Eagerly anticipated <a href="http://www.dollsandfriends.com/item_elfhaz_58cm_hazy_bjd_limited_edition_of_100">Elfdoll Hazy</a> is available for pre-order <b>now</b>!</p>
<p>She's a limited edition sure to sell out fast.</p>
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    <title>Dolls and Friends News - January 24, 2008</title>
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    <published>2008-01-24T22:42:50Z</published>
    <updated>2008-01-24T22:44:10Z</updated>
    
    <summary> Happy January to all of you! May the winter weather treat you kindly. Those of us in rainy western Washington are wondering where the sun went and hope it returns soon. (As always, you might want to make sure...</summary>
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                <p>
                  Happy January to all of you! May the winter weather treat you kindly. Those of us in rainy western Washington are
                  wondering where the sun went and hope it returns soon.
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                <p>
                  (As always, you might want to make sure images are turned on for this email - there are a few pictures you might
                  not want to miss.)
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                        <a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/dollzone.html" target="_blank"><strong>Dollzone</strong></a>
                      </p>
                      <p>
                        <strong>New</strong> to Dolls and Friends for 2008 are BJDs by <a href=
                        "http://dollsandfriends.com/dollzone.html" target="_blank">Dollzone</a>. We are getting ready to place our
                        first order with them so please do your pre-orders now so we can get you what you want reasonably quickly.
                        We're excited about being able to offer Dollzone, as so many of you have asked for them.
                      </p>
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                      <a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/item_dzjingnu_25cm_jing_boy_bjd_with_face_up" target="_blank"><img src=
                      "http://dollsandfriends.com/l/100/dzjingnu.jpg" alt="25cm Jing, Boy BJD with Face up" title=
                      "25cm Jing, Boy BJD with Face up"></a>
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                  &bull;
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                      <a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/item_dimed_61cm_edmon_bjd_with_faceup_and_normal_skin" target=
                      "_blank"><img src="http://dollsandfriends.com/l/100/dimed.jpg" alt=
                      "61cm Edmon, BJD with Faceup and Normal Skin" title="61cm Edmon, BJD with Faceup and Normal Skin"></a>
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                      <p>
                        <a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/doll_in_mind.html" target="_blank"><strong>Doll In Mind</strong></a>
                      </p>
                      <p>
                        <a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/item_dimed_61cm_edmon_bjd_with_faceup_and_normal_skin" target=
                        "_blank">Edmon</a> from <a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/doll_in_mind.html" target="_blank">Doll in
                        Mind</a> has arrived and we are now taking pre-orders for <a href=
                        "http://dollsandfriends.com/item_dimod_44cm_odelia_bjd_with_face_up" target="_blank">Odelia</a> and
                        <a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/item_dimma_44cm_marianne_bjd_with_face_up" target=
                        "_blank">Marianne</a>. They have normal skin color now and different faceups. <a href=
                        "http://dollsandfriends.com/item_dimrom_61cm_robel_boy_bjd_with_normal_skin_and_face_up" target=
                        "_blank">Robel</a>, <a href=
                        "http://dollsandfriends.com/item_dimbym_61cm_byron_boy_bjd_with_normal_skin_and_face_up" target=
                        "_blank">Byron</a> and <a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/item_dimcor_56cm_cordelia_bjd_with_faceup"
                        target="_blank">Cordelia</a> are in stock now and ready to be shipped.
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                        <a href="http://www.dollsandfriends.com/item_elfwfk_20cm_winter_fantasy_kathlen_with_white_skin_and_faceup"
                        target="_blank"><strong>Winter Fantasy Kathlen</strong></a>
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                      <p>
                        Our own Winter Fantasy Kathlen is on her way from Korea. She's limited to only 20 and is one cute little
                        elf. Her white skin makes her the perfect wintertime doll. <a href=
                        "http://www.dollsandfriends.com/item_elfwfk_20cm_winter_fantasy_kathlen_with_white_skin_and_faceup" target=
                        "_blank">Check out all the Winter Fantasy Kathlen photos!</a>
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                      <a href="http://www.dollsandfriends.com/item_elfwfk_20cm_winter_fantasy_kathlen_with_white_skin_and_faceup"
                      target="_blank"><img src="http://dollsandfriends.com/l/100/elfwfk.jpg" alt=
                      "20cm Winter Fantasy Kathlen, with White Skin and Faceup" title=
                      "20cm Winter Fantasy Kathlen, with White Skin and Faceup"></a>
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                      <a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/item_elfyumi_41cm_limited_msd_yumi_bjd" target="_blank"><img src=
                      "http://dollsandfriends.com/l/100/elfyumi.jpg" alt="41cm Limited MSD Yumi BJD, Ltd. Ed. of 100" title=
                      "41cm Limited MSD Yumi BJD, Ltd. Ed. of 100"></a> <a href=
                      "http://dollsandfriends.com/item_elfdami_41cm_limited_msd_dami_bjd" target="_blank"><img src=
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                      "41cm Limited MSD Dami BJD, Ltd. Ed. of 100"></a>
                    </td>
                    <td valign="top">
                      <p>
                        <a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/new_elfdoll_msds_012179.php" target="_blank"><strong>Yumi and
                        Dami</strong></a>
                      </p>
                      <p>
                        For the first time ever, Elfdoll has just released MSD-sized BJDs. They are limited to 100 each, and their
                        sets include the wig, shoes, eyes, outfit and accessories, as well as fist hands. Optional faceplates are
                        also available with them. Get these twins before they're gone!
                      </p>
                    </td>
                  </tr>
                </table>
                <p style="text-align: center">
                  &bull;
                </p>
                <table width="100%" summary="">
                  <tr>
                    <td valign="top">
                      <p>
                        <a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/unidoll.html" target="_blank"><strong>Unidoll</strong></a>
                      </p>
                      <p>
                        Now also in stock from <a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/unidoll.html" target="_blank">Unidoll</a> are
                        the <a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/item_uni08f_60cm_uh-08_elf_boy_bjd_with_faceup" target=
                        "_blank">UH08 elf boy</a>, the <a href=
                        "http://dollsandfriends.com/item_uni02f_58cm_uh-02_girl_bjd_with_faceup_and_small_bust" target=
                        "_blank">UH02 girl</a> and the <a href=
                        "http://dollsandfriends.com/item_uni14f_58cm_uh-14_girl_bjd_with_faceup_and_small_bust">UH14 elf girl</a>.
                        We are accepting pre-orders for <a href=
                        "http://dollsandfriends.com/item_unir01s_67cm_dark_magician_jace_bjd_including_special_dark_faceup" target=
                        "_blank">Dark Magician Jace</a> for a few more days yet, and also the new <a href=
                        "http://dollsandfriends.com/item_uni21f_58cm_uh-21_girl_bjd_with_faceup" target="_blank">girl UH21</a>.
                        <a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/item_unir02_67cm_ark_uhr-02_boy_bjd_no_faceup" target="_blank">Ark
                        without faceup</a> is in stock for those who prefer doing their own faceups.
                      </p>
                    </td>
                    <td width="100px" valign="top">
                      <a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/item_unir01s_67cm_dark_magician_jace_bjd_including_special_dark_faceup"
                      target="_blank"><img src="http://dollsandfriends.com/l/100/unir01s.jpg" alt=
                      "67cm Dark Magician Jace BJD, Including Special Dark Faceup" title=
                      "67cm Dark Magician Jace BJD, Including Special Dark Faceup"></a>
                    </td>
                  </tr>
                </table>
                <p style="text-align: center">
                  &bull;
                </p>
                <table width="100%" summary="">
                  <tr>
                    <td width="100px" valign="top">
                      <a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/item_efbs1401_shanghai_secret_brenda_starr" target="_blank"><img src=
                      "http://dollsandfriends.com/l/100/efbs1401.jpg" alt="Shanghai Secret: Brenda Starr" title=
                      "Shanghai Secret: Brenda Starr"></a>
                    </td>
                    <td valign="top">
                      <p>
                        <a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/robert_tonner.html" target="_blank"><strong>Tonner</strong></a>,
                        <a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/effanbee.html" target="_blank"><strong>Effanbee</strong></a> and
                        <a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/madame_alexander_dolls.html" target=
                        "_blank"><strong>Alexander</strong></a>
                      </p>
                      <p>
                        <strong>Last Call for Tonner and Effanbee!</strong> All of our remaining merchandise is at least 40% off
                        until the end of the February. After that, <em>it's gone for good</em>. If you've been holding off, wait no
                        longer.
                      </p>
                      <p>
                        And, part of cleaning house for 2008, all <a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/madame_alexander_dolls.html"
                        target="_blank">Alexander Dolls</a> are now at least <strong>30% off</strong>.
                      </p>
                    </td>
                  </tr>
                </table>
                <p style="text-align: center">
                  &bull;
                </p>
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                      <p>
                        <strong>January and February Trunk Shows</strong>
                      </p>
                      <p>
                        Our January trunk show will be on Saturday January 26 from Noon until 3pm. If you're in the area we hope
                        you'll make plans to stop on by and say hello!
                      </p>
                      <p>
                        The February trunk show? Well, that kinda slipped into March ... it'll be Saturday March 1st, so if you
                        can't make this month's be sure to plan on next. Or heck, come both times!
                      </p>
                      <p>
                        Never been? <a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/where_are_you_located_directions_011449.php" target=
                        "_blank">Click here for directions and a photo of your destination.</a>
                      </p>
                    </td>
                    <td valign="top" width="100px">
                      <a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/where_are_you_located_directions_011449.php" target="_blank"><img src=
                      "http://dollsandfriends.com/photos/logo100x100.png" alt="Dolls and Friends" title="Dolls and Friends" style=
                      "border:none"></a>
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                </table>
                <p style="text-align: center">
                  &bull;
                </p>
                <table width="100%">
                  <tr>
                    <td valign="top">
                      <p>
                        <strong>And more!</strong>
                      </p>
                      <p>
                        As always, there's just not enough room for it all:
                      </p>
                      <ul>
                        <li>
                          <p>
                            <strong>We're making plans for our next exclusive version of Fer!</strong> It will be available for
                            pre-order in February and is called Blue Sky Fer, in honor of the spring we are looking forward to. It
                            is a lovely pastel blue.
                          </p>
                        </li>
                        <li>
                          <p>
                            The home page just can't hold it all: our <a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/sitemap.php" target=
                            "_blank">Full Catalog</a> does.
                          </p>
                        </li>
                        <li>
                          <p>
                            Looking for a bargain? Our <a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/sale.html" target="_blank">What's on
                            Sale</a> pages may be just what you need!
                          </p>
                        </li>
                        <li>
                          <p>
                            Not sure what to give? How about an <a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/giftcertificate.php" target=
                            "_blank">Instant, on-line, gift certificate</a>?
                          </p>
                        </li>
                        <li>
                          <p>
                            Questions? <a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/cat_faq.php" target="_blank">We have a FAQ</a>!
                          </p>
                        </li>
                        <li>
                          <p>
                            More questions? <a href="https://secure.dollsandfriends.com/contactus.php" target="_blank">Contact
                            Us</a>
                          </p>
                        </li>
                      </ul>
                    </td>
                  </tr>
                </table>
                <p style="text-align: center">
                  &bull;
                </p>
                <p>
                  <strong>A thank you gift for you!</strong>
                </p>
                <p>
                  If you've read this far, (thank you!) use the special promotion code "THINKSUN" when you check out and we'll
                  knock $5 off shipping on your order. Offer good through February 28, 2008, once per customer, as usual.
                </p>
                <p>
                  As a reminder, we now also offer UPS shipping within the United States. After last year's postal rate increase,
                  UPS can often be <em>significantly</em> cheaper than the postal service for large packages. Just ask!
                </p>
                <p>
                  Thanks again for subscribing to our newsletter. We appreciate it! If there's something you would like to see
                  Dolls and Friends carry that we currently don't, or if you just have a question, <a href=
                  "https://secure.dollsandfriends.com/contactus.php" target="_blank">let us know</a>, and we'll see what we can do!
                </p>
                <p>
                  'til next time,
                </p>
                <p>
                  Kathy, Leo &amp; Jennifer<br>
                  <a href="http://dollsandfriends.com" target="_blank">http://dollsandfriends.com</a>
                </p>
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    </content>
</entry>
<entry>
    <title>New Elfdoll MSDs!</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://dollsandfriends.com/new_elfdoll_msds_012179.php" />
    <link rel="service.edit" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://pugetsoundsoftware.com/cgi-bin/mt-atom.cgi/weblog/blog_id=15/entry_id=12179" title="New Elfdoll MSDs!" />
    <id>tag:dollsandfriends.com,2008://15.12179</id>
    
    <published>2008-01-18T21:58:38Z</published>
    <updated>2008-01-21T04:27:13Z</updated>
    
    <summary>Elfdoll will be releasing has released their first MSD sized BJD on January 21st! Here is a sneak peak at the two lovely ladies! 
Yumi and
Dami</summary>
    <author>
        <name>Jennifer</name>
        
    </author>
            <category term="Elfdoll" />
    
    <content type="html" xml:lang="en" xml:base="http://dollsandfriends.com/">
        <![CDATA[<p>Elfdoll will be releasing their first MSD sized BJD on January 21st! Here is a sneak peak at the two lovely ladies!</p>]]>
        <![CDATA[<p>Dami and Yumi will be released as a limited edition of 100 each on January 21st. So please check back on the 21st to pre order!</p>
<p><b>UPDATE!</b></p>
<p>Order Now!:</p>
<ul>
<li><p><a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/item_elfyumi_41cm_limited_msd_yumi_bjd">41cm Limited MSD <b>Yumi</b> BJD</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/item_elfdami_41cm_limited_msd_dami_bjd">41cm Limited MSD <b>Dami</b> BJD</a></p></li>
</ul>

<p><center><img src="http://www.dollsandfriends.com/m/elflda/damiyumi2.jpg"></center></p>]]>
    </content>
</entry>
<entry>
    <title>January 26th Trunk Show</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://dollsandfriends.com/january_26th_trunk_show_012178.php" />
    <link rel="service.edit" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://pugetsoundsoftware.com/cgi-bin/mt-atom.cgi/weblog/blog_id=15/entry_id=12178" title="January 26th Trunk Show" />
    <id>tag:dollsandfriends.com,2008://15.12178</id>
    
    <published>2008-01-18T21:25:52Z</published>
    <updated>2008-01-18T21:56:20Z</updated>
    
    <summary>Dolls and Friends will be having a trunk show on the 26th of January from 12 until 3pm so please stop by! If you have doll clothing or accessories that you have created and would like to sell them at...</summary>
    <author>
        <name>Jennifer</name>
        
    </author>
            <category term="Meet-Ups" />
    
    <content type="html" xml:lang="en" xml:base="http://dollsandfriends.com/">
        <![CDATA[<p>Dolls and Friends will be having a trunk show on the 26th of January from 12 until 3pm so please stop by! If you have doll clothing or accessories that you have created and would like to sell them at our store on the trunk show day please contact us so we make sure that we have enough space. </p>]]>
        
    </content>
</entry>
<entry>
    <title>December Trunk Show Pictures</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://dollsandfriends.com/december_trunk_show_pictures_012133.php" />
    <link rel="service.edit" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://pugetsoundsoftware.com/cgi-bin/mt-atom.cgi/weblog/blog_id=15/entry_id=12133" title="December Trunk Show Pictures" />
    <id>tag:dollsandfriends.com,2007://15.12133</id>
    
    <published>2007-12-31T19:47:35Z</published>
    <updated>2007-12-31T19:48:29Z</updated>
    
    <summary>As always, much fun was had!
Here are pictures!
</summary>
    <author>
        <name>Leo</name>
        <uri>http://ask-leo.com</uri>
    </author>
            <category term="Meet-Ups" />
    
    <content type="html" xml:lang="en" xml:base="http://dollsandfriends.com/">
        <![CDATA[<p>As always, much fun was had!</p>
<p>Here are <a href="http://club.dollsandfriends.com/thumbnails.php?album=20">pictures from our
December 22, 2007 Trunk Show</a>.</p>
<p>Stay tuned ... we'll be announcing the date for our next gathering shortly.</p>
]]>
        
    </content>
</entry>
<entry>
    <title>Holiday Shipping dates for 2007</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://dollsandfriends.com/holiday_shipping_dates_for_2007_012074.php" />
    <link rel="service.edit" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://pugetsoundsoftware.com/cgi-bin/mt-atom.cgi/weblog/blog_id=15/entry_id=12074" title="Holiday Shipping dates for 2007" />
    <id>tag:dollsandfriends.com,2007://15.12074</id>
    
    <published>2007-12-12T21:09:39Z</published>
    <updated>2007-12-12T21:17:57Z</updated>
    
    <summary>Our recommendations for shipping deadlines for this holiday season.</summary>
    <author>
        <name>Leo</name>
        <uri>http://ask-leo.com</uri>
    </author>
            <category term="News" />
    
    <content type="html" xml:lang="en" xml:base="http://dollsandfriends.com/">
        <![CDATA[<p>Our recommendations for shipping deadlines for this holiday season.</p>
<p><strong>Please note</strong> that we simply <em>cannot</em> guarantee
delivery by Christmas and cannot take responsibility for missed deliveries. As
always we're at the mercy of the delivery services in this regard. Our best
advice is simply to order and ship as early as possible to avoid missing your
target.</p>
<p><strong>Also please note</strong> the item must be in stock and fully paid
including shipping charges by close of business on the day listed.</p>
]]>
        <![CDATA[<p>Our recommendation to get items delivered by December 25th:</p>
<p><strong>Contiguous 48 United States:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>
<p>USPS Parcel Post: December 14th</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>USPS Priority Mail: December 19th</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>USPS Express Mail: December 21nd</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>UPS Ground: December 13th</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>UPS Next Day Air: December 20th</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>International and Other:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>
<p>USPS International Priority: December 10th</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>USPS International Express Mail: December 16th</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>USPS International Express Mail Guaranteed: December 18th</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p>More information: <a href=
"http://www.usps.com/holiday/mailing-holiday-deadlines.htm">USPS</a>, <a href=
"http://www.pressroom.ups.com/holiday/calendar">UPS</a>.</p>
]]>
    </content>
</entry>
<entry>
    <title>Dolls and Friends News - December 10, 2007</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://dollsandfriends.com/dolls_and_friends_news_december_10_2007_012071.php" />
    <link rel="service.edit" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://pugetsoundsoftware.com/cgi-bin/mt-atom.cgi/weblog/blog_id=15/entry_id=12071" title="Dolls and Friends News - December 10, 2007" />
    <id>tag:dollsandfriends.com,2007://15.12071</id>
    
    <published>2007-12-11T05:21:45Z</published>
    <updated>2007-12-11T05:22:42Z</updated>
    
    <summary> Happy Holidays to all of you from all of us at Dolls and Friends! May all your wishes come true this holiday season and all your dreams be fulfilled next year. We&apos;ve got lots of new items in just...</summary>
    <author>
        <name>Leo</name>
        <uri>http://ask-leo.com</uri>
    </author>
            <category term="Newsletter" />
    
    <content type="html" xml:lang="en" xml:base="http://dollsandfriends.com/">
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                <br>
                <p>
                  Happy Holidays to all of you from all of us at Dolls and Friends! May all your wishes come true this holiday
                  season and all your dreams be fulfilled next year.
                </p>
                <p>
                  We've got lots of new items in just in time for Christmas! Order as soon as possible for pre-Christmas delivery
                  and to avoid missing out.
                </p>
                <p>
                  (As always, you might want to make sure images are turned on for this email - there are a few pictures you might
                  not want to miss.)
                </p>
                <p style="text-align: center">
                  &bull;
                </p>
                <table width="100%" summary="">
                  <tr>
                    <td valign="top">
                      <p>
                        <a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/soom_dolls.html" target="_blank"><strong>Soom</strong></a>
                      </p>
                      <p>
                        For the <a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/soom_dolls.html" target="_blank">SOOM</a> aficionados, we now
                        have quite a few in stock. Leading the pack are the newer Laon and Nion, as well as the classic Gena and
                        Godo. Uyoo Time to Say Goodbye and Quite Rabbit are in, among others. Then there are those wonderful SOOM
                        eyes in a smattering of colors. If your doll needs new peepers, they're irresistible.
                      </p>
                    </td>
                    <td width="100px" valign="top">
                      <a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/item_soniom_59cm_nion_girl_bjd_with_faceup_and_normal_skin" target=
                      "_blank"><img src="http://dollsandfriends.com/l/100/soniom.jpg" alt=
                      "59cm Nion, Girl BJD with Faceup and Normal Skin" title=
                      "59cm Nion, Girl BJD with Faceup and Normal Skin"></a>
                    </td>
                  </tr>
                </table>
                <p style="text-align: center">
                  &bull;
                </p>
                <table width="100%" summary="">
                  <tr>
                    <td width="100px" valign="top">
                      <a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/item_dohyd30_christmas_bear_for_yo-sd_sized_bjds" target=
                      "_blank"><img src="http://dollsandfriends.com/l/100/dohyd30.jpg" alt="Christmas Bear for Yo-SD Sized BJDs"
                      title="Christmas Bear for Yo-SD Sized BJDs"></a>
                    </td>
                    <td valign="top">
                      <p>
                        <a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/dollheart.html" target="_blank"><strong>Dollheart</strong></a>
                      </p>
                      <p>
                        Many new items from <a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/dollheart.html" target="_blank">Dollheart</a> have
                        just arrived and are ready to ship, such as the Yo-SD sized outfits <a href=
                        "http://dollsandfriends.com/item_dohyd31_christmas_deer_for_yo-sd_sized_bjds" target="_blank">Christmas
                        Deer</a> and <a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/item_dohyd30_christmas_bear_for_yo-sd_sized_bjds" target=
                        "_blank">Christmas Bear</a>. Both these sweet little outfits come with their own scarves and caps for cozy
                        winter wear. New shoes and boots have also just arrived.
                      </p>
                      <p>
                        <em><strong>In other Dollheart news</strong></em>, due to popular demand, our exclusive Wine and Ivory Fers
                        will be put up on the website again later this week. <em>Only 20</em> will be made of each, and no more,
                        that's it, REALLY. At least in SD size... :)
                      </p>
                      <p>
                        Be watching next month for our exclusive version of another very popular SD outfit to be announced.
                      </p>
                    </td>
                  </tr>
                </table>
                <p style="text-align: center">
                  &bull;
                </p>
                <table summary="">
                  <tr>
                    <td valign="top">
                      <p>
                        <a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/item_elfagh_14cm_alice_cherry_blossom_pig_in_gothic_hoody_outfit"
                        target="_blank"><strong>Alice the Pig</strong></a>
                      </p>
                      <p>
                        Dolls and Friends has apparently become "Pig Central" for Alice fans everywhere. Sooo-eeee!
                      </p>
                      <p>
                        We still have a few of <strong>Alice Cherry Blossom</strong>: <a href=
                        "/item_elfagh_14cm_cherry_blossom_alice_pig_in_gothic_hoody_outfit" target="_blank">Gothic Hoody</a> and
                        <a href="/item_elfalb_14cm_cherry_blossom_alice_pig_in_ballerina_outfit" target="_blank">Ballerina</a>
                        left. Alice is even cuter in person than her pictures show. Kathy fell for her right away and now Alice has
                        joined the resin zoo at home along with Baha and Curo. Alice and her outfits are due to arrive in time to
                        be shipped out for Christmas, according to Elfdoll.
                      </p>
                      <p>
                        Order your little porker now!
                      </p>
                    </td>
                    <td width="216px" valign="top">
                      <a href="/item_elfalb_14cm_cherry_blossom_alice_pig_in_ballerina_outfit" target="_blank"><img src=
                      "http://dollsandfriends.com/l/100/elfalb.jpg" alt="14cm Cherry Blossom Alice Pig in Ballerina Outfit" title=
                      "14cm Cherry Blossom Alice Pig in Ballerina Outfit"></a> <a href=
                      "http://dollsandfriends.com/item_elfagh_14cm_cherry_blossom_alice_pig_in_gothic_hoody_outfit" target=
                      "_blank"><img src="http://dollsandfriends.com/l/100/elfagh.jpg" alt=
                      "14cm Cherry Blossom Alice Pig in Gothic Hoody Outfit" title=
                      "14cm Cherry Blossom Alice Pig in Gothic Hoody Outfit"></a>
                    </td>
                  </tr>
                </table>
                <p style="text-align: center">
                  &bull;
                </p>
                <table width="100%" summary="">
                  <tr>
                    <td width="100px" valign="top">
                      <a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/item_efbs1401_shanghai_secret_brenda_starr" target="_blank"><img src=
                      "http://dollsandfriends.com/l/100/efbs1401.jpg" alt="Shanghai Secret: Brenda Starr" title=
                      "Shanghai Secret: Brenda Starr"></a>
                    </td>
                    <td valign="top">
                      <p>
                        <a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/robert_tonner.html" target="_blank"><strong>Tonner</strong></a> and
                        <a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/effanbee.html" target="_blank"><strong>Effanbee</strong></a>
                      </p>
                      <p>
                        It's time for the big Tonner and Effanbee <strong>blowout</strong>! All of our remaining merchandise is at
                        least 40% off. And once it's gone, it's gone for good.
                      </p>
                    </td>
                  </tr>
                </table>
                <p style="text-align: center">
                  &bull;
                </p>
                <table width="100%" summary="">
                  <tr>
                    <td valign="top">
                      <p>
                        <a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/lee_middleton.html" target="_blank"><strong>Lee Middleton</strong></a>
                      </p>
                      <p>
                        Check our <a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/lee_middleton.html" target="_blank">Lee Middleton</a> page
                        for darling baby dolls. Some are for older kids, some are for younger children who want dolls to redress
                        and carry everywhere. They all make wonderful gifts for baby doll fans everywhere.
                      </p>
                    </td>
                    <td width="100px" valign="top">
                      <a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/item_lm2074_21inch_snowflake_time_baby_doll" target="_blank"><img src=
                      "http://dollsandfriends.com/l/100/lm2074.jpg" alt="21in Snowflake Time Baby Doll" title=
                      "21in Snowflake Time Baby Doll"></a>
                    </td>
                  </tr>
                </table>
                <p style="text-align: center">
                  &bull;
                </p>
                <table width="100%" summary="">
                  <tr>
                    <td width="100px" valign="top">
                      <a href=
                      "http://dollsandfriends.com/item_mchrb3ssb9_size_9_red_and_black_satyr_wig_with_removable_horns_for_sd-sized_bjds"
                      target="_blank"><img src="http://dollsandfriends.com/l/100/mchrb3ssb9.jpg" alt=
                      "Size 9 Red and Black Satyr Wig with Removable Horns for SD-sized BJDs" title=
                      "Size 9 Red and Black Satyr Wig with Removable Horns for SD-sized BJDs"></a>
                    </td>
                    <td valign="top">
                      <p>
                        <a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/michiko_wigs.html" target="_blank"><strong>Michiko Wigs</strong></a>
                      </p>
                      <p>
                        For the first time ever we have <a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/michiko_wigs.html" target=
                        "_blank">Michiko satyr wigs</a> in stock. They are made by a talented designer in Los Angeles and are of
                        high quality. Available in sizes 6-9 and two color combinations, the wigs have horns that are easily
                        removed for a tamer look. The horns can also be used with other wigs. Let your dolls be a little wild with
                        these whimsical wigs.
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                      <p>
                        <a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/dale_rae.html" target="_blank"><strong>Dale Rae</strong></a>
                      </p>
                      <p>
                        Just in time to keep your dolls warm this winter, socks and tights by sewing expert <a href=
                        "http://dollsandfriends.com/dale_rae.html" target="_blank">Dale Rae</a> have arrived. With lots of colors
                        and styles to choose from, you should have no trouble finding something your dolls will love. Even more
                        colors and sizes will be coming early next year.
                      </p>
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                    <td width="100px" valign="top">
                      <a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/item_darrsm_rose_skulls_on_gray_knee-high_stockings_for_msd-sized_bjds"
                      target="_blank"><img src="http://dollsandfriends.com/l/100/darrsm.jpg" alt=
                      "Rose Skulls on Gray Knee-High Stockings for MSD-sized BJDs" title=
                      "Rose Skulls on Gray Knee-High Stockings for MSD-sized BJDs"></a>
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                <p style="text-align: center">
                  &bull;
                </p>
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                      <a href=
                      "http://dollsandfriends.com/item_piplbb_21cm_limited_blue_sleeping_baha_bjd_cat_with_faceup_and_outfit"
                      target="_blank"><img src="http://dollsandfriends.com/l/100/piplbb.jpg" alt=
                      "21cm Limited Blue Sleeping Baha BJD Cat with Faceup and Outfit" title=
                      "21cm Limited Blue Sleeping Baha BJD Cat with Faceup and Outfit"></a>
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                    <td valign="top">
                      <p>
                        <a href=
                        "http://dollsandfriends.com/item_piplbb_21cm_limited_blue_sleeping_baha_bjd_cat_with_faceup_and_outfit"
                        target="_blank"><strong>Sleeping Baha</strong></a>
                      </p>
                      <p>
                        <a href=
                        "http://dollsandfriends.com/item_piplbb_21cm_limited_blue_sleeping_baha_bjd_cat_with_faceup_and_outfit"
                        target="_blank">Sleeping Baha</a> will be making her debut as soon as we can get her unpacked. We're sure
                        she'll be even more cuddly than regular Baha, with that charming little sleeping face. Don't forget to
                        pre-order your Black Basic Nero or Special Christmas Heero in the next day or two, as we will be sending in
                        our order to Pipos before the end of the week.
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                      <p>
                        <a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/giftcertificate.php" target="_blank"><strong>Instant Gift
                        Certificates</strong></a>
                      </p>
                      <p>
                        In a gift-giving quandry? For those who have everything, a <a href=
                        "http://dollsandfriends.com/giftcertificate.php" target="_blank">Dolls and Friends gift certificate</a> is
                        perfect. Available in any amount, from "I kinda-like-you" to "<strong>I-REALLY-LOVE-YOU!</strong>", it's
                        the gift that lets the recipient choose what they want, without painful deliberation on your part. They're
                        available online, for painless gift-giving!
                      </p>
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                    <td width="100px" valign="top">
                      <a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/giftcertificate.php" target="_blank"><img src=
                      "http://dollsandfriends.com/f/tinygiftcert.png" alt="Dolls and Friends Gift Certificate" title=
                      "Dolls and Friends Gift Certificate"></a>
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                      <p>
                        <strong>Kathy's "Mini-Musing"</strong>
                      </p>
                      <p></p>
                      <p>
                        Unbelievably (at least to us) September marked Dolls and Friends' 13th anniversary! Many things have
                        changed in the last 13 years. When we started, Muffy VanderBear was hot. Gene Marshall came along a couple
                        of years later, and reignited the fashion doll craze. Beanie Babies came along, and brought out the
                        best-and worst-in people. Porcelain dolls were popular, as were Madame Alexanders.
                      </p>
                      <p>
                        All these years later ...
                      </p>
                      <p>
                        <a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/13_years_012069.php" target="_blank">Click here to keep reading ...</a>
                      </p>
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                        <strong>December Trunk Show</strong>
                      </p>
                      <p>
                        Our December trunk show will be on Saturday December 22th from Noon until 3pm. If you're in the area we
                        hope you'll make plans to stop on by and say hello! Elfdoll's representative <em>Ms. Cholong</em> will be
                        attending, and may even be bringing a gift or two!
                      </p>
                      <p>
                        Never been? <a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/where_are_you_located_directions_011449.php" target=
                        "_blank">Click here for directions and a photo of your destination.</a>
                      </p>
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                    <td valign="top" width="100px">
                      <a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/where_are_you_located_directions_011449.php" target="_blank"><img src=
                      "http://dollsandfriends.com/photos/logo100x100.png" alt="Dolls and Friends" title="Dolls and Friends" style=
                      "border:none"></a>
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                      <p>
                        <strong>And more!</strong>
                      </p>
                      <p>
                        As always, there's just not enough room for it all:
                      </p>
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                        <li>
                          <p>
                            The home page just can't hold it all: our <a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/sitemap.php" target=
                            "_blank">Full Catalog</a> does.
                          </p>
                        </li>
                        <li>
                          <p>
                            Looking for a bargain? Our <a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/sale.html" target="_blank">What's on
                            Sale</a> pages may be just what you need!
                          </p>
                        </li>
                        <li>
                          <p>
                            Not sure what to give? How about an <a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/giftcertificate.php" target=
                            "_blank">Instant, on-line, gift certificate</a>?
                          </p>
                        </li>
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                          <p>
                            Questions? <a href="http://dollsandfriends.com/cat_faq.php" target="_blank">We have a FAQ</a>!
                          </p>
                        </li>
                        <li>
                          <p>
                            More questions? <a href="https://secure.dollsandfriends.com/contactus.php" target="_blank">Contact
                            Us</a>
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                  &bull;
                </p>
                <p>
                  <strong>A thank you gift for you!</strong>
                </p>
                <p>
                  If you've read this far, (thank you!) use the special promotion code "SNOWBALL" when you check out and we'll
                  knock $5 off shipping on your order. Offer good through December 31st, once per customer, as usual.
                </p>
                <p>
                  As a reminder, we now also offer UPS shipping within the United States. After the postal rate increase earlier
                  this year, UPS can often be <em>significantly</em> cheaper than the postal service for large packages. Just ask!
                </p>
                <p>
                  Thanks again for subscribing to our newsletter. We appreciate it! If there's something you would like to see
                  Dolls and Friends carry that we currently don't, or if you just have a question, <a href=
                  "https://secure.dollsandfriends.com/contactus.php" target="_blank">let us know</a>, and we'll see what we can do!
                </p>
                <p>
                  'til next time,
                </p>
                <p>
                  Kathy, Leo &amp; Jennifer<br>
                  <a href="http://dollsandfriends.com" target="_blank">http://dollsandfriends.com</a>
                </p>
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<entry>
    <title>13 Years!</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://dollsandfriends.com/13_years_012069.php" />
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    <published>2007-12-10T19:10:53Z</published>
    <updated>2007-12-10T19:12:48Z</updated>
    
    <summary>Unbelievably (at least to us) September marked Dolls and Friends&apos; 13th
anniversary! Many things have changed in the last 13 years ...</summary>
    <author>
        <name>Leo</name>
        <uri>http://ask-leo.com</uri>
    </author>
            <category term="Kathy&apos;s Musings" />
    
    <content type="html" xml:lang="en" xml:base="http://dollsandfriends.com/">
        <![CDATA[<p>Unbelievably (at least to us) September marked Dolls and Friends' 13th
anniversary!</p>
<p>Many things have changed in the last 13 years. When we started,
Muffy VanderBear was hot. Gene Marshall came along a couple of years later, and
reignited the fashion doll craze. Beanie Babies came along, and brought out the
best - and worst - in people. Porcelain dolls were popular, as were Madame
Alexanders.</p>
]]>
        <![CDATA[<p>All these years later, Muffy VanderBear is long gone, the popularity of
Gene, Tyler and other fashion dolls has taken a nose dive, beanie babies are
ubiquitous and no longer a big deal, porcelain dolls are almost obsolete, and
Alexander dolls, while still available, are not as popular as they used to be.
BJDs are now the big thing and will be for some time yet, I believe. The
internet and eBay went from being almost non-entities to the powerhouses they
are today.</p>
<p>We've changed over the years as well. Leo retired from Microsoft and is
busier than ever with his own websites, as well as the shop's. We've both
gotten older, grayer, and hopefully wiser. The decision to have only 4-legged
children was cast into stone, while we were "adopted" as parents of several
adults. Take our advice-it's much easier to have kids if you don't acquire them
until they're 25 years old!!</p>
<p>What's ahead? For the doll world, and Dolls and Friends, that remains to be
seen. For us personally, we'd like to work less, travel and play more.</p>
<p>We'd like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who have helped keep
Dolls and Friends going over the last thirteen years: Mary Kay, Alexa, Dianna,
Jenn, and most especially Penny, Dorothy and Jennifer. Doll lovers all, they
brought enthusiasm to the shop when we were fresh out, and much collective
wisdom.</p>
<p>Most of all, we'd like to say a huge THANK YOU to all of our customers
through the years, who helped make Dolls and Friends possible and worthwhile,
and many of whom offered their friendship.</p>
<p>Kathy &amp; Leo Notenboom<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Dolls and Friends</strong></p>
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<entry>
    <title>Will you exchange links with me?</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://dollsandfriends.com/will_you_exchange_links_with_me_012057.php" />
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    <published>2007-12-02T17:53:18Z</published>
    <updated>2007-12-02T17:55:12Z</updated>
    
    <summary>Link exchanges were once considered an incredibly important part of getting noticed on the web, and getting higher ranking in the search engines. Most Search Engine Optimization (SEO) experts no longer hold that to be true. In fact, linking to...</summary>
    <author>
        <name>Leo</name>
        <uri>http://ask-leo.com</uri>
    </author>
            <category term="FAQ" />
    
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        <![CDATA[<p>Link exchanges were once considered an incredibly important part of getting
noticed on the web, and getting higher ranking in the search engines.</p>
<p>Most Search Engine Optimization (SEO) experts no longer hold that to be
true. In fact, linking to the "wrong" site (whatever that might mean) runs the
risk of actually negatively impacting a sites rankings.</p>
]]>
        <![CDATA[<p>As a result, because we don't have the time to evaluate every link request
that comes our way, Dolls and Friends no longer participates in mutual link
exchanges and have removed our collection of links that were assembled for that
purpose.</p>
<p>If you have reason or desire to link to Dolls and Friends, we obviously
encourage you to do so, with our blessing. However we no longer use that as the
sole criteria for linking back to you.</p>
<p>If in the course of working on our business and our site we find that your
site, or any site, has content that we feel provides value to our customers and
visitors, we'll link to that site. It's that simple.</p>
<p>Please note that this is on a time-available basis, so we certainly can't
guarantee timeliness. Also please note that this is a work in progress, and
exactly where we place links to sites we feel are of value might not have been
determined yet.</p>
<p>Thanks for understanding.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Leo A. Notenboom<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;Webmaster<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Dolls and Friends</strong></p>
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</entry>
<entry>
    <title>Souldoll Street Fighter JinWoo</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://dollsandfriends.com/souldoll_street_fighter_jinwoo_012022.php" />
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    <published>2007-11-19T00:07:03Z</published>
    <updated>2007-11-19T00:08:29Z</updated>
    
    <summary>Souldoll is releasing Street Fighter JinWoo in a very limited edition.</summary>
    <author>
        <name>Leo</name>
        <uri>http://ask-leo.com</uri>
    </author>
            <category term="News" />
    
    <content type="html" xml:lang="en" xml:base="http://dollsandfriends.com/">
        <![CDATA[<p>Souldoll is releasing Street Fighter JinWoo in a very limited edition.</p>
<p>We will be taking pre-orders for him beginning <b>Tuesday November 20th</b>. He may also be released as a general edition; we have asked Souldoll for more information.</p>]]>
        
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</entry>
<entry>
    <title>Alice Cherry Blossom</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://dollsandfriends.com/alice_cherry_blossom_012021.php" />
    <link rel="service.edit" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://pugetsoundsoftware.com/cgi-bin/mt-atom.cgi/weblog/blog_id=15/entry_id=12021" title="Alice Cherry Blossom" />
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    <published>2007-11-19T00:02:25Z</published>
    <updated>2007-11-19T00:05:54Z</updated>
    
    <summary>    
      Pre Order Now! Alice Cherry Blossom Gothic
      Hoody and Ballerina
    
</summary>
    <author>
        <name>Leo</name>
        <uri>http://ask-leo.com</uri>
    </author>
            <category term="Elfdoll" />
    
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        <![CDATA[    <p>
      <strong>Pre Order Now!</strong> Alice Cherry Blossom <a href=
      "/item_elfagh_14cm_cherry_blossom_alice_pig_in_gothic_hoody_outfit">Gothic
      Hoody</a> and <a href=
      "/item_elfalb_14cm_cherry_blossom_alice_pig_in_ballerina_outfit">Ballerina</a>
    </p>
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<td valign="top"><a href="/item_elfagh_14cm_cherry_blossom_alice_pig_in_gothic_hoody_outfit"><img src="/l/100/elfagh.jpg" style="border:none" alt="Chery Blossom Alice" /></a></td>
 <td valign="middle" style="text-align: center"><b>Pre Order Now!<br /><br />Alice Cherry Blossom<br /><br /><a href="/item_elfagh_14cm_cherry_blossom_alice_pig_in_gothic_hoody_outfit">Gothic Hoody</a><br /><a href="/item_elfalb_14cm_cherry_blossom_alice_pig_in_ballerina_outfit">Ballerina</a></td>
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