First, here is an assemblage of larger fashion dolls. From the left we have Arisaema (2006 Nouveau Dynamite Cissy); Circe II (English Waltz Cissy); Silky (60 cm Obitsu); Kaviq (NS Cara CED); and Rose (Tonner American Model).
It was love at first sight with some of these dolls, but I am not sure whether I will be keeping Rose, as she is not very posable. She is so beautiful though, and a very sweet model. The Cissi are wonderful, but they don't sit as well as the others. They do not like to bend quite so acutely at the hip there, or they are top-heavy, or something. I like the posability of the newer dolls (Arisaema) but not the hard plastic (the dusty look of her hard plastic is caused by some kind of drying of the material) and not the scooped-out legs or the flat butt and thick waisted look! I like the figure of the regular modern Cissy doll better, and I like the feel of the vinyl better than the hard plastic of the newer ones. But I do like their posability!
I love Silky. Those Obitsus are just about the perfect toy in my opinion. The only issue I have with her is that she gets loose in the waist/hip joint and it is hard to keep her tightened up. Also I have heard that they can break there in their innards, and while they can be fixed, nobody likes to break their toys!
Here is a closeup of just Silky, Rose, and Kaviq.
Next we have what are actually much older photos. I found this wonderful Pocahontas doll. On her back she is stamped (c) 1995 Applause / Made in China. I think she is 15" tall and she is made of what seems to be a fairly hard vinyl, not quite like any of my other dolls. She has inset eyes, dramatic eye liner, tons of wonderful hair, great proportions (big hands and feet, solid waist). I have her next to a Fashion Jane by Robert Tonner for comparison purposes. Poca can wear most of the Matt/Basil clothes, but I have to roll up the trouser legs.
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updated Cinco de Mayo 2007