Just when I thought the Franklin Mint was finished doing new Marilyn Monroe dolls based on her movie costumes, bam...here comes the Tiger Dress from “The Seven Year Itch.”
Naturally, I had to compare it to the actual Marilyn from the movie. For the costume, jewelry, and shoes, the Mint scores a home run.
For the hairstyle...not so much. It looks like someone made a half-hearted attempt to recreate the flapper-style hairdo that Monroe sported for this brief scene, but just couldn’t pull it off. And yet...I still bought it. Here are a few more photos to see. Note: the cigarette prop is something that I added; it is not included by The Franklin Mint.
See more Marilyn Franklin Mint doll photos at my regular website.
I ordered this doll and she is currently on the way. I couldn't resist such a great costume. I have to ask where did you purchase the cigarette holder?? That was my first thought when I saw photos of her that she needs that to be complete.
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Melinda
www.marilynmonroe.ca
Duh, just looked a little closer. I assume that it is photoshopped :)
ReplyDeleteMelinda - The smoke is photoshopped, but it is an actual doll-sized cigarette holder that was made for one of the Madra Lord doll outfits by Ashton Drake. You can still find them on ebay every now and then. BTW: Love your website! Great MM resource!
ReplyDeleteI'm back now that I have the Tiger doll in my hands. Thanks for the info on the cig holder. I am going to stalk ebay now. I agree with you on the hair - just not quite there. I'm also not sold on the colour they used for the dress. To me it is too yellow. It photographs well with shadows giving it a more orange look but in person too bright and too yellow compared to the original. Otherwise, she is a beauty.
ReplyDeleteI love your website and the doll photos in particular.