SURREY, ENGLAND, January 11, 2013 (Press-News.org) The nominations for the 2nd annual DollObservers.com Fashion Doll Awards, or DOFDAs as they are affectionately known, have now been announced. The winners, voted for by the public, are then set to be revealed via an exclusive online event on 17th February 2012.
Each of the 48 nominations, over the 10 categories, represents the very best that the fashion doll industry has to offer the adult collector.
However what makes these nominations unique is that they are hand chosen by the dedicated members of this online community, with the eventual winners then voted for by the general fashion doll loving public. In this way these awards really do represent the true taste of the discerning fashion doll buyer.
The likes of Mattel, Integrity Toys, Tonner Doll Company, Angelic Dreamz and Superdoll Collectables are among the brands in the running for top honours.
Simon Farnworth, owner and community manager of DollObservers.com comments:
"Our first awards in 2012 where a huge success and I hope to build on that achievement this year and to make them even better and more enjoyable for our members and visitors. The DOFDAs are a unique opportunity for the adult fashion doll lover and collector to award their favourites and let the industry know exactly which of their dolls, products and services they love."
Here are this year's nominations nominations in full:
CATEGORY 1 - Best Fashion Doll in 12" Scale
Allure FR Monogram by Integrity Toys
Barbie The Blonds by Mattel
Elizabeth Taylor Barbie Violet Eyes by Mattel
Poppy Parker The Happening by Integrity Toys
Victoire Roux Champs-Elysees by Integrity Toys
CATEGORY 2 - Best Fashion Doll in 16" Scale
Flying Dragon Ling Lan by JAMIEshow
FR16 Sheen Siren Elsa by Integrity Toys
Maraschino by Superdoll Collectables
Party Girl Precarious by Tonner Doll Company
Poppy Parker Fashion Teen Shop Around by Integrity Toys
CATEGORY 3 - Best Male Fashion Doll (any scale)
Baby It's You Chip Farnsworth III by Integrity Toys
Dating Fun Ken by Mattel
Hansel Nu Fantasy by Integrity Toys
Rio Pacheco by Integrity Toys
Summer Basics Alejandro by JAMIEshow
CATEGORY 4 - Best Celebrity Likeness in a Fashion Doll (any scale)
Elizabeth Taylor Barbie Violet Eyes by Mattel
Marilyn Monroe by Tonner Doll Company
Hunger Games Katniss Doll by Mattel
Isn't It Romantic Poppy Parker as Sabrina by Integrity Toys
William and Catherine Royal Wedding Giftset by Mattel
CATEGORY 5 - Best Costume 12" Scale (fashion only release)
Barbie Basics Look No.1 Collection 003 by Mattel
Blue by Huckleberry Jackson Couture
Petal Perfect by Mattel
Tea Party Barbie Fashion by Mattel
CATEGORY 6 - Best Costume 16" Scale (fashion only release)
Allure for Antoinette by Tonner Doll Company
DeeAnna's New Look by Tonner Doll Company
Hot Night Marilyn Monroe by Tonner Doll Company
Snow Panther by Superdoll Collectables
CATEGORY 7 - Best Fashion Doll Accessory/Playset/Furniture Item (any scale)
Barbie Vanity Target Exclusive by Mattel
Barbie The Look Wardrobe by Mattel
Desk & Chair Set for 12" Dolls by Horsman Ltd
Holiday 2012 Chaise by JAMIEshow
Room Divider for 12" Dolls by Horsman Ltd
CATEGORY 8 - Best Fashion Doll Designer/Manufacturer
Bill Greening at Mattel
Charles Fegen & Desmond Lingard at Superdoll Collectables
David Buttry at Integrity Toys
Robert Best at Mattel
Robert Tonner at Tonner Doll Company
CATEGORY 9 - Best Online Fashion Doll Retailer
Angelic Dreamz (angelicdreamz.com)
Barbie Collector (barbiecollector.com)
Doll Attic (dollattic.com)
Marl & B (marlbe.com)
Superdoll Collectables (superfrock.com)
CATEGORY 10 - The 2013 Fashion Doll Innovations Award - Maker of Most Authentic Fashion Doll Accessories
Barbie Collector by Mattel
Integrity Toys
JAMIEshow
Tonner Doll Company
Superdoll Collectables
More information and how to vote can be found on the DollObservers.com Awards Page.
DollObservers.com is the premier online community for the adult fashion doll collector and has been online since 2010. To join in the fun please check out our website at http://dollobservers.com.
Announcing the 2013 DollObservers.com Fashion Doll Awards Nominations
The nominations in the 2013 DollObservers.com Fashion Doll Awards are now open to the public vote. All 48 nominations in 10 categories were chosen by the community's members and represent the very best of the adult orientated fashion doll industry.
2013-01-11
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[Press-News.org] Announcing the 2013 DollObservers.com Fashion Doll Awards NominationsThe nominations in the 2013 DollObservers.com Fashion Doll Awards are now open to the public vote. All 48 nominations in 10 categories were chosen by the community's members and represent the very best of the adult orientated fashion doll industry.