Raggedy Ann and Andy: Perennial Collector Favorites
Sunday June 29, 2003
Have you ever wondered why Raggedy Ann and Andy are such perennial collector favorites? I had reason to contemplate this recently when a local family brought me 10 vintage Raggedy ... Read More
Its UFDC Convention Time!
Thursday June 26, 2003
Well--its not exactly UFDC (United Federation of Doll Clubs) convention time yet, but its less than a month away! Convention starts in about three weeks, on Sunday, June 20th. ... Read More
Buried By Barbies!
Monday June 23, 2003
Ack! I'm trying to organize and display my modern Barbie collection, and its not an easy task! If you're a modern Barbie collector, you know what I'm talking ... Read More
Barbie is a Lesbian...
Friday June 20, 2003
Well, no--she really is NOT. BUT, there is a huge "Barbie is a Lesbian" media blitz right now surrounding a 14-year old New York teenager who claims that her ... Read More
A Tall, Elegant, Vanishing Species; 1950s Supermarket Dolls
Friday June 20, 2003
Recently, I acquired a lovely, 1950s "Betty The Beautiful Bride" Doll at a country estate auction. This doll is a large (30 inches!) glamourous doll sold at supermarkets and ... Read More
The Latest Doll Trend: Articulation
Tuesday June 17, 2003
Last week, I mentioned that I'd just received my first AR Signature Style fully- articulated Tyler Wentworth dolls. Now that I've had time to play with them, I can't ... Read More
Man Arrested in Huge eBay Fraud
Thursday June 12, 2003
I know many of you buy and sell dolls on eBay, so you'll be interested in today's story at MSNBC: Man Arrested In Huge eBay Fraud. In this fraud, ... Read More
Christmas in June: New Robert Tonner Dolls Arrive!
Wednesday June 11, 2003
Today it was like Christmas in June in my doll store--or, as one of my Robert Tonner doll customers said today, it was a real "Tonnerpalooza!"
One of the dolls we ... Read More
Madame Alexander Dolls And Their Fabulous Costuming
Thursday June 5, 2003
Although I should expect it by now, I'm always surprised and thrilled by the delicate Madame Alexander doll costuming when I unbox new Madame Alexander dolls. For instance, take ... Read More
Company Announces Dramatic Price Drop on Lee Middleton Dolls
Monday June 2, 2003
In a dramatic move announced today, the Lee Middleton Original Doll Company has substantially dropped their prices on their premium, "Made in The U.S.A." Artist Studio Collection Dolls. ... Read More
Even NY Times Can't Resist Making Fun of Ken
Monday June 2, 2003
Even the NY Times can't resist a jab or two at Barbie's guy, Ken. The New York Times, THE paper of record, asked a searing question this weekend: ... Read More