Gene paved the way, and everything about doll collecting changed. Archived Message
Posted by Jackie_NJ  on February 2, 2025, 2:32 pm, in reply to "30 years today Gene hit Toy Fair! My thoughts inside. Add yours xxoo" |
I am grateful that the hobby is still alive and well. The friendships have been as important as the dolls. All in all, a tremendous experience.
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- 30 years today Gene hit Toy Fair! My thoughts inside. Add yours xxoo - Lori in Denver February 2, 2025, 2:17 pm
- I am very late responding but love this so much I have to post! I was never>> - Izzy February 16, 2025, 10:53 am
- Do you remember... - Gael February 10, 2025, 2:01 pm
- I love the friends I've made through Gene - Gael February 10, 2025, 1:49 pm
- What a wonderful tribute to Gene and Mel, Lori! Thank you for sharing the picture, too!
 - Sue in ABQ February 7, 2025, 1:14 pm - I have a small antique and collectible store that started about that time,.. - dcal February 6, 2025, 9:29 pm
- My 1st Sighting must have been an ad in a doll mag. Red Venus and Monaco came to live w/ me >>> then - Trish at dollymall February 6, 2025, 3:51 pm
- Thank Lori for this. And thanks to all of you for sharing memories and our love of Gene. - Jan in MB February 5, 2025, 3:16 pm
- May I just add how lucky we are to love this doll - Carole NY February 5, 2025, 5:03 am
- I first saw Gene in a Mall gift shop...was fascinated by---->msg - Lori in RI February 4, 2025, 6:17 pm
- Wonderful to read all these stories and memories. Thanks to all my online friends! Hugs!! - Becky in Upstate February 4, 2025, 5:42 pm
- I remember as if it were yesterday, that first picture of Monaco in Blue Goddess in Doll Reader Mag - Jayne in Seattle February 3, 2025, 11:09 pm
- Thank you for sharing this! I remember the smell of opening a new Gene doll box and the excitement.. - RyeGuy February 3, 2025, 9:26 pm
- I first saw Gene at FAO in Orlando and was completely captivated. - Donna in FL February 3, 2025, 7:58 pm
- Lori, thank you for sharing this and starting this thread of reminiscence.>>>>> - Ivy in MA February 3, 2025, 4:52 pm
- Love this. So many great stories from the first year or two. > - dollster February 3, 2025, 11:31 am
- Ahhhh... the memories. Back in 1995 I was just dabbling with dolls as an adult. A friend showed me > - IL Deb February 3, 2025, 10:30 am
- What a great picture! I fell in love with Gene when FAO sent me a catalogue! - Kim in IL February 3, 2025, 5:40 am
- My affair with Gene started when my dolls were taken in a home burglary - VeraS February 3, 2025, 2:18 am
- How Gene drew me in… - Kelly Red February 3, 2025, 12:03 am
- Wow- thank you for sharing this reminder! - sigborga99 February 2, 2025, 9:28 pm
- A beautiful tribute on this anniversary date! - Jim S February 2, 2025, 8:07 pm
- Thank you for the photo! It captures so much about the beginnings of Gene. - Barb in MA February 2, 2025, 6:05 pm
- Love this, Lori! Gene has brought so much to so many. <3 - Michael H February 2, 2025, 5:26 pm
- That was beautifully said Lori. I'd like to share my own "The beginnings of my Love for Gene" story - George in NC February 2, 2025, 3:41 pm
- I am at a loss for words as my eyes well up with tears. Thank you for sharing your story. - Sue in ABQ February 7, 2025, 1:12 pm
- What a heartwarming story! - Kim in IL February 4, 2025, 6:32 am
- That is a beautiful story from such a big heart - Ori February 4, 2025, 3:17 am
- Oh, George…..what a sweet story>>>> - CherylStG February 3, 2025, 10:53 am
- {{{ HUGS }}} - IL Deb February 3, 2025, 9:42 am
- You’ve both broken my heart and made me smile. Thank you for sharing. - Kelly Red February 3, 2025, 12:07 am
- George, that was so sweet. I am glad to know you these 20 some years. - Jackie_NJ February 2, 2025, 4:29 pm
- Lovely Lori! You evoke so many thoughts, memories and joy. >> - Becky in Upstate February 2, 2025, 3:20 pm
- Gene paved the way, and everything about doll collecting changed. - Jackie_NJ February 2, 2025, 2:32 pm
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