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Konnichi-wa! Hello and welcome! As the spring sun warms the day, the cherry tree comes to life full of beautiful cherry blossoms that make you smile and gaze in wonder. My name, Sakura, translated means cherry blossom. I look forward to sharing times of happiness with you.

The ominous night holds untold secrets in it’s shadows in between the moonlight and fog. Hazel is a creature of the night and she loves to be mischievous. This limited edition treasure is sure to be one of the hottest and in demand dolls for some time to come, so order now!

A day by the shore and sea is what pleases Marina. She’s set her sights on nautical adventure and wants you to join her in her quest for fun on the high seas! This limited edition treasure is sure to be one of the hottest and in demand dolls for some time to come, so order now!

Marie Osmond makes dolls.  Celine Dion wants to make dolls.  Who’s next?  Gwen Stefani... No Doubt about it.  Due to be released by Huckleberry Toys, according to Alfonso Lovelace, one of Stefani's PR people with PMK/HBH Public Relations, the limited-edition “Love. Angel. Music. Baby.” line will be costumed in outfits worn by Stefani and her Harajuku Girl dancers in her recent tour.  According to Lovelace, “It’s a great market to express her creativity — very playful and colorful and light.  But it’s not to be confused with Gwen’s designer L.A.M.B. label:  Two totally different companies.  These dolls are for everyone who’s a fan of the album and dolls in general.”  Launch date: Fall 2006.