One of the things that made Robert Tonner such a standout in the doll world was his ability to take well-loved characters from movies, books, and comics and reimagine them with his own artistic touch. He didn’t just copy a costume or a face—he captured the spirit of each character, all while keeping the elegance… Read more »
If you’ve ever come across a beautiful Robert Tonner doll at a show, in an estate collection, or tucked away on a forgotten shelf, you might’ve wondered: Is it the real deal? When it comes to vintage Tonner dolls, knowing how to properly authenticate and date them is key—not just for understanding value, but for… Read more »
If you’ve ever held an Integrity Toys doll in your hands, you know immediately—it’s not your average playline doll. These are collector pieces through and through, designed to delight adults who view dolls as art, fashion statements, and storytelling tools. At Gigi’s Dolls & Sherry’s Teddy Bears, we’ve seen the excitement that Integrity releases spark… Read more »
Within Integrity Toys’ impressive lineup, Nu.Face has managed to create a buzz that’s hard to ignore. With its modern edge, bold styling, and fierce personalities, this line has become a favorite among fashion doll collectors around the world. At Gigi’s Dolls & Sherry’s Teddy Bears, we hear time and again from collectors who consider Nu.Face… Read more »
When it comes to collectible fashion dolls, few names carry the same level of admiration and excitement as Integrity Toys. Known for their bold designs, couture-level fashion, and extremely limited production runs, these dolls have carved out a unique and powerful niche in the collecting world. At Gigi’s Dolls & Sherry’s Teddy Bears, we’ve seen… Read more »
In the doll collecting world, there are three major eras:antique, vintage and modern. Did you know a doll’s price usually correlates with its age, such that older, antique dolls are more expensive than, say, modern dolls? It’s not always the case, but it often is. Antique Doll Era Antique dolls are dolls from before 1920…. Read more »
What do you get doll collectors as gifts? Dolls? Sure! But what else? Doll Magazines Did you ever think about getting them a subscription to a doll magazine? There are actually several to consider, including American Girl, Antique Doll Collector, and Art Doll Quarterly. A quick Google search online will find you several options to… Read more »
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 »
Alessandra Ambrosio loves to collect. As a Victoria’s Secret Angel, actress and leader of a family of four, Ambrosio has plenty on her plate, but it’s not enough, because she has two major collections in her life – including her extensive selection of Barbie dolls. When she isn’t modeling the world’s classiest fashions, this model… Read more »
A trend since paper dolls began being created in the likeness of famous ballerinas in the 1840s, celebrity dolls of all kinds are popular collectors’ items. Toy makers including Mattel, Franklin Mint, Ideal and Madame Alexander have all created versions of their favorite starlets, models and historical figures over the years. Founded in 1923,… Read more »
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