Wednesday, May 7, 2008



Welcome Virtual Attendees!


We will be holding virtual RAFFLES during the convention. There is NO COST for a FREE VIRTUAL RAFFLE Ticket! All you need to do is post a reply to this message. If you have a BLOGGER Account, that's great. If you wish to post using other methods, then give us a nickname. We will announce names on a similar Message such as this with the winning nickname and the prize you won! We will post your BLOGGER name...or Nickname...if you win (winners may not hear back until after convention). Remember, we need a way to contact you via your post to let you know you won...so make sure you are using one of the methods listed. We will have other giveaways...so please understand posting here is ONLY for the RAFFLES. We will announce winners LIVE ONLINE during the Convention Pajama Party (where we pull the real raffle tickets) - so hey, you're there with us! You don't have to be online to win, though...just check back and see, or we will contact you if we have your email address. We will remind you of how it all works during the virtual raffle ticket pull...so, not to worry!

POST YOUR NAMES HERE NOW TO REGISTER FOR FREE RAFFLE CHANCES - please post only once, duplicates will not get a second raffle chance!

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Beth said...
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Karin-C9D said...

Looking forward to some virtual convention fun! :)

SuzanneMcD said...

This sounds like so much fun! Thank you!

JoLeen said...

I think this is a great idea!
Thank you!

Colleen in Canada said...

It will be wonderful to have up to date and timely convention information.

Anonymous said...

Can't wait to 'virtually" be there!

Kathleen said...

sounds like fun! Thanks for including us!

Shadowcat99 said...

How exciting! I so wish I could be at convention, but this will help me feel like I'm there in spirit at least. :)

Beth said...

Wow this is going to be so much fun, for those of us who couldn't make it to the convention.

Thank you

BettyZ said...

Thank you so much for allowing us to participate in the Convention even though we can't make it!

Anonymous said...

What a great way to do this, especially for those of us who can't make it out to Chicago!

joycewdesigns said...

Thanks R.T. & Co. for including those who can't be in Chicago and for giving us a chance to score some goodies!

TONNER said...

HEY FOLKS! SPREAD THE WORD ON THIS ONE...ITS SUCCESS WILL DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT WE WILL DO IT AGAIN FOR FUTURE CONVENTIONS. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A MEMBER OF THE TONNERSPACE MAILING LIST/CLUB TO PARTICIPATE AND ITS COMPLETELY FREE!

MrsNel said...

sorry to miss the convention this year. this sounds like fun. thanks for thinking of us.

pegbee said...

How wonderful! Next best thing to being there. Thanks so much for doing this.

Andrea1368 said...

Count me in!

kittymom said...

Thank you for including us. Looking forward to a wonderful time.

Ali-AliCattDreams said...

Hi to all! How exciting to be virtually included!

Suzan no longr n Pgh. said...

It will be nice to share the fun through the vertual convention for those of us who could not attend this year for various reasons.At any rate, any event that Mr.Tonner sponsers will be a good one. He never dissappoints!!!

Anonymous said...

I think it's a great idea, a wonderful way for us to stay in touch with what's going on.

Teri Pettit said...

I will be attending the convention live, but this blob looks like a good way to share with those who won't be. Will we get to upload our own convention pictures here when the time comes?

tableaus said...

Thanks for this creative way of including more people.

TONNER said...

IT'S EASY TO CREATE YOUR OWN BLOGGER ACCOUNT TO LOAD PICTURES AND SHARE WITH OTHERS HERE. THIS BLOG WILL ONLY BE POSTING PICS FROM THE CONVENTION ORGANIZERS - BUT IF YOU HAVE LINKS TO PHOTOBUCKET OR OTHER SITES, PLEASE, PLEASE SHARE THEM HERE! OR GRAB TOM C. AT CONVENTION AND PASS YOUR PICS TO HIM VIA A FLASH DRIVE (HE'LL HAVE HIS ON HIM)! WE'LL GET THEM INCLUDEED ALL AROUND SOMEHOW!

TONNER said...

If you post links to your images like this, you can use your own imaging hosting service:

http://www.tonnerdoll.com/2008TonnerSite/2008Images/2008MayNews/dreamscapes-icon.jpg

NadineUK said...

What a FAB idea, thanks for letting us join you from across the Atlantic...

Fran said...

Wonderful of the Tonner co. to give non-attendees a way to share in the convention excitement. Thank you!

Fran

Nancy said...

Thx for making my dream come true of having a Tonner event in San Francisco... even if it is by virtual means!

Jessica in CT said...

This is such a wonderful idea! Thank you!

SDC\^^^/ said...

Tonner w/ Technology is a good thing!! I'm a RTDD--Robert Tonner Doll Devotee!!!:)

JASON-in-LongBeach said...

this is SO GREAT! Thank-You Tonner! Wish I could be there to enjoy the fun!

AnneC said...

Sounds great - count me in please :-)

micheleaymard said...

Hi
I am so interested by the Tonner news ! This blog is a great idea !

MJ said...

Sooo Awesome!! Thank you!

Wendydolls said...

So excited to be able to keep up to date on convention happenings! sorry I could not attend this year but this will be great!!!! thanks for offering.

Mini Designer Fashions said...

Thanks for letting those of us unable to attend be part of the event!

Di said...

Sign men up and thanks so much to Tonner for being there for those of us who have trouble attending events.

Tinoose said...

Wow! Such a nice thing for you to do! Count me in for sure!

LindaLou said...

What a great way to involve everyone!

SandyinFL said...

Thank you for my virtual raffle ticket and I hope everyone who does get to go has a great time! :)

Anonymous said...

Since I can't be there, it's great to have a chance to participate! Thank you!

Anonymous said...

Thanks for including non attendees in the raffle.

Beth said...

what a wonderful idea! thank you very much

LynneD said...

ooooh - I LOVE the idea of a virtual convention ! Thank you for a great opportunity to "attend" !

Ellynor said...

Thank you for inviting us to participate in the fun. I wish I was actually there, maybe someday... I can't wait to see the dolls presented at the Convention. Will be looking forward to the event. AnnMarie in RI

Unknown said...

This is so fun!

DKBB said...

Nice of y'all to think of those of us who couldn't attend! Thanks!

Robin in Olathe said...

Yay! I've always wanted to attend a Tonner Convention! Thanks to RT and Company for including us.

lori said...

Thank you for including us, this will be fun!

Breck said...

Thanks for including us! What a wonderful gift!

jane-atlanta said...

Thanks for including all of us - GREAT IDEA!!! :-)

miladyblue said...

Thank you for the opportunity to participate. I just wish I could be there myself!

miladyblue said...

Thank you for the opportunity to participate. I just wish I could be there myself!

JJ said...

I wish I could have attended ~jjcagirl (JJ in SoCali)

Peachy Keen said...

What fun! Thanks very much for letting us join in.

KareninON said...

This is going to be fun!! Thank you!

Anonymous said...

Great idea to allow those of us who can't be there to join in the fun. Thank you!

Mar said...

What a lovely idea! Thanks for including us!

Joanna said...

Thanks so much!
Joanna

miladyblue said...

Thank you for the opportunity. I wish I could be there myself!

cee said...

Have happy memories of the Betsy/Tonner conventions that I was able to attend & soooooo glad that you have started this blog ;-)

Royal Tailor said...

Thank you for letting us in on some convention fun! We love your dolls--please keep them coming!

Tina said...
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Tina said...

Thank you for including those that couldn't attend :-) I'm looking forward to virtually being there.

AnneLaurie said...

Looking forward to pics of the convention dolls!

PATTY F. said...

Mr. Tonner, you are great! Thanks for including all of us!

Joanna said...

Thanks for the chance!

Lynda in AZ said...

Thank you of thinking of us at home!!

DebbieSoCalif said...

It's tough to miss convention. Thanks for giving us on-the-spot coverage.

Debwest said...

Such a cool concept...can't wait to play

Unknown said...

I just found out about this. Really made me smile. Can't be there but this is the next best thing INDEED.

WitchyLady777

DebrainTexas said...

Woohoo!!! This is going to be soooo much fun! Thanks Tonner!

Unknown said...

What fun! Thanks for thinking of those of us who can't attend conventions!

Anonymous said...

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I can't wait!

Dawn said...

I usually get convention updates from my doll list buddies. This will add to the fun. Thanks

veralise said...

Love this idea! Hope you get enough comments to do it every year!
Veralise

Novanora said...

Oooooo! A virtual convention and a virtual raffle ticket? How thoughtful!

Judi from FL said...

Thank you for giving us the chance to join you virtually.

Kari said...

What a GREAT idea! I'd like to see EVERYTHING!!

JudyinTx said...

This should be tons of fun. Thanks

McGrawLoverinCA said...

This sounds like great fun. Thanks!

McGrawLoverinCA said...

This sounds like great fun. Thanks!

Unknown said...

This sounds like fun! Thank you for including those of us who can't attend!

Cherylette said...

Thanx for the opportunity to win a prize even for those unable to attend the convention.

ccquilts227 said...

This is a great idea for those of us who couldn't attend. My son is graduating from college so I am very busy this weekend. I hope everyone has fun !

Luanne said...

Robert, Tom, Noreen!!!

This is such a great idea!!! I just love it as I don't drive and funds and the economy being what it is today I couldn't be happier about this blog and virtual raffle!!!!

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR EFFORTS and for showing your appreciation to your customers! :)

Unknown said...

Great to be able to see all the eye candy from the convention in one place! Thanks.

Anonymous said...

SillyDog here. A virtual raffle, how fun!!Thank you for thinking of a way to include us all!!

darlingdivadurelle said...

YEA..thank you Tonner for letting up be a part of the fun.. looking foward to seeing the fun as it unfolds.. wish I could be there!!
dollie-ON,
durelle

Erin said...

How nice that those of us who couldn't make it this time can still get to participate. Thanks so much for doing this!

fancysmom said...

Thanks so much to Tonner and Company for making this available to those of us who can't attend the convention

bedroomeyzzz said...

I think this is a great idea! All of the conventions should try this!

dottyspots said...

Hi - this is fantastic :0)

Anonymous said...

great idea for 2008

betsy mccall said...

This is so cool! Love this!

Gail said...

Thank you so much for letting us that cannot attend be a part of the Convention fun!

Linda L said...

Wow! I'm going to be at the Convention after all---at least virtually!
Can't wait to receive the reports back from our Tonner Toni Group friends who are attending and will hopefully be sending back daily reports for those of us who can't be there in person!

Thanks to Robert and everyone at Tonner for being so clever and allowing those of us who can't attend to be a part of this!

Linda
Washington State

Pam Doll Jazzz said...

This is so neat! Thank you for thinking about us. It will be fun to be a part of the convention virtually! :)

AngieR said...

I am so delighted to be able to see some convention highlights and get info quickly. Thanks so much for a fantastic idea.

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Unknown said...

Thank you thank you. I didn't want to miss the convention and now I don't have to.

Skipper said...

Sorry I have to miss this Tonner Convention, but sure hope to be at the next one! Have fun and have a great weekend!

AJ said...

I'm thrilled to be included in the virtual fun! Thanks so much!

WriterGal said...

Thanks so much for doing this for us, Robert! You really go above and beyond for your collectors!

KimK said...

I have never done a blog or left a blog but thought this is the perfect place to start!!!
What are the odds of your Mother and your Mother in law both going in for second time mammograms in the same week with the diagnosis not looking good for either of them??
Well it happened to me this week! First I was told about my mother in law on Tuesday and on Thursday( my day of graduating college) My Mum told me about her! So nerves are kinda shot here~
SO PLEASE buy those Breast Cancer Raffle tickets!!! SUPPORT finding a CURE FOR CANCER~

thanks to anyone in advance who does~

Kim

Caligirl said...

Sorry I missed the convention. I just love you guys!

Sunnybug said...

Sounds like a lot of fun!

picklepic said...

Can hardly wait a week!

gillidolly said...

Wonderful idea
Thanks for letting us all join in

WizardofDollz.com said...

I so wish I could go this year 'cause
all I want to do is Dream
dream dream dream...

Judie said...

I love my Tonner Dolls as I am in my second childhood and truly believe in the 'Power of Play'. I hope everyone at the Convention has a wonderful time. Judie

Unknown said...

I love the idea of having those who cannot attend the convention have a Tonner convention Second Life expereince!

Anonymous said...

Thanks for letting us share in the fun and excitement of convention and also a chance to win in the raffles.

Agarva said...

This is so wonderful. I can't wait to see all the pics and videos of what is happening at the convention.
Great for us that can't make it.
Best regards,
Agarva

Amanda said...

This is great for fans that can't get away too often! Thank you for the opportunity!

Andrea J said...

Great to be included - Thank you!

dalsdolls said...

I want to go!!!!!!
I want to win!!!!!!

Stratos Bacalis said...

Sounds great! Count me in!

Anonymous said...

Thanks for letting those of us who can't come get in on all the fun!!

Alyrenee said...

What a great way to keep all the collectors around the world involved!

-Aly

Unknown said...

Thanks so much. A chance to share the fun.

Brent in Stoon said...

I am so excited, this is going to be so much fun, almost (key word almost) as much fun as being there.

Brent

zippiandyoda said...

This is a great idea. Thanks for allowing us to participate as well.

PrairiePosy said...

Wish I were going to be there, but this should be fun...thanks!

Judith said...

What a great idea. Thank YOU :-)

peggyquade said...

This looks like fun! Thanks for inviting us!

nicfish said...

This is so cool! I can't attend but still feel included.

Unknown said...

What a cool idea! Thanks for the chance!

lovethosedolls said...

Thank you for including those that could not attend!

Unknown said...

My first doll convention! Can't wait!
--Nancy Dunlop

Unknown said...

A virtual convention is better than no convention at all! thanks for a great idea!

Cinschalupa said...

What fun! I hope everyone has as much fun as I did last year!

Paula said...

I am virtually excited to be in virtual attendance! Really!

I am older than my photo...just a bit!

JudithinHi said...

Thanks so much for doing this for those of us who can't attend the convention. :)

Bri said...

Yeah. The next best thing to being there . . . can't wait to see what I'm missing.

Anonymous said...

Thanks for the ability to participate!

Unknown said...

This is a very wonderful thoughtful opportunity for people like me, who cannot make it to your convention. One of my dreams is to come to a Tonner Convention. I hope it will come true one day.
Thank you for creating the most beautiful and amazing dolls I have ever seen in my life. Everytime I get a Tonner doll, it is like a dream come true. Huggs, Helen

News from MPL said...

This is a terrific idea. It's nice to see a doll company reach out to include collectors who can't make the convention. Good luck to all who posted.

Kitty said...

Hello Everyone... my best friend is a Tonner Doll collector/designer and I have been looking at the dolls for years. I am really looking forward to the virtual convention my interest as a collector has peaked. It will be a wonderful chance to see all the new dolls and meet and make new friends!!!

Kitty said...

Hello Everyone... my best friend is a Tonner Doll collector/designer and I have been looking at the dolls for years. I am really looking forward to the virtual convention my interest as a collector has peaked. It will be a wonderful chance to see all the new dolls and meet and make new friends!!!

jillybeans said...

I'm looking forward to this!

jillybeans said...

I'm looking forward to this!!

kaygee said...
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kaygee said...

What a great day & age we live in! We can "attend" without attending...Great idea, thank you!

citronyella said...

Cant wait for the fun to start! count me in!

mlang said...

Can't wait to see all the fun!

martyr said...

WOW!! What fun... I can't wait to follow things virtually. THANKS!!

MayaFin said...

Count me in! This is wonderful, us half a world away can participate too!

janiekoosh said...

This virtual convention sounds like fun!

Mike in NY said...

This sounds like great fun!
Sorry I wont be there in person though.

LeeAnn in PA said...

What a great idea! Thank you for including all of us that were not able to attend in person!

CherylStG said...

Thanks for letting us play...even though we can't be there!

Anonymous said...

Thanks for including us!

Anonymous said...

Thanks for thinking of us who are unable to attend the convention!

eroth said...

Can't wait to see pictures through the virtual convention! Thanks for letting us participate in the raffles.

EmmeLou said...

How much fun is this!!!! I can hardly wait to see the new dolls!!!

Unknown said...

Sounds too exciting!

valtoy said...

Looking forward to all the "new doll" News!

Beccaatoo said...

sounds like fun... count me in.

pinhiller said...

Terrfic idea. Now I can be a not-so-sad stay at home fan.

pinhiller

Pumibel said...

Im glad to be part of it all, too!

Lia said...

This is funny!! Thank you very much!!

Rebecca McFarland Kyle said...

Woo hoo--if I can't be there, I can blog to the con folks. This is a great idea. Of course, I WILL be at Nightmares--mwaaa haaa haaa!!!!

Unknown said...

thanks for the virtual raffle

kcgho said...

This is the next best thing to being there. Can't wait for the fun to begin.

Jodi S in VA said...

This is great - thank you Tonner Co. for including everyone in the fun!

Anonymous said...

What a great idea, for those of us who can't attend this year : ) Can't wait to read all about the fun times being had by those who are able to be in Chicago!

Johanna in MD said...

What a wonderful idea! Thanks for including those of us who couldn't attend!
Johanna in MD

Patsy M in VA said...

I'm looking forward to some virtial fun!

ladybugg00000 said...

I wish that I was there! Looking forward to some virtual fun. Thank you for thinking of us that were unable to attend.

BillieS said...

Great Idea, what af un way for those of us at home to have some fun. thanks, Billie S

Nancy in Calif. said...

Wish I was there in person, but this is a great idea!

missmonica said...

Can't wait to see what I'm missing!

John Morgan said...

I'm looking forward to following the convention!! Thanks!!

brit64 said...

what a fantastic idea can't wait for it to start

Leslie said...

I am so happy you are doing this. I love Ellowyne and am sorry I could not attend this convention in person.

Lisa M in Oceanside said...

I'm excited to share in the fun of the convention online! Thanks!

Valerie said...

I've never been to a doll convention, so this seems like a great way to get my toes wet. I'm really looking forward to the fun!

Rita said...

Fabulous idea and I can't wait to see pictures and hear what's going on. Thanks for making this possible!

KV said...

Such a neat idea -- thanks for thinking of all those who cannot attend in person.


Kathy V in NM

Luanne in Canada said...

It will be great to have the news and information here. It isn't quite like being there but it will have to do.

elaine-mc said...

Thank you for making a way for those of us who can't attend physically to be a part of the festivities!

mastifflover said...

Robert Tonner always does things in first class style

Bea-MN said...

Great idea for those not attending!
Should be fun!\
Bea in MN

drbell21 said...

I'm excited about the vitual convention....Thank you for including everyone in the raffle...I'm looking forward to seeing anything Wentworth and Ellowyne Wilde....

drbell21 said...

I'm excited about the vitual convention....Thank you for including everyone in the raffle...I'm looking forward to seeing anything Wentworth and Ellowyne Wilde....

Emily said...

This is SO COOL! I can't wait for the fun to begin!
Thank you for including us. :O)
I am so excited to see the Cinderella BJD I'm not going to sleep!
Soooooo exciting!

Bluebird said...

This is Wonderful!! Thank you so much. (I wrote a message several days ago, but it never showed up...)

doll hugs, Julie/Bluebird

Glamour Goddess Designs said...

What a great idea!

Glamour Goddess Designs said...

What a great idea!

dutchdoll said...

I am so happy to be at the convention "virtually". "Kudos" to whomever thought of this.

Christina in FL said...

This is a great idea if I can get my comment to post. Maybe it'll work this time. Wish I was there!!!

Don3121 said...

Please include me in the raffle, Thank You!

Don

SquirrelQueen said...

This is a great idea! Wish I could be at TonCon but this is the next best thing.

Thanks to Robert and the whole Tonner crew for including everyone in the fun!

Beth in MN

Patti_J said...

Someday I hope I can attend a Tonner convention- it looks like so much fun.

Rosemary said...

Hope this works, sounds like fun

zuzyfruit said...

Looking forward virtual convention coverage. It should be fun.

Anonymous said...

It will be great to be able to be virtually there.

Robinel said...

The next best thing to being there! Thanks so much for doing this!!

Jan in Cal said...

Waiting with baited breath for the fun to begin! :)

Patriciann said...

FINALLY, a doll company with their pulse on the 21st century! Way to go, Tonner!

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