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The grail you got…and the one that got away

Posted by Gael <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Gael' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 2, 2025, 11:38 am

What Gene or related item did you long for that you finally got? And what’s still on your wish list?

I was lucky enough to get a Gray Lady when someone posted “gray doll” on eBay with no other info. I don’t even think anyone bid against me. I also wanted a Marceline for the longest time and finally traded for it in 2023.

I really wanted Cherry Crisp but the only one I ever saw for sale was $10,000 - and, I didn’t want her that much. (You can buy a lot of other dolls or other things for $10k.)

I just got White Russian dress, but missed out on...

Posted by Kathy in Dayton <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Kathy+in+Dayton' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 11, 2025, 12:49 pm, in reply to "The grail you got…and the one that got away"

Cherished Friends exclusive Red Parasol. And as Kathy in Dayton--I AM back in Dayton now.

I'm still wishin and hopin for East Meets West Gene. I can wait! <<

Posted by Becky in Upstate <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Becky+in+Upstate' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 4, 2025, 5:47 pm, in reply to "The grail you got…and the one that got away"

The Grail I'd love to own (pic)

Posted by Michael H <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Michael+H' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 2, 2025, 9:32 pm, in reply to "The grail you got…and the one that got away"

This doll was given to Joan Greene at one of the early Gene conventions. Laura Meisner designed and made it (and you can see her in the background). If Joan ever decides to sell any of her things, this is the one I'd love.

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Oh, how could I forget: The prototype for USO was auctioned...

Posted by Gael <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Gael' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 2, 2025, 7:46 pm, in reply to "The grail you got…and the one that got away"

...at a Gene convention and I wanted it desperately. I lost out to Joan Greene and then a few years later it was produced in the line. It was fine but it didn't compare to the prototype which was incredible. I bid $1000 for it (in 1996) and I remember thinking it was probably a good thing I didn't win it because I'm not sure how well that would have gone over when I'd got home.

I still wish I owned it.

A ooak doll from Wayne from one of the early conventions >

Posted by dollster <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=dollster' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 2, 2025, 7:38 pm, in reply to "The grail you got…and the one that got away"

I attended the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Gene conventions (Newark, Newark, and Cherry Hill?) and Benita, the organizer, would have a charity auction where designers and collectors could donate a ooak doll to be auctioned off. I was young and broke back then, and the special dolls went for lots more money than I could afford.

I remember walking into the room where the dolls were all displayed in a row and zeroing in on that particular doll as the “if I had unlimited money this would be THE ONE,” but off she went never to be seen again by me and I didn’t really think that much about her after that, but she always sort of stayed in the back of my mind.

A year or two later, around 2000, I stopped collecting Gene altogether, but I didn’t get rid of anything. I still liked her but just wasn’t actively collecting her. It wasn’t until JamieShow announced a resin Gene and I sort of thought ok, maybe just one. I added Phoenix Gene to my collection and I was immediately enamored by her. I jumped back into Gene collecting as if I’d never said goodbye found so many items from the Integrity years to add to my increasing collection. A few more JamieShow dolls and I’m in it full force.

Fast forward to a few years ago Elaine was selling off her collection and I spotted a doll in a crisp tailored pink suit jacket with a black skirt and a matching pink wide-brimmed hat. I knew immediately that she was the ooak doll from years and years ago and she had to be mine and I contacted Elaine straight away with sweet success. It’s funny how things like that work out. Here’s this doll that I wanted so badly back in the 90’s and more than 20 years later here she is on the sale page.

I never knew Wayne, but I was always enthralled by his work. I never even knew Elaine, but boy what a collection! I wondered if she was the original owner of this ooak or if she had acquired it over the years. I’m so grateful that she decided to sell her collection, and I’m even more grateful that 20-something years later this doll finally came to me.

BTW, if anyone has a photo from back then of Wayne’s doll on the auction dolls table, I would love a photo. I do recall that there was one floating around, or perhaps it was in one of the Gene Scene magazines.

Wayne was an angel on earth. I do miss his big smiles.

Posted by Mo in PA <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Mo+in+PA' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 3, 2025, 9:25 pm, in reply to "A ooak doll from Wayne from one of the early conventions >"

I love this!!!! Wayne was indeed magic. His bday was yesterday too. Pic inside

Posted by Lori in Denver <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Lori+in+Denver' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 2, 2025, 10:55 pm, in reply to "A ooak doll from Wayne from one of the early conventions >"

I see why you fell in love with her!

Posted by Kim in IL <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Kim+in+IL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 4, 2025, 6:35 am, in reply to "I love this!!!! Wayne was indeed magic. His bday was yesterday too. Pic inside "

Ah yes, there it is. Black hat, not pink like my bad memory thought. Haha. She’s here somewhere. >

Posted by dollster <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=dollster' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 3, 2025, 11:26 am, in reply to "I love this!!!! Wayne was indeed magic. His bday was yesterday too. Pic inside "

I need to try and find her.

Thank you for finding a photo of her. She is a dream for me.

I checked the Gene-zine and couldn't find a photo of Wayne's work

Posted by Gael <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Gael' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 2, 2025, 8:04 pm, in reply to "A ooak doll from Wayne from one of the early conventions >"

I may not have all the issues though

Answer to both questions: April Promise! (pic)

Posted by Michael H <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Michael+H' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 2, 2025, 5:08 pm, in reply to "The grail you got…and the one that got away"

When Tim Alberts came out with his first line back in the late 90s, I bought three of them but decided April Promise was too expensive to me. Boy, did I regret that decision as the year's went by! Well, someone was selling the outfit this last year on eBay, and I snagged it!

Love his work. Beautiful!!!!!

Posted by Lori in Denver <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Lori+in+Denver' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 2, 2025, 7:20 pm, in reply to "Answer to both questions: April Promise! (pic)"

Oh, and Men's Club Trent thanks to the amazing Gael! LOVE HIM!

Posted by Michael H <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Michael+H' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 2, 2025, 5:12 pm, in reply to "Answer to both questions: April Promise! (pic)"

I finally got "Meet Me in Paris" Gene with the alternate blue suit! Sadly lost the bid...

Posted by Jim S <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Jim+S' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 2, 2025, 2:05 pm, in reply to "The grail you got…and the one that got away"

...on a 2009 Queen Mary DAE centerpiece Gene in the traveling suit with luggage.

There has to be one somewhere who needs a new home. Anyone?!

My longest standing grail finally came to me this past year, Tulsa Centerpiece Madra. Still >>>

Posted by George in NC <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=George+in+NC' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 2, 2025, 1:56 pm, in reply to "The grail you got…and the one that got away"

have a few things on my grail list, top three are Marceline, Poised for Success Zita and Hollywood Canteen Oona. I have been blessed in my grail hunting, it may take years but if it's meant to be It will come to me. If it doesn't, well it just isn't the right time yet. Took decades to reach that Zen place though. Life would be boring though if there were not something left to keep an eye out for.

I didn’t bid on a gray lady and regret that. I finally got Atlantic City Beauty for $225!

Posted by Kim in IL <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Kim+in+IL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 2, 2025, 1:04 pm, in reply to "The grail you got…and the one that got away"

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