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I truly appreciate your conversation at the end of the video. You honor Janice Spreng and her family plus you address doll collecting in a wonderful way. Thank you💓

Rachel, I loved the video. My heart can truly relate. I was 23 and my mother was dying of colon cancer. I was putting myself through college, so between classes I was at the hospital. She and my father had me late in life. She was 37 and he was 40. Back in the 60's you did not have children that age. My mother had her hands full with 4 older siblings that I really never knew because of the age difference. My parents were depression era, my dad was ww2 vet. My mother and I along with my precious grandmother who lived up north became a 3 corded bond. My mother wanted to know all about my day, all the details etc. She was my best friend. I played with barbies, but grew tired of them. I played with my childhood 60's dolls until they fell apart. I still had a baby doll, a baby tenderlove and my original teddy bear, fur rubbed off and sew on button eyes. When ebay came about. I went back and found those broken dolls. Dancerina and Baby walks & skates NIB that are in a cabinet. I discovered artist dolls when Gotz and Zapf dolls started showing up at TJ Maxx and Tuesday Morning because they were not being sold off of HSN or QVC back around 2000. These were not toy dolls, they were numbered editions, real hair, glass eyes. No one was buying them because the electronic age had begun. I had lost both of my parents by now. My son was diagnosed with a rare combination of Classic Autism and Mental retardation (1 in 10,000 births) Dolls became a therapy and an escape. I never knew about Tonner until I was at an antique mall and found "Susan and Lucy" both from his Chronicles of Narnia series. I bought them dressed in their royal gowns plus a Helen Kish doll for $20. I went home and googled ebay and saw Ellowyne. This was 2019 pre covid. I bought Ellowyne and her friends which I thought were all named Ellowyne. very inexpensive. I dolls here and there in my home. I told you I did not collect antiques until the estate sale guy handed me 5 for almost nothing. Now I am amazed at how beautiful they are. My bi lo and my dream baby are in a case and I have 2 K & R, Simon and H. in my bedroom. At 59 I need to give instructions. My daughter hates any form of dolls or plush animals. I told her that it would be easier to take them to a secondary market dealer when the time comes. Dolls are in the top ten most collected items and We as collectors have an official name that no one ever hears "PLANGONOLOGIST'' I have so enjoyed watching and learning all about you. My mother and Grandmother are both in Heaven and I Miss them so much. So the dolls are a legacy and will move on to bring joy to someone else. I feel like I have known your mother through your loving words. I am glad that Janice Spreng's family can now have peace. The Tonner dolls will be listed in archive files, I do not have a big collection but many in the facebook clubs I think own every one he made! So some might be in the wrong box but it won't take long. Just like your video of the American Girl Dolls, the woman who was looking at the collection could name them off the top of her head! Take care and God Bless, I can just see Holland Diane with a fishing pole in her hand!!!!

I love this - i absolutely understand how this was special and JUST RIGHT for everyone. Dollfriends really are family, aren´t they.

Sooo amazing! How fun for you to be on the receiving end of that massive collection. I was so excited to see that row of Ellowyne's you opened. Back in the 70s I had the Barbie Camper and then got the Barbie beach bus the next year, Wow! that sure brings back the memories. My doll collecting really started for me around age 10, Like you I didn't discover the Tonner dolls until 2015 and then started collecting as many as I could find. Yes! Janice is one of us and I completely understand. Your kind words to her family were so heart felt. Thanks Rachel for being the good person you are!

This was a beautiful video about a woman who loved her dolls and who now knows her dolls will continue to live on with other people to love them. I always feel so inspired watching these videos. My own collection is small and not valuable in a monetary sense, but to me my dolls are priceless, as they bring me great joy. I have fun dressing them for holidays and for vignette scenes like baseball, sewing and western.

Definitely in for Skipper and Francie❤️❤️❤️Your videos are always exciting. Looking forward to your Sale🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

The end of the video was very emotional... These dolls are a labor of love, and I'm sure it's a huge relief for them, knowing that they are in good hands. Christopher will have a blast sorting all these dolls with you. Good luck and looking forward to the Skipper bit and part 2, 3.. Good luck 🙏💗🇫🇷

So so much fun, I absolutely Love, Adore, Enjoy & Cherish all Dolls, Thank U very much for sharing these wonderful Dolls!!! Please please share more soon, a new video everyday would be a Super way to start my days end my days any time!!!!

Thank you for this entire program. It lifted my spirits! And when you discussed the lady who owned the collection, her family, and the idea of how dolls come into our lives, was just a wonderful, personal moment. Thank you so very much!

What a special video! I always wanted to buy Evangeline, maybe some day. She is such a beautiful doll! My heart also goes out to Janice's family and to you for taking in her treasures. Also, I understand some of what you're feeling as I still miss my Grandma, in heaven now for 29 1/2 years. I am so pleased to know you, your family and the shop and crew through these videos as I know we share the magic that dolls bring to our lives!

Love you, dear Rachel! I have been watching your channnel for years and I am excited to see every new video. God bless you, your little cutie and the rest of your family. Heart-felt speach of yours at the end is really touching

I'm in for Skipper and everything else for that matter. SO FUN!

I didn't watch the whole video but finally did. Wow, Rachel, I so appreciate what you said at the end. I was thinking the very same thing -- she was a person who was truly loved and she had a life and a passion and a world of family and friends who treasured her. This is only a small part of her life (the dolls) but it WAS part and she existed! and then there you were at the end of the video pronouncing that! There is a heaven... I truly know there is. This life is but a blip on the radar screen and then we are all back home again. Love you Rachel and I love your compassion ❤

The Secret Garden Ivy is the Lizette sculpt. I'm kinda partial to Lizette, so recognized her right away. :) That is not the correct dress for her, though. Oh! And now I see you got a Lethal Lizette! I obsessed over that doll for a long, long time before I finally found one that I could afford! She is fantastic!

such a beautiful video and message behind it, thank you so much for being a blessing to the doll collecting community Rachel!

Rachel, Sorry to be comment so late, but so much is going on now with my Mom's recovery from surgery. And thank you so much for telling us that 💛💛🌹🌹Janice Sprengs owned this beautiful collection of Barbies and Robert Tonner Dolls💛💛🌹🌹!! It makes the Dolls extra special knowing that she was a Grandma and so loved💛💛. I too was touched by Alzheimer's Disease in that my Late Dad who passed in 2008 had Alzheimer's Disease😔😪. And my Brother's Wife died on Christmas 2021😪😪 because she not only had Lupus, but Covid-19 killed her. My Brother's Wife was only 48 years old😪😪. It helps me to to know that 🙏🙏🌹🌹my Sister In Law and my Dad are in Heaven as well🙏🙏🌹🌹. On a more light hearted note, I would😃😃👍👍 LOVE it if You and Christopher would do a Skipper bit😃😃👍👍!! And I got so excited when I saw that Barbie Camper because I too had a 70s Barbie Camper my Late Grandfather bought me!! Unfortunately, I no longer have that Barbie Camper😔😔. As for Janice Sprengs U-haul Doll haul I have many favorites. However, I just want to say that the blue sweater in the pack might be the original sweater worn the Brooke Shields Doll, which I still have today!! My favorites of Janice Sprengs Collection are: Becky who I so love her outfit with accessories💖, Straight leg Ash blonde Skipper from 1964💖, Barbie Cool Career Fashion Nurses dress with accessories from 1996💖, Check On Me Ellowyn Wilde's dress looks so sharp on her❤❤, Vintage🫖 Tea Ellowyne Tea Ellowyne Wilde with 🫖adorable Tea Set❤❤❤❤, Lizette's leopard gloves💖💖, Ellowyne Cinderella Moment with blue ruffled gown💙💙 with beautiful sliver shoes💛💛, and Delicate Balance Ellowyne with beautiful pink boots with bow💖💖!!! Rachel, Thank You so much for sharing Janice Sprengs beautiful Collection with us💛💛 and my sincerest condolences to her Family🛐🛐🌹🌹.

I'm in for the Skipper bit too. Francie Barbie you name it!! Please bring it on!! Becky???? Awesome~!~

What an exciting video. Enjoyed meeting Christopher. Dollcastle has great searchable Tonner database which may help you identify or verify some of the outfits and accessories. Good luck and look forward to more videos.

I deleted my first comment. I was just so excited to see all the dolls especially Barbie and Skipper...I love that bit. But, the words you said at the end of the video really brought everything home, in prospective. I cried for Mrs Spreng and her family, and for you Racheal and the loss of ur mum. Im so happy you have this huge collection to take care of, I couldn't think of a better person for the task.

I am also grateful for all of those people who loved dolls as I do. So glad to get to Know a bit about Ms. Janice Spreng. She was a lady after my own heart. Glad her family appreciated the collection too. For all who have passed away (Gone to Heaven) due to COVID especially AND to their remaining family members, God Bless and may peace and joy return to you all.

Love this video and Goodluck Stanley ….catch lot’s of fish!❤

Love your videos as always, these are so fun and Christopher is so cute and fun, love him on here!

Oh yeah! There are the Ellowyns with the inserted eyes I requested in the last videos comment.

Thank you so much for sharing with us Janice’s doll collection! She had such a nice variety of dolls! Her collection is in the best of hands now♥️! Thank you Christopher, you seem so knowledgeable, especially in Barbie and friends! They are lucky to find you, Rachel and I’m so glad they did! Thank you for honoring Janice’s legacy🥰♥️♥️♥️♥️.

What a beautiful tribute to the Spreng family, to your own family, and to each of our families.My husband went to heaven this summer, and you touched my heart. And I'm going to make that doll list for my family very soon; what a good reminder for all of us.

Oh my goodness, Rachel, i'm sooo glad that I found you and that at 66 I have reconnected with my love of Barbie, sewing etc. Now I have my Tonner doll and I'm busy sewing and crafting. I'm making a fur covered poodle for them. It's so exciting to FINALLY find ADULTS who share my love of dolls.

Can’t wait to see all the dolls lined up and sorted out. I only know Ellowyne because I purchased one from you after buying 2 Grace dolls. My doll collection had only been 1960’s Barbie & family prior to finding your doll shop through utube. It will be fun learning Ellowyne along with you, and of course digging through those Barbie’s!

You're such a good person to honor Janice at the end of this video. I'm looking forward to the Barbie video coming up. Its always nice to see little Holly, this time in the arms of a gentleman, (going out for a smoke) ...lol

What an amazing collection! Thank you for sharing Rachel and Christopher! It looks like there may be a couple of Deja Vu's in there, I am hoping that is the case. Looking forward to Part 2 video. 😍

I am 'in it for Skipper'.✔

That is such a lot of dolls that came on the u haul, you and Christopher have so much work going through them all, and a shame Robert wasn't still in town, he would love to go through them with you. I know your mum is watching over you and will be so proud of everything you are doing and achieving. Thank you Rachel and enjoy unboxing the dolls. Have fun

Awesome collection you acquired 👏! I'm sorry about your mom 😢 we lost grandpa's sister to Covid too 😞 I don't know anything about Ellowynne dolls either but they are pretty👍 I have a similar Wonder Woman doll that I believe is by Madame Alexander 😍 I've always wanted a Wonder Woman Robert Tonner doll so if by any chance you find one in that collection please let me know where I can buy her ❤ I have a huge Wonder Woman collection & she'd fit right in & be totally loved!

I would have LOVED to be there with you and Christopher to discover alllll the treasures (especially the 60's and 70's clothes and shoes !!!).......P.S....CUTE baby!

GAH! That camper brings back sooo many happy memories! Wish I'd saved mine (annnd the 1970 Dream House, the 1970s Airplane, the 70's 10-speed bike, but mostly--- the 60s and 70s CLOTHES !!!!!!!

Excellent video and meditations in loud voice Rachel!!!!! Greetings from Lima, Peru.

Bless You and Thank You for sharing the passion, honesty and LOVE Anthony, Doll maker/collector UK

Yes for Skipper!

I love you guys💖 Loove your videos 💖💖 Love the Barbie content soo much 💖💖💖 more more more 🥰🙏💖 also more of the beautiful baby plz💖💖💖💖 Thank you, all the love and light from Annsofi/ Sweden 💖

Some of that 'mommy made' stuff is rare clone clothing...that stripy dress - very coveted. ..

Oh my goodness, thanks to Ms. Janice Spreng and family. WOW, WOW, WOW I can't wait to adopt some, but I will wait. OMG what a selection!

I love the Evangeline Ghastly dolls! Show as many as you want! Thank you!!!!

My Father passed January 2021, he was declining, he had dementia, and had broken his hip in 2020 and the surgery didn’t go well so he was suffering but Covid did him in. My dad created reproductions of Art Deco statues and he even sculpted some figurines. He didn’t collect dolls but he appreciated the art and design. I’m like Janice, I have numerous dolls I want to restore/redo/restyle but have not yet. In the meantime, I’ll enjoying hunting for and buying dolls. RIP Janice Spring, Kindred Soul.

I have the actual Teen Skipper cover model from Barbie Bazaar, July-Aug 1997 issue. I haven't redressed her or removed any of the temp tattoos that were on her for her cover shoot! I also still have my own childhood '64 ash blonde Swirl Barbie; I had to replace my '61 #5 blonde, who ended up at Goodwill before I discovered the collector community!

Loved 😍 this!!!Great Team!! I can feel it in my bones, Great things ✨️ are on the Horizon ❣️❣️🙏

Of all the Tonner dolls you showed I only have seen the 1950’s /Tea Ellowyne. So many Tonner Dolls! Very exciting.

I did Vintage Skipper Display for her 50 Birthday Cheers from Canada

Hello Rachel . I have been subscribed to your channel for a while now, but have not commented before. I am not a doll collector but watch Allison & you. Thank you for such a great excitement & enthusiasm for your collection. Take care. Jane in New Zealand 🇳🇿

Please excuse my ignorance, but I just read that Robert Tonner dolls closed in 2018. Why did they close? Did Robert just want to retire? Is Rachel Hoffman the only source for new Tonner dolls? Again, sorry that I am late to this news, but I can't believe that Tonner Dolls is no longer in business! They were such an institution.

Wow, I’m in, for every video you wish to do on this wonderful collection from Janice Spreng❤❤I’m so glad the family contacted your shop, so we can all appreciate this dear lady’s life’s work of collecting.

I am in the Skipper and Francie...yeaaahh !...and mod era...MY FAV...!

Christopher HAS to do a skipper video! OMG, that would be perfect!

What a win. Everything is so good! I would love to see all the Mommy and clone pieces, I'll bet there is some magic in there! In regards to Halloween, will Holland Diane be wearing a wig? I know that is a strange question, but I see her bright face, obviously she is wiser than her age, and I see a little Rapunzel. Thank you for this video, really cool items....

What a wonderful video..all the dolls are gorgeous. Enjoyed the visit at the end of the video. Looking forward to the second part of this video. Stay well and stay safe. From Tennessee

Such a loving tribute to Janice and your Mum and to all who love dolls 😍❤️ your little Girl may be the next one 😘 🙏 God bless you and yours 😊

This is really like my dreamjob! ❤️ thank you for letting us join you🌸🙏 its so great!

Wow 👏 I'm happy you ended up with these, so doll collectors can have them,,I have no children, no one I personally know likes vintage collectibles and have no idea where my collection will go one day, but I'll make lists now 😊 ☺

Such a wonderful video yet it was fun taking a peek it was also a beautiful tribute. God bless her family and may he continue to bless you and your family. I want to come play dolls with Christopher.

Amazing New Pieces for our Ellowyne & Neema Girls !!

I've only just watched this. Wonderful video and your words at the end were beautiful.

I would love to see an indepth look into Francie Fairchild not many RU-vid videos on her. Maybe also do a superstar fashion discussion since those are not covered. Maybe even an indepth ken & brad from mod era through superstar era.

What a haul. You will be going through these girls forever. The gold dress is Windy Evenings. I have that set. Love all those Ellowynes.

Also, Rachel you’re such a beautiful soul. All of you are but what you said about family, love and loss is just so beautiful and true ❤️💘💖

I was thirty when my my and dad went to heaven. I lost a sister in 2001 and one last year. It's so hard I miss them dearly. I find so much comfort knowing that they're in heaven and it won't be that long until I join them. I hope there are doll there. Your doll shop is so wonderful I wish I would have known about it when I went to Colorado some years back. God bless you and yours.

I have over 500 vintage barbies and I know my daughter will need to sell most some day!

This was so beautiful and what a wonderful collection that lady built as her collecting legacy. So much joy will come from her life. She would be honoured to know her dolls went to such good people.

Oh, how I want to be there with you as you unbox all those wonderful dolls! I'm loving this video and looking forward to more.

Would like to see a Skipper bit! Thank you Rachel and Christopher for the idea!

That is so heartwarming...god bless you rachel😊

I really loved this story 🥹 I need to figure out what will happen to my dolls once I graduate from this life 🙁

What a comfort for that family who lost such an important member to meet someone who could relate to their loss. I am sure that our Lord in his mercy brought them to you, even if only to hear you say that your mom went to heaven. That is where she is, and one day you will be with her again. In the meantime, we will enjoy her legacy and your devotion to curating the very wonderful dolls you show us and sell us. Thank God for you, Rachel, and your kind heart.

Look for Her Reluctant Debut Ellowyne - she was the very first one!

It was great listening to you at the end of the video. So true all that you said Rachel. It really resonated with me. Thank you!

This haul is beyond amazing!! I look forward to seeing more!😍😍😍

I'm in for Skipper. Also, one on all the Ellowyne and friends.

Just love 💕 this video. Just like opening a big treasure chest hunt!

That is Lizette Secret Garden Ivy, Rachel

i guess working with whit dolls is working with peoples... what a beautiful story💗

I love how you honored the former collector and her family & of course your mother. I was super close with my mom as well.

That's definitely Lizette - I Do have that girl ;)

Big skipper fan, would love to see that video piece.

That is a GORGEOUS 😍 crocheted dress.

We are stuart of this dolls for kow, till we go and someone else will take care of them.

Ur shop is like Santa’s workshop ❤️

Eeek! A lot of Skipper and Francie?

Lets do the skipper thing..Would love to see.

I would love a grace doll if ever one turns up. Please

I love the message you said at the end of the video. As a doll collector, for instance, it would be a dilemma for me to let go of the dolls I collected as they are an investment for me. They are a pure joy. Not a lot would understand doll collecting is a big thing, because it is. Some would think it is idle or childish to collect but they are wrong. It is a major crisis that I would feel if something bad happens to me and I got no one to turn my doll collections to. Especially my family, who are not interested in dolls as they think of it as a waste of money for they are expensive. So for that reason alone, I fear for my dolls. Doll collectors to doll collectors are the ones - I think would be the best to inherit the dolls just because of the connection we get in dolls. I said what I said because I resonated a lot with the story you shared. So, thank you.

Stanley is tall, he barely clears the ceiling.

I’m in for the Skipper bit!!❤

OMG to your Barbies its fun and exciting watching you having your Barbie Collection and Introducing it to ur Audience as now Part of Your Shop , and also Been Dreaming of Tonner Dolls wishing theres a lot available in the Philippines Amazing Grace is a Must Wishing to Have One Soon... More Power to Your Show ♥♥♥♥♥♥

I Love This Video!!!!!!!! Thank you so much!!!! God Bless You Alll!!!!!!!!

This is such a beautiful video in so many ways. Thank you for sharing and being so real! Beautiful stories. And that Christopher sure does know his Barbies! Wow!! I just love him too! ❤

I'm in for the Skipper bit!

I'm in for the skipper bit.

Rachel.....do you have any turn of the century dollshouses in your shop/museum ?? I have one that is huge and magnificent that I have now back in my life since my Mother passed with no place to enjoy it. I want the world to enjoy it. Can I tempt you ??

Looks like a great find!!

I am 60 and in very poor health - I am cleaning and curating my collection. Tons of labeling and photo taking each and every item. I want my family to easily go through them and sell them as they feel fit. I am even buying missing pieces to complete outfits so they sell better, which is fun for me now. We all hope our dolls will be adored when we are gone.

This is inspiring and I have a few old dolls.

Wowww I would love your job!!

Pretty sure Covid took my mom out, too. She was sick already.