HUGE COLLECTION OF BARBIE AND ROBERT TONNER ELLOWYNE WILDE | INSANE DOLL HAUL | OPEN BOXES WITH US
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- čas přidán 21. 08. 2024
- Wow, what an incredible collection! This fantastic collection of dolls arrived at our shop this week with tons of Ellowyne Wilde dolls, characters, and vintage Barbie. This is only the first video; we will share more. The dolls will be sold through the VDC program in mid- to late October. For more information, join the email list at www.virtualdol...
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I truly appreciate your conversation at the end of the video. You honor Janice Spreng and her family plus you address doll collecting in a wonderful way. Thank you💓
I appreciate that. Thank you so much, I felt it was important to say.
Thank you for this entire program. It lifted my spirits! And when you discussed the lady who owned the collection, her family, and the idea of how dolls come into our lives, was just a wonderful, personal moment. Thank you so very much!
Rachel, I loved the video. My heart can truly relate. I was 23 and my mother was dying of colon cancer. I was putting myself through college, so between classes I was at the hospital. She and my father had me late in life. She was 37 and he was 40. Back in the 60's you did not have children that age. My mother had her hands full with 4 older siblings that I really never knew because of the age difference. My parents were depression era, my dad was ww2 vet. My mother and I along with my precious grandmother who lived up north became a 3 corded bond. My mother wanted to know all about my day, all the details etc. She was my best friend. I played with barbies, but grew tired of them. I played with my childhood 60's dolls until they fell apart. I still had a baby doll, a baby tenderlove and my original teddy bear, fur rubbed off and sew on button eyes. When ebay came about. I went back and found those broken dolls. Dancerina and Baby walks & skates NIB that are in a cabinet. I discovered artist dolls when Gotz and Zapf dolls started showing up at TJ Maxx and Tuesday Morning because they were not being sold off of HSN or QVC back around 2000. These were not toy dolls, they were numbered editions, real hair, glass eyes. No one was buying them because the electronic age had begun. I had lost both of my parents by now. My son was diagnosed with a rare combination of Classic Autism and Mental retardation (1 in 10,000 births) Dolls became a therapy and an escape. I never knew about Tonner until I was at an antique mall and found "Susan and Lucy" both from his Chronicles of Narnia series. I bought them dressed in their royal gowns plus a Helen Kish doll for $20. I went home and googled ebay and saw Ellowyne. This was 2019 pre covid. I bought Ellowyne and her friends which I thought were all named Ellowyne. very inexpensive. I dolls here and there in my home. I told you I did not collect antiques until the estate sale guy handed me 5 for almost nothing. Now I am amazed at how beautiful they are. My bi lo and my dream baby are in a case and I have 2 K & R, Simon and H. in my bedroom. At 59 I need to give instructions. My daughter hates any form of dolls or plush animals. I told her that it would be easier to take them to a secondary market dealer when the time comes. Dolls are in the top ten most collected items and We as collectors have an official name that no one ever hears "PLANGONOLOGIST'' I have so enjoyed watching and learning all about you. My mother and Grandmother are both in Heaven and I Miss them so much. So the dolls are a legacy and will move on to bring joy to someone else. I feel like I have known your mother through your loving words. I am glad that Janice Spreng's family can now have peace. The Tonner dolls will be listed in archive files, I do not have a big collection but many in the facebook clubs I think own every one he made! So some might be in the wrong box but it won't take long. Just like your video of the American Girl Dolls, the woman who was looking at the collection could name them off the top of her head! Take care and God Bless, I can just see Holland Diane with a fishing pole in her hand!!!!
Thank you for sharing your beautiful story. You are a blessing to your dolls and to all of us.
Love you, dear Rachel! I have been watching your channnel for years and I am excited to see every new video. God bless you, your little cutie and the rest of your family. Heart-felt speach of yours at the end is really touching
I love this - i absolutely understand how this was special and JUST RIGHT for everyone. Dollfriends really are family, aren´t they.
Love that. Course we’re family 💖 hugs from Sweden 💖
Sooo amazing! How fun for you to be on the receiving end of that massive collection. I was so excited to see that row of Ellowyne's you opened. Back in the 70s I had the Barbie Camper and then got the Barbie beach bus the next year, Wow! that sure brings back the memories. My doll collecting really started for me around age 10, Like you I didn't discover the Tonner dolls until 2015 and then started collecting as many as I could find. Yes! Janice is one of us and I completely understand. Your kind words to her family were so heart felt. Thanks Rachel for being the good person you are!
Such a loving tribute to Janice and your Mum and to all who love dolls 😍❤️ your little Girl may be the next one 😘 🙏 God bless you and yours 😊
I LOVE LOVE LOVE Christopher! You are wonderful! I could listen to you all day! You're a wonderful addition!
Rachel, Sorry to be comment so late, but so much is going on now with my Mom's recovery from surgery. And thank you so much for telling us that 💛💛🌹🌹Janice Sprengs owned this beautiful collection of Barbies and Robert Tonner Dolls💛💛🌹🌹!! It makes the Dolls extra special knowing that she was a Grandma and so loved💛💛. I too was touched by Alzheimer's Disease in that my Late Dad who passed in 2008 had Alzheimer's Disease😔😪. And my Brother's Wife died on Christmas 2021😪😪 because she not only had Lupus, but Covid-19 killed her. My Brother's Wife was only 48 years old😪😪. It helps me to to know that 🙏🙏🌹🌹my Sister In Law and my Dad are in Heaven as well🙏🙏🌹🌹. On a more light hearted note, I would😃😃👍👍 LOVE it if You and Christopher would do a Skipper bit😃😃👍👍!! And I got so excited when I saw that Barbie Camper because I too had a 70s Barbie Camper my Late Grandfather bought me!! Unfortunately, I no longer have that Barbie Camper😔😔. As for Janice Sprengs U-haul Doll haul I have many favorites. However, I just want to say that the blue sweater in the pack might be the original sweater worn the Brooke Shields Doll, which I still have today!! My favorites of Janice Sprengs Collection are: Becky who I so love her outfit with accessories💖, Straight leg Ash blonde Skipper from 1964💖, Barbie Cool Career Fashion Nurses dress with accessories from 1996💖, Check On Me Ellowyn Wilde's dress looks so sharp on her❤❤, Vintage🫖 Tea Ellowyne Tea Ellowyne Wilde with 🫖adorable Tea Set❤❤❤❤, Lizette's leopard gloves💖💖, Ellowyne Cinderella Moment with blue ruffled gown💙💙 with beautiful sliver shoes💛💛, and Delicate Balance Ellowyne with beautiful pink boots with bow💖💖!!! Rachel, Thank You so much for sharing Janice Sprengs beautiful Collection with us💛💛 and my sincerest condolences to her Family🛐🛐🌹🌹.
Oh my goodness, thanks to Ms. Janice Spreng and family. WOW, WOW, WOW I can't wait to adopt some, but I will wait. OMG what a selection!
This was a beautiful video about a woman who loved her dolls and who now knows her dolls will continue to live on with other people to love them. I always feel so inspired watching these videos. My own collection is small and not valuable in a monetary sense, but to me my dolls are priceless, as they bring me great joy. I have fun dressing them for holidays and for vignette scenes like baseball, sewing and western.
I was thirty when my my and dad went to heaven. I lost a sister in 2001 and one last year. It's so hard I miss them dearly. I find so much comfort knowing that they're in heaven and it won't be that long until I join them. I hope there are doll there. Your doll shop is so wonderful I wish I would have known about it when I went to Colorado some years back. God bless you and yours.
Definitely in for Skipper and Francie❤️❤️❤️Your videos are always exciting. Looking forward to your Sale🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
This was so beautiful and what a wonderful collection that lady built as her collecting legacy. So much joy will come from her life. She would be honoured to know her dolls went to such good people.
I deleted my first comment. I was just so excited to see all the dolls especially Barbie and Skipper...I love that bit. But, the words you said at the end of the video really brought everything home, in prospective. I cried for Mrs Spreng and her family, and for you Racheal and the loss of ur mum. Im so happy you have this huge collection to take care of, I couldn't think of a better person for the task.
So so much fun, I absolutely Love, Adore, Enjoy & Cherish all Dolls, Thank U very much for sharing these wonderful Dolls!!! Please please share more soon, a new video everyday would be a Super way to start my days end my days any time!!!!
I'm in for the Skipper bit too. Francie Barbie you name it!! Please bring it on!! Becky???? Awesome~!~
What a comfort for that family who lost such an important member to meet someone who could relate to their loss. I am sure that our Lord in his mercy brought them to you, even if only to hear you say that your mom went to heaven. That is where she is, and one day you will be with her again. In the meantime, we will enjoy her legacy and your devotion to curating the very wonderful dolls you show us and sell us. Thank God for you, Rachel, and your kind heart.
Wow, I’m in, for every video you wish to do on this wonderful collection from Janice Spreng❤❤I’m so glad the family contacted your shop, so we can all appreciate this dear lady’s life’s work of collecting.
Oh my goodness, Rachel, i'm sooo glad that I found you and that at 66 I have reconnected with my love of Barbie, sewing etc. Now I have my Tonner doll and I'm busy sewing and crafting. I'm making a fur covered poodle for them. It's so exciting to FINALLY find ADULTS who share my love of dolls.
So glad you’re here!!! ♥️♥️♥️
I'm in for Skipper and everything else for that matter. SO FUN!
I am also grateful for all of those people who loved dolls as I do. So glad to get to Know a bit about Ms. Janice Spreng. She was a lady after my own heart. Glad her family appreciated the collection too. For all who have passed away (Gone to Heaven) due to COVID especially AND to their remaining family members, God Bless and may peace and joy return to you all.
I didn't watch the whole video but finally did. Wow, Rachel, I so appreciate what you said at the end. I was thinking the very same thing -- she was a person who was truly loved and she had a life and a passion and a world of family and friends who treasured her. This is only a small part of her life (the dolls) but it WAS part and she existed! and then there you were at the end of the video pronouncing that! There is a heaven... I truly know there is. This life is but a blip on the radar screen and then we are all back home again. Love you Rachel and I love your compassion ❤
Loved 😍 this!!!Great Team!! I can feel it in my bones, Great things ✨️ are on the Horizon ❣️❣️🙏
I adore your channel for caring about the people behind this hobby equally or more than the dolls themselves. Some dolls are very special, but ALL people are special who owned them and loved them.
Thank you so much! That’s so kind. ❤️
The end of the video was very emotional...
These dolls are a labor of love, and I'm sure it's a huge relief for them, knowing that they are in good hands.
Christopher will have a blast sorting all these dolls with you.
Good luck and looking forward to the Skipper bit and part 2, 3..
Good luck 🙏💗🇫🇷
Thank you so much for sharing with us Janice’s doll collection! She had such a nice variety of dolls! Her collection is in the best of hands now♥️! Thank you Christopher, you seem so knowledgeable, especially in Barbie and friends! They are lucky to find you, Rachel and I’m so glad they did! Thank you for honoring Janice’s legacy🥰♥️♥️♥️♥️.
Also, Rachel you’re such a beautiful soul. All of you are but what you said about family, love and loss is just so beautiful and true ❤️💘💖
I would have LOVED to be there with you and Christopher to discover alllll the treasures (especially the 60's and 70's clothes and shoes !!!).......P.S....CUTE baby!
What a special video! I always wanted to buy Evangeline, maybe some day. She is such a beautiful doll!
My heart also goes out to Janice's family and to you for taking in her treasures. Also, I understand some of what you're feeling as I still miss my Grandma, in heaven now for 29 1/2 years.
I am so pleased to know you, your family and the shop and crew through these videos as I know we share the magic that dolls bring to our lives!
I love how you honored the former collector and her family & of course your mother. I was super close with my mom as well.
Love your videos as always, these are so fun and Christopher is so cute and fun, love him on here!
Bless You and Thank You for sharing the passion, honesty and LOVE Anthony, Doll maker/collector UK
That is a GORGEOUS 😍 crocheted dress.
Your mom was so blessed to have you as her daughter.
I miss her very much. Thank you for tuning in.
This is really like my dreamjob! ❤️ thank you for letting us join you🌸🙏 its so great!
What a beautiful tribute to the Spreng family, to your own family, and to each of our families.My husband went to heaven this summer, and you touched my heart. And I'm going to make that doll list for my family very soon; what a good reminder for all of us.
Of all the Tonner dolls you showed I only have seen the 1950’s /Tea Ellowyne. So many Tonner Dolls! Very exciting.
This is such a beautiful video in so many ways. Thank you for sharing and being so real! Beautiful stories. And that Christopher sure does know his Barbies! Wow!! I just love him too! ❤
Thank you so much!
Wow 👏 I'm happy you ended up with these, so doll collectors can have them,,I have no children, no one I personally know likes vintage collectibles and have no idea where my collection will go one day, but I'll make lists now 😊 ☺
GAH! That camper brings back sooo many happy memories! Wish I'd saved mine (annnd the 1970 Dream House, the 1970s Airplane, the 70's 10-speed bike, but mostly--- the 60s and 70s CLOTHES !!!!!!!
And Christopher is such a great addition to the club!
Such a wonderful video yet it was fun taking a peek it was also a beautiful tribute. God bless her family and may he continue to bless you and your family. I want to come play dolls with Christopher.
What an exciting video. Enjoyed meeting Christopher. Dollcastle has great searchable Tonner database which may help you identify or verify some of the outfits and accessories. Good luck and look forward to more videos.
Amazing New Pieces for our Ellowyne & Neema Girls !!
I am 'in it for Skipper'.✔
Just love 💕 this video. Just like opening a big treasure chest hunt!
I am in the Skipper and Francie...yeaaahh !...and mod era...MY FAV...!
Excellent video and meditations in loud voice Rachel!!!!!
Greetings from Lima, Peru.
Hello Rachel . I have been subscribed to your channel for a while now, but have not commented before. I am not a doll collector but watch Allison & you. Thank you for such a great excitement & enthusiasm for your collection. Take care. Jane in New Zealand 🇳🇿
So good when treasures go to good hands! Thank you for your words in the end of the video. I'm collector. Lost my mom the very 1st day of this year and believe me, I do know what means love to the person (mom) who is the meaning of love, unconditional and everlasting love, and deal with that day by day. Hugs from Buenos Aires Rachel and thank you for sharing your passion, wich is the passion of many others around the world. Keep going :)
Oh, from the heart of Colorado to Buenos Aires, sending you the warmest embrace! 🌍💕 Losing a loved one, especially a mother, is an indescribable pain. I understand, as my mother was not just family, but the heart of our doll community. Remember that every day is a step towards cherishing memories while making new ones. Your words truly resonate, and it's beautiful to know that our shared passion binds us across continents. Collectors like you, who treasure memories and sentiments, are the soul of our community. Thank you for being a part of this journey. Keep shining and collecting! 🌟
With all my heart,
Rachel & the VDC Team 💕
@@RachelHoffmanDolls can feel every written word, and appreciate them a lot, and they're a piece of strength and a touch to soul to go through this loss. Thank you with all my heart 💕
I Love This Video!!!!!!!! Thank you so much!!!! God Bless You Alll!!!!!!!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Love this video and Goodluck Stanley ….catch lot’s of fish!❤
It was great listening to you at the end of the video. So true all that you said Rachel. It really resonated with me. Thank you!
Oh, how I want to be there with you as you unbox all those wonderful dolls! I'm loving this video and looking forward to more.
Oh my, what fun! I have to head to work so I have to finish watching the video after work, but SKIPPER! Skipper's the reason I started collecting dolls :) I can't wait to finish watching all the fun!
I'm in for the Skipper Bits! Of course!
Thank you, thank you for doing what you do! I really enjoyed the whole video as well and the "chat" at the end was really nice to hear.
Yes for Skipper!
The Secret Garden Ivy is the Lizette sculpt. I'm kinda partial to Lizette, so recognized her right away. :) That is not the correct dress for her, though. Oh! And now I see you got a Lethal Lizette! I obsessed over that doll for a long, long time before I finally found one that I could afford! She is fantastic!
What a wonderful video..all the dolls are gorgeous. Enjoyed the visit at the end of the video. Looking forward to the second part of this video. Stay well and stay safe. From Tennessee
That is so heartwarming...god bless you rachel😊
such a beautiful video and message behind it, thank you so much for being a blessing to the doll collecting community Rachel!
I love the message you said at the end of the video. As a doll collector, for instance, it would be a dilemma for me to let go of the dolls I collected as they are an investment for me. They are a pure joy. Not a lot would understand doll collecting is a big thing, because it is. Some would think it is idle or childish to collect but they are wrong. It is a major crisis that I would feel if something bad happens to me and I got no one to turn my doll collections to. Especially my family, who are not interested in dolls as they think of it as a waste of money for they are expensive. So for that reason alone, I fear for my dolls. Doll collectors to doll collectors are the ones - I think would be the best to inherit the dolls just because of the connection we get in dolls. I said what I said because I resonated a lot with the story you shared. So, thank you.
Thank you for sharing your feelings and your heart. We completely understand here. ❤️❤️
I've only just watched this. Wonderful video and your words at the end were beautiful.
I love the Evangeline Ghastly dolls! Show as many as you want! Thank you!!!!
You're such a good person to honor Janice at the end of this video. I'm looking forward to the Barbie video coming up.
Its always nice to see little Holly, this time in the arms of a gentleman, (going out for a smoke) ...lol
I have over 500 vintage barbies and I know my daughter will need to sell most some day!
That is such a lot of dolls that came on the u haul, you and Christopher have so much work going through them all, and a shame Robert wasn't still in town, he would love to go through them with you. I know your mum is watching over you and will be so proud of everything you are doing and achieving. Thank you Rachel and enjoy unboxing the dolls. Have fun
I am 60 and in very poor health - I am cleaning and curating my collection. Tons of labeling and photo taking each and every item. I want my family to easily go through them and sell them as they feel fit. I am even buying missing pieces to complete outfits so they sell better, which is fun for me now. We all hope our dolls will be adored when we are gone.
You're incredibly thoughtful to prepare your collection so meticulously for the future. It's a labor of love that will surely be appreciated. Kudos for finding joy in completing outfits and documenting your treasures. Your dolls will certainly find homes where they're cherished just as much as you cherish them. Take care and keep spreading that doll love! 🌟💖🎀
LOVE the Ellowynes
Would like to see a Skipper bit! Thank you Rachel and Christopher for the idea!
Keep making us smile🦋Keep DOLL collecting alive.I use to collect Antique Dolls.You have changed that.Thank You😊🌈🦄🌠
OMG to your Barbies its fun and exciting watching you having your Barbie Collection and Introducing it to ur Audience as now Part of Your Shop , and also Been Dreaming of Tonner Dolls wishing theres a lot available in the Philippines Amazing Grace is a Must Wishing to Have One Soon... More Power to Your Show ♥♥♥♥♥♥
Thank you so much. ♥️♥️
What an amazing video. Janice, you had an incredible collection ❤
Thank you so much!
I love you guys💖 Loove your videos 💖💖 Love the Barbie content soo much 💖💖💖 more more more 🥰🙏💖 also more of the beautiful baby plz💖💖💖💖 Thank you, all the love and light from Annsofi/ Sweden 💖
Looks like a great find!!
I absolutely love your videos, I am new to them, but they reach my heart in so many ways.
Welcome! So glad you’re here!
What an amazing collection! Thank you for sharing Rachel and Christopher! It looks like there may be a couple of Deja Vu's in there, I am hoping that is the case. Looking forward to Part 2 video. 😍
Can’t wait to see all the dolls lined up and sorted out. I only know Ellowyne because I purchased one from you after buying 2 Grace dolls. My doll collection had only been 1960’s Barbie & family prior to finding your doll shop through utube. It will be fun learning Ellowyne along with you, and of course digging through those Barbie’s!
I’m in for the Skipper bit!!❤
What a haul. You will be going through these girls forever. The gold dress is Windy Evenings. I have that set. Love all those Ellowynes.
Thank you so much, Nikki! This was all so exciting. We are ready to dive back in this week!
Wow wow wow
I'm in for Skipper. Also, one on all the Ellowyne and friends.
This haul is beyond amazing!! I look forward to seeing more!😍😍😍
Thank you so much!!
Wonderful video! Very exciting 🎉
The second part of your sharing about your mom and Janice is very touching and very dear . 🤍
Thank you Christopher and Rachel. ❤
I truly love the ending most of all! Such true and valuable words Rachel! Thank you!
OMG! I would be in doll heaven if all those dolls arrived. I can’t wait to see more. 😊❤😊
Christopher HAS to do a skipper video! OMG, that would be perfect!
I'm here for the skippers 🤩
I'm in for the Skipper bit!
Never heard of Evangeline, those dolls are really amazing. I will have to learn more about these.
They’re awesome dolls!!
I did Vintage Skipper Display for her 50 Birthday Cheers from Canada
LOVE the Ellowyne and Neema dolls I bought at VDC. Feel like I'm part of the family now. "Attended" every speaker. Love you all!
Love this video ❤... I'm a long time collector of Ellowyne. I so appreciate what you say about our dolls Rachel 😌🥰... it can't be "explained" to others, it just is 💖... So much love to you & yours ❤ 🙏🏼🥂
YAY! Barbie!
This is inspiring and I have a few old dolls.
Omg ! I’m in for it all 😊😊
Wowww I would love your job!!
I'm in for the skipper bit.
So fun! And a bed in the camper for Barbie and Ken 😂 love it ❤️
Yeah, I love Skipper