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Tuesday, June 26, 2007
(*Convention Event
**Unofficial Convention Event)
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* 8:30
to 11:30 – Early Registration
* 9:00 to 11:30 – Workshop – Flower Garden Kelly (Austin)
** 10:00 to 3:00 – Mattel Toy Store Party (Buses Leave Every Hour & a
Half)
* 11:00 to 12:30 – Workshop - Making Jewelry for Barbie (Austin)
* 1:00 to 2:30 – Workshop - Tess & Dave's Big Hair Bonanza (Austin)
* 2:00 to 5:00 – Early Registration
My flight arrived a bit late by one hour at
2:30pm, so I checked into the hotel and called my roommate Dwane. We
went directly for Early Registration with Norita and Patty. The
hotel was beyond belief...like a mini theme park without the rides. We
received our registration goodie bag in a cool denim, tote bag and a
convention pin.
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PICTURES: National Barbie Convention
2007-Arrival/Early Registration
* 3:00 to 4:30 – Workshop - Tess & Dave's Big Hair Bonanza (Austin)
After registration,
we decided to do a little Room Shopping. On
the way there we saw numerous people returning from the Mattel Toy Store
Party with bags stuffed to the brim! Obviously there was some great
deals to be had there! Our group contemplated boarding the last shuttle
there, but we decided against it since most of the good stuff was already
gone judging from the size of the bags we were seeing :) Most of the
Room Shopping was on the 4th and 5th floors of the hotel. I
went crazy. I bought lots of stuff including my
2007 Edition Matt Trujillo Doll and the
following Ken fashions: Paris Pretty Fashion #1912,
#4416, Fashion Collectibles #1931,
Fashion Collectibles #1931 Hanes. I
branched out this year, as I use Barbie as a Kitchen (my Kitchen) accessory.
I learned (still learning about Barbie) that it's a no no to dress Mod era
dolls in Vintage fashions, so I immediately did just that. You see I
really only like the TNT head mold, but the "kitchen" theme fashions are all
Vintage era...so there you have it. I bought a blonde flip STUNNER
from Sandi Holder and a light brown knock-out in another room. (I got
the fashion she's dressed in there too). Follow this link for pictures
of these dolls: Barbie
Kitchen Accessories. Also, I was introduced to the fabulous world
of
dressmaker details fashions in another room, and immediately bought a
Barbie fashion called "Patio
Party". Later on I would actually get to meet Steven who creates
these stunning fashions! Of course later I stopped in to my dear
friend Andrea Rossi's and she gave
me a Ken paper doll calendar (pictured below) and made me an AWESOME Ken
bracelet!! Thanks Andrea!!
ABOVE: Room Shopping
including stopping by Andrea Rossi's room where she gave
me a Ken paper doll calendar!
** 5:00 to ??? – Magia2000 Party (Hotel Room – Mario & Gianni)
After some room shopping,
right across from our room, Mario and Gianni's Magia2000 Party
www.magia2000.com was in full swing.
If you have never met these guys, you should. Not only talented but as
sweet as can be. They designed the convention doll from the NBDCC 2006
convention. There room was full of BEAUTIFUL OOAK dolls, including the
doll they designed for the Live Auction. Most of the dolls were
already sold (which is completely understandable). Our group went in
for a few shots of something lemony and some snacks. I took some
pictures of this event, because it is always fun to find the "unofficial"
convention events. I fell in love with one of the dolls (which was one of
the few that was unsold) and could smack myself for not getting her.
EVENT
PICTURES: Magia2000 Party
Feeling the lemony,
it was time for a snack in the Texan Station restaurant. We met Fred
at the Magia2000 Party, and he went with us. The Texan Station became
VERY familiar to us as the convention progressed for eating and other
activities. Most of the "other" activities took place in the cigar bar
area, which was more accepting of our behavior. We shared some
"Texas-sized" nachos and just relaxed and talked. Afterwards, it was
time for some more Room Shopping, which included stopping in at Sandi
Holder's room. Of course Sandi Holder is my best friend, and it wasn't
hard to convince her to come back down to meet us in the Texan Station
later. And later when that happened, I truly felt like this was going
to be the best convention ever, mostly because all of us continued to spend
a lot of time together as the convention progressed. If there is one
memory of this convention I will always remember, it is of having so much
fun with my friends, and the slogan, "What happens on the balcony, stays on
the balcony". (Special thanks to Grey Goose).
ABOVE: Fun at the Texan
Station. (L to R) Dwane, Fred, Norita and Patty.
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Wednesday, June 27, 2007
(*Convention Event
**Unofficial Convention Event)
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* 8:30
to 11:30 – Registration
* 9:00 to 11:00 – Steering Committee
* 9:00 to 11:30 – Workshop – Beginning Pattern Design (Austin)
* 9:30 to 10:30 – Souvenir Room (Pre-Order P/U)
* 9:30 to 12:00 – Raffle Round Up Open
It was a rough night :) So when we
finally got up, it was off to the Raffle Room where this convention
boasted that there were more items than you can shake a stick at.
Literally there were over 200 items to raffle for! As usual, I carefully
chose the items I placed my tickets in...and didn't win anything :( Oh
well, there is always next year. I am the raffle Room Chair for the
2008 NBDCC, so it's going to be hard to top this year's room! The room was
HUGE and tables lined each wall and there were even tables of stuff down the
center!
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PICTURES: National Barbie Convention
2007-Raffle Room
* 9:30 to 12:00 – Registration
** 10:00 to 12:00 – Travel Doll Soiree (Corral – Stephanie & DiAnn)
* 10:00 to 12:30 – Workshop – Flower Garden Kelly (Austin)
* 11:00 to 12:30 – Workshop - Making Jewelry for Barbie (Austin)
** 1:00 to 3:00 – Silkstone Party (Corral – Debi & Kathy)
* 2:30 to 4:30 - Registration
* 2:30 to 5:00 – Raffle Round Up Open
* 2:30 to 5:00 - Souvenir Room Open
* 2:30 to 5:00 – Steering Committee
* 3:00 to 4:30 – Workshop - Tess & Dave's Big Hair Bonanza (Austin)
** 3:00 to 5:00 – Cyber Party (Corral – Swapmomma)
Workshops continued during the day. I
didn't attend any workshops, but I saw a lot of people carrying their
finished creations. Here are the list of Workshops:
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Making Jewelry For
Barbie |
Mermaid Kelly |
Beginning Pattern Design |
| Beverly Bailey,
Presenter
This workshop will include the basic steps
to complete a pair of earrings and a matching necklace for Barbie®. You
will also learn what to look for in found jewelry and other techniques
for different types of necklaces, bracelets, and earrings.
As many collectors, Beverly
enjoyed playing with Barbie® as a child. Her collection goes from
Vintage to today’s play line dolls. When Beverly moved overseas, her
dolls could not come with her. So to keep herself occupied she started a
new hobby: jewelry making. Upon her return to the US about eleven years
ago, her two ‘passions’ came together.
Beverly has been making doll
jewelry ever since, using all types of materials, such as, pearls,
Swarovski crystals, coral, turquoise, and silver, as well as recycled
chain and findings from other jewelry.
Fee: $15—All materials are
provided but a pair of small round nose pliers and a Barbie® size model
would be helpful. |
Durelle Brown,
Presenter
In this fun and simple
workshop you will create a darling mermaid made from a Kelly® doll. The
process is very easy and anyone can do it. You will be using a two-part
resin compound which dries rock hard in a matter of hours. Durelle will
take you step-by-step through the sculpting process and you will leave
the workshop with an adorable mini-mermaid. Durelle has taught this
beginner workshop many times and all who have participated were very
proud of their accomplishments. Dive on in or take a dip into the ocean
and create a mini-mermaid to add to your collection.
For five years, Durelle has
been turning our favorite doll into works of art under the name Demi-Divas.
As a doll artist, her exotic beauties have become her passion. Durelle
is thrilled and grateful to be at her first Barbie® convention this year
and is excited to show her beauties to the Barbie® world. Durelle enjoys
competition and it shows with her four wins in the BBMA competition and
other trophies won in the International Fashion Doll Contest, sponsored
by Jim Faraone.
Fee: $20—All supplies will
be provided and are included in the cost of the workshop. However, you
must bring your own Kelly® doll. If you would like, you may use a 6”
princess-size Barbie®. |
Judy Frank,
Presenter
Would you like to design your own fashions
for the belly button body dolls but don't know where to begin? You will
begin with a basic sheath and learn how to change the neckline, make
front or back closures, yokes and a variety of sleeves. This hands-on
workshop does not require sewing, but participants do need sewing and
flat pattern experience (either for dolls or humans.)
Judy Frank has been making
her own patterns and sewing for Barbie® and friends since childhood.
She is primarily interested in historic fashions and strives to have her
fashions as accurate as possible from the undergarments outward to the
hairstyles and accessories. Nine of her dolls were displayed in the
Barbie® as First
Lady exhibit in the Richard
Nixon Library and Birthplace museum in 2000.
Fee: $15 per person—Bring
your own scissors for paper cutting. All other supplies will be
provided. |
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Flower Garden Kelly |
Tess's Big Hair Bonanza |
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| Tonya Ducote,
Presenter
Your Kelly® doll will become a little ray of
sunshine when she is transformed into a floral beauty, which will never
require watering! Come and learn these simple techniques, and you'll not
only leave with an OOAK Kelly® "growing" in a flower pot, but with many
ideas of how to make more of your very own!
Tonya's very first Barbie®
as a child was the
Sweet 16
Barbie® and she loved playing "Barbie" with friends.
Her collection started with a
Wedding
Barbie® received as a gift. Her collection now includes a range of
dolls from vintage and mod to recent collectibles, including OOAKs. She
enjoys making OOAK Kelly® dolls and has made many adorable creations.
Fee: $15—All tools and
supplies will be provided but you will need to bring a nude, bald Kelly®
or friend of Kelly® to the workshop.
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Tess Barton,
Presenter
Whether your doll is dying
for big Texas hair, or just in need of a new look, this is the workshop
for you. Tess will discuss Barbie® hair fiber types, basic hair
cutting tips, and various styling techniques including boil perms. A
workbook will be included, with instructions for creating a basic up-do,
a swirl ponytail, a layered shag, and a big afro. There will also be
instruction of hair rescue and conditioning techniques for those dolls
who may have spent a few too many sessions at the salon.
Tess Barton is a
native Texan who works as a pediatrician in Dallas. She has collected
Barbie® doll since childhood, inspired by her doll-collecting
grandmother. Her collection is primarily vintage, mod and artists'
one-of-a-kind dolls. She has earned two BBMAAs in 2000 and 2001. Tess
has also won several other prizes and competitions for her doll work and
has written articles for Barbie®
Bazaar and Dollystyle® magazines. She also collects other
60s and 70s dolls, with a particular fondness for anything big-eyed and
wacky.
Fee: $15 —Participants are
asked to bring one or more dolls for styling, as well as a sharp pair of
scissors. |
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Dwane, Fred and I went
exploring the hotel and took some great pictures in the theme areas.
My favorites were by the stuffed Long Horn? (See below). After
a mid-afternoon Steering Committee Meeting and some MORE Room Shopping and
seeing friends, it was time to get ready for the first gathering of
conventioneers this evening!
BELOW: Fred posing by the stuffed
Long Horn?
* 7:30 to 10:00 – Tip Your Hat to Texas - Reception & Silent Auction
(State Fair Theme – Non Table Event)
First things first, Brad
presented me with a Fashion Fever Ken
(Second Edition) doll since I expressed earlier that I hadn't found him
in my area yet, so THANKS Bard!! The
Tip Your Hat to Texas Reception was a great time for everyone to gather
together. There were cut-out to take pictures in and there was also a
Texas Hat decoration contest. While you were mingling, you could
gander at the Silent Auction dolls and place your bid, and the Live Auction
dolls were also on display. All the dolls were fantastic as you will
see from the pictures (Live Auction dolls will be posted in Saturday's
coverage). It is always fun to run into people you haven't seen in a
year :) You could stay for Karaoke afterwards, but for us it was back
to the Texan Station for more merriment with the gang!
EVENT
PICTURES: National Barbie Convention 2007-Tip
Your Hat to Texas - Reception
EVENT
PICTURES: National Barbie Convention 2007-Tip
Your Hat to Texas - Silent Auction
* 10:00 to ??? - Karaoke (Corral - Immediately Following Reception
Event)
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Thursday, June 28, 2007
(*Convention Event
**Unofficial Convention Event)
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* 7:00
to 10:00 – Sales Room & Dealer Set Up
* 9:00 to 11:30 – Workshop – Beginning Pattern Design (Austin)
* 9:30 to 11:30 – Workshop – Mermaid Kelly (Austin)
* 9:30 to 12:00 – Raffle Round Up Open
* 9:30 to 12:00 – Registration
* 9:30 to 12:00 – Souvenir Room Open
* 10:00 to 11:00 – Table Host Meeting
* 10:00 to 1:30 – Sales Room Open
After my Table Host Meeting, I ventured
into the Sales Room, which opened today. I ended up buying a few more
things that caught my eye like a Shaun
(Second Edition) doll and a few trips later, a Barbie fashion (gasp)
from Steven at
dressmaker details who sold me the dressmaker detail's "Pretty" fashion
made exclusively for the 2007 convention. Earlier I had bought "Patio
Party" room shopping, so it was nice to actually meet the designer of these
fabulous fashions! Steven is a really nice guy and actually listed to
my suggestions for some fashions I like from some of my favorite movies.
I look forward to seeing him again next year! I also broke down and bought
"Brunch Time" from Joe's, which is basically an understated "house dress"
Barbie Vintage fashion, but I LOVE those casserole dishes...and I understand
that the teeny tiny blue plastic "handle" (which Barbie uses to take those
hot casserole dishes out of the oven) is extremely hard to find with this
fashion...and of course it fits into my kitchen theme. Follow the link
below for a picture of these fashions on my dolls.
EVENT
PICTURES: National Barbie Convention 2007-
Sales Room
* 10:30 to 1:00 – Workshop - Beginning Pattern Design(Austin)
* 11:00 to 12:30 – Fashion Show Rehearsal
* 11:00 to 12:30 - Workshop - Making Jewelry for Barbie (Austin)
* 2:00 to 3:30 – Fashion Show (Non Table Event)
EVENT
PICTURES: Coming Next!
* 3:30 to 8:00 – Dinner on Own
* ?? to ?? – Family Feud (Corral)
** 5:00 to 7:30 – BFC Dinner (Spring Creek B-B-Q – Amy Click)
* 8:00 to 11:00 – Mattel Presentation (Non Table Event)
Mattel Presents "Barbie
le jazz hot cabaret" was the theme of this open seating event. Each
chair had either a hot pink or black feather boa on it. When the
lights dimmed, collectors watched a cabaret style show with singing and
dancing from actresses portraying the new Gold Label™
Jazz Baby™
Cabaret Dancer Barbie® dolls. There were also some great
looking male actors, but there are no male dolls planned for this line,
except for the ones in the shown in the Live Auction :(
The show was a BIG hit,
and right into the show, it was announced that each conventioneer would
receive one of the three dolls in the line mailed to your home. (I'm
hoping for the redhead). An envelope was passed out and inside was a
letter and a picture of the three dolls. The show continued, with some
great play on lyrics to familiar jazz themed songs that made them "Barbie"
related. After the show, you had the opportunity to take pictures with
the performers. One again, Mattel put on a great, entertaining event
for the conventioneers, and its no wonder why conventioneers look forward to
it each year!
EVENT
PICTURES: National Barbie Convention 2007-
Mattel Presentation
* 11:00 to ??? - Karaoke (Corral - Immediately Following Mattel
Event)
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Friday, June 29, 2007
(*Convention Event
**Unofficial Convention Event)
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* 7:00
to 9:00 – Competition Set Up
* 9:00 to 11:00 – Competition Judging
9:00 seemed like the crack of dawn, but I
was up and early for the Competition Judging. I judged along with Beth
Heiss and we judged a creative category. I think I took pictures of
all of the entries, which can be seen by following the category
letter/number links below. I'll have to admit that the Competition
Room was a bit lacking in entries. Many categories didn't have entries
and several only had one, but the entries that were there were awesome!
EVENT
PICTURES:
Mattel History and
Rarities--Vintage and Mod Dolls, Outfits, & Accessories
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Vintage: 1959-1966 MIB/NRFB (plus 1600s
fashions from 1967)
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V1 |
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Vintage
Barbie®
doll MIB/NRFB |
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V2 |
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Pink Silhouette boxed
Barbie®
doll MIB/NRFB |
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V3 |
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Dressed box
Barbie®,
Ken®,
Midge®
or Skipper®
doll MIB/NRFB |
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V4 |
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Vintage
Midge®
doll MIB/NRFB
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V5. |
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Vintage
Ken®
or Allan doll MIB/NRFB |
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V6. |
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Vintage
Skipper®,
Skooter or Ricky doll MIB/NRFB |
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V7. |
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Vintage
Barbie®
outfit NRFB |
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V8. |
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Vintage
Ken®
outfit NRFB |
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V9. |
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Vintage
Skipper®
outfit NRFB |
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V10. |
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Vintage
gift set - NRFB |
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Mod: 1967-1975 MIB/NRFB (plus 1966 Francie) |
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M1 |
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Mod
Barbie®
doll NRFB
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M2. |
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Mod
Stacey®,
PJ, Christie®,
Julia, Jamie, Steffie, Miss America, or Truly Scrumptious
doll
NRFB
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M3. |
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Francie®,
Casey
or Twiggy doll
NRFB |
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M4. |
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Mod
Ken®
or Brad doll NRFB
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M5 |
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Mod
Skipper®,
Fluff or Tiff doll NRFB |
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M6 |
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Tutti, Todd®
or Chris doll NRFB |
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M7. |
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Mod
Barbie®
or Barbie®
friend outfit NRFB
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M8 |
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Francie®
or Twiggy outfit NRFB
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M9. |
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Mod
Ken®
outfit NRFB
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M10. |
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Mod
Skipper®
outfit NRFB
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M11. |
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Tutti or Todd®
outfit NRFB
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M12
M12 |
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Mod
gift set NRFB |
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1959-72 Out of
Box
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VL1 |
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Vintage
Barbie®
doll in a vintage outfit appropriate to the doll
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VL2 |
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Vintage
Friend/Family doll in a vintage outfit
appropriate to the doll |
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ML1 |
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Mod
Barbie® doll in a Mod outfit
appropriate to the doll (not gift set outfits) |
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ML2 |
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Mod
Friend/Family doll in a Mod outfit appropriate to the doll (not gift
set outfits)
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ML3 |
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Mod gift
set outfit on appropriate doll |
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Mix &
Match |
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MM1 |
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Vintage or Mod Mattel
female doll in a Contemporary (1976 to the present) Mattel outfit |
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MM2 |
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Contemporary (1976 to
the present) Mattel female doll in Vintage or Mod Mattel outfit |
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MM3. |
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Vintage or Mod Mattel
male doll in a Contemporary (1976 to the present) Mattel outfit |
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MM4 |
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Contemporary (1976 to
the present) Mattel male doll in Vintage or Mod Mattel outfit |
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Licensed
Products |
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LP |
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Vintage or Mod
Licensed Products |
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Creative
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Single
Doll (no backdrop, no diorama) |
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CSD1 |
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Cowgirl Chic |
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CSD2. |
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Cowboy Cool |
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CSD3 |
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Diamond Diva |
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CSD4 |
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Texas Trailblazers
(famous real life Texans—sports, political, entertainment) |
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CSD5
CSD5 |
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Yellow Rose of Texas
(doll's outfit must be 90% some shade of yellow) |
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Duo (no
backdrop, no diorama) |
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CD1 |
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Diamond & Denim Duo (your choice of
dress couple, casual couple or combination) |
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CD2. |
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Notorious Texas Duo
(either real life or portrayed on the big/small screen, must be
appropriate for
Barbie®) |
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CD3 |
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City Chic Couple |
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CD4. |
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Texas Two-Step |
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Backdrop
Only |
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CBO1. |
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Texas in Song |
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CBO2. |
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Pioneer Days |
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CB03 |
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American Indian
Culture |
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Photography |
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P1 |
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Barbie®
and/or Friends visits a Texas attraction/landmark (single image
only, no collage) |
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P2. |
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Kelly®
and/or Friends visits a Texas attraction/landmark (single image
only, no collage) |
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Paper Dolls |
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CPD1 |
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My Favorite Decade - Select an era.
Create one outfit each for daywear, eveningwear, swimsuit, lingerie
and outerwear ensemble that represents the era you selected. |
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CPD2 |
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Denim Diva - Create
one outfit each for daywear, eveningwear, swimsuit, lingerie and
outerwear ensemble that represents denim and all its possibilities. |
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CPD3 |
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Diamonds & Gemstones
- Create one outfit each for daywear, eveningwear, swimsuit,
lingerie and outerwear ensemble that represents a gemstone you
select as the primary theme to represent your color palette. |
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Diorama
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Livin’ in Texas |
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DTX1
DTX1 |
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Texas State Fair -
Your vision of any facet of the Texas State Fair (such as the Fat
Lady, Snake Charmer, Game Rowdy; Cooking Contests, livestock
competition/auction, rides on the Midway, pie eating contest, etc.) |
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DTX2. |
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Movie or television
scene, set in Texas |
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DTX3 |
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Wild Wild West, The
Texas Frontier |
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DTX4 |
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Tex-Mex Culture |
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DTX5. |
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Texas BBQ Cookoff |
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DTX6 |
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Historical Events in
Texas (such as The Alamo, Spindletop, Ambush of Bonnie & Clyde,
etc.) |
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DTX7
DTX7 |
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Current Events in
Texas (Texas Prison Rodeo or general rodeo, chili cook-off, Friday
night football, horse or car racing, etc.) |
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Barbie®
& Friends |
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DBF1 |
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On The Road Again |
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DBF2 |
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Girls Night Out |
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DBF3. |
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Date Night |
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DBF4 |
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The Galleria |
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DBF5. |
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Ballroom Blitz |
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Kelly®
& Friends |
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DKF1 |
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Summer Camp |
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DKF2. |
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Camp Moonbeam |
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DKF3. |
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Back To School |
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DKF4. |
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Let's Play Dress Up |
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Other
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Big Texas
Hair |
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OB |
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Using Barbie®/friend
Styling Head from any era. Recreate your version of Big Texas Hair. You
may reroot or repaint Styling Head as you deem appropriate to create
your vision. |
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Transportation |
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OT |
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Whether by horse,
covered wagon, little pink sports car or monster truck, a girl’s
gotta get where a girl’s gotta go. All entries must be in 1:6 scale.
Vehicles do not
need to “run”. |
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* 10:30 to 11:00 – Host Admittance to Ballroom
* 11:00 to 1:00 – Fiesta de la Familia – Brunch & Friend of Barbie (Tex-Mex Theme - Table Event)
ABOVE: Just one of the MANY table gifts at
the Fiesta de la Familia
brunch! A Ken doll shot glass from Sandi Holder!
Right after judging, I made
my way to the very first table/meal event. The
Fiesta de la Familia was a brunch, Tex-Mex style. It was the first
time we all were together in one place at the same time. I was the
Table Host this year at table #51 and here was our table list this year:
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HOST: Jef Beck
Iowa |
Dwane
Adle
Michigan |
Jack Wootten
Delaware |
Bob Strack
Delaware |
Mike Schulz
Oklahoma |
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Sandi Holder
California |
Cary Grayson
California |
Joe Alaimo
Georgia |
Lou Esposito
(Mattel) |
Shannon Hitchcock
(Mattel) |
Lots of gifts were given,
including a cute sombrero and several magnet sets from the convention, and
from our table guests. Follow the link to see all of the stuff.
Carol Spencer gave her annual "Friend of Barbie" Award and asked all of the
previous winners to come up and also be recognized. This year's
"Friend of Barbie" winners were Maria and Nicole for their service in
Steering Committee.
EVENT
PICTURES: National Barbie Convention 2007-Fiesta
de la Familia – Brunch & Friend of Barbie
* 1:30 to 2:30 – Competition Room Open (Limited)
* 2:00 to 4:00 – BFC Member Party (Corral)
The BFC (Barbie Fan Club)
Member Party was a chance to promote the American Heart Association's "Go
Red" for Women campaign, and for Mattel to show social responsibility
backing the campaign. Members were treated to snacks and punch and
watched a presentation from a heart disease survivor. Members were
given the chance to fill out slips with their personal stories and place
them on boards throughout the room. Mattel presented members with a
gift bag that included a Caucasian "Go Red" Barbie doll in a black tote bag,
along with a water bottle and a keychain (with major bling factor)!
Afterwards, it was off to the Sales Room for a bit...and since the sun came
out today (finally), a group of us decided to go to the pool and get some
sun until the dinner event later.
EVENT
PICTURES: National Barbie Convention 2007-BFC
Member Party
* 2:30 to 5:00 – Competition Room Open
* 2:30 to 5:00 - Raffle Round Up Open
* 2:30 to 5:00 – Souvenir Room Open
* 3:00 to 3:30 – Dealer Admittance to Sales Room
* 3:30 to 5:45 – Sales Room Open
* 5:00 to 6:00 – Competition Pick Up
* 6:30 to 7:00 – Host Admittance to Ballroom
* 7:00 to 11:00 – Y'all Come Back Saloon – Dinner &
Entertainment (Honky Tonk Theme - Table Event)
* 11:00 to ??? - "Deal" Game (Corral - Immediately Following Dinner
Event)
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Saturday, June 30, 2007
(*Convention Event
**Unofficial Convention Event)
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* 8:00
to 9:00 – Steering Committee
* 9:00 to 9:30 – Dealer Admittance to Sales Room
* 9:30 to 10:00 – Sales Room Open (Conventioneers Only)
* 10:00 to 12:00 – Workshop – Mermaid Kelly (Austin)
* 10:00 to 2:30 – Raffle Round Up Open
* 10:00 to 3:00 – Sales Room - Open to Public
* 10:30 to 12:00 - Workshop - Tess's Big Hair Bonanza (Austin)
* 11:30 to 2:00 – Workshop – Beginning Pattern Design (Austin)
* 11:30 to 2:00 – Workshop – Flower Garden Kelly (Austin)
* ??? to ??? - Scavenger Hunt Results (Corral - Exact Times to be
Announced)
* 2:45 to 3:00 – Raffle Winners Announced
* 3:15 to 4:00 – Raffle Round Up Pick Up
* 4:00 to 5:30 – Sales Room Breakdown
* 6:30 to 7:00 – Host Admittance to Ballroom
* 7:00 to 11:00 – Lone Star Ball - Dinner & Live Auction (Formal
Theme - Table
Event) |
Fashion Show