Flourishing and Inspiring: Zwergnase Has Brightened the Doll World for 30 Years
Founded in 1994, the German firm, Zwergnase, has forged a reputation as a brand that both idealizes children and humorously captures them. The post Flourishing and Inspiring: Zwergnase Has Brightened...
View ArticleCurious Collector: Little Women Dolls
The picture in the April 2017 (Page 42) issue of DOLLS caught my attention. Attached are pictures of two dolls that I have in my collection. The post Curious Collector: Little Women Dolls appeared...
View ArticleCollector Corner August/September
Collectors took time out of their busy schedules to snap some photos of their dolls wearing fashionable outfits this summer. Check out what they captured! The post Collector Corner August/September...
View ArticleA Break From Conventional: A Look at Kwei-lin Lum’s Paper Doll Artistry
After two decades of designing paper dolls, Kwei-lin Lum threw out conventional rules and began to challenge the boundaries. The post A Break From Conventional: A Look at Kwei-lin Lum’s Paper Doll...
View ArticleRoundabout Success: Merry Doll Round BJDs Stimulate Collector Creativity
In the ever-revolving, here-today-gone-tomorrow world of doll releases, Nuria Torras has cracked the code for both longevity and sustained relevance. The post Roundabout Success: Merry Doll Round BJDs...
View ArticleDOLLS Magazine November/December 2024
The November/December 2024 issue of DOLLS is 48 full-color pages and includes a special feature on Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Gregg Ortiz, along with articles covering a variety of other...
View ArticleDollmaker Q&A: A Unique Perspective
Gina Griffith has a question and answer session with DOLLS magazine about her unique sculpted characters. The post Dollmaker Q&A: A Unique Perspective appeared first on DOLLS magazine | Collecting...
View ArticleA Timeless Legacy
If success is measured, at least in part, by professional achievements, accolades, and longevity, Gregg Ortiz easily meets the criteria. The post A Timeless Legacy appeared first on DOLLS magazine |...
View ArticleCurious Collector: 1930s Madame Alexander Wendy Anns
I saw these adorable Madame Alexander composition dolls at a recent doll show in New England and could not resist the pair. The post Curious Collector: 1930s Madame Alexander Wendy Anns appeared first...
View ArticleGracefully Ghostly and Ethereally Elegant: The Creations of Linda Lyons
Sometimes, meaningful objects from childhood have a way of carrying forward their influence into adulthood. The post Gracefully Ghostly and Ethereally Elegant: The Creations of Linda Lyons appeared...
View ArticleAntique Q&A: Madame Alexander McGuffey Ana
Q: I have a cute composition Madame Alexander doll tagged “McGuffey Ana.” Do you know the significance of the name McGuffey Ana? The post Antique Q&A: Madame Alexander McGuffey Ana appeared first...
View ArticleTime For Tea: Sew this Adorable Dress for Your Doll
This pattern was created for Connie Lowe’s 16-inch Meili and Stella dolls, although dolls with similar measurements can also wear the completed outfit. The post Time For Tea: Sew this Adorable Dress...
View ArticleDOLLS Magazine January/February 2025
The January/February 2025 issue of DOLLS reveals the winners of the 2024 Dolls Awards of Excellence Public’s Choice awards. The post DOLLS Magazine January/February 2025 appeared first on DOLLS...
View ArticleCurious Collector: 2012 Happy Holiday Barbie
Q: I collect Mattel’s Happy Holiday Barbie series but was surprised to find this 2012 doll in a discount store marked down to $19.99! The post Curious Collector: 2012 Happy Holiday Barbie appeared...
View Article2025 Dolls Awards of Excellence accepts entries Jan. 6 – Apr. 3
The Dolls Awards of Excellence The Dolls Awards of Excellence (DAE) competition recognizes and encourages excellence in the design and creation of dolls. Photos of all entries are reviewed and rated by...
View Article2024 Dolls Awards of Excellence Public’s Choice Winners
More than 600 votes were cast to decide this year’s Public’s Choice winners in the Dolls Awards of Excellence competition. The post 2024 Dolls Awards of Excellence Public’s Choice Winners appeared...
View ArticleCurious Collector: Mattel Tutti
I found this adorable Mattel Tutti Me and My Dog set never removed from box. She is vinyl with rooted hair and the dog is one-piece plush. The post Curious Collector: Mattel Tutti appeared first on...
View ArticleStep Back in Time: Holiday Shopping for Dolls in 1958
Holiday shopping was exciting for both buyers and sellers of dolls in 1958. There were a variety of dolls that catered to children. The post Step Back in Time: Holiday Shopping for Dolls in 1958...
View ArticleShows of Note: International Art Doll Registry Convention
The International Art Doll Registry (IADR) is holding its first convention May 15-17, 2025, at the Hotel Albani Firenze in Florence, Italy. The post Shows of Note: International Art Doll Registry...
View ArticleFalling into Place: Doll Company Maplelea Takes Pride in Canadian Roots
Maplelea has differentiated themselves from their competition by fully embracing their Canadian roots with unique cultural aspects. The post Falling into Place: Doll Company Maplelea Takes Pride in...
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