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The Care Bears love to be with the Jem dolls. I think all those colors of the 80's just belong together and the position these are at is perfect for looking at from my desk as their cute faces make me happy.
Portraits of the ladies from the Sophisticated Lady giftset.
Jem & The Holograms
I've been told a smiling Jerrica is as rare as a non-smiling Jem. ;-)
Regine is a character from the Jem series who appeared toward the end of the series. There was only two different prototype dolls produced to knowledge. This doll pictured is a custom doll I have made whi is modeled off one of the prototype dolls that was made. I used a Shana doll which I have repainted her face, remolded her lips to show teeth, rerooted her hair and made her fashion.
What is this? Jem talc powder! Oh yes! I've never seen this is any other Jem collector's collection, nor seen it on ebay or anywhere on the web! There's one with a different image that comes with a cosmetic set, but not with this image. So I was pretty darn excited when I saw this at a doll fair which my wonderful friend Jason alerted me of. So here we have, a nice minty and still with talc inside - Jem talc powder by 'Croner Toys' and made in Victoria, Australia. It may only be talc powder... but it's JEM talc powder!
Hehe... Since i heard Jem theme song i fell in love with her!! so yeah i am joining all the Jem lovers !! I have NOTHING with her ! I will start collecting !
Ah! The infamous, Zipper! Meet California's most notorious criminal; one who goes above and beyond to fulfill his filthy duties, ranging from physical violence to downright thievery and, in many cases, murder! The thug-for-hire with direct connections to Eric Raymond and the Misfits. If you're not speaking green cha-ching, then you're not speaking his language. A complete louse when it comes to most criminal activity, Zipper always has one foot out the door and, when he fails a mission, two revved up and ready to dash. This snake constantly shows his love for dirty cash and also acts as the handler for Eric's underhanded affairs - examining, counting and stacking the figures all without a lick of common sense rattling around in his empty head. Zipper is a typical guttersnipe who craves danger, and he does not mind demonstrating such action as he did, when he crashed his way onto the scene, in 1985, during “The Beginning.” Ole' Zip committed his first crime against Jem and the Holograms one night by breaking into the Starlight Foster House with the intent to spook the Holograms, but the assignment ended in the fiery destruction of their home! As the smoke grew out of control, Zipper ran off avoiding charges for arson. His next attack went tick, tick, BOOM, in “Disaster”...um, need I say more?! Howard E. Sands gave Jerrica and the Holograms the greenlight to move into Starlight Mansion after the tragic loss of their foster house, and they explored every inch of the luxurious manor, alongside Rio who reminded them that the photographers for their special magazine layout on new Rock groups were waiting outside. A few seconds after the photogs arrival, the remaining members of their styling team had just walked through the security gates...and that's when Zipper made his move by appearing from inside the bushes, creeping along the steel gate, and slithering directly behind Jem's dream team with only his duffel bag and a pair of rad Ray-Ban shades to disguise his bloodshot eyes. The venomous cobra moved fast into the servants quarters where he unwrapped a 2-pack of dynamite and stashed them under the cushions of the couch, all while Jem and the Holograms were out front posing for their photoshoot. After destroying Howard's property, and not to mention endangering the lives of the Starlight girls who were still inside, Zipper waited for Eric to distract the news reporters by lying about the blast, and then he peeled out of there on foot. Life was beginning to look up for the pink-haired entertainer, during “Kimber's Rebellion”, and she had finally experienced her first taste of international fame. It's somewhat true that adventure equals danger, and trouble was carved in granite as Zipper worked side by side with Eric on a plan to follow the women to Paris to decimate their video shoot for “Twilight in Paris!” The second he arrived, he went HARD at trying to kill the Pop stars, first by striking out with his failed attempt to kidnap Kimber, and then batting a home run by dropping a statue of stone from 20 stories above down to the ground where the musicians were acting out a scene for video pioneer, Anthony Julian! When the menace of mayhem realized he had been spotted from below, he made a break for the airport and escaped Paris unscathed and unfazed. He had the hook-up in “Frame Up”, and left no room for mistakes. Following the direction of Eric, and with the help of the Misfits, he planted a safe full of money from both bands' Las Vegas concert inside Jem's tour bag. He then transferred the operation over to the Misfits who sent in the police to search her dressing room! Even though he's strictly a one-man show, Zipper works real well with two or more players as was the deal, in “Battle of the Bands”, when he teamed up with Eric's goons to hold Jem and the Holograms hostage at the old Starlight Drive-In, leaving the girls no choice but to forfeit the Battle of the Bands competition to the Misfits who swore that they were “Takin' it All!” Time was winding down and Jem's back was against the wall, but she wasn't going to allow those undeserving rockers to win by default, so she made a break for the exit and escaped. Primed for some good ole' rock 'em sock 'em action, Zipper chased her down on his motorcycle and dragged her back to the abandoned hideout! Then Jem did what came naturally; she held her star earring between her fingers and conjured up holographic illusions of wild tigers, exit doors, and an entire field full of police cars to psych him out. The illusions worked for a second, but once he realized they were false images, he proceeded to snatch Kimber by the arm and pull her back as she and the others tried to run away. Eventually, sirens and lights went off in the distance, and this time, there were NO holographic illusions to see as a REAL army of police cars arrived to the scene and arrested Zipper and his twisted cohorts. Los Angeles' infamous convict switched things up, in “The World Hunger Shindig”, after finally fleeing from the hard-knock life of mugshots, mushy food and cold jail cells, and deciding to dye his hair black to blend in with his surroundings. Now, with a darker, more mysterious appearance, he accepted his first assignment: to get rid of Jem and the Holograms! The next day of the Shindig, Jerrica felt that Jem deserved a break, so she joined her girls in an hour of outdoor activities with Sean Harrison, and spent a few minutes of relaxation in preparation for the big concert. Then suddenly, out of nowhere, Sean was contacted over the phone to handle business, so he hopped on his horse and waved goodbye. Shortly after waving him off, the Pop superstars were ambushed by Zipper and his band of cowboys who appeared from the woods with scarves around their mouths, cowboy hats, and shotguns, and forced them to walk the trail of a ravine! Jerrica knew she needed to act promptly, so she and Kimber cooked up a topper that was sure to foil Zips plan. As they continued down the rocky path to their doom, Kimber suddenly fell to the ground and faked a foot injury, while Jerrica called on Synergy to project a flash flood that frightened the s**t out of Zipper and his pals, sending them running in the opposite direction with their tails between their legs. It pained him to call Eric on the phone and admit defeat, but he managed with a promise to take care of everything the night of the concert, at the Astrodome. Fans came pouring in from different countries and tumbled over to the ticket booth where the money-hungry maniac sat while skimming the booth off the books as fans paid him face to face for their tickets. He wanted to keep the cash close by, so he placed it all inside a suitcase and stored it deep within the vent in Eric's room. Well, it just so happened that Jem and the Holograms had escaped from a storage room that they were locked in by climbing out through the vent and crawling along the open shaft to safety. Eventually, they made their way past Eric's office where they overheard the two crooks discussing their part in stealing the proceeds and their plan to sabotage the Pop stars' performance. Jem wasted no time apprehending the suitcase of cash and followed the path all the way up to a trapdoor at the top of the stage where she and the Holograms stood awaiting their introduction from Synergy. Though heights weren't exactly his cup of tea (mixed with rum lol), Zipper didn't allow the situation to slow him down from getting what was due, so he moved as quick as a rat in pursuit of the doe and arrived at the same spot situated above the audience. As he peeked out from inside the vent, he actually tried to steal the money back from Jem by reaching over and grabbing the suitcase, but she used her foot to slide it over to where she stood. He wasn't concerned about being recognized until a spotlight from the stage shined on his face, proving that what you do in the dark will eventually come to light! Moving forward, Zipper was skating on thin ice, in “Last Resorts”, when Eric paid him to climb the tower of a ski lift to unhinge the bolts on the walking beam that supports the sheave wheels, at Rick Franklin's resort, just minutes before Jem and her band hopped aboard! The incident left Shana and Jem suspended from their seat and in fear for their lives! Then, on the day of the ski race, which was a competition Eric suggested to Rick pitting the Misfits against Jem and the Holograms, Zipper decided to decorate the top of a pine tree with HIMSELF so that he could send out one last signal below to his three troops, all of whom arranged a maze of accidents to prevent the girls from winning the race. You would think this time he'd have better luck escaping the avalanche of penalties or that maybe it missed him by a hair, but that would be simplicity at its finest, and he's not fortunate enough to afforded that luxury. As usual, the entire operation failed with Eric losing his resort to Rick, the silver he hid in a cave, and his pride! As for Zipper, he was wrangled up along with his three allies and then turned over to the boys in blue. With all his past troubles haunting him in California, it was now time for a change of scenery, so he traveled to Venice, Italy, free of charge...but it wasn't to take a vacation. Eric and the Misfits were already on their way over to compete in a Rock fashion contest and needed extra help to liberate the superstars of their prizewinning outfits. So Zipper packed his blue jumpsuit and combat boots to complete his work, but he didn't need them for his first attack, anyway, just a few extra bucks to pick up a disguise as an oarsmen and to rent a gondola, the same gondola that was expected to escort Shana across the water with her designs. He kept his eyes on the prize as the purple-haired percussionist entered the boat to take a seat. Then he swiped the long capsule that housed her work and bounced out of the boat and onto the next like a frog out of water, finally landing in the Misfits' speedboat where the capsule hit the clutch and sent all four offenders coasting on top of the water and back around to Shana's gondola, almost taking her out of more than just the competition! Eager for a breather, Zipper and the Misfits arrived at the hotel room and were pumped up from their heist. Zipper handed Pizzazz the cylindrical capsule with confidence that he achieved his goal of grand theft, but when she opened it, she discovered a few doodles that belonged to Starlight teen, Ashley, who later admitted to Shana and the others that she brought along her artwork to commingle with the star designer's portfolio of fashions. Eric huffed and puffed and blew his top, while Pizzazz quipped that he'd been duped. The situation didn't sit right with Zipper. Was he having an off day?! Was he not at the top of his game?! Whatever problem he had, he made sure not to dwell on it for too long because his second attempt was moments away and it required his lengthy rope and duffel bag, both of which he carefully packed. The goof then hoofed over to Countess Danielle du Voisin's palazzo, where Shana was staying, to burglarize her estate by hoisting himself to the top of the building, shimmying down through the skylight to grab all four outfits, then pulling himself back up again to the top of the roof. On his way back to the hotel, he covered a wide stretch of ground while grimacing madly with an ego the size of Alcatraz. The thought of getting away with such a pricey task of smash-n-grab was almost too exciting for his heart to handle. So one can only imaging how he felt when he realized that all of his hard work put forth was for nothing, and it was all on account of the Misfits who, in the end, lost the contest to Jem and her fab sisters. However, the excursion didn't turn out so bad for Eric whose trip to Italy was actually considered an overdue vacation. And with the large bonus Zipper received from his boss, he used half the money for tickets to Huey Lewis & the News' ‘86 concert tour. I do believe that's what you call a win-win lol! Barely a month had gone by “In Search of the Stolen Album”, and he was overcome with a strong desire to commit a crime. The timing couldn't have been better, either, because Eric needed assistance with gaining possession of Jem and the Holograms' master tape for their chart-topping smash hit, “There's a Melody Playing”, so that the Misfits could dub their own lyrics over the melody and bump them off the charts. Since his recent court case was still pending, Zipper was forced to operate incognito. So, once again, he threw on his hooded sweatsuit and sprinted over to Eric's low rent shack where he climbed through the window while ducking under a set of trashy blinds to find the self-proclaimed record producer sleeping on a flee-infested sofa! After Eric awoke from a deep slumber, he explained the lowdown on what he needed, and added that there would be a generous bonus cash reward for stealing the tape. Zipper's eyes circled swiftly like two slot machines, and with his lucky lasso wrapped around his body, he rolled like dice across town to Starlight Music Studios where he leaped through the back window, clicked on his flashlight, rustled the master tape, along with a pile of sheet music, dumped everything in his satchel, then vamoosed! Big, bad Pizzazz thought she covered her tracks, but Jem sure hit her where it hurt the most by driving to Flash Recording Studios and switching their master tapes. Shortly after, four major record companies were in line to hear the Misfits' so-called new album at a press conference inside Gabor Mansion, but the tape Jem replaced earlier that day was with a recording for French lessons instead. The false feeling of confidence was high and heavy in that room, but, after several interviews with the media, and posing for the cameras, the Misfits were left standing in disgrace lol! The cash bonus was enough to boast about to his fellow thugs, but to avoid additional charges and the slammer, Zipper quickly zipped out of sight. Another crime that he so proudly brags about occurred during “Hot Time in Hawaii”, when he trained the Misfits in the art of cheating for the Battle of the Music Stars competition, in Honolulu. Zipper promised the Misfits that they wouldn't have to do anything LEGAL to prepare for the contest. And that was the precise moment when he unveiled the special equipment he rigged for each Misfit, beginning with his first secret weapon: an electromagnetic switch on the handlebar of Roxy's bike that controlled a sharp drill from inside the spokes of her tires! He then supplied Pizzazz with a flexible, spring-poppin' pole that would catapult her as high as a palm tree for her pole vault competition. And Stormer was provided a pair of track shoes with booster springs attached to the outsoles. His dirtiest trick, however, went down during Kimber's swim practice in the ocean, when he attacked her with a fake metal shark that he controlled from the beach. He needed to keep her from competing in the freestyle and backstroke events, which she was sure to win, but he preferred wiping her clean out of the competition all together. So he cranked up the power on his controller and chased the talented keyboardist through the water, almost devouring her with his dangerous contraption! When she survived his test, he then turned to his usual hands-on approach by kidnapping her and placing her inside a live volcano! Back on the field, the crowd was treated to the Misfits' performance of prolific achievements in each event, but the entertainers slowly lost their grip during the tug of war competition, when Jem, Kimber and Shana gained leverage of the rope and sent them belly-flopping into the mud where they surfaced looking like three mini Chewbaccas lol! Zipper sensed trouble and began to haul a**, but before he knew it, he was tackled by the Holograms' training coach, Steve, and suffered a one-two straight to the face before taking a header into the mud bath with his three glamazons. More trouble awaited the four bamboozlers at the athletics office, where the Misfits were disqualified for cheating, and Zipper was apprehended and carted off to jail for kidnapping! Why Rio never snatched him by the throat early in the series beats the hell out of me. What I find most shocking, though, is the fact that he never appeared on America's Most Wanted, along with Clash lol! The most treacherous incidental character in Jem, bar none! However, it's a well-known fact that the incidental characters in the show are all very important to the story, each equipped with personality, emotion, and an overall purpose for existing. And when it comes to every incidental character who has EVER appeared in Jem, this monster here stands heads above the crowd, and that's no compliment! But again, every character is special in his/her own way and have all etched their mark in Jem history. Unfortunately, in this case, my sentiment does not exclude careered criminals. Having said that, I will go on record and admit that Zipper is absolutely essential to Jem! Not only was he present during the first season, but he was the sole reason for Jem's jump from small estate to the luxurious, mega Starlight Mansion. Now, while it's safe to say that he will not receive any accolades for his vile behavior anytime soon, there's one reasonable question that remains: Could he be considered the inner core of the show? After all, Zipper represents three important elements to Jem: action, adventure, and death-defying danger! He sure seems to cover the action-packed aspect all on his own, and his resumé (hit list) speaks for itself.
Zipper was never planned during the heyday of Jem, so it's real nice to have him now! Even though he has a limited bio and only appeared in a handful of episodes, I still feel that Integrity could have chosen a few dangerous items that he carries in the show and incorporated them with this set. That's my only problem with this doll and his set, there's not enough to go by, and it feels rather bland! On the other side of the token, I'm floored at the sight of him. Give me flocked black hair any day! It worked for Anthony Julian, and it works for Zipper as well. Initially, I was excited about his new face sculpt, so excited, in fact, that I keep lifting him up near my eyes to closely examine the details. His outfit surprised me from day one: black leather moto jacket with his trademark logo on the back, which is a great surprise! For myself, I'd say that the style of the pockets and the zipper (both wrists included) are my favorite features! Hell, just the fact that he actually has a black leather jacket excites me! Add his tight, white “grease lightning” Hanes teeshirt and blue Levi 501 denim jeans to the mix and you have a cross between Danny and Kenickie from Rydell High lol! Zipper's second outfit is a dark blue sweatsuit used for more suitable occasions, like ducking, diving, running, rolling, or rope-climbing up and down the glass structure of Starlight Music. And to do this successfully, he tightens the laces on his shiny black combat boots, provided inside, and wraps them three times around the boot itself in double knots. Integrity added a pair of dark socks with slippery material to make it easier when squeezing his feet inside his rugged footwear, because it's no easy task—believe that! Everything's perfect with this set. Having said that, I'm still in shock at the absence of his accessories! Sorry, but one item is bogus for a doll like this. Sure, the black rope was a nice addition, but a rather typical choice. Integrity's Design Team would have been better off throwing all caution to the wind and going BIG with his accessories, say, a set of binoculars, ransom note, floor plans and escape plans, or a flashlight, grappling hook, spiked bat, 2X4 of wood, gasoline can...oops, did I hint at too many bright ideas?!
In all honesty, I am extremely happy to see this man in doll form. No more pondering what he'd look like as a fashion doll because the real deal is here and he's fire! Zipper was one out of a few dolls on my wish list that I considered crucial to the entire doll line and, after the debut of Graphix, I was confident that he'd see the light of day. Besides, within the world of Jem, the villains are just as important as their rivals. So, despite his shortcomings, and record-breaking rap sheet, I'm honored to welcome this felon into my Jem and the Holograms/Misfits doll collection! ☠
The "In Stitches" Jem doll with those intrusive bangs tied up with a rubber band. I then put the pink glitter tie to control all those curls even more. I wanna cut the bangs by 1/4th - is that a bad idea???
Okay, I just have to say it. Not only do I love Showtime Jem, but I also like the decorative protector sleeve that comes with her box. I couldn't resist redoing a Jem with that cool backdrop.
Had so much fun "primping" my Classic Jem. Has anyone ever been a member of the W Club over at Integrity Toys? I'm thinking of joining for an upcoming Jem doll.
I put Broadway Magic Jem in a custom Starbright dress, made by Aja_fan21. It was on In Stitches earlier, but I like these darker colors with BMJ's lighter complexion.
If only Hasbro had kept Jem going, right?
This is a page from the 1988 Toy Fair Catalog. Not sure where I saved this to my computer from but I think it may have been Prancetron: www.pranceatron.com/jem/intro.htm (Always want to give credit if I can.)
In addition to Danse and Video, 2 new Holograms were planned for the 3rd year of Jem dolls. The new Holograms are Astral the magician and Regine the fashion designer - ooh la la!
Personally I think Astral is one of the coolest looking characters. I love her multicolored hair, star-spangled makeup, aqua tights and raspberry culottes. If the doll in the bottom photo is the finished design, she would have had a new face mold as well. I think she's breathtaking. I like the idea of a magician Hologram too, as she could have helped take Jem's story in new directions.
Wouldn't it be awesome if Hasbro released an anniversary line of dolls and included Hollywood Jem, Astral, Regine, and the Stingers? That way fans could have them at least!
The Roman amphitheatre at El Jem (formerly of the latin name 'Thysdrus'), on a plain in central Tunisia, is the largest in north africa & third largest in the world. And by far one of the most impressive. And accessible. You can climb all over it. Built around 238 AD to hold as many as 35,000 spectators, it's a magnificent example of the grandeur that was the Roman Empire. Like the Coliseum of Rome it has no foundation. Its 3 levels of arcades & arches built entirely of free-standing stone blocks, quarried 30kms away at Salakta. Its arena & underground passageways are virtually intact. Declared a UNESCO Heritage site in 1979, restoration efforts have not altered its structural authenticity. Reconstructed seating, seen on the right of the elliptical theatre, is used today for summer concert audiences.
Seen beyond, the small & somewhat unremarkable agricultural town of El Jem where UNESCO has established a controlled building zone surrounding the amphitheatre to restrict urban development in both height & density.
The Monty Python movie 'The Life of Brian' & the 2000 epic drama "Gladiator" were filmed here.
RnC was the only Jem doll I didn't have (As in, dolls of Jem/Jerrica of course... I'm pretty far from getting the ENTIRE collection haha), so when I saw one basically mint aside from shoes and hairties for just $5 on eBay, naturally I just HAD to go for it! In the end, she went up to $10.50, but even that is like an insane bargain from what I've seen. As you can see, she's been removed from her outer box, but remains attached to the carboard insert, which somehow isn't faded and actually isn't even bent anywhere other than a corner on the bottom flap o.O The doll herself is flawless aside from some discoloration on her tights, too. Luckily, I also bought her complete outfit minus the shoes, just to get the hairties x) That came the other day, but I never took pix 'cuz IT Jem has been rockin' it. :)