HEY YOU GUYS

[cleolinda]

I JUST GOT AN EMAIL NEWSLETTER FROM TONNER DOLLS

YOU'RE NOT GONNA BELIEVE WHAT IT SAYS

I MAY HAVE SCREAMED REALLY LOUDLY

LIKE SEVERAL TIMES

TONNER DOLL COMPANY NAMED NEWEST LICENSEE FOR SUMMIT ENTERTAINMENT'S TWILIGHT

Firm to produce collectible character figures in support of feature film's November 21, 2008 release.

Hurley, NY (September 22, 2008) - Tonner Doll Company, an award-winning designer and manufacturer of high-end collectible dolls and figures, has been granted the license for character figures based on the much-anticipated movie from Summit Entertainment, TWILIGHT, which arrives in theatres nation-wide on November 21, 2008.

Sculpted in the likenesses of the film's lead characters - Edward Cullen (as portrayed by Robert Pattinson) and Bella Swan (as portrayed by Kristen Stewart), - each fully-authorized, highly-collectible TONNER CHARACTER FIGURE™ (TCF) will give fans the opportunity to possess their very own Edward and Bella for all eternity. TWILIGHT TONNER CHARACTER FIGURES™ range from 15"-17" tall with multiple articulated joints for expressive movement and mobility. In keeping with the fine detail and high-end quality of Tonner's other popular product lines, they will feature hand-detailed face painting, rooted hair, and authentic costuming.

Based on Stephenie Meyer's best-selling book series, having sold more than 10 million copies domestically, Twilight has captured the attention of readers of all ages, via its action-packed, modern-day love story between a teenage girl and a "good" vampire, who must protect her from "bad" vampires while resisting his natural instincts.

Tonner's marketing division began to take shape with its HARRY POTTER film series and is now in full swing with the addition of TWILIGHT. Romances are abundant in both storylines and have become much more important elements to this burgeoning, sought after segment of buyers. "TWILIGHT was the perfect project to help launch us further into the teen and adult market," Robert Tonner, CEO and head designer of the TONNER Company says.

"I am a huge fan of Stephenie Meyer's work and I intend to read everything she writes," Tonner explains. "She is unbelievably talented and it's an honor to be able to work on this project."

Tonner plans to release other characters from the film in addition to Edward and Bella. "I want to make them all," Tonner admits. "I'm having such a blast reading the books and getting to know all of the characters. I'm also reviewing movie stills, sculpting and designing. I'm completely immersed in their world," he says.

BRB, GOTTA SELL SOME BLOOD PLASMA FOR THE MONEYS



I MAY NEED TO GO TO DOLL REHAB

Comments

[morganwolf.livejournal.com]

...each fully-authorized, highly-collectible TONNER CHARACTER FIGURE™ (TCF) will give fans the opportunity to possess their very own Edward and Bella for all eternity.

Is that supposed to sound really creepy on purpose? Because that might give people totally the wrong idea about doll enthusiasts.

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

I've kind of given up on not sounding creepy, as a doll enthusiast myself. *hangs head*

[roseredhoofbeat.livejournal.com]

YOU NEED DOLLHAB.

Haha. I'm just as bad with Madame Alexandra dolls. And now I have a daughter, so I have the perfect excuse...

[sigma7.livejournal.com]

It's nice to know when they talk about the mysterious Patient Zero in the future chronicle of Sparkle Shock Syndrome, we'll know who they really mean.

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

Heh. To be fair, a good 70% of my excitement here is that it's gonna be A TONNER DOLL OMG. This is very important, and 500% better than a NECA doll.

[jharrison19.livejournal.com]

articulated joints? YAAAAAYYYYY!!! i hope they make a "sports emmet" set. with a little football. awesome.

[moogleybacon.livejournal.com]

LOL I would get an Emmett and an Edward if only for recounts of Growing Up Cullen.

"EMMETT, DON'T YOU DARE THROW THAT FOOTBALL AT ME AGAIN! IT HURTS MY FEELINGS WHEN YOU DO THINGS LIKE THIS!"

[modpixie.livejournal.com]

i love how i didn't even need to click the link to know what this was about...

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

I know, dude. It's a sickness. In fact, I'm not even sure if it's a Twilight sickness or a doll sickness.

Also, the entry tags probably gave the game away.

[blondesarcastic.livejournal.com]

Seriously, I really hope Edward's doll sparkles. Only when you put it in the light, of course.

[amaz0n-princess.livejournal.com]

LOL! Yes please!

[foresthouse.livejournal.com]

NOW WE NEED PICTURES!

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

I WILL ALSO NEED MONEYS TO BUY A CAMERA

WHICH I WILL TOTALLY WRITE OFF AS A BUSINESS EXPENSE

[eyemage.livejournal.com]

oh dear....

too bad tonner doesnt have a wish list function like amazon...

wonder what price point they will start them out as...
low for the younger fans to find affordable
or higher for the collectors markets?

( btw I cant beleive that elizabeth swann is going for that much )

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

I know, man. Their prices make me weep, because it's bad enough if you want one, but if you want a whole set of characters (be it HP or POTC or anything), it's like you have to sell yourself on a street corner just to drum up the cash. That's a good point, though, that they might drop the price to make them more affordable for the younger fans. Although they may be counting on the crazy, crazy fanbase to pay through the nose anyway.

[more-dragoncelt.livejournal.com]

If I still had my Sailor Of Destruction doll, I'd be forced to get BEdward. Fortunately, Hotaru went to live with all the other Card Captor Sakura dolls and there is no more foul mutterings of doom and destruction and cute stuffed flying lions.

[cassildra.livejournal.com]

YOU HAD A SAILOR SATURN DOLL? I AM SO GODDAMN JEALOUS.

I had a cheap Sailor Moon doll, but it was so cheap that the hair was just in pigtails

[edda.livejournal.com]

But did Anna Dollerious and Eowyn scream, too?

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

Eowyn and Purple Arwen did. Anna just rolled her eyes, because, again: no weapons for her to play with.

[promise19.livejournal.com]

OK... so my eyes are inserting whole words now when I read. I saw this phrase:
"...each fully-authorized, highly-collectible TONNER CHARACTER FIGURE™ (TCF) will give fans the opportunity to possess..."
as
"...each fully-authorized, highly-collectible TONNER CHARACTER FIGURE™ (TCF) will give the fangirls the opportunity to possess..."

LOL

Is it appropriate to say congratulations? I know how you were wanting to see Tonner make these dolls!

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

Hee! Yeah, I was. The sad thing is, I don't even own a Tonner doll myself--well, I own an Ellowyne Wilde, and that's an offshoot of the Tonner line. But I got that one for Christmas, I didn't buy it for myself, because I CAN'T AFFORD THEM. I was already saving my pennies for a Lyra, an Elizabeth Swann, a Susan Pevensie if they ever get around to putting that one out--I am so screwed. Clearly, I need to win a lottery of some kind.

[cassildra.livejournal.com]

This is off topic (although I'm so excited for you--I'd collect dolls but my room is already super cluttered with my craft stuff!)

Do you like the color green?

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

Hee, sure. I actually wear a good bit of it, come to think of it.

[crucioveritas.livejournal.com]

Edward will become my first tonner doll.

[shellebelle93.livejournal.com]

They tried to send you to dollhab but you said no, no, NO...



It's your fault that I'm reading all the Twilight books. And I'll go see the movie.

Just for the lulz.

[cleojones.livejournal.com]

And I'll go see the movie.

Just for the lulz.

That's right, keep telling yourself that. Lord knows, I've telling myself the same lie. XD!

[moogleybacon.livejournal.com]

"...they will feature hand-detailed face painting, rooted hair, and authentic costuming."

Yes... but do they sparkle? I think that's the most important question here.

I think Edward is about to become my first doll since I decapitatedgot rid of all my barbies. For realz. And I'll prolly get an Alice, because, well, she's just awesome. No Bella, though. I... I don't think I could take those two together...

[madeline-may.livejournal.com]

Now see, I'd be all about getting Edward, but... I'm afraid that, no matter where in the house I'd put him, I'd wake up in the middle of the night to find him staring at me from the chair in the corner of my room, slowly stroking a can of WD-40.

Sidenote, I'm having a bit of a problem. A guy I'm going on a date with this week happened to ask me if I like Twilight. He seemed a little wary, so I though that maybe he was afraid I was a Twihard (like so many other girls, even the ones my age.) I laughed and said I thought burning those books was too good for them. He looked a little sheepish and admitted he loved them.

Now, I could've let this slide. I mean, all I have to do is introduce GOOD literature to him, right?

But then he piped up with, "Yeah, the only reason I've been wondering that is that you remind me SO much of Bella. It's uncanny."

WHAAAT?!

*aneurysm*

My first impulse was, of course, to knee him in the groin and walk away humming, but he was trying to compliment me. Right?!

DAMMIT.

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

"Yeah, the only reason I've been wondering that is that you remind me SO much of Bella. It's uncanny."

I'm kind of offended on your behalf here. Is he saying you're really clumsy? Whiny? Angsty? Unable to care about other people?

[robinmc.livejournal.com]

"I am a huge fan of Stephenie Meyer's work and I intend to read everything she writes," Tonner explains. "She is unbelievably talented and it's an honor to be able to work on this project."

Tonner plans to release other characters from the film in addition to Edward and Bella. "I want to make them all," Tonner admits. "I'm having such a blast reading the books and getting to know all of the characters. I'm also reviewing movie stills, sculpting and designing. I'm completely immersed in their world," he says.

Subtext: "The Twilight fans are going to eat this shit up and I am going to make more money than I ever imagined."


Also: Is it bad/sexist/discriminatory that I find the idea of a grown man reading and enjoying the Twilight series hi-larious?

Also also: Maybe Tonner will send you some complimentary dolls, as a "thank you" for getting the word out.

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

Subtext: "The Twilight fans are going to eat this shit up and I am going to make more money than I ever imagined."

God, I hope that's what he means. Although "I want to make them all" means that we'll get an Alice, yay! I'd be interested in an Alice and an Edward, and maybe a Bella if they gave it a sufficient likeness to Kristen Stewart (she seems like a tough kid, I have to say. A good balance for a wet noodle like the Bella character). The others can go screw, as far as I'm concerned.

[elvensapphire.livejournal.com]

OHMIGODTONNEREDWARD. I WANT. *GRABBYHANDS*

The Doll Rehabilitation Facility. Which way is it? I need to check myself in.

Gaaaah. Why must Tonners be so expensive? SADFACE. I cannot afford them. IT IS AN EVIL WORLD DOMINATION PLOT, ISN'T IT?

modern-day love story between a teenage girl and a "good" vampire, who must protect her from "bad" vampires while resisting his natural instincts. Some of his natural instincts include WD40, and he doesn't resist those.

[elvensapphire.livejournal.com]

Have you seen Tonner's new Sleeping Beauty (http://www.tonnerdoll.com/2008TonnerSite/2008Images/2008%20Fall-Holiday/sleepingbeauty/deluxeprincessaurora.jpg)? Her dress is beautiful. Although I wish they had made the blue one, too.

[shocolate.livejournal.com]

will give fans the opportunity to possess their very own Edward and Bella for all eternity

Only if they whine long enough to get Edward to bite them, surely...

[robinmc.livejournal.com]

I frakking love your icon. It makes me giggle.

[thenotoriousso4.livejournal.com]

I've never really understood collecting dolls. My grandmother used to collect the big porcelin dolls and I never knew why, but I went and looked at these Tonner Dolls, and some of them are really pretty. I especially love the Gone With The Wind series.

Now, if they just had Anne of Green Gables dolls, you just might convince me.

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

And I love that they even have a couple of GWTW costumes that didn't even make it into the movie. They do seem to do the clothes really, really well, even if the facial likenesses of whichever characters are hit and miss.

[arainymist.livejournal.com]

Screw Edward and Bella, I want an Emmett and an Alice doll!

[venusad.livejournal.com]

I'll go into rehab with you if we can be eachother's sponsor!
I put a lot of figures out for sale yesterday, but it still does not excuse the fact that I had to buy two 6 ft tall display cases to house the rest.

Also, yay! Posable figures for my Edward Jacob extravaganza!

I clearly have a death wish.

[http://users.livejournal.com/ktk____________/]

lol @ "unbelievably talented"

[r0ck3tsci3ntist.livejournal.com]

me too!

[brachiosaurid.livejournal.com]

"I want to make them all," Tonner admits.

Yesssssss! I really want my very own Jacob doll! :D Also, "for all eternity"? So creepy. xD

[jadesfire2.livejournal.com]

"I am a huge fan of Stephenie Meyer's work and I intend to read everything she writes."

*one week later*

"Okay, back. Just read the books and uh...turns out I'm not a huge fan."