There is always something exiting to find at GiGi’s Dolls for those who love to collect dolls of all kinds. An incredibly popular artist that we would like to highlight on is R. John Wright. The award winning Winnie the Pooh collection that we have even includes Christopher Robin. R John Wright has been creating… Read more »
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National Doll & Toy Festival
Known as the best doll show in the country the 27th Annual National Doll & Toy Festival July 14 -18, 2014 is one that should not be missed by doll and toy collectors all over the World. The show takes place at the Wyndham San Antonio Riverwalk, in San Antonio TX. The alluring… Read more »
Benefits of Having a Teddy Bear
Whether his name is Teddy, Snuggles, or Mr. Fluffs teddy bears can have a large impact on our psychological health and you may not even know it. They have an almost magical power to sooth and lessen angst when they are being held. As early as the 1950’s, doctors began using teddy bears to… Read more »
Authentic Antique Porcelain Dolls Vs. Reproduction Dolls
In the 19th century, beautiful porcelain dolls came onto the market and completely changed the world for many people. Their flawless features and uncanny resemblance to human skin made people fall in love with these dolls instantly. Suddenly, they were all the rage and the antique bisque porcelain dolls were climbing in price as… Read more »
All about Russian Nesting Dolls
Russian nesting dolls, or the matryoshka doll, refers to a very particular type of dolls where identical wooden dolls decreasing in size are made so they fit inside each other. The first set was carved by Vasily Zvyozdochkin in 1890. Traditionally, the outermost doll is a woman who is dressed in a peasant jumper… Read more »
A Brief History of the Teddy Bear
The name “Teddy Bear” comes from the former president Theodore Roosevelt, who was commonly called “Teddy” by others. That started in a bear hunting trip in Mississippi in 1902. Roosevelt was invited by Andrew Longio, the Mississippi governor at the time. A couple of the other men he was with had cornered, clubbed and… Read more »
11 Fun Facts You Might Not Know About Barbie
Arguably the most iconic doll of all time, Barbie, is turning 55 this Sunday, March 9th. Girls have been jealous of her just about her entire life, but more so now – she doesn’t look a day over 18. While there’s been a lot of criticism about Barbie’s roll in society and she’s no stranger… Read more »
A Doll Lover’s Christmas – Great Presents for Doll Collectors
The season of giving is rushing towards us and soon many of us will be on the hunt for the perfect gifts for our friends and loved ones. Gift giving becomes easier and more fun when you get to know someone’s passions and interests; collectors of all kinds appreciate gifts related to their prized collections…. Read more »
Happy Doll-oween: The Scariest Horror Movie Dolls Ever
Over the decades, dolls have played a huge role in the movie industry; from fun fantasy-type stories, to iconic dolls, like the infamous Chucky, the killer doll from the movie series Child’s Play. Chucky has such a real personality and affect on movie-goers that many people still fear the Chucky doll, even into adulthood! There… Read more »
The Positive Role That Dolls Play in Children’s Lives
Toys can play a positive role in children’s lives. Through play, children learn to be social, to play well by themselves, and use their imagination in productive ways. There have always been dolls throughout the centuries that represent positive images for children. Dolls like Barbie, have changed positively over the years, to fit the needs… Read more »
