For the avid doll collector, a doll’s wardrobe is just as important and valuable as the doll itself. When antique dolls are appraised, the order and cleanliness of their clothing is taken into high consideration. Whether you collect antique dolls for pleasure or profit, knowing how to properly clean their clothing is a must, if… Read more »
Some Do’s and Don’ts of Doll Collecting
If you are considering beginning a doll collection, you may become dazzled by the sheer volume of different dolls available, but accumulating quantity should not be the goal. If you are going to be displaying your dolls, you must consider the space you have. And doll collecting, like any collections, should be quality and not… Read more »
How to Clean Your Porcelain Dolls
Porcelain dolls may be your prized possessions and keeping them clean and fresh is something you should do every six months. As they can be delicate – especially if they are antique – you want to use the softest and safest cleaning methods so you don’t damage anything. Before cleaning take off all the… Read more »
How Your Doll Collection Can Be an Investment
Collecting is a hobby that requires a lot of patience and the ability to spot a gem. But the one thing that many want to know about with their doll collection is will it have value? How do I get a return on my collection? Being a serious doll collector can cost a lot of… Read more »
Should Your Little Boy Play with Dolls?
Curiosity is the hallmark of childhood. Boys and girls from very young ages are here to explore and test, in order to find out what their preferences are, and what society will tolerate. Traditionally it was thought that little girls should play with “girlie” things – dolls, toy kitchens – and little boys should play… Read more »
Guides for Collectible Dolls
Dolls have been highly prized and much treasured collectibles for a very long time. They are pieces of history that tell us so much about the times during which they were created. Choosing just the right doll for your collections, or even if you are just starting out collecting dolls, requires doing some research and… Read more »
Madame Alexander Dolls
If you are a beginner collector, you have heard the name Madame Alexander. And if you haven’t, you will. Madame Alexander Dolls were the first collectable dolls. These were created by Beatrice Alexander, an American entrepreneur who was the first in the business to create dolls based on living people. The first dolls were… Read more »
Collections by R. John Wright
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 »
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 »
