I'll take it, or not

It's time for my annual fantasy Christmas shopping.
What's that you say? It's only November 14th?
Yeah, well, I've had this post in drafts for a week.

I'm going to cover FAO Schwarz today. They don't send me their catalogue anymore, probably because I never bought anything, but I've outsmarted them and looked on line.
I do need to say, though, that I am not as impressed this year with their selections.
There isn't anything that truly knocks me out.
I did manage to find some items of interest:



I love the whole advent tradition and this seems like a pretty way to celebrate.
You crafty bloggers will have no trouble recreating this.
At $45 FAO doesn't even FILL the darn things.




I love doll babies. But these doll babies creep me the hell out.



Robert Tonner makes these dolls -



I'm afraid they are giving me the willies too. I'd like to buy ten or twelve of them and play Australia's Next Top Model.

No one is playing with these, right?



And you buy this one to match your daughter's decor, I think...



Hollywood Hostess Barbie is more my speed.



But act fast, there are only 10,000 of her worldwide.



If I'm buying a Barbie, I'd like her to be wearing some clothing.

This year, my heart belongs to The Reem Acra Bride Barbie. There are only 1000 of her.
"Her flowing train creates exceptional drama."



I am disappointed to report that there were no incredibly lavish doll houses for me to post.
Perhaps there is a crunch in the doll housing market.

But, instead of giving a child a scale replica of her own home, you could design her own tutu.



Colors and accessories can be customized for your little (or big) ballerina.

If she doesn't dance you always have the option of ordering her a custom couture fashion design kit, although, it's $895.00 and I'm pretty sure a few yards of red tulle is a lot cheaper.



All the kids I know are pretty handy making costumes from things in their own homes, so I'm not sure what the deal is with this gift.

In the same vein, there is a design your own monster kit. At $249, it's much less expensive -



but I'm pretty sure that anyone could have their child draw a monster and then stuff a pillowcase. Am I right here? Am I over thinking this? Does this look like it's worth $249?

Now this is cute...



Five Little Monkeys Jumping On The Bed! One fell off and bumped his head, Mamma called the doctor and the doctor said....
Ha! Earworm.
All this set-up is missing is a phone. SO YOU CAN CALL THE DOCTOR.
Cute cute cute.

And, speaking of adorable stuffed animals...



okay, maybe not adorable, but this is the kind of thing FAO is known for.

Middle has decided to add this to his Christmas list -



Don't you love its expression?
The hippo is the heaviest land mammal after the elephant. You're welcome.

Actually,



this is what Middle would really kill for. But I'd have to put an extension on my house.

I'm going to order this for Oldest - or maybe for myself.



It's a 2/3 scale replica of a 1942 Jeep Willys. It's $9900, which is more than the car he drives cost, by a long shot. It's gasoline powered engine can do 20 miles per hour, it has working headlights and real canvas seats.
DAMN IT, I'VE JUST READ THAT IT'S NOT STREET LEGAL.
Forget it.

You know what I'd love to do?
I'd like to give everyone I know one of these -



I'd custom design them for the 30 or so people on my list. I'd put lots of thought into each one.
And there would be no way anyone wouldn't smile and laugh at receiving a teddy for Christmas.


Too bad my shopping is done, eh?