Inventory: Diana Ross** by Bob Mackie

© 2003 House of Ross/Image Equity Management, Inc. Costume design:

© 2003 Bob Mackie Design Group, Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

Diana Ross** wears a Bob Mackie designer gown from her most memorable 1970's era. Her dress is a dramatic white/silvery glitter printed gown. It features dolman sleeves, tightens from the waist down to the knees and then flares out. The gown has beaded cuffs and coordinating wide beaded belt. The ensemble features a flower in Diana's long wavy black hair. The face is an authentic Diana Ross sculpt. Finally, the doll has silvery hoop earrings, painted fingernails, and white shoes.

New retail she was: $34.95

**No Longer Available From Mattel
Collector Edition Release Date: 12/1/2003
Product Code: B2017

© 2003 House of Ross/Image Equity Management, Inc. Costume design: © 2003 Bob Mackie Design Group, Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

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Inventory: RuPaul Supermodel of The World doll by Jason Wu

 

 

RuPaul Supermodel of The World doll by Jason Wu
 

 

(Photo above by Integrity Toys, Inc. & RuCo, Inc.)

 

RuPaul was first introduced to us in 1992 when her first hit single topped the charts “Supermodel (you better work)”.

 

 

Now this legendary look features a satin bustier, multi-toned tulle skirt, full-length gloves and golden signature choker. Truly a fabulous fit for a queen.


New retail she was: $59.99  

**Currently still available From Integrity Toys
  Release Date: 2005
 SKU: RU001

 

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Inventory: Gene Marshall: Tango (outfit)

 

Tango is an outfit worn by Gene Marshall in the film Tango.  

 

 Gene Marshall will be so beautifully dressed in this peach ball gown, high heels hose, and jewelry.

 

 

  New retail was: $39.95

 

**No Longer Available from Ashton Drake

Designer: Tim Kennedy

Release Date: 1997

Retired: 2000

Circa: 1951

SKU: 93545

 

 

In these times when Hollywood is brimming with starry-eyed hopefuls, a girl needs to be as multi-talented as possible to succeed in show business.

 

All those ballroom dance lessons paid off for Gene when she accepted the lead role in the sizzling romantic film Tango. In this cinematic masterpiece, Gene plays the daughter of a U.S. diplomat in exotic Buenos Aires, Argentina. As lively as she is lovely, she is the toast of the capital during the glittering Peron years. She first meets the fiery, dark-eyed artist who would change her life at an embassy ball. They dance the tango--the first of three such dances during the film.

 

It is without a doubt the second dance that heated movie houses. Slipping from the embassy during Carnival, Gene dances with her lover--he the vital male, she the irresistible temptress. They glide as one, sinuous body, suddenly parting to strike a pose electric with smoldering drama. Their eyes are locked with scorching intensity, and their simmering passion leaves audiences breathless...and thrilled.

 

In Tango, Gene wears the ultimate dancer's dress, suggesting sensuous movement even when perfectly still. It is tailored of multi-layered coral chiffon with exotic beaded accents at the bosom, and a dramatic attached stole. Golden hoop earrings and bracelet add the finishing Latin touch to this beloved Hollywood film that becomes the date movie of the year.

Inventory: Gene Marshall: Simply Gene (pink)

Inventory: Gene Marshall** "Simply Gene" Brunette doll (light blue)

Gene Marshall** "Simply Gene" Brunette doll

created by awarding-winning artist Mel Odom, from Ashton Drake Galleries in 1999.    

 

 

Gene Marshall** "Simply Gene" doll

 

Gene is an expertly hand crafted collector quality vinyl doll with a porcelain-like finish doll. Gene is hand painted and had wonderful features like dramatic eyes with hand applied eyelashes.     

 

She is 15-1/2" tall, made of the heavier weight vinyl, and fully poseable. 

Her brunette hair is rooted and styled by hand in an elegant ponytail. 

 

 

Circa 1956." Gene Marshall** Collection Ashton Drake Galleries.

New retail she was: $125.00  

** No Longer Available From Ashton Drake 

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The Library is open: GENE by Carolyn B. Cook

Gene by Carolyn B. Cook

Illustrated in color and black-and-white, this fascinating book reviews the history and development of the “Gene” doll and how this doll follows the career and wardrobe of that famous actress Gene Marshall. “The Gene story is a tale of success that can be told on two different levels.

The first is an account of the real-life challenges faced by illustrator Mel Odom when he attempted to turn his fantasy into a doll that would reflect the values and fashions of a past era. The second is a story within a story – how young Gene Marshall was discovered by a famous director and became a star of the silver screen from 1941-1962.”

The story of Gene Marshall’s career can be found in her costumes – “each comes with a synopsis of the film plot or event in her life explaining when and where the character wore that particular outfit.” This book covers the dates, the lines (Gene, Madra, Trent, etc.), accessories and secondary prices for Gene dolls and costumes.

Gene by Carolyn Cook Hobby House Press, Inc., MD, 1999.  8.7” x 11.3” color-imprinted hardback. 152 pages.

Inventory: Gene Marshall: Red Venus