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.

[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...

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

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

[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.

[jharrison19.livejournal.com]

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

[modpixie.livejournal.com]

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

[morganwolf.livejournal.com]

I occasionally buy a doll, too. Sometimes it's because I want to use it for costume reference (SHAME), but mostly it's because I like the pretty pretty prettiness. I just wasn't sure if wanting to possess their own 16-inch whoever is par for the course with collectors or if that particular wording was some kind of Twilight reference.

[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.

[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]

its a sad mutual disease. they just go hand in hand. i dont even own dolls, but i KNOW im gonna get that one. or two.

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

See, it was totally a Twilight reference, I am 100% sure. Because the whole "eternity" thing is so big in the books, what with the vampires and all. They're totally playing to the creepy Twilight fans, not the creepy doll collectors. Although the creepy doll collectors are more than happy to join the party, I'm sure.

[wintersweet.livejournal.com]

Every time I hear the word "eternity" in re. Twilight I have flashbacks to Mormon Sunday School. Gah!

[blondesarcastic.livejournal.com]

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

[foresthouse.livejournal.com]

NOW WE NEED PICTURES!

[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 WILL ALSO NEED MONEYS TO BUY A CAMERA

WHICH I WILL TOTALLY WRITE OFF AS A BUSINESS EXPENSE

[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.

[amaz0n-princess.livejournal.com]

LOL! Yes please!

[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.

[edda.livejournal.com]

But did Anna Dollerious and Eowyn scream, too?

[ipomoea.livejournal.com]

I don't know if they'll be marketing these so much to the kids or the Twimoms. Something tells me the second group, because these are the people who could afford to spend days stalking the actors on the set, after all.

[foresthouse.livejournal.com]

BECAUSE THEN YOU CAN STAGE WHOLE SCENES IN THE SECRET LIFE OF DOLLS!!!

[blondesarcastic.livejournal.com]

"Something tells me the second group, because these are the people who could afford to spend days stalking the actors on the set, after all"

I totally agree- these are going to me marketing toward the TwiMoms. Which I have yet to decide is either: brilliant marketing or the scariest thing ever.

[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]

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