Antique Q&A: Simon & Halbig Bisque
By Jan Foulke; Photos courtesy of the Foulke Archives Q: I inherited some antique dolls from my grandmother. For most of them she had an identification card attached; however, there was no tag on this...
View ArticleCollector Corner: March 2025
Dolls often become intertwined with cherished memories, and some collectors share personal stories and photos of their beloved dolls. The post Collector Corner: March 2025 appeared first on DOLLS...
View ArticleA Flare for the Fantastic
When asked what she makes, Utah-based artist Sarah B. Seiter finds it challenging to describe her ball-jointed dolls with words. The post A Flare for the Fantastic appeared first on DOLLS magazine |...
View ArticleAntique Q&A: Kamkins Doll
Q: My grandmother has a doll that she said was purchased on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City, N.J., for her mother in the 1920s. The post Antique Q&A: Kamkins Doll appeared first on DOLLS magazine |...
View ArticleExpressive Beauties: Patrizia Cozzo Sculpts Fanciful Art Dolls
Italian dollmaker Patrizia Cozzo started life on a different path, working first as a clerk in several shops and later as a comic letterer The post Expressive Beauties: Patrizia Cozzo Sculpts Fanciful...
View ArticleBundles of Joy: Caitlin Salinas Designs Therapeutic Dolls
Check out our Q&A with Caitlin Salinas, the owner and designer of Comfort Cuties. Her adorable baby dolls are made to be cuddled. The post Bundles of Joy: Caitlin Salinas Designs Therapeutic Dolls...
View ArticleDOLLS Magazine May/June 2025
The May/June 2025 issue of DOLLS is 48 full-color pages. With an emphasis on baby and child dolls, it highlights Jennie Lee (Weebabies Nursery), Natalie Scholl, Anna Sheva, and Maria Asenova (Marias...
View ArticleIt Takes A Village: Kristen Englert Sculpts, Molds, Casts, and Finishes...
Making art is often a solitary activity, but in Kristin Englert’s case, it's also collaborative and the foundation for new relationships. The post It Takes A Village: Kristen Englert Sculpts, Molds,...
View ArticleCurious Collector: Madame Alexander Carmen
Q: I received a phone call from a friend who was selling some of her childhood dolls and a few of her mother’s dolls, as well. The post Curious Collector: Madame Alexander Carmen appeared first on...
View ArticleFollowing Her Art: Moppiedoll Designer Celebrates a Successful Career Transition
Jessica de Geus’ doll-design journey began with a life-changing question that inspired Moppiedoll, her beloved line of quirky collectibles. The post Following Her Art: Moppiedoll Designer Celebrates a...
View ArticleCurious Collector: American Character Tressy
Q: A dear friend gave me this American Character Tressy doll, mint and complete. Can you tell me more about this doll? The post Curious Collector: American Character Tressy appeared first on DOLLS...
View ArticleRetailer Q&A: One-Stop Shop
Geanie Litzman owns Who Wants This, Inc., an online store for dolls and accessories. Learn more from her Q&A with DOLLS. The post Retailer Q&A: One-Stop Shop appeared first on DOLLS magazine |...
View ArticleMemorable Makeovers: Darya Zhauneryk Puts Her Own Twist on Blythe Dolls
When Darya Zhauneryk began customizing dolls more than a decade ago, she did not expect it to become a full-time career. From a young age, she’d had an interest in sewing and textiles, but it wasn’t...
View ArticleWhispers of Creativity
Iryna Ivakhnenko grew up dreaming up dolls of her own. Her earliest creations foreshadowed a future designing ball-jointed dolls. The post Whispers of Creativity appeared first on DOLLS magazine |...
View ArticleCurious Collector: Mattel Buffy and Mrs. Beasley
Q: I found this adorable doll of the little girl who was Buffy on the hit television show “Family Affair.” The post Curious Collector: Mattel Buffy and Mrs. Beasley appeared first on DOLLS magazine |...
View ArticleCrystallizations of Childhood: Sarah Korstange’s Artful Dolls Capture Innocence
When Sarah Korstange's daughter later became obsessed with reborn dolls she decided to try making them herself. The post Crystallizations of Childhood: Sarah Korstange’s Artful Dolls Capture Innocence...
View ArticleDriving An Industry Forward: Dollspart Supply Co. Is Committed To Serving the...
With a constant demand to manufacture new dolls, it’s easy to lose sight of the fact that some never lost favor with collectors. The post Driving An Industry Forward: Dollspart Supply Co. Is Committed...
View ArticleCurious Collector: 1960s Alexander Wendy and Bill
Q: I bought this amazing set of 8-inch Madame Alexander dolls at auction. They are all hard plastic, bent-knee walkers with sleep eyes and glued-on wigs. The post Curious Collector: 1960s Alexander...
View ArticleCurious Collector: Jody Abrams Doll
Q: I recently acquired this doll from a friend who said she was by the artist Jody Abrams. What can you tell me about this doll? The post Curious Collector: Jody Abrams Doll appeared first on DOLLS...
View ArticleDOLLS Magazine July 2025
The July 2025 issue of DOLLS is 48 full-color pages. As the annual Debut of Dolls collector’s edition, it features an exciting mixture of new and classic dolls and accessories. The post DOLLS Magazine...
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