Joe Tai: Ingrid Brown Bangs Wig /~2008 – (Dressed)
$72.99
NUDE, RARE. Limited edition articulated collector wigged doll “Ingrid” designed by Joe Tai. These dolls are made of a somewhat heavier vinyl than play line dolls, similar to early edition Mattel Silkstone. Most have intricate hairstyles and very refined makeup/face-paint. While this doll can wear many of the same clothing items as Barbie or Fashion Royalty, the feet are significantly larger, similar in size to Jakks Pacific Paradise/GIRL Force dolls, and therefore cannot wear shoes designed for most other traditional fashion dolls. This doll has a solid vinyl scalp painted black, and is sold with the wig shown – soft, fine, chin-length brown hair fiber with bangs. This doll also comes with the clothing shown, which complements her vivid eye shadow color. Clothing includes:
- Dress – cotton-blend mint green polka-dot vintage-style sun dress with white shoulder bows and white ribbon ties that secure the dress at the back of the neck. The full gathered skirt hemline ends just above the knees. This dress is nicely tailored (handmade, maker unknown) and will fit a variety of dolls with bust size similar to Joe Tai Ingrid – including classic Silkstone dolls. Note that the waistline is on the short side and is tailored a bit loose. However, on Silkstone (for which this dress was apparently tailored), the fit should be just about right.
- Hat – coordinating pill hat in white felt has a back bow in the green polka-dot material. Designed to sit atop the head, the edges can be discreetly pinned to the doll’s head by inserting short straight pins into the doll’s head. (Pins not included.)
- Gloves – quarter-length white stretch nylon gloves are roomy enough to fit a variety of dolls with spread finger poses.
- Purse – white felt envelope clutch purse has a simple design to coordinate with the hat.
- Shoes – white left/right flex vinyl strappy heels have snap-tab closures on the outer ankle strap and are designed for Jakks Pacific-manufactured Girl Force and Paradise dolls, but also will fit Joe Tai Ingrid.
See additional *NOTES* below.
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*NOTE 1: Joe Tai was a talented fashion and doll designer first based in Taiwan, who designed intricate clothing ensembles and high-end shoes for his dolls. His creations were prized by collectors. Unfortunately he passed away in November, 2010, which brought an end to the doll and fashion lines he created.
*NOTE 2: Wigs come in different sizes. A standard or upscale fashion doll will usually take a #4 (or 4″) wig. (Play-line Barbie with hair removed usually takes a 4.5 wig.) There is no “standard” for wig-making. Some wig caps (the part where the hair is sewn or otherwise adhered) may have a flat cap, or have a stretchy elastic cap. A lot of wigs, even though they may be properly sized for standard fashion dolls, do not have a full wig cap, or have a very small wig cap, and therefore will not fit well on every doll that would take that size wig. To keep wigs in place, put a strip of double-sided tape (or a sticky-side-out loop of regular “Magic” tape) on the top of the doll’s head, and other places as needed, to secure the wig. Once tape is applied, position the wig on the doll’s head, then press down so wig cap adheres to tape. Tape is usually easy to remove without damaging the doll, and tape residue can be rubbed off with fingers or damp cloth without the need for soap or solvents.
*NOTE 3: Some earlier Joe Tai articulated dolls have “ratchet” joints that move in predetermined increments, while others have smooth movement. The “ratchet” joints were, presumably, an early design feature to ensure the doll held poses without the joints eventually loosening up. This doll has “smooth” arm joint movement.
Additional information
| Weight | 189 g |
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