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  • Опубликовано: 17 авг 2024
  • A friend kindly sent me a giant box of her Gene Marshall stuff, including 3 dolls and 25 outfits! It's my first time seeing a Gene doll IRL. I'm not sure what I'll think about this extra tall lady. Come along as I open this huge mystery lot, and spend some time with the dolls to decide how I feel about them.
    TIMESTAMPS
    00:00 Intro, huge box of Gene collection
    00:49 About Gene Marshall dolls
    02:03 What's in the box? Unboxing mystery lot
    08:31 Size comparison to Barbie
    12:52 Discovering all the clothes - 25 outfits!
    23:52 Dolls modeling the outfits
    29:43 Final verdict: What do I think of the Gene doll?
    32:23 First Edition Fashion Cards Collector Set & checklist
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Комментарии • 93

  • @wantmoredolls
    @wantmoredolls 11 месяцев назад +11

    I love Gene Marshall dolls! They are so beautiful and well made. I have several I collected back in the 1990's. Little note. I once got to meet Mel Odem at a doll signing at the Doll Market in North Carolina. He was very nice! He signed a few of my Gene doll certificates of authenticity because he didn't want to stain the doll itself. Wow! I just love your videos! They are so fun!

    • @kadawalden
      @kadawalden  11 месяцев назад +1

      Oh wow, that’s awesome! I love that Mel cared about your personal dolls to not mark on them. 🤩

  • @KingWilliamMinis
    @KingWilliamMinis 11 месяцев назад +6

    Welcome to your new obsession! I collect Barbie and Fashion Royalty/ W club dolls, but I adore Gene Marshall and now Tonner dolls as well. Her clothing is made with such quality and style, and fashion from the 1930's, 1940's and 1950's, the height of couture and Hollywood. Your girls are from the Ashton-Drake era designed by Mel Odom, some really great dolls came later with Integrity when he partnered up with Integrity and Jason Wu and the bodies were fully articulated, these are some of my favorites. These dolls will quickly steal your heart and wallet, lol.

    • @kadawalden
      @kadawalden  11 месяцев назад +1

      The Integrity Gene dolls are articulated? Oh my, now I want to find some of those. 😄 Thanks for the info!

  • @juliusmaloney
    @juliusmaloney 11 месяцев назад +7

    I love Gene, she was probably the first 16” fashion doll I was ever aware of. I’ve never collected her, but have always been intrigued. I think you may have sparked a new interest & appreciation for Gene & her world! 🤩💖

    • @kadawalden
      @kadawalden  11 месяцев назад

      She’s definitely a new doll experience for me. I’m glad you get it! ❤️

    • @gingerhill9044
      @gingerhill9044 5 месяцев назад

      @@kadawalden love....love...love....your show....i also cannot ever have enough dolls....have them stored all over my house

    • @kadawalden
      @kadawalden  5 месяцев назад +1

      @@gingerhill9044 Yay! I love that! 🤩😍

    • @gingerhill9044
      @gingerhill9044 5 месяцев назад

      @@kadawalden agreed

  • @claudiahill6955
    @claudiahill6955 11 месяцев назад +5

    I recently started collecting Genes. They were made with the adult collector in mind - as you noticed, they fit in the hand of an adult and are easier to dress. I was shocked by their size at first, but now, I love them. My college friend, Doug James, designed many of her ensembles, including the one you have with the tweed skirt, which I believe is called Afternoon Off. Enjoy!

    • @kadawalden
      @kadawalden  11 месяцев назад +2

      It never occurred to me before that Barbie-sized dolls were made for child hands! Makes perfect sense; no wonder I enjoyed dressing Gene so much! I adore the Afternoon Off outfit. So cool that you know people. 😀 😍

    • @laurenemeronek8819
      @laurenemeronek8819 9 месяцев назад

      Nice to have such a generous friend. I love those dolls.

  • @user-th1bw6yx3h
    @user-th1bw6yx3h 11 месяцев назад +6

    Couldn’t have gone to a better home!!! 😍😍😍

    • @kadawalden
      @kadawalden  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much, Suz! You and your mom have big fans. 😀

  • @Naturalgirl0627
    @Naturalgirl0627 11 месяцев назад +7

    This was a great video. I really enjoyed your reaction to opening each item, that was the best part. The dolls and fashions are amazing. It’s fantastic when your friends send a surprise gift. ❤

    • @kadawalden
      @kadawalden  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you for saying you like the opening and reaction. I never know if it’s too much 😂

  • @CJMonroe1985
    @CJMonroe1985 11 месяцев назад +4

    This is an unbelievable gift! So much goodness. Mel Odom put his soul into Gene. It shows in the details of her outfits in particular. Have you found the other characters in her world. There are Trent, Madra and Violet. They have different face molds than Gene.

    • @kadawalden
      @kadawalden  11 месяцев назад +1

      I agree, the outfits are gorgeous pieces of fashion history that we can hold in our hands today. I just learned of the other characters. Violet is definitely one I want! Thanks for telling me! 😍

  • @BugsySugar
    @BugsySugar 11 месяцев назад +10

    Kada we love your mystery haul unboxing videos! Your excitement and glee is so fun to watch!! 😄Makes me laugh every time! 😅THose retro dolls are amazing! You have good friends ❤❤

    • @kadawalden
      @kadawalden  11 месяцев назад +1

      Haha, I'm so glad I make you laugh - that's my goal! 😁 And yes, good friends are the best. 🥰😍

    • @rcelestefelix9299
      @rcelestefelix9299 5 месяцев назад

      Vogue patterns sold several patterns for Gene. I recognize some of the outfits that were made from these patterns. The lady who made those did a great job.

  • @mydollyroom5389
    @mydollyroom5389 11 месяцев назад +4

    That was really cool to see! I kept saying “oh that’s my favorite”, until the next round of outfit changes 😂. Bravo! ❤

    • @kadawalden
      @kadawalden  11 месяцев назад +1

      Haha! I’m glad you were saying that along with me! 😄

  • @Art-in-Making
    @Art-in-Making 11 месяцев назад +6

    Gorgeous dolls 😍 Great video, always fun to learn about new dolls.

  • @ejaysgroovygalsguys9234
    @ejaysgroovygalsguys9234 6 месяцев назад +4

    I collected Gene from the very beginning, in 1995 and it was so much fun watching you discover her for the first time. What a wonderful collection to help you get you started, and those MMO outfits are also amazing.

    • @kadawalden
      @kadawalden  6 месяцев назад +1

      That is so fun that you came along with me in my new Gene journey! And I agree - the MMOs are incredible! 🤩🥰

  • @MomLuvs2Collect
    @MomLuvs2Collect 11 месяцев назад +4

    Wow indeed, what a great collection 😍! I've never seen a Gene Doll in person either but those are beautiful and I love all their outfits especially the dresses 😎 Her mom is a true seamstress 👏 and she is such a sweet friend to have gifted you this entire huge box of wonderfulness 😃 They have found a good home on your shelves enjoy 😊

    • @kadawalden
      @kadawalden  11 месяцев назад

      The Mom dresses really are incredible. Glad you thought so too. 😍

    • @magictoenail6800
      @magictoenail6800 2 месяца назад

      Some Ken clothes fit 16 inch dolls BTW

  • @tinysoulwhispers4011
    @tinysoulwhispers4011 11 месяцев назад +3

    Oh my!!!! I love this!!! That moment when Rhett made her put on the red dress!!!!! I never knew wether to applaud him or be cross! Scarlett has a way of making you on her side even though she is atrocious at times!
    I’m so glad you fell in love with them! That outfit with the scarf!!! And go mama with the handmade outfits!!! You dressed them at the end in exactly the 3 outfits I would have to!
    Because they are bigger I was imagining a dolls house where they were the ladies upstairs….. like some kind of super race and all the smaller Barbies were downstairs serving their needs and plotting a world takeover secretly! Lol a fashion doll upstairs/ downstairs sci fi drama if you will.
    Now running off to eBay to have a sneak peep. A joy as always Kada . You need to buy some shoppies now to fill the little shelf gap you can create with that removed head room shelf ❤❤❤🎉

    • @darklight4251
      @darklight4251 11 месяцев назад +1

      Yay for Shoppies 🙂🤣

    • @kadawalden
      @kadawalden  11 месяцев назад +1

      Now I wanna make that sci-fi drama scene on my shelves! 😆 Maybe for Halloween! So glad you enjoyed it. 🥰

  • @sylvieP-qx1mv
    @sylvieP-qx1mv 11 месяцев назад +4

    What an amazing collection ! The dolls and fashions are beautiful. So happy to see that you will enjoy your new collection. Love your videos. 😊

    • @kadawalden
      @kadawalden  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much 🤗

  • @PeaceLoveDolls
    @PeaceLoveDolls 10 месяцев назад +2

    I collected Gene dolls when they first came out. Loved the dolls and the outfits and the story that made up Gene’s life as an actress. You did a great job of showcasing them in their outfits.

    • @kadawalden
      @kadawalden  10 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much! I love the stories too, especially for each “costume.” So creative! 😍

  • @nolanwinter4711
    @nolanwinter4711 11 месяцев назад +3

    Awesome! Gene is a lovely doll.

  • @mamierichardson3726
    @mamierichardson3726 11 месяцев назад +5

    I have a very large collection of Gene, Madra, as well as Trent. I have always loved Gene...but sadly I'm going to be down sizeing and, will be parting with all of my collection. 😥 It is nice to see that you are enjoying her fashions... I have always found them to be amazingly detailed too !!! Your friends mmo are adorable !!! Some people are so talented !!! ❤😊❤

    • @kadawalden
      @kadawalden  11 месяцев назад

      I agree! Glad you love them too!

  • @kelleypopelar3162
    @kelleypopelar3162 6 дней назад

    Stunning gene doll haul with clothes and accessories and shoes! One of my favorite additions is the set of fashion cards in the envelope!, it’s great for research and outfit inspiration… I’d totally use that a lot. The other fantastic thing is all the bonus props sized for this glamorous gal. Also thank you so much for the dolly fashion show and taking the enormous time and effort to dress the 3 girls in all these outfits!

    • @kadawalden
      @kadawalden  5 дней назад

      Thank you so much, I’m glad you enjoyed it. Those props are so fun. And I definitely have browsed around online for some of those outfits - hard to find! 🤪🤗🩷

  • @paulaalexander128
    @paulaalexander128 11 месяцев назад +3

    Great video! I bought a few Gene dolls and a few outfits s couple of years ago and I love their retro style. But, once you start looking for outfits and see more of the dolls, I think your doll collection will grow! Mine did. 😊

    • @kadawalden
      @kadawalden  11 месяцев назад

      I've definitely found myself secretly browsing eBay for more. 😉 So glad you can relate!

  • @helenmoreno5631
    @helenmoreno5631 5 месяцев назад

    Gene Dolls are amazing! So gorgeous! And the clothes are spectacular. Congrats on getting these beauties!🤩❤️😍

    • @kadawalden
      @kadawalden  5 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much 🤗

  • @darklight4251
    @darklight4251 11 месяцев назад +1

    Gorgeous and they fit your style! You will have fun with all the outfits. Great friend!
    I love Gene dolls. They are beautiful. I always wanted to have one. I saw a few in the Paris fashion doll show in March but I did not adopt any... my budget you know! I also missed my chance to buy one in a "vide grenier" (I know but a doll collector used to sell in this vide grenier regularly downsizing her collection). I bought a first Tonner doll that I adore. Then I bought a second Tonner doll. She is beautiful but I regret a bit and should have bought Gene instead. Oh well, so is life 🙄 My Ddung doll comfort me when I make mistakes! 😶😏🤗😁😅🤣🤣

    • @kadawalden
      @kadawalden  11 месяцев назад

      Soooo many great fashion dolls I’m learning about! Yep, that dang budget always gets in the way 😆

  • @paulmartinez7150
    @paulmartinez7150 11 месяцев назад +1

    Great video I love this doll I have her too plus outfit's.Take Care😊💜❤

    • @kadawalden
      @kadawalden  11 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks! Yes I'm learning so much about her! 🥰

  • @CherishedDollFriends
    @CherishedDollFriends 11 месяцев назад +2

    Hi, this is my first time seeing your channel. What fun! I collect Robert Tonner 16” dolls but I have been curious about the Gene dolls. Thanks for showing us! I will be on the look out for them. What an exciting haul for you. Congrats!😃🤗

    • @kadawalden
      @kadawalden  11 месяцев назад

      I’m curious about the Tonner dolls myself. This was my first time seeing Gene or any 16”. I’m so glad you enjoyed the video! 😀

  • @BarbieRocks8888
    @BarbieRocks8888 11 месяцев назад +3

    Wow! Congrats! 🎉❤

  • @annecourchesne205
    @annecourchesne205 8 месяцев назад

    I am jealous 😫 But happy for you at the same time! You can tell these girls make you happy and unleash your little girl in you. ❤ Congratulations 🎊 👏

    • @kadawalden
      @kadawalden  8 месяцев назад

      So true! 🤗🤩 Thank you!

  • @janetsplanet2947
    @janetsplanet2947 11 месяцев назад +1

    What an exquisite collection you snagged! They are gorgeous! My favorite outfits are the pin up and the Marilyn Monroe outfit. I know I’ve seen these dolls before, but I think it the name “”Gene” that kinda pulled me away honestly. I think of Gene Simmons lol.
    I would definitely give each of these ladies a new beautiful name.

    • @kadawalden
      @kadawalden  11 месяцев назад +1

      The name throws me too! For the longest time I thought Gene Marshall was the name of the male designer. I was like, Ok so what’s the doll’s name? 😆 Thankfully those outfits are so pretty and feminine. ❤️

  • @romonaelrod7870
    @romonaelrod7870 11 месяцев назад +3

    I think that the black case with photos is her modeling portfolio.

    • @kadawalden
      @kadawalden  11 месяцев назад +1

      Ohh that makes sense for the character! How cool!

  • @sandradolls5682
    @sandradolls5682 10 месяцев назад +1

    Amazing ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤

    • @kadawalden
      @kadawalden  10 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much! 🥰

  • @Loveofdolls11
    @Loveofdolls11 9 месяцев назад

    Oh wow what an incredible collection ❤they go so well with your style too .. love them ❤

    • @kadawalden
      @kadawalden  9 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you! They do fit quite nicely here! 🥰

  • @wantmoredolls
    @wantmoredolls 11 месяцев назад +1

    FYI: You may want to check out the book "Gene Marshall Girl Star" by Mel Odem. Wonderful book! It's full of beautiful photos!

    • @kadawalden
      @kadawalden  11 месяцев назад +1

      Ooh I will! 🤩

  • @juliahopkins4396
    @juliahopkins4396 3 месяца назад

    Lovely dolls and outfits 😊

  • @boobraybrie3910
    @boobraybrie3910 9 месяцев назад

    Hi Kada! Great video.Gene dollsa as well as Robert Tonner fashion dolls are more for just display, not like barbies that you can, play with lol!. But they are beautiful. I have several Tonners they are elegant. Barbies are still my favorite. Anita

    • @kadawalden
      @kadawalden  9 месяцев назад

      Oh yes that makes sense! They are indeed beautiful but Barbies are still my fave too. 😊

  • @nildajurado8423
    @nildajurado8423 11 месяцев назад +1

    I have 2 gene Marshall dolls I didn’t know they sold clothes for them wow ❤

    • @kadawalden
      @kadawalden  11 месяцев назад

      I know, I was surprised and delighted too! 🤩

  • @EviMlcak
    @EviMlcak 6 месяцев назад

    I love the back-ground music to this display! Ashton Drake Genes are my favorite Genes. I once had 2 Calendar Shot Genes. I got rid of them.

    • @kadawalden
      @kadawalden  6 месяцев назад

      I like those Genes too, and I’m so glad you noticed the music. It fits nicely doesn’t it. ☺️

  • @siwarvidsson9705
    @siwarvidsson9705 5 месяцев назад

    I have love Gene a long time she is so beutiful and her outfits❤

  • @andthentheresmod
    @andthentheresmod 3 месяца назад

    I love Gene. She was one of my first fashion dolls when I started collecting 25 (!) years ago. She was quite expensive then, but you can find most of her Ashton Drake collection relatively inexpensively now. Integrity/Jason Wu is a different story!
    I definitely think you need Madra to provide a counterpoint to Gene. Not even a frenemy to Gene, Madra is a bad girl supreme! 😂 And her wardrobe reflects that.

    • @kadawalden
      @kadawalden  3 месяца назад

      Oooh you definitely have my interest piqued in Madra now. 🤩

  • @kimmi6151
    @kimmi6151 11 месяцев назад

    What a beautiful collection. How generous of your friend. I tried so hard to love Gene when she first came out but i just couldn’t. It just wasn’t the same for me as barbie. Having said that, at some point later on they came out with a barbie sized 12 inch Gene and i wish i had gotten those. I always look forward to all your videos. You have all the energy i wish i had. lol ❤

    • @kadawalden
      @kadawalden  11 месяцев назад +1

      Oh interesting! A 12” Gene would be nice. I enjoy dressing the larger dolls but they are a challenge to keep with the rest of my Barbies. 😄 I’m so glad you like my videos. 🥰

    • @kimmi6151
      @kimmi6151 11 месяцев назад

      @@kadawalden Yes they were limited and are rather hard to find.

  • @examplelife1567
    @examplelife1567 10 месяцев назад

    Just love your video! Perhaps someone has already mentioned this....but they were designed to the same size for an adult as Barbie is to kids ❤

    • @kadawalden
      @kadawalden  10 месяцев назад

      I never realized that before! Makes so much sense! Thank you! 🥰

  • @carolynspencer7558
    @carolynspencer7558 9 месяцев назад

    I think Gene deserves her own environment. Also, you have a blonde (Marilyn Monroe) a red head) Rita Hayworth) and a brunette (Ava Gardner).

    • @kadawalden
      @kadawalden  9 месяцев назад

      Yes! Great observation! 🤩

  • @richardfarley6477
    @richardfarley6477 8 месяцев назад

    Look up Mardra, she's Gene's rival. There is also another female doll and a male love interest

    • @kadawalden
      @kadawalden  8 месяцев назад +1

      Madra Lord! What a great name, how iconic. Now I want her too. 😉

  • @Vanessa-nh5es
    @Vanessa-nh5es 11 месяцев назад +1

    🤗🔥🎈 yes I'm a Barbie doll I do not know nothing about Jean dolls

  • @royal-tea7543
    @royal-tea7543 8 месяцев назад

    I wonder what she thinks of dawn dolls .

    • @kadawalden
      @kadawalden  8 месяцев назад

      I had to look them up! They're lovely! Great eyes. Would love to see one IRL someday.

  • @johannapichardo2586
    @johannapichardo2586 4 дня назад

    kada you did it again girl!! Here I am playing with my Gene Marshall dolls, yes Kada! I am PUBLICLY BLAMING YOU LOL!!! It was fun tho. Question my dear: Do you have a direct contact such as IG, Facebook, or perhaps a P.O. box for fans only?