Comments on: My Twinn Future Uncertain http://dolldiaries.com/my-twinn-future-uncertain/ News, photos, reviews and more about dolls of all kinds including American Girl, MyTwinn, Barbie, Groovy Girl and many more. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:40:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Annie http://dolldiaries.com/my-twinn-future-uncertain/comment-page-1/#comment-32109 Annie Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:54:29 +0000 http://dolldiaries.com/?p=676#comment-32109 I DO NOT like my twinns that much, but it is still sad that these people will lose their jobs. I personaly think that ag's have much more meaning: have a history, and that of course, they are for little people to play with. Plus, thay don't look breakable and like you damage them easily. Also, compared with MT, they are easier to put away and hold, being only 18 inch! I DO NOT like my twinns that much, but it is still sad that these people will lose their jobs. I personaly think that ag’s have much more meaning: have a history, and that of course, they are for little people to play with. Plus, thay don’t look breakable and like you damage them easily. Also, compared with MT, they are easier to put away and hold, being only 18 inch!

]]> By: Jessica http://dolldiaries.com/my-twinn-future-uncertain/comment-page-1/#comment-32108 Jessica Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:47:44 +0000 http://dolldiaries.com/?p=676#comment-32108 wow! this world crisis thing is not something to laugh about! however, i do not particularly enjoy my twinns and MUCH prefer american girls of which i have 2 (Lila Ryder-just like you, and Jess of '06). But still, these dolls are nice, if u think, though som think they are FREAKKY wow! this world crisis thing is not something to laugh about! however, i do not particularly enjoy my twinns and MUCH prefer american girls of which i have 2 (Lila Ryder-just like you, and Jess of ‘06). But still, these dolls are nice, if u think, though som think they are FREAKKY

]]> By: Gato http://dolldiaries.com/my-twinn-future-uncertain/comment-page-1/#comment-31826 Gato Mon, 02 Mar 2009 03:36:46 +0000 http://dolldiaries.com/?p=676#comment-31826 Unfortunately, this is what happened to me. When I was a kid, my mom bought a My Twinn doll. Of course making her look like me. However, I got her and well...SHE FREAKED ME OUT! I think what really creeped me out was the eyes. I was totally into American Girls Dolls and loved it how their eyes would open and close. My Twinn didn't and for some reason looked very odd to me when putting her to 'sleep'. (However, this was me 10 yrs ago...but regardless, it still freak me out every time I view them.) Me, I have a collection of AGs, Magic Attic, a Fairy which I forgot the company (short lived too), Global Friends (they didn't open or close their eyes either but they didn't freak me out) and maybe one more but not sure. I still have them and I refuse to sell them. It really depends on the person. Unfortunately, this is what happened to me. When I was a kid, my mom bought a My Twinn doll. Of course making her look like me. However, I got her and well…SHE FREAKED ME OUT! I think what really creeped me out was the eyes. I was totally into American Girls Dolls and loved it how their eyes would open and close. My Twinn didn’t and for some reason looked very odd to me when putting her to ’sleep’. (However, this was me 10 yrs ago…but regardless, it still freak me out every time I view them.)

Me, I have a collection of AGs, Magic Attic, a Fairy which I forgot the company (short lived too), Global Friends (they didn’t open or close their eyes either but they didn’t freak me out) and maybe one more but not sure. I still have them and I refuse to sell them.

It really depends on the person.

]]> By: Gayl http://dolldiaries.com/my-twinn-future-uncertain/comment-page-1/#comment-31396 Gayl Thu, 26 Feb 2009 21:10:22 +0000 http://dolldiaries.com/?p=676#comment-31396 It really is misleading to compare My Twinn with American Girl, since they are really totally different dolls. For starters, My Twinn is a 23 inch super poseable doll, more like an action figure in some ways. American Girl is considerably smaller at 18 inches and does not have the flexibility in the joints. There is no comparsion. I am a happy collector of both, but they are very different. My Twinn is more comparable to other dolls that I collect such as Lee Middleton and they are usually priced even higher than My Twinn. Also, if one wants to collect a variety of dolls and is not interested in an exact replica, a My Twinn friend can be chosen for a little as $50 on sale. I purchased two at the $50 price and picked up my other three My Twinn dolls through ebay auctions all for less than $100. I have five boy My Twinn dolls and I dress them in newborn size clothes that I mostly picked up at my local department stores on clearance. The difference is My Twinn dolls have smaller necks compared to a newborn baby, so look for smaller necks or buttons in the neck area. I am amazed, but happy that they are so many older kid looking clothes available in newborn size such as t-shirts, jackets, pants, jeans, etc. My Twinn also wear newborn size or size 1 shoes that can be bought at a regular store. As for the eyes, the perfectly realistic eyelashes would be ruined if the eyes were allowed to open and shut, plus the realistic eye molding around the eyes would not be allowable with an open and shut eye mechanism. Many high priced collector dolls do not have eyes that shut either and I even prefer the quality of the My Twinn eyes. There have been three versions of the My Twinn company in history the way I understand. The original company was the best quality, but while the doll was great, the business side went under. Some other company briefly took it over, but the quality was lacking, and this is the period of time that has the most complaints. The third company that took it over is the one now. The dolls are great and I think it has just been bad luck on the business end. That and not enough people seem to appreciate them. It appears that the quality of the dolls, which is more on par with collector dolls that cost a lot more money, is wasted on most parents unfortunately. It really is misleading to compare My Twinn with American Girl, since they are really totally different dolls. For starters, My Twinn is a 23 inch super poseable doll, more like an action figure in some ways. American Girl is considerably smaller at 18 inches and does not have the flexibility in the joints. There is no comparsion. I am a happy collector of both, but they are very different.

My Twinn is more comparable to other dolls that I collect such as Lee Middleton and they are usually priced even higher than My Twinn. Also, if one wants to collect a variety of dolls and is not interested in an exact replica, a My Twinn friend can be chosen for a little as $50 on sale. I purchased two at the $50 price and picked up my other three My Twinn dolls through ebay auctions all for less than $100.

I have five boy My Twinn dolls and I dress them in newborn size clothes that I mostly picked up at my local department stores on clearance. The difference is My Twinn dolls have smaller necks compared to a newborn baby, so look for smaller necks or buttons in the neck area. I am amazed, but happy that they are so many older kid looking clothes available in newborn size such as t-shirts, jackets, pants, jeans, etc. My Twinn also wear newborn size or size 1 shoes that can be bought at a regular store.

As for the eyes, the perfectly realistic eyelashes would be ruined if the eyes were allowed to open and shut, plus the realistic eye molding around the eyes would not be allowable with an open and shut eye mechanism. Many high priced collector dolls do not have eyes that shut either and I even prefer the quality of the My Twinn eyes.

There have been three versions of the My Twinn company in history the way I understand. The original company was the best quality, but while the doll was great, the business side went under. Some other company briefly took it over, but the quality was lacking, and this is the period of time that has the most complaints. The third company that took it over is the one now.

The dolls are great and I think it has just been bad luck on the business end. That and not enough people seem to appreciate them. It appears that the quality of the dolls, which is more on par with collector dolls that cost a lot more money, is wasted on most parents unfortunately.

]]> By: Tammy http://dolldiaries.com/my-twinn-future-uncertain/comment-page-1/#comment-31386 Tammy Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:53:26 +0000 http://dolldiaries.com/?p=676#comment-31386 My daughter has a Denver My Twinn purchased 8 years ago. She has 5 American Girl dolls, Samantha, Nellie, Today, and two Bitty Twins. She hates the AG dolls and wants to sell them. (I keep trying to talk her out of getting rid of them!) Her beloved My Twinn "Mary" is her most treasured possession. Truly a sister to her. There is something quite special about the My Twinn dolls! My daughter has a Denver My Twinn purchased 8 years ago. She has 5 American Girl dolls, Samantha, Nellie, Today, and two Bitty Twins. She hates the AG dolls and wants to sell them. (I keep trying to talk her out of getting rid of them!) Her beloved My Twinn “Mary” is her most treasured possession. Truly a sister to her. There is something quite special about the My Twinn dolls!

]]> By: Sharon http://dolldiaries.com/my-twinn-future-uncertain/comment-page-1/#comment-31337 Sharon Thu, 26 Feb 2009 01:10:54 +0000 http://dolldiaries.com/?p=676#comment-31337 Many adults collect the My Twinn dolls and their quality is so far superior to AG dolls...it's shocking that anyone would prefer AG's. AG's are all the exact same face....their eyes are cheap and they are not poseable. AG dolls are strictly a toy and they look it. I have over 80+ MT dolls and they are amazing. I have each one custome painted and some of you who think $150 is a lot for them, just don't know much about the world of dolls. Take a look at Himstedts, Reborn dolls, BJD's. You get what you pay for. If junk is what you want......that is what you will get for $100. For a toy...that is about all one should spend if you intend to turn the doll over to a child who will curl their hair with a curling iron, paint their nails, put them in water, use scissors on them . I wish you could see some of the truly amazing MT dolls that I have. You would never go back to AG's. Many adults collect the My Twinn dolls and their quality is so far superior to AG dolls…it’s shocking that anyone would prefer AG’s. AG’s are all the exact same face….their eyes are cheap and they are not poseable. AG dolls are strictly a toy and they look it. I have over 80+ MT dolls and they are amazing. I have each one custome painted and some of you who think $150 is a lot for them, just don’t know much about the world of dolls. Take a look at Himstedts, Reborn dolls,
BJD’s. You get what you pay for. If junk is what you want……that is what you will get for $100. For a toy…that is about all one should spend if you intend to turn the doll over to a child who will curl their hair with a curling iron, paint their nails, put them in water, use scissors on them . I wish you could see some of the truly amazing MT dolls that I have. You would never go back to AG’s.

]]> By: Marion http://dolldiaries.com/my-twinn-future-uncertain/comment-page-1/#comment-30730 Marion Sun, 22 Feb 2009 21:44:45 +0000 http://dolldiaries.com/?p=676#comment-30730 I agree with AnneMarie, I bought one for my elf on December 18,2008 and got her in a week before Christmas, then I bought another one on Jan 11, 2009 got her in two weeks and many clothes. I had no problem with anyone or anything. I was so surprised on how much the the doll looked like me when I was about 10 years old, the other one looks so much like my sister. My Twinn dolls are very unique. I perfer them then American Girls. American Girls all look like. With My Twinn you can make her a family herloom or family treasure, telling your decendence the doll was made to look like your ancestor. Making her part of your family history. I agree with AnneMarie, I bought one for my elf on December 18,2008 and got her in a week before Christmas, then I bought another one on Jan 11, 2009 got her in two weeks and many clothes. I had no problem with anyone or anything. I was so surprised on how much the the doll looked like me when I was about 10 years old, the other one looks so much like my sister. My Twinn dolls are very unique. I perfer them then American Girls. American Girls all look like. With My Twinn you can make her a family herloom or family treasure, telling your decendence the doll was made to look like your ancestor. Making her part of your family history.

]]> By: JoAnn http://dolldiaries.com/my-twinn-future-uncertain/comment-page-1/#comment-29943 JoAnn Tue, 17 Feb 2009 20:38:05 +0000 http://dolldiaries.com/?p=676#comment-29943 The My Twinn Company was bought at an auction last week and the plans are that it will be reopening in the next two weeks. Not sure who the buyer was. The eToys branch was bought by Toys R US. I love my My Twinn dolls and have also been a collector for quite a few years. I love having the different face molds with different skintones as well as eye colors. I do wish the new owner will go back to the quality of eyes used during the companies Denver days. Nothing against AG's as I like them too especially the quality of their outfits. I just went to the new Chicago location last month and wish My Twinn would have some retail locations too. The My Twinn Company was bought at an auction last week and the plans are that it will be reopening in the next two weeks. Not sure who the buyer was. The eToys branch was bought by Toys R US. I love my My Twinn dolls and have also been a collector for quite a few years. I love having the different face molds with different skintones as well as eye colors. I do wish the new owner will go back to the quality of eyes used during the companies Denver days. Nothing against AG’s as I like them too especially the quality of their outfits. I just went to the new Chicago location last month and wish My Twinn would have some retail locations too.

]]> By: AnneMarie http://dolldiaries.com/my-twinn-future-uncertain/comment-page-1/#comment-28775 AnneMarie Wed, 11 Feb 2009 19:02:56 +0000 http://dolldiaries.com/?p=676#comment-28775 I'm sorry that so many of you don't like My Twinn dolls. Here's why I love them: They are fully poseable, in just about any way you can imagine, and can stand on their own, There are dozens of face molds that will offer a very realistic artistic resemblence to your favorite girl (instead of only - what - 3 from AG?). The original My Twinn Company from Denver offered 48 face molds. You get to choose their eye color, hair color and style, and skin tone. Yes, they do cost more than American Girl dolls, but they are worth it - to me and thousands of collectors and little girls out there, because they have real personality and beauty. I collect My Twinn dolls, and both my daughters have had one or more for several years. They like them much more than the AG dolls. As for clothes - if you ever go to eBay, you'll think twice about the lack of clothing out there for My Twinn dolls. There are several seamstresses who make outstanding quality clothing for the dolls. And most of them don't use velcro - the bugaboo that snarls hair and snags cloth bodies. Don't get me wrong, I like the notion behind AG - girls with their own histories, etc., but I personally can't see any difference in the face molds - they all look alike, except the AA and the Asian faces. And I prefer dolls that bend at the knees and elbows. Just my humble opinion. It will be a true pity if My Twinn is forced to close its doors again. Their main problem is not the doll - it's the company. I’m sorry that so many of you don’t like My Twinn dolls. Here’s why I love them: They are fully poseable, in just about any way you can imagine, and can stand on their own,
There are dozens of face molds that will offer a very realistic artistic resemblence to your favorite girl (instead of only – what – 3 from AG?). The original My Twinn Company from Denver offered 48 face molds.
You get to choose their eye color, hair color and style, and skin tone.
Yes, they do cost more than American Girl dolls, but they are worth it – to me and thousands of collectors and little girls out there, because they have real personality and beauty.
I collect My Twinn dolls, and both my daughters have had one or more for several years. They like them much more than the AG dolls.
As for clothes – if you ever go to eBay, you’ll think twice about the lack of clothing out there for My Twinn dolls. There are several seamstresses who make outstanding quality clothing for the dolls. And most of them don’t use velcro – the bugaboo that snarls hair and snags cloth bodies.
Don’t get me wrong, I like the notion behind AG – girls with their own histories, etc., but I personally can’t see any difference in the face molds – they all look alike, except the AA and the Asian faces. And I prefer dolls that bend at the knees and elbows. Just my humble opinion. It will be a true pity if My Twinn is forced to close its doors again. Their main problem is not the doll – it’s the company.

]]> By: Holly http://dolldiaries.com/my-twinn-future-uncertain/comment-page-1/#comment-28457 Holly Sun, 08 Feb 2009 16:34:37 +0000 http://dolldiaries.com/?p=676#comment-28457 i have a my twinn. she looks just like me. the quality of them is worth the price. but i love ag 2.... i have 9 ags so i think ag kinda over rules in my heart. ;-) i have a my twinn. she looks just like me. the quality of them is worth the price. but i love ag 2…. i have 9 ags so i think ag kinda over rules in my heart. ;-)

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