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Mominator In reply to Keyklee [2010-04-15 17:58:17 +0000 UTC]

I had it painted by a guy who was (and may still be) selling customized doll cars on eBay. In fact, I have three cars he customized: Nick's "caddy," a black sports car for Janette, and a silver Bentley? for LaCroix.

"Cherry Blossoms" showed us Janette's car (though the only similarity between it and mine is probably the color ), and while we never saw if LaCroix even owned a car, I figured a high-priced luxury vehicle would be what he might drive.

Barb

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Keyklee In reply to Mominator [2010-04-16 15:25:44 +0000 UTC]

How much do such cars cost? (if I can ask)

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Mominator In reply to Keyklee [2010-04-16 16:46:07 +0000 UTC]

Oh, no problem.

I don't remember the exact costs, because I bought them ten years or more ago, but I think they were between one hundred and two hundred dollars each.

Actually, what I do remember is that the "caddy" cost around a hundred dollars for him to just to paint - plus I had to buy the paint, and buy the car (eBay) and pay for shipping the car both ways. Huge box.

The other two cars (LaCroix's and Janette's) were ones he had refurbished and put up for sale on eBay, so they were a bit less. I didn't have to suppy the cars, nor the paint, and only had to pay shipping one way. But I would do it all over again, because I love Nick's car!

I had a fourth car - another "caddy" - that wasn't in as good of shape as the "caddy" I kept (the cars were all used, and at least several years old.) It was actually painted a slightly different green that just didn't match the color of Nick's car, so I spray painted over it (the right color) and donated it to an FK charity auction.

I would have kept it if the color had been right.

Barb

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Keyklee In reply to Mominator [2010-04-17 06:38:22 +0000 UTC]

LOL Aww, but that's really nice and generous of you! I really didn't know they were so expensive. Are they collectibles?

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Mominator In reply to Keyklee [2010-04-18 05:36:37 +0000 UTC]

I suppose in a way they were collectibles. He took Barbie cars - which were often pink - and repainted them so they looked more like REAL cars than something just for girls. If they were old cars and had some of the chrome worn off, he would touch them up with model foil. Not as shiny as chrome, but better than showing the pink (or whatever color) underneath.

They cost so much because he was doing the work himself, AND he wanted to make a profit. Obviously he didn't charge too much, since other people were willing to pay what he was asking.

He did a very nice, professional looking job, too.

Barb

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Keyklee In reply to Mominator [2010-04-18 19:58:43 +0000 UTC]

I see. The way I imagine it it's not the easiest task too, it probably asks for quite a bit of dexterity and patience. And I guess it makes sense that he would want to make some profit.

I'm glad it turnt out so well!!

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Mominator In reply to Keyklee [2010-04-18 22:15:26 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, me too. He got some money, and my dolls got cool cars to drive.

Barb

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