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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Get Ready for the 2015 Chicago Toy Show
Calling all avid toy and doll collectors: One of our favorite events is almost here! The 42nd Annual Chicago Toy Show takes place on Sunday, October 25, 2015 and we couldn’t be more excited. With six buildings of the Kane County Fairgrounds filled with more than 600 exhibitors, the event is bursting with antiques,… Read more »
Christmas Dolls
Tis the season for Christmas dolls! Gigi Dolls has a wide selection of Christmas dolls and holiday dolls to spice up your home or complete a collection for a loved one. These are great pieces to bring out and show off for the holiday season as they add that special décor and accent to any… Read more »
Meet us in Tinley Park, Illinois and Gaithersburg, Maryland!
On Sunday November 18 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., we’ll be at the Doll & Bear Show and Sale at the Tinley Park Convention Center as part of the Illinois Doll Shows, and on Dec. 1 and 2 we’ll travel to Maryland to be at the at the The Eastern National Antique To Modern Doll… Read more »
Celebrity dolls make every collection unique
Doll and stuffed animal collections feature a lot of the same. Barbie dolls, Disney dolls, stuffed animals and more hard plastic dolls. But what can really make your collection show the real side of you is celebrity and movie dolls. Gigi’s Dolls carries a variety of celebrity dolls for sale in Chicago to really give… Read more »
