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Antique Q&A: Dainty Dorothy

I have just acquired a doll with a sticker on the torso identifying her as Dainty Dorothy. Can you tell me anything about her? The post Antique Q&A: Dainty Dorothy appeared first on DOLLS magazine...

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Spring for Winnie and Jemima

This pattern was created for bbflockling’s 10.5-inch (27 cm) Winnie and Jemima dolls and can be used for dolls with the same measurements. The post Spring for Winnie and Jemima appeared first on DOLLS...

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Endless Possibilities

For more than 35 years, Ashton-Drake has been the gold standard for doll and collectible enthusiasts around the world. The post Endless Possibilities appeared first on DOLLS magazine | Collecting Dolls.

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Brenda Mize Dolls Announces Rebranding and New Website Launch 

Brenda Mize Dolls, formerly known as Eyes of Texas Dolls, is excited to announce its official rebranding and the launch of its new website. The post <strong>Brenda Mize Dolls Announces Rebranding...

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Meet Millie: Sandy Anderson Produces a New BJD Exclusively for DOLLS

From the creative mind of dollmaker Sandy Anderson come Millie — a new 15-inch (38 cm) ball-jointed doll — and her beloved toy bunny, Bun. The adorable pair are being offered exclusively through DOLLS....

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DOLLS Magazine August/September 2024

DOLLS presents this year’s Dolls Awards of Excellence Public’s Choice nominees and features an Anderson Art Dolls exclusive! The post DOLLS Magazine August/September 2024 appeared first on DOLLS...

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Tressy and Crissy: These Dolls Have Hair That Grows

A doll whose hair grows — what a revolu­tionary idea! Many children through the ages wished for such a doll after they gave their doll a haircu The post Tressy and Crissy: These Dolls Have Hair That...

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Spreading Joy Through Retail

DOLLS magazine's Q&A with Terry Lambert who creates and sells custom dolls and clothing in her online etsy shop. The post Spreading Joy Through Retail appeared first on DOLLS magazine | Collecting...

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Collector Corner: July 2024

Whether you have antique dolls or modern BJDs, there are infinite possibilities when it comes to photographing them. The post Collector Corner: July 2024 appeared first on DOLLS magazine | Collecting...

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Creature Comforts: Sophie Louis’ Characters Embody a World of Love and Happiness

Doll artists and their admirers inhabit a mutual world of pure imagination. This is especially true of French artist Sophie Louis. The post Creature Comforts: Sophie Louis’ Characters Embody a World of...

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Madison Area Doll Club

The Madison Area Doll Club (MADC) of Wisconsin was formed in 1966 by several local women to talk about their shared passion for dolls. The post Madison Area Doll Club appeared first on DOLLS magazine |...

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Hankie Dresses to Make and Model on Barbie

If you know how to sew and have antique hankies, you can make hankie dresses for the Barbie doll in your collection. The post Hankie Dresses to Make and Model on Barbie appeared first on DOLLS magazine...

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Vintage Barbie Store Displays and Gift Sets

No one could ever deny that Ruth and Elliot Handler, the married couple that headed Mattel Inc.s, were marketing and creative geniuses. The post Vintage Barbie Store Displays and Gift Sets appeared...

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Antique Q&A: J.D. Kestner Doll

I am thinking of buying a doll marked “143,” which the owner said was made by J.D. Kestner. I like the face. The post Antique Q&A: J.D. Kestner Doll appeared first on DOLLS magazine | Collecting...

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Disney’s ‘Peter Pan’ Inspires Dolls and Figures

Little did Walt Disney know when he bought the rights to J.M. Barrie’s “Peter Pan” in 1939 that it would be­come a huge animated hit for Disney Studios. The post Disney’s ‘Peter Pan’ Inspires Dolls and...

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Chasing Perfection: Renata Baillie Strives to Make Dolls as Lifelike as Possible

As anyone who owns a lifelike baby doll can attest, they have the ability to provide an unlimited amount of joy. The post Chasing Perfection: Renata Baillie Strives to Make Dolls as Lifelike as...

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Curious Collector: Tutti Playset

I collect Tutti playsets along with Barbie and family, of course! I have most of them, but one I was missing was this one, until the holidays. The post <strong>Curious Collector: Tutti...

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DOLLS Magazine October 2024

The October 2024 issue of DOLLS is 48 full-color pages and includes a special feature covering the 15th anniversary of Integrity Toys’ Poppy Parker, as well as articles about a variety of other...

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Loveable Doll Has Numerous Looks: Nines d’Onil Constantly Reimagines Its Mia...

Alicante, a province in Spain, has been known as Toy Val­ley since the 1800s. The area is particularly known for producing dolls — one of the oldest toys in history The post Loveable Doll Has Numerous...

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Antique Q&A: Kestner All-Bisque

Q: This tiny 4.5-inch doll was in my grandmother’s handkerchief box. I would like to know some­thing about it and its value. The post Antique Q&A: Kestner All-Bisque appeared first on DOLLS...

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