Hello From The National Doll Convention in Kansas City!
Saturday July 31, 2004
Well...actually, hello from the Pre-Convention. Convention officially starts tomorrow, on Sunday. However, there were plenty of doll happenings today for early arriving collectors. I started my day ... Read More
Which Fashion Doll Would You Ban?
Thursday July 29, 2004
In our Barbie Doll Collecting Forum, Swede551 asks: "If you were currently Ruler of The World, which one, currently made fashion doll would you ban?" Join the discussion Which Doll ... Read More
The Only Hearts Club Dolls Arrive!
Wednesday July 28, 2004
The long awaited "Only Hearts Club" play dolls are arriving in stores! These amazing little dolls can be found at specialty doll retailers. They are tiny fashion dolls ... Read More
It's Tyler Wentworth's Fifth Anniversary!
Wednesday July 28, 2004
It's hard to believe, but 2004 marks Tyler Wentworth's fifth year as a fabulous 16" fashion doll. Tonner Doll Company is celebrating with its release of "Anniversary Gala Tyler," ... Read More
Wish Upon a Star at the 11th Annual Doll and Teddy Bear Expo
Monday July 26, 2004
A major exhibition of unique and beautiful black dolls will be one of the main attractions at the 11th Annual Doll & Teddy Bear Expo, to be held from August ... Read More
Barbie Has Made 15 Appearances in Happy Meals
Monday July 26, 2004
This year marks the 25th Anniversary of that American institution, the McDonald's Happy Meal. Miniature Barbie dolls have been some of the most popular Happy Meal toys given to ... Read More
Barbie Grab Bag Fun
Wednesday July 21, 2004
Ok, it may be a bit childish, but I am fascinated by grab bags--they are such fun! And, what could be better than a grab bag of dolls? ... Read More
Sales of Barbie Dolls Fall While Sales of American Girls Rise
Tuesday July 20, 2004
Yesterday, Mattel reported a 12 percent gain in second-quarter profits, although sales of Barbie fell 13 percent. Helping Mattel's good financial quarter were sales of their American Girl dolls, ... Read More
An Interview With Ken...
Wednesday July 14, 2004
Ken breaks his silence on his breakup with Barbie in this hilarious interview with Linwood Barclay in the Toronto Star: Ken's accessory woes one clue to Barbie breakup.
Sunshine Scootles From The R.John Wright Collector Club
Tuesday July 13, 2004
Many collectors overlook collectors clubs run by doll companies because they don't understand that membership benefits often include fantastic exclusive dolls. In the past year, Mattel has totally revamped their ... Read More
Doll Greetings From Florence, Italy
Wednesday July 7, 2004
Ciao, Bello! As you read this, I'm returning from a lovely two week vacation in Tuscany. Now...you may ask yourself what this possibly has to do with dolls, ... Read More
Top 10 Tips To Protect and Preserve Your Dolls
Monday July 5, 2004
Protecting and preserving your dolls is important whether you collect modern vinyl dolls or antique and vintage dolls. Light, Heat, Bugs, Pets--its a scary world out there for dolls. ... Read More
Porcelain Dollmaking: A Lost Art?
Friday July 2, 2004
I don't think that porcelain dollmaking is a lost art--yet--but as Making Dolls 'Creates a Memory' in the Courier Press explains, most women taking up the hobby of porcelain dollmaking ... Read More