Few names resonate with collectors quite like Robert Tonner. Known for his artistry, impeccable attention to detail, and groundbreaking character designs, Tonner dolls have carved out a lasting place in the world of high-end collectibles. At Gigi’s Dolls, we’ve followed his work since the beginning—and we’re proud to help fans old and new explore what… 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 »
The market for Madame Alexander dolls is robust. The Alexander Doll Company was founded back in 1923 by Beatrice Alexander. She was a New York City woman who designed and sewed cloth dolls. As a businesswoman, she called herself “Madame Alexander” and came up with the smart idea to replicate famous personalities and characters in… Read more »
Bisque dolls had their heyday from the mid-1800s through the early 1930s, and their popularity came about because the bisque porcelain used to make them bore a nice resemblance to human skin. If you find a bisque doll from the 1930s or earlier it’s an antique. If it’s from, say, the 1970s, it’s a “reproduction”… 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 »
Placing Value on Antique Dolls When you want to determine the value of a doll you typically take into account its age. Older antique dolls are usually worth more money than, say, new ones you bought at Walmart this week. If you’re an antique doll collector, you know there are certain things to look for… Read more »
In the late 1860s, an innovation in doll making came into being– the development of bisque dolls. Up until that time, dolls were typically glazed porcelain. Bisque dolls were different because they allowed for more realistic skin tones, since they were unglazed porcelain. Meant for Collectors Because they were and are breakable (and expensive), bisque… Read more »
When most people think of dolls, these days, they’re probably thinking of modern day Barbies made of vinyl plastic. That said, dolls come in all shapes and sizes, made of various materials. Over the years, there have been many different materials used to create the dolls people love and cherish for generations. Carved Wood Way… Read more »
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