#goodreau julia

I like naming things. I've named several of my moms dolls, many pets (both my own and others) and I'm a Generator Of Nicknames. (This is a power I use sparingly.)

I'm thinking about my two 12" Goodreau dolls. They are "The Magician" and "The Magicians Helper" from a doll convention years ago. (Paulette Goodreau, my darling, my lovely lady; the phrase you were groping for there was "The Lovely Assistant".)

The sculpt names are "Julia" and "Hint."

My mom has the Julia doll, and named her Juliet.

My previous Hint was named Alexander, and I don't really feel like this one is the same "guy." When Mom gave me a second resin Rumor for Christmas a couple of years ago, I didn't see her as being the same as the one I sold to a friend way back in the day.

So I need a name for these resin kids.

What I currently have in mind is Jack and Jill.

As far as I know, nobody is recasting them, either, so I don't have to worry about that.

But back when Paulette Goodreau was still making dolls, there were deals as she started wrapping up her business.

Once upon a time, Goodreau had a deal where one could buy a set of 4 12 inch "Hint" boy dolls for $100. They were clearly "leftover" dolls from various high-end doll and BJD events. I bought a set and split the order with a couple of people.

My 12" Hint was named Alexander, partly because I simply could NOT find him a well fitting wig. He became my supervillain, idolizing Dr. Evil, Lex Luthor, and Megamind.

I had a whole storyline where he was a mad scientist with a fine college-prep internship with the local Monster High.

My roommate used hers for a resin-dying project that didn't quite work the way she wanted. He turned out a way darker blue than she intended.

I bought him off of her. He got an Indian face up inspired by Rama. Eventually I traded him to Silverbeam's Magic for my Octoboy.

As for Alexander, I sold him to a friend who wanted to get her teenager her first resin BJD. Said Teen already had a great 11 1/2 inch doll collection and so she was tickled to get a doll in that scale. I was so pleased to send him along to a new collector.

Then, last year, I found the 12" female Goodreau that I wanted. There were two face sculpts; Alice and Julia. I snagged a Julia for a fantastic price, particularly since she came with her special limited edition convention exclusive "Magician's Helper" costume.

And I think she's great! So when I had a chance at a 12 inch BJD again I thought maybe she would like a brother.

Hint came with this amazing outfit. I'm not sure of the artist or brand but it is a high quality outfit. I got this whole package for the price of the wig.

New Hint hasn't told me a name or pronouns yet. Hint appears to have been dressed as a girl in his previous owner's cabinet, so it could be that this is a She/They or neopronoun doll. I have Ginger who wears what they want, and Crikey who appears to be a gender and likes to wear things that are silly, regardless of gender. Nimona appears to embrace "whatever gender presentation is funniest at the time."

The only preference I've picked up on was "Long Hair."

I'm wondering if I wind up giving away or selling my male dolls because I don't have creative clothing/costumes for them? Time to start combing lots of Ken clothing for costume pieces, I think.

Julia loves her new outfit, though.