Christmas Post #11: Niche Market Dolls
by Steve West on November 22, 2007

In Waiting For Guffman, Christopher Guest play acts with his My Dinner With Andre action figures. That was the funniest moment of the film for me. I could see something similar happening with almost any of the dolls in this collection. "Honey! I finished my Christmas list!"
"Awful Dolls" - I think not.
Two Replies to Christmas Post #11: Niche Market Dolls
Steve West | November 22, 2007
Afraid I still don't have cable. Never have so I'm not entirely sure of how much I'm missing. Remain in ignorant bliss.
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Lori Lancaster | November 22, 2007
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