Looking back even ten years ago, it’s clear to see that dolls and toys in general consistently undergo big changes. Throughout the life timeline of the highly celebrated American Girl dolls, much has changed, and now the evolution of these staples of girlish history is more apparent than ever. Today, the company has made the… Read more »
How to Clean Porcelain Dolls Carefully
Porcelain dolls represent youth, girlishness, and perfection; it’s no mystery that these dolls make the perfect gifts for children and collectors alike. Porcelain or ceramic dolls are very fragile, and exist for aesthetics and sentiment. Though some play with their dolls, most do not, some porcelain dolls never leave their original package. Unfortunately, when you… Read more »
Nine Fun Barbie Facts You Might Not Know
At 54 years young, Barbie has had quite an eventful timeline thus far. Easily marked as the most popular doll in the world, Barbie is truly an icon. As with any iconic image with such a magnitude of popularity, there have been shocking innovations, controversy and the like. For even the most active collector… Read more »
Taking Barbie Collecting to an Extreme
Barbie enthusiasts exist all over the country, with the old and younger generations taking much delight in Barbie’s classic beauty. While it’s common to collect a few Barbie’s for play or display purposes, one man took the word “collecting” to an extreme. Stanley Colorite of Hudson, Florida collected his first Barbie doll in 1997 and… Read more »
Why Collect Dolls?
With today’s generation being flooded with all sorts of new technology, it’s hard for some to understand why collecting dolls could be considered a form of entertainment. Why would anyone need to do that when we have cell phones, video games and the internet? Well while it may be hard to understand, a recent article… Read more »
Common Doll Collecting Myths
Most people who are doll collectors have at least a few years of collecting experience. For those who have just started their doll collection, there are many places to turn to for help, including Gigi’s Dolls. With all of the useful information available, you’ll still find false facts on antique dolls, get recommended to certain… Read more »
Bringing Back a Classic: Russian Nesting Dolls
I bet if you peruse through your grandparent’s house, you would find a unique looking wooden doll that opened up into smaller and smaller dolls. Upon first glance, these dolls are intriguing and can become addictive for putting the dolls back together. These dolls are called Russian Nesting Dolls. Since their first appearance back in… Read more »
Gigi’s Dolls & Sherry’s Teddy Bears To Attend The Naperville Doll Show
Sunday, January 27, 2013, Gigi’s Dolls & Sherry’s Teddy Bears will be at the Naperville Doll Show. The show takes place from 9am to 3pm at the Naperville Marriott Hotel. Karla Moreland Present this show, complete with antique, vintage and collectable dolls. With over 50 dealers attending, there will be a wide variety of… Read more »
The Barbie® Phenomenon
Despite the scrutiny Barbie® has endured, especially in the last few years, Barbie® has been a girl’s best friend for decades. The last thing on a child’s mind, especially as a young girl, is the measurements of a doll. Playing with Barbie® is all about having fun, having an imagination and having a best friend,… Read more »
Teddy Bears give life and comfort
The tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut has ripped the hearts now only out of that town and its residents, but parents across the country. What about children? Some can grasp the realities of what happened. It’s difficult, no matter what the age to process such an imaginable thought. But children who try and cope or think… Read more »
