"Unmentionables" - Warning Open At Home

First, I want everyone who comments on my blog to know how much it means to me to read what you have to say.  For some reason, this particular program will not let me respond back.   This week's blog post is about a topic that's been on my mind, and I definitely want to hear what other collectors think about it.

In the past few weeks, I've had to "de-follow" some great collectors on flick-r because their photos were just getting too racy.  I began to wonder, when do photos start becoming "naughty".

I remember when Mattel's Silkstone line was first introduced with the lingerie dolls.  It was quite a stir.  I remember news reports about "This is not your daughter's Barbie!"   I loved the line immediately and  believed you could see more real flesh at the neighborhood swimming pool!

So, here are some photos I took this weekend.  I will show a "lingerie photo" and then a closeup.  The closeups are just gratuitous because I love their faces!!!  I used NuFace models since Integrity has announced that the next webinair will be May 17 (originally announced for late April) and there will be no NuFace dolls offered at that time.  I miss my NuFace dolls, and, for some reason, they seem less naughty in lingerie than the girls with the big chests.  Also, they fit the Silkstone lingerie better.

Let's start with something that looks like a shorts outfit … Here is High End Envy Erin wearing Mattel's Highland Fling.

There is just something about a redhead wearing a tartan plaid!   It is just irresistible.  I don't believe this looks naughty at all.

Next, we'll go to Heavy Metal Lilith.  This is another Silkstone ensemble.  This time the fabric looks a little more like lingerie - a garter and stockings were added.

I'm not sure why … but are the garters the suggestive part of the ensemble?  I believe society has always had "a thing" for garters.

We've had a redhead and a brunette, so I figured it was time to get out a blonde.  Here is Dark Romance Giselle.  She is wearing the lingerie from Integrity Toy's Midnight Lace Mini-Gene.

No garters here … the tummy is completely covered, but the photo makes me a little uncomfortable.  Is it the chiffon robe and color black that makes this naughty?

When I put Fame by Frame Imogen in a white version without a robe, it doesn't seem to bother me at all.

It just looks like a cute little dress.  It doesn't make me feel the least bit embarrassed to look at it.  Why is that?

There has been plenty of lingerie made for dolls.   Here is Glam Addict Giselle wearing NuFace lingerie.

Is it the additional skin?  The garters and stockings again?  This photo just seems too sexy.  It's almost like you're invading someone's privacy - you're seeing something you shouldn't be seeing.

So, tell me …

Is it American culture that is to blame?  Are we just too sensitive to "unmentionables" that they shouldn't be seen in public places even though string bikini's are alright at the pool?  Is this forbidden fruit?

Do you find any of the photos are more naughty than others?

Are you okay with all these photos but object to photos of dolls in intimate settings?  Male and Female dolls together?  Dolls of the same gender together in suggestive poses?

Where do you draw the line?

Dueling Agni - Sixth Doll of 2014 - Head for Glamour Agnes/ Seventh Doll of 2014 - High Gloss Agnes with Reroot

I was trying to be really good this month.  Everyone is waiting for the Integrity Toys Convention announcement and registration.  There is supposed to be another reveal at the end of the month.    I'm still paying off Christmas bills.

But how do you say "no" to Agnes?

Last year, I sold my Head For Glamour Agnes.  Her eyelash had fallen off and I thought she favored Dressing the Part too much.  The flickr group has been posting some exceptional photos of this doll, so I've regretted selling her.  She recently came up on secondary market, nude, at an affordable price.

"That's right!  I knew I would worm my way back into your collection!  You are a mere doll collector who is mortal.  You simply cannot resist me!"

"By the way, I really like this closet.  Mattel Toys did a great job on this.  It looks like your taste is not too bad for a human.   It seems you have some very nice clothing for me.  There are only have four of these?  That's hardly sufficient for my needs."

Which leads me to my other acquisition.  A collector was selling a re-rooted High Gloss Agnes on one of the doll boards.  As you know, this doll has been on my "Grail List" for years.   I have never owned a re-rooted doll before, but the price was quite reasonable.  Someone cut this doll's hair a little short for my liking, but who can resist such a beautiful face?

"Who can resist such a beautiful face?  Me of course!  Because it's my face!  Get out of that bed lazy bones!"

"But I just got here.  I came all the way from Australia.  I need my beauty sleep."

"It's time to get up.  I will climb in that bed drag you out of it!"

"Just lay down for a minute.  Calm down and see how nice the bed is.  You are simply too stressed."

"I hate to admit it, but you're right!  This is a very nice bed.  Was it here where we arrived?"

"No.  It arrived yesterday.   Human got it and the bedding for an incredible buy on the new sales website called 'Doll Bid'.  It is called Modern Dreamer Bed and the bedding is called Surreal Comfort.  They are from the 2005 Loft Collection from Integrity Toys.  Human had been looking for this for years and couldn't believe her good fortune in finding it NRFB for a great deal.  There were only 500 of these made!

You should've seen Human fumbling around with the screw driver.  It was hilarious!   But the result is quite extraordinary.  I especially love the fur comforter."

"I think we are going to like it here.  It seems Human has no self-restraint when it comes to our needs!"