Piano Duo

Just for smiles... :)

Shani

Another doll that changed ownership because the former owner was making room for new dolls, is my first doll with a Shani headmold, the Ghanian Barbie. She'll be simply called Shani since she's the only one I have, Shani-wise.

She got some photo time tonight. I decide to have a Christie doll join her in one pic because (1) there was a time I didn't know how they were different (2) these two dolls reminded me of my relatives (my late aunt  and cousin, if only the dolls' skintone were lighter).

Nichelle?

I realized that my collecting preference has changed. I am now trying to get JUST a sample of each headmold from the Barbie line. I prefer those with not so big eyes and black hair, if possible. In case, I find a better (this is subjective) version, I'll dispose the older one. My fave head molds (Lea/Kayla, Oriental, Mbili, Goddess etc) are of course exempted from that rule.

Now, I can finally say that my fixation on getting a doll with a Nichelle head mold has ended. I'm happy with my doll. The thing is, I don't know her. Can anybody identify her for me? I'm not sure if she was redressed but her earrings match her dress. I did pour boiling water on her hair to flatten it. I think a kid used to tie it in a ponytail so she was a mess when I got it.

Any info about this doll will be appreciated. :)