Zorro!

Out of the night, when the full moon is bright,
comes the horseman known as Zorro.
This bold renegade carves a "Z" with his blade.
A "Z" that stands for Zorro.
Zorro, the fox so cunning and free.
Zorro, who makes the sign of the "Z."
Zorro...Zorro...Zorro...



What if Mel Odom's Trent Osborne, as produced by JAIMEShow played the role instead of Guy Williams?

Retros by Liz Cole once again provides Dolldom with the stuff of legend with this amazingly detailed fashion for Mr. Osborn to interpret the role of Don Diego's alter-ego.














 

Monolithic Studios' Holiday Soirée

It was an evening of stars...in the sky, as the rains stopped, and inside Studio A where Monolithic Studios' execs hosted their annual end-of-the-year bash to celebrate their top money making actors. Closed to the press, the party was meant to allow the merrymakers a relaxed time. Still, Dolldom brings you an exclusive portfolio of photos (taken by one of Cora Harper's undercover paparazzi) that captures the essence of the festive and glamorous mood.

Trent's Turn

The magic and the wonder! Mel Odom's Trent Osborn will be offered once again, this time as a high quality resin BJD by JAMIEshow Dolls.



What promises to be the ultimate version of Mel Odom's original bad boy and matinee idol, JAMIEshow's Trent will offer the same hand painted uniqueness as the female stars: Gene Marshall, Madra Lord, Violet Waters, and Oona. Dolldom applauds Mr. Odom and JAMIEshow for keeping the dream alive and for offering the highest-quality versions of the unforgettable characters of Monolithic Studios.

To celebrate and whet the appetite for this upcoming marvel, here are some of Dolldom's exclusive photos of previous versions of Mr. Osborn by Ashton-Drake and Integrity Toys.

Operation: Action Hero

What to do when the man doll arrives with a factory flaw? A rubbed spot from paint not yet dry. Find someone with an airbrush? Or go bold and have the man doll flocked à la Action Man and G.I. Joe? Dolldom chose the later to impart a "Men's Club" Trent Osborn doll (from the very last Gene Convention hosted by Integrity Toys) with the vigor and life force required to excel as Monolithic Studios man's man.

The idea of giving Trent a full head of flocked hair is not new as at the aforementioned convention, Alain Tremblay, marketing wiz at Integrity Toys, created a limited (ninety-one) number of Trent Osborn dolls flocked by him. Named "A Man's Do," the dolls were only available for purchase at Mr. Tremblay's flocking seminar at the Gene Marshall 15th Anniversary Celebration Convention in June 2010.

Mr. Tremblay went all out and did what is know in the business as electro-static flocking. No flat glued-on flocked fibers for Trent, no! Mr. Tremblay gave Trent the look of vintage G.I. Joe - fresh out of the box and a signed certificate of authenticity. Sadly, Integrity Toys does not produce Mel Odom's Gene Marshall anymore. What to do?

Ray Cairo of Flock Concepts is the man to go in the USA for professional electro-static flocking. Although primarily serving the G.I. Joe/Action Man community of collectors, Mr. Cairo also accepts commissions for other types of action figures that are in need of hair help.










Dolldom wishes to thank Mr. Cairo for his professionalism, incredibly fast turnover, and exacting hand. Thanks to Flock Concepts, Trent Osborn is able to escape a life of cap and hat wearing and be a full-fledged action hero type!