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Denise's Doll Collecting Blog November 2003 Archive

By Denise Van Patten, About.com Guide to Doll Collecting since 1999

Magic Attic Dolls Receive Awards

Wednesday November 26, 2003
The newly revamped line of Magic Attic dolls, sold by Marie Osmond's company, Marian LLC, and sculpted by Robert Tonner have received several prestigious awards. This week, the company annouced that ... Read More

Tweens and Dolls (Again...)

Tuesday November 25, 2003
I'm so fascinated by the phenomenon of Tween girls (ages 8-11) growing out of toys and dolls at such an early age that I can't help but pass on articles ... Read More

Operation Doll Brings Holiday Cheer

Tuesday November 25, 2003
I always like reading about volunteers from the doll community who make a difference each holiday season. In Vermont, a group called "Operation Doll" works nearly all year long so that ... Read More

Lord of The Rings Barbie Gift Set Released

Wednesday November 19, 2003
The Lord of the Rings gift set, with Barbie as Arwen and Ken as Aragorn has just been released and is arriving in stores. If you've seen the photos of this ... Read More

More Trouble In Toy Land...And You Can Thank Wal-Mart

Tuesday November 18, 2003
Toys R Us has joined FAO Schwarz in announcing troubles going into this holiday season. Toys 'R' Us said yesterday it will close 182 of its Kids 'R' Us ... Read More

No more dolls from Franklin Mint

Saturday November 15, 2003
The Franklin Mint, which bills itself as the world's largest collectibles company, is downsizing its entire operation in the wake of the large downturn in the Collectibles Market since 9/11. The ... Read More

Tyler Wentworth Ready-To-Wear Boutique Hits The Fashion Doll Scene

Thursday November 13, 2003
Its new, the clothes are fabulous, and your Tyler, Sydney and Esme dolls are sure to find something to wear. Find out more about the new Tyler Wentworth Ready-To-Wear ... Read More

FAO Schwarz In Trouble--Again

Monday November 10, 2003
I've been reporting about the troubles at toy seller FAO Schwarz for over a year now. Well, unfortunately, things are not getting better in toyland. I reported in February about ... Read More

Caroline Kennedy's Dolls at the John F. Kennedy Library

Thursday November 6, 2003
Have you ever wondered what the doll collection of a President's child would look like? An exhibit that has just started at the Jonh F. Kennedy Library in Boston, ... Read More

Hot Holiday Dolls--Top Holiday Children's Dolls

Wednesday November 5, 2003
Last week, I highlighted our annual Hot Holiday Dolls for Collectors. If you're shopping for dolls for children and not for the doll collector in your family, you don't ... Read More

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