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Collector Corner: Winter Brings About Photo Opportunities

Collectors show off some of their dolls, which are dressed for all sorts of indoor and outdoor winter activities. The post Collector Corner: Winter Brings About Photo Opportunities appeared first on...

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Curious Collector: Madame Alexander Blue Boy Sample

Q: I recently bought this doll at an auction, in a lot with other things. He looked different from the Blue Boy I had at home. The post Curious Collector: Madame Alexander Blue Boy Sample appeared...

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Joy Blooms Eternally: Doll Artist Brea Banks Creates BJDs That Are Chic,...

Brea Banks, whose business is named Le Petit Monde (“The Tiny World”), is aware of how interconnected everyone and everything seems to be. The post Joy Blooms Eternally: Doll Artist Brea Banks Creates...

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Curious Collector: 1998 Spice Girls Set

I was wondering what a current value would be of this five-doll gift set of all five Spice Girls in the same box. The post Curious Collector: 1998 Spice Girls Set appeared first on DOLLS magazine |...

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Reflections of the Past and Present: Rachel Sherrod Is Surrounded by...

Dolls have been around for ages, and they often mirror trends of the time — from hairstyles to clothing to body type preferences. The post Reflections of the Past and Present: Rachel Sherrod Is...

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Inspired by Innocence: Brenda Scott Excels at Sculpting Miniature Baby Dolls

DOLLS: What type of dolls do you make? Brenda Scott: I sculpt one-of-a-kind min­iature polymer clay baby art dolls. The baby dolls I sculpt range in size from approxi­mately 2 inches to 5 inches. Some...

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Characters With Charisma: Julie Campbell Sculpts Miniature Masterpieces

As a self-taught, self-employed doll artist living in North East England, Julie Campbell has become an acclaimed maker of miniature dolls. The post Characters With Charisma: Julie Campbell Sculpts...

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Antique Q&A: All-Bisque Jeanne I. Orsini Doll

A: Jeanne I. Orsini designed some cute smiling baby dolls made by the Alt, Beck & Gottschalck porcelain factory in Germany in the 1920s. The post Antique Q&A: All-Bisque Jeanne I. Orsini Doll...

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Rare and Unusual Fashions for Ideal’s Toni Doll

The Ideal Toy Company, producer of the Shirley Temple doll and more, was ready for another hit when it released the Toni doll. The post Rare and Unusual Fashions for Ideal’s Toni Doll appeared first on...

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Shows of Note: BlytheCon

The theme for BlytheCon was Space, so aliens, little green dolls, spacecraft, and pop culture references to outer space were everywhere. The post Shows of Note: BlytheCon appeared first on DOLLS...

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DOLLS Magazine March 2025

The March 2025 issue of DOLLS is 48 full-color pages. A variety of designers and makers of BJDs, art dolls, and fashion dolls are featured. The post DOLLS Magazine March 2025 appeared first on DOLLS...

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Spread a Little Love

Ashten Bryant has always been in the art world, but despite having a grandmother who crafted dolls, she didn’t pursue dollmaking initially. The post Spread a Little Love appeared first on DOLLS...

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Show and Tell: Adoration for JAMIEshow Dolls Continues After 15 Years

The JAMIEshow's ability to conquer the runway and to make both historic beauty and opulent contemporary costuming is a laudable superpower. The post Show and Tell: Adoration for JAMIEshow Dolls...

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Curious Collector: Madame Alexander Scarlett

Q: This 14-inch vinyl and hard plastic doll was standing in a booth at an antiques mall. She did not have the box but did have the wrist tag. The post Curious Collector: Madame Alexander Scarlett...

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An Eye for Design: Shelley Thornton Shapes Works of Art From Unexpected...

From as far back as she can remember, Shelley Thornton knew she was destined to be an artist, and she has nurtured her imaginative mind. The post An Eye for Design: Shelley Thornton Shapes Works of Art...

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Curious Collector: Mattel Walking Jaime

I recently bought this perfect Mattel Walking Jaime on eBay. She is 11.5 inches tall and “walks.” I have a blond Jaime but never a brunette. The post Curious Collector: Mattel Walking Jaime appeared...

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Antique Q&A: Kamkins Doll

I have always loved to look at the old baby dolls, but I never thought I would be able to afford an antique doll. The post <strong>Antique Q&A: Kamkins Doll</strong> appeared first on...

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Curious Collector: Rare 1968 Twist ‘n Turn Barbie

Q: My thoughtful husband bought me this rare version of the 1968 Twist ’n Turn Barbie as a holiday gift. She is perfect and was expensive. The post Curious Collector: Rare 1968 Twist ‘n Turn Barbie...

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DOLLS Magazine April 2025

The April 2025 issue of DOLLS is 48 full-color pages. In addition to featuring contemporary dolls, there is a focus on traditional-style dolls and accessories. The post DOLLS Magazine April 2025...

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Real-Deal Appeal

She’s created scores of miniature porcelain ball-jointed dolls (BJDs), but German artist Sabine Vogel has never been a doll collector. The post Real-Deal Appeal appeared first on DOLLS magazine |...

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