These days, kids have all sorts of toys to choose from, but dolls remain a consistent favorite. What is about dolls that stir an affinity in children? Here is a list of some of the reasons why children love dolls: Role Play Playing with dolls allows children to use their imagination to interpret and expand… Read more »
How to Determine the Value of Vintage Dolls in Your Collection
Doll collections can span a lifetime and then some… indeed, many mothers pass their doll collection down to daughters. How does a person determine the value of dolls in their collection, besides being “priceless?” Porcelain dolls have been around for many years, and some of you might have some in your collection dating back to… Read more »
Reasons to Start a Doll Collection
Starting a doll collection can turn into a lifelong passionate pursuit that brings much joy along the way. One of the major pleasures of collecting dolls is finding ones that you simply can’t stop looking at because, for whatever reason, they just “connect” with you and you feel you must have them. And they can… Read more »
Check Out the Latest Adora Dolls
Adora dolls are one of the most popular new dolls that have stormed the market. Known for being durable and eco-friendly, Adora dolls are safety tested and use materials that are BPA free, non-toxic, hypoallergenic. And, as their website says, every doll is made with love. They’re also machine washable, which is great news for… Read more »
Caring for Collectibles: Keeping Your Dolls in Great Condition
Finding new dolls to add to your collection is only one small part of a collector’s passion. It’s also important to take care of your collectibles after you’ve obtained them! If you’re a doll collector, you know that if you leave dolls on your shelf without caring for them regularly, they definitely won’t stay in… Read more »
It’s a Boy! American Girl to Release First Male Doll
There’s big news floating around for fans of the American Girl doll franchise – the company has created a new boy doll, and he’s currently available for purchase! According to the Huffington Post, American Girl is gearing up to bring a large set of new dolls to the market this year, and one of them,… Read more »
Bringing Favorite Shows to Life as Dolls
Do you watch “American Horror Story”? Fans of season three, called “American Horror Story: Coven,” can now have a piece of AHS memorabilia all their own with dolls from Integrity Toys. Lucky for you, we’re offering each of these unique pop-culture inspired dolls here at Gigi’s. According to Vanity Fair, the collection includes six dolls,… Read more »
Bisque Dolls: A Classic Style for the Modern Age
If you’re a fan of classic dolls, there’s a good chance you know of – or have heard of – bisque dolls. These dolls are a Victorian type of figurine, but the materials used to create them dates back to ancient China. Let’s dive into some of the unique history that makes bisque dolls so… Read more »
New Year, New Shows: Doll Shows in 2017
With the coming new year comes new doll shows to attend! Gigi’s Dolls is excited to get started on the 2017 doll show circuit. Here’s a list of where you can find us from January through April 2017. We hope to see you there! Naperville Doll & Teddy Bear Show The Naperville Doll & Teddy… Read more »
American Girl Introduces New Civil Rights Doll
American Girl recently announced a new doll, named Melody. Her bio on the American Girl website reads, “Fairness and equality for all people sound like music to my ears. More than ever, I need to lend my support at home, at church, and around my neighborhood. It’ll take courage, but adding my voice to others… Read more »
