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Doll collectors were shocked when Franklin Mint stopped creating portrait dolls in February 2012. Luckily we did not have to wait long for someone to take over. Tonner dolls stepped in to take over with a line of their own Marilyn dolls.
While most collectors agree that the facial features of their Marilyn sculpt did not do a great job capturing her likeness - no one can deny that the quality of the dolls and details of the amazing outfits are fantastic!
The dolls are all from the following films: Love Nest, Monkey Business, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, How to Marry a Millionaire and Niagara. It is wonderful to see them choose outfits that have never been released on a Marilyn doll before. These dolls have sold out online directly from Tonner but you should be able to find them in the secondary market on places like Ebay. I have put a * next to the dolls I own.
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TONNER DOLLS
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*DIAMONDS
Tonners debut Marilyn doll was first revealed at the 2012 May Collectors Convention during their dinner event inspired by Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. The event centerpiece was a 22 inch Marilyn Monroe doll which featured her famous pink satin dress, dripping in diamonds. She was a very limited edition of 100 dolls at a cost of $350.
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ANIMAL MAGNETISM
The 16 inch event souvenir for each attendee of the 2012 May Convention featured Marilyn in another ensemble from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes: a black-on-black patterned dress with elegant side drapes, jacket and rhinestone pin. She was a limited edition of 250 at a cost of $199.
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*POLA DEBEVOISE
Released in Fall 2012, this basic doll came dressed in the featured bathing suit and clear platform shoes worn in How to Marry a Millionaire. Wish she had come with the matching coverup. Limited edition of 500 at a cost of $124.99 MY REVIEW
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*I AM LORELEI LEE - OUTFIT ONLY
Released in Fall 2012, this outfit from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes featured a blue suit and fur stole. Limited Edition of 300 at a cost of $99.99 MY REVIEW
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*HOT NIGHT - OUTFIT ONLY
Released in Fall 2012, this outfit from Niagara features the dress Marilyn wore when she sang Kiss. Limited Edition of 300 at a cost of $89.99 MY REVIEW
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*ROBERTA MOVES IN - OUTFIT ONLY
Released in Fall 2012, this outfit from the lesser known film Love Nest featured a suit and hat with veil. Limited Edition of 300 at a cost of $99.99 MY REVIEW
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I JUST ADORE CONVERSATION - OUTFIT ONLY
Released in Fall 2012, this outfit from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes features a coral gown and shawl. Limited edition of 300 at a cost of $124.99 |
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16 INCH DIAMONDS
Released in Fall 2012 - same outfit as the convention doll but in a smaller size. Limited Edition of 1000 at a cost of $189.99
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*LOIS LAUREL
Released in Spring 2013, from the film Monkey Business, this doll is dressed in a simple black bathing suit. Limited Edition of 500 at a cost of $134.99
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*THE PROBLEM WITH ROSE - OUTFIT ONLY
Released in Spring 2013, this outfit is from Niagara and featured a black skirt and red jacket. Limited Edition of 300 at a cost of $99.99
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IN A DREAM
Released in Spring 2013, this doll is dressed in an outfit from the dream sequence in How to Marry a Millionaire. Limited Edition of 500 at a cost of $199.99
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TROPICAL
Released in Summer 2013, this doll features the outfit Marilyn wore while singing Heatwave in There's no Business Like Show Business. Limited Edition of 150 at a cost of $199.99
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*SHIPBOARD WEDDING
Released in Fall 2013, this doll is dressed in the wedding dress Marilyn wore in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Complete with flowers and veil. Doll was Limited Edition of 300 at a cost of $224.99 (Still Available directly from Tonner website). Also came as an outfit only limited edition of 50 at a cost of $99.99 MY REVIEW
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