Well is
there any need to introduce the Toy Dolls? Nah not really
their track records speaks for itself and over the years
they´ve left me with some fond memories after hearing various
releases and catching them live once. I feel honoured to
interview one of the bands I grew up listening to from my
early teens. Here´s what the one and only Olga had to say.
Punk
Globe: First off is this really going to be the end of The Toy
Dolls as a band?
Olga: Yeah, well, probably, maybe? It could be! I think so!
Punk Globe: How’s the sales gone for the album and
DVD? Have you had a lot of great response?
Olga: We have had a great response! I am really flattered that
fans are still out there, and that they have stayed so loyal
after such a long wait! I dont know any actual sales figures
yet, but the record company seem very happy and we have talked
to many people who have bought the DVD and album, they seem
happy too!
Punk Globe: I believe you have a digipak of your last
album available can you explain what one of them is for the
technophobes amongst us?
Olga: A digipack means special packaging, different from the
original, sometimes with photos or a booklet. usually its for
die hard fans. I havent actually got a copy of the digipack
yet! Have you!?
Punk Globe: I noticed you put a lot of work into your
live show judging by the behind the scenes footage so how long
does it take to prepare for a tour?
Olga: Thank you for noticing, it takes a long time! usually
for a tour, which will include new movements, songs etc, it
will take 3 or 4 months rehearsals, 3 days a week on average.
What takes longer is the preperation and thing of ideas for
the set, usually a year or more!
Punk Globe: Now this is where I have you racking your
brains now – What’s the best album and single you’ve released
in your opinion?
Olga: The best ever album is ABSURD-DITTIES, I am really proud
of it, the songs and production are very nice! Single...oh, I
am not sure, the b side of nellie the elephant is nice!
Fisticuffs in Frederick street.
Punk Globe: One thing I’ve always wanted to ask you
how come you always miss the UK when touring? Is it because of
lack of venues and audiences where everywhere else it seems to
be banging?
Olga: lack of audience is one thing! The main thing is we want
to be really good before we play UK again, we played in 1993,
then we were really good, if we can be as good as that again,
then I will consider it! Providing we can get at least a cup
of coffee from a UK promoter!
Punk Globe: You’ve been to a fair amount of countries
with the Toy Dolls and The Dickies so which one do you like
going back to and why?
Olga: I love all countries for different reasons!I wouldnt
like to say which is my favourite!
Punk Globe: I heard a little rumour that you’re a
chef? Is this what you do for a living when the band isn’t up
to much?
Olga: Ha ha, thats what it is, a rumour! I have never been a
chef! Inbetween tours I am writing or doing small acting parts
for TV.
Punk Globe: You’ve had huge chart success in this
country with the likes of Nellie The Elephant so if given the
opportunity to go that way again would you go for it or are
you more happier with the cult following you have?
Olga: I dont mind having chart success with a product I am
proud of, but I think I am far happier with way things are,
with a great cult following.
Punk Globe: Being a Toy Doll must be a great
experience but how hell do you get through so many band
members?
Olga: People grow tired of touring, they get sick of being
stuck in the van! They also grow up and get married and have
kids etc. Not me though!
Punk Globe: Over the years what has inspired you to
write the lyrics you do and where do you get all your ideas
from?
Olga: Ideas usually come from next door neighbours, shop
keepers, girlfriends, soap operas and just about anything!
Punk Globe: So over the years you must have some funny
stories to tell so can you share one or two for our readers
please?
Olga: Yeah, we have stories, many! But what happens on the
road, stays on the road!
Punk Globe: Any new bands you played with you’d like
to plug?
Olga: Yes, CRASHED OUT, fantastic new band, I just played a
guitar solo for them last night on thier new album. They have
some great songs, Lee is an amazing guitarist, and they have
sooo much enthusiasm.
Punk Globe: Anything you’d like to add?
Olga: Yes, I just wanna say Thank you again to everyone for
sticking by us over the past 25 and a half years! You lot are
the greatest, cheers. Oh, and thank you to you too! for the
interview!
Many thanks to Olga for taking time out to do the
interview and many thanks also must go to Marnie for sorting
it out for me. Nice one lads. Could this be the Toy Dolls last
tour?!! If so where´s a UK promoter with the balls to put this
band on?!! Anyway hope you enjoyed the interview and please do
visit the Toy Dolls site. It´s well wicked.
