Dolls are a widely valued item within both the older and younger generations. Whether you have a passion for collecting or playing with them, dolls have and will continue to play an important role in many people’s lives. Just as precious as the dolls themselves are, their houses are just as exquisite. There are two… Read more »
Top Reasons to Join a Doll Club
To the average person, a vintage Barbie, Ashton Drake or Shirley Temple doll might just be another doll, but to a collector they are a treasure. For avid doll collectors, there’s a unique passion for acquiring new additions to a budding collection of timeless and classic dolls. To share this passion, you can join a… Read more »
Boys and Dolls: Are Dolls Only For Girls?
US News | Royal Baby | More ABC News Videos Every little girl loves her dolls. Every little girl should love getting a new baby doll, Barbie, or anything else girly that she can play house and the like with; boys, on the other hand, should love their cars, trucks and action figures. Ultimately, is… Read more »
The World’s Largest Teddy Bear Collection: A “House of Memories”
It’s rare to find a person that can say that they have never owned a teddy bear. There’s something about a teddy bear so appealing to young children and adult collectors, alike. For a child, the friendship and comfort they receive from their first teddy bear is a strong emotion, one that is never forgotten…. Read more »
A Struggling Young Doll Maker’s Inspiring Journey
It’s always inspirational to see the passion a young person has for a hobby they love and enjoy. Their eyes are bright with the possibilities of where their unique creativity could take them. Arriel Turner, 15, of Baltimore, has an amazing talent for creating expressive dolls; each one is unique, decorated, and a true work… Read more »
Doll Collecting 101: 4 Tips for New Doll Collectors
Collecting something gives a person a sense of pride in their collection. It takes a great deal of patience, determination, and knowledge to be successful at collecting; doll collecting is certainly no exception. There is always a pivotal moment in a doll collector’s life when they decide to commit to the hobby. If you have… Read more »
American Girl Dolls Come and Go
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 »
