Unboxing ELLOWYNE WILDE "Chasing Rainbows" (Robert Tonner) Virtual Doll Convention *ADULT COLLECTOR*

[@DollsRescued]

Congrats. She is lovely. ;-) I love everything about her and those shoes! Those tiny sequins! I do have one, Chasing Rainbows, I bought at BlytheCon 2023. HAHAHAHH Your description of Rune!~

[@MarchPaynesMidlifeDollyCrisis]

Yes, this one is Chasing Rainbows 2, she is the sister of the previous Chasing Rainbows, which you've got. I am over the moon with this one. The outfit reminds me of Chicago (the musical - not the Windy City), I can imagine her doing her best Fosse moves on my desk every time I leave the room.

[@darklight4251]

Beautiful doll. She is gorgeous. I have Lizette, one of Ellowyne's friend. I had the opprtunity to buy her very cheap a while ago. She is also a doll with wigs. I only have the wig she came with when I bought her.

[@MarchPaynesMidlifeDollyCrisis]

I'm already obsessed with Ellowyne. I have actually heard of Lizette, I hope you enjoy her as much as I enjoy this one. I have to admit that I found it a bit daunting buying her new, but when you see the prices on the second hand market for these dolls the prices are insane!

[@darklight4251]

I have no idea about the second hand prices. I bought her in a "brocante/vide grenier" in France from a collector I bought other dolls from previously in the same place. She was very cheap but she is not pristine. She has a small paint defect on one eye I could probably fix and she had a life before (lol). She must be an early version because she has no lashes only painted eyes. I had a crush on her when I saw her. I thought she was charming. I don't give names to my dolls but I named her Melancholia. I have a Flickr if you are interested. There are 2 pictures of her, not very good I would say but I'll try to do her justice when I will have more time!

[@sandradolls5682]

She is beautiful ✨⭐✨✨✨✨✨✨

[@MarchPaynesMidlifeDollyCrisis]

Thank you. I'm more than a little bit obsessed with her at the moment! 😍

[@lalalandtoysandbooks]

She is beautiful 😍 Tonner dolls are so nice congratulations ❤

[@MarchPaynesMidlifeDollyCrisis]

I've never had a Tonner doll before so this is all new to me. I have to admit, I am currently OBSESSED with her.

[@lalalandtoysandbooks]

@@MarchPaynesMidlifeDollyCrisis aww enjoy her!

[@CherishedDollFriends]

I am so happy you got your first Ellowyne Wilde doll!! She is my favourite 16” fashion doll. Neema is wonderful too. Your Chasing rainbows Ellowyne is so beautiful. I hope you love her. Wigged dolls are fantastic. When you change the hair it’s like having a whole new doll. Are you thinking of joining one of Rachel’s subscription boxes? She has one for Ellowyne where you get a new fashion every month. Super fun! Virtual Doll Convention is so fun to be a part of. ❤

[@MarchPaynesMidlifeDollyCrisis]

Thank you! She is both my first wigged doll and my first 16" doll too. I'm really enjoying her so far and definitely have plans to expand her wardrobe, maybe with some crafted items and purchases from VDC. I like the idea of the subscription box a lot so it's definitely on my radar. Neema is such a beautiful doll too and obviously I wouldn't want Ellowyne to get lonely 😉

[@CherishedDollFriends]

Ellowyne needs Neema in her life! Ha ha. I may try some sewing for her as well. I tried a small skirt for my Rainbow high doll. It was from Tammy Powley’s tutorial. It could probably be made larger for Ellowyne. I can’t wait to see what you make. 🤗

[@MarchPaynesMidlifeDollyCrisis]

@@CherishedDollFriends Exactly! Although Ellowyne may have to make friends with some of my Barbies whilst I save up for a Neema. Tammy also has a video tutorial on how to make a skirt for Ellowyne on her channel, as well as a pattern and video on how to make a cute top too.

[@OctoberPoppets]

She’s stunning!

[@MarchPaynesMidlifeDollyCrisis]

Honestly, I'm obsessed at the moment. I have her on my desk and I can't resist keep reaching over and picking her up! Can't wait to redress her etc.

[@OctoberPoppets]

@@MarchPaynesMidlifeDollyCrisis I’m jealous! Between this and @lavendermoon487 Tonner collection, I definitely need to get one this year!

[@MarchPaynesMidlifeDollyCrisis]

@@OctoberPoppets I've never had a Tonner doll before so this is all new to me. I feel like I manifested this happening... by deciding to have a low buy year!

[@tinaag]

You will have your mind blown when you get an 1/3 doll, they are humongous! I'm quite happy with my Smartdoll and her bjd husband. I prefer 1/4 and 1/6 scales. She is quite cute, congrats on getting her! It's been quite a new thing, having an 1/4 doll, isn't?

[@MarchPaynesMidlifeDollyCrisis]

Ha! Yes, if I ever get a Smartdoll I will probably faint at how humungous they are. I think we're so used to dolls being 1/6 because that's been the size of Barbie and countless other fashion dolls for so long now. I honestly don't know if 1/4 scale is new or not, when I started watching videos about BJDs I was astounded by how many different sizes there seemed to be of them.

[@sarahcelik3738]

@@MarchPaynesMidlifeDollyCrisis I was so surprised about this as well, only really having had exposure to 1/6 scale dolls. I hope to branch out to at least 1/4 scale

[@BethRamsden]

Congratulations March! She's like an extra big Barbie! 😍 I think she's gorgeous, definitely gave me flapper vibes too. I like dolls with wigs, when you're not planning to have lots of that type of doll, you can change their look so much, so easily! She's got a lovely nude/natural faceup and nails, I think she'd suit being a brunette too. Looking forward to seeing what you make for her, and what other clothes you find too! Thanks for sharing 🤍

[@MarchPaynesMidlifeDollyCrisis]

I now can't get an image of Ellowyne wearing a black and white stripe swimsuit and wearing cats-eye sunglasses out of my head! The wig really seems to work for this doll and it's very nice and secure too, I already have a wig in mind that I might get for her. I will definitely be showing this gal off loads, and hopefully be able to add a friend or two to my collection for her over time. It's actually lovely having a big doll in my collection, I think making clothes for a doll who is bigger may be an easier place to start for making doll clothes than for a regular fashion doll size.

[@BethRamsden]

@@MarchPaynesMidlifeDollyCrisis ooh go with that image! 😄 I agree, it’s very satisfying to make bigger doll clothes!!

[@TammyPowley]

I like the new background with all the dolls behind you, looks great. Thanks for the shoutout

[@MarchPaynesMidlifeDollyCrisis]

Thank you, although it does give the camera a lot of faces to try and determine which one is actually mine to focus on.

[@e.d.t.]

Congrats on getting your first Ellowyne Wilde doll. She's very pretty and versatile, should be fun to restyle. I opened Neema about a week ago, my first doll in the Ellowyne line but my second Wilde Imagination doll. Honestly Neema seemed a little overpriced and I think Ellowyne is a better overall value, but both are lovely.

[@MarchPaynesMidlifeDollyCrisis]

Thank you, and congrats on your Neema, is it the recent release one? I'm definitely looking forward to redressing her and being able to change the hair too.

[@e.d.t.]

​@@MarchPaynesMidlifeDollyCrisis Yes, I unboxed the new Neema with the afro. I kind of wish she had wig options but I also like the natural hair.

[@MarchPaynesMidlifeDollyCrisis]

@@e.d.t. She's such a gorgeous doll. I saw a great post on Instagram from the Virtual Doll Convention of different ways to style the hair. Also I've seen this Neema on eBay for almost $500 already.

[@CherishedDollFriends]

Oh that’s great. I will look up those patterns too. I totally understand about saving up for Neema. Trying really hard to resist new releases and enjoy what I have. You can call me Cheryl. 😉😃

[@MarchPaynesMidlifeDollyCrisis]

I honestly need to do the same and enjoy what I have, but I have a LOT of dolls to unbox this year which I bought last year - hence the whole "low buy" 2024 - so will still be doing that. On the strength of this Ellowyne so far I would probably get a wigged Neema too. Hi, Cheryl 👋, lovely to meet you. Looking forward to seeing what you make for your girls.

[@valt8744]

Congratulations on your Ellowyne! I'm so glad you got her. I've been collecting them slowly over the years, and this year I splurged and got the Ellowyne subscription box as well as a Neema. So no my low buy year is not going well, but my doll life is just fine, haha. Your photos of Ellowyne are just lovely - you seem to get the light just right and it really brings out a beautiful glow on her face. Again, congrats. Glad you're enjoying her.

[@MarchPaynesMidlifeDollyCrisis]

Thank you - I'm loving her so far. Congratulations on your collection of them AND on the Ellowyne subscription box, they look like a lot of fun and a great way to build up a wardrobe of clothes and accessories for her and Neema.

[@millydollydame]

Your hair reminds me of one of your Blythes, fab! Ellowyne is absolutely beautiful. I love her neutral make-up and that she even has a pedicure. It's quite funny that Tammy Powly inspired you to get her, considering you inspired her to get a Rune doll 😄. The shoe quality looks the same as human shoes and it was so interesting to see her next to a Barbie. I don't have this scale doll though I do have a cheap AliExpress 1/3 scale doll who freaked me out at first! It's like you now have a mannequin doll to inspire you ❤️❤️❤️

[@MarchPaynesMidlifeDollyCrisis]

I am obsessed with Ellowyne Wilde at the moment, I also have so many ideas for her that I'm really excited to start making clothes for her. Maybe it will be easier to make clothes for such a big doll rather than a Barbie or a Blythe? I like the idea of Tammy getting her own back after I inspired her to buy a Rune. I was genuinely surprised when I saw how big Ellowyne was next to Barbie, if I had a 1/3 scale doll I'd probably faint!

[@doll_cure]

Oh her face is SO gorgeous! Congrats!! I understand what you mean completely with the 'going back and forth from the cart". I've done that so many times with several dolls hahaha!

[@MarchPaynesMidlifeDollyCrisis]

I think it's good to be a considered shopper, even if sometimes you spend all evening putting things in and out of your cart. To be honest when I saw how much Ellowynes were being sold on eBay I realised that getting one new like this was actually the cheapest option!

[@patriciasdollydreamz6569]

She’s beautiful ❤❤❤ I love the face the most❤❤

[@MarchPaynesMidlifeDollyCrisis]

Thank you - she is a stunning doll indeed 🥰

[@missmarianne_e]

Such a beauty, and another new to me doll :) I'm so happy for these videos!

[@MarchPaynesMidlifeDollyCrisis]

Yes, I wouldn't have known about Ellowyne either if I hadn't seen her in Tammy's videos. I think with these kind of collector dolls they aren't so widely known about, especially if you aren't in the doll community or know someone who already owns one. So glad you enjoyed the video 🥰

[@JayDollsUK]

Oh she is stunning, I don’t have any from this line but one is on my wish list for sure - congratulations 🥰🥰

[@MarchPaynesMidlifeDollyCrisis]

Thank you. I'm loving her so far. Looking forward to getting/making some clothes for her.

[@sarahcelik3738]

She is SO beautiful! I wish I could afford such a doll. Her expression is wonderful. I also dislike smiling dolls, as well as ankle articulation. Please share her in her future wigs

[@MarchPaynesMidlifeDollyCrisis]

Thank you, I'm so pleased that I got her. She wasn't as expensive getting her new as the prices that I've seen second hand Ellowynes being sold for on eBay. Yes, I would rather have a doll with a neutral expression than an inane grin - that to me is quite creepy. Will definitely be showing Ellowyne off in future videos.

[@sarahcelik3738]

@@MarchPaynesMidlifeDollyCrisis I'm looking forward to it, she's really so stunning. I also hope you make some clothes for her and show us

[@joymontague251]

I waited too long with my thinking they would last. Congratulations!! She's lovely! ❤

[@joymontague251]

Oh, hadn't thought about saddle stands not interfering with clothes.. You may be able to move wig slightly back to shorten her bangs.

[@MarchPaynesMidlifeDollyCrisis]

Sorry you missed out this time, I'm sure there'll be another one to come along for you at some point. I was just very lucky that I was looking around the time that this girl launched.

[@MarchPaynesMidlifeDollyCrisis]

I've never had a saddle stand before and I know that some people aren't keen on them but once they are positioned correctly on the saddle stand they work really well imo. Thanks for the wig tip, I did try and fiddle with how it sat on her head but in the end I gave her fringe/bangs a tiny trim.

[@octopudding325]

Love the shelving behind you 😊 i have looked at these for years but just couldnt make up my mind, wigs a great for changing looks. love the face description 🤣 she is stunning, i dont have any 1/4 scale mine go from tiny , 1/6 then jump to 1/3. I am so tempted but i need to save for a few other things at the moment 🥰🥰

[@MarchPaynesMidlifeDollyCrisis]

Thank you - yes I thought as it's a doll channel I should have something behind me which isn't just blank wall, it definitely makes it more interesting, although all the faces does confuse the camera a bit I think. I think I'd seen too many videos of wigs falling off dolls just by being moved etc so that did worry me, thankfully the wig seems very secure and tbh you wouldn't necessarily know she was wearing one. Everyone wants to own dolls which look like they're about to cut you though, right???🤣 I can't even imagine what owning a 1/3 doll would be like if I'm already daunted by a 1/4 size.

[@tinysoulwhispers4011]

she is so pretty ❤

[@MarchPaynesMidlifeDollyCrisis]

Thank you! I'm loving having her, can't wait to get some nice clothes for her now.

[@samb909]

Very Darryl Hannah in the Attack of the 50ft Woman there

[@MarchPaynesMidlifeDollyCrisis]

Can't wait for Godzilla vs Ellowyne, sure to be a summer blockbuster.

[@Sindydockan]

I would love Ellowyne doll some day- congratulations 🎉

[@MarchPaynesMidlifeDollyCrisis]

Thank you. She is a lovely doll, although it was a bit of a shock to have a doll in this scale after years of having 1:6 scale dolls.

[@irenehough4441]

Congrats on your Ellowyen! I have Ellowyen and Neema and I really enjoy these dolls. Designs by Jude is a good place to start. If you want to sew for her she has great patterns and she does wonderful tutorials here on KZbin. 🥰

[@MarchPaynesMidlifeDollyCrisis]

Thank you, I'm loving Ellowyne at the moment and hope to get a Neema eventually. Yes, I've already watched a video from Design by Jude and will definitely be checking out some of her patterns, although I may have to start with something a bit more basic to begin with. 🥰

[@irenehough4441]

Yes that would be a good idea. She is such a good size. It should not be hard to find what you are looking for. You can do it!🫶🏾

[@kristencurtis7881]

LOVE HER !!! Your collection is coming along !

[@MarchPaynesMidlifeDollyCrisis]

My first Ellowyne Wilde, probably not my last!

[@TammyPowley]

💃💃💃💃

[@MarchPaynesMidlifeDollyCrisis]

💅💅💅💅

[@parameswarar2]

Good luck and Congratulations!Once you got one,you can't stop 😂!

[@MarchPaynesMidlifeDollyCrisis]

Honestly, I'm already eager to get more! Hopefully my next one will be a Neema.

[@parameswarar2]

@@MarchPaynesMidlifeDollyCrisis yes,Neema is so beautiful too.

[@theelaavar]

I keep trying to not, but I keep seeing Baby Spice! 🤷🏻‍♀️❤

[@MarchPaynesMidlifeDollyCrisis]

I keep seeing Ellowyne as Emma Frost/the White Queen from the X-Men. I think it's the hair and the outfit.

[@natalidolll]

Yes indeed she is a Very Special doll waw!💝💝💝💝💝💐

[@MarchPaynesMidlifeDollyCrisis]

Thank you, I'm so glad I got her and can't wait to redress and style her up.

[@theelaavar]

I'm sorry, but I think you tanked your Low Buy... Maybe next year?❤

[@MarchPaynesMidlifeDollyCrisis]

I fell at the first hurdle, oh well, may as well buy a couple of Smartdolls and a dozen Kenner Blythes now... 😋

[@murielsminiobsession]

My middle name is Eloine, but it's pronounced the same 😆. She's absolutely gorgeous 😍. I may need one 😅

[@MarchPaynesMidlifeDollyCrisis]

They are beautiful dolls and obviously you have to get one if you share the same name😉 Also she is a great size, I'd never had a doll as big before but I really love her height etc (although it does make filming them a little trickier).

[@samb909]

I guess it is good for posing purposes but aesthically the breast plate look is a bit odd

[@MarchPaynesMidlifeDollyCrisis]

The Barbie Made To Move bodies also have the joint under the breasts, maybe it seems less obvious having a joint there rather than at the waist?

[@americangirlprettyprincess]

U never had a wigged doll before?! Just wait till u get an American girl u will be into it I think 🤔

[@americangirlprettyprincess]

Sorry didn’t finish the video when I commented.. I think she is great congratulations!

[@MarchPaynesMidlifeDollyCrisis]

Thank you - yes, I am really pleased with her. Hopefully will have a lot of fun swapping her hair out from time to time.