All About Bleuette
Monday August 30, 2004
What is it about this little, unassuming doll that has everyone turning somersaults in appreciation and devotion? Who is Bleuette? Why do legions of doll collectors bow down to her ... Read More
Bob Solomon, CEO of Applause, Dies at Age 50
Monday August 23, 2004
I have very sad news to report. Bob Solomon, CEO of plush and Raggedy Ann and Andy toy maker Applause, Inc. was found dead in his home this weekend. ... Read More
Theriault's To Auction Laura Meisner and Mel Odom Vintage Fashion Doll Collections
Tuesday August 17, 2004
Theriault's is set to auction two extraordinary vintage fashion doll collections on September 11, 2004. The collections to be auctioned are the collections of the late doll designer and ... Read More
Toys Were Us...
Tuesday August 17, 2004
As many of you may have heard this week, Toys 'R Us may actually get out of the toy business, thanks to competition from Wal Mart and other big box ... Read More
The Cali Girl Barbie Experiment
Tuesday August 10, 2004
The Cali Girl Barbie doll has been out for a few months, and my daughter, age 9 and by some accounts "too old for Barbie" has been eyeing the Cali ... Read More
National Doll Convention Wraps Up in Kansas City
Saturday August 7, 2004
My final day at the National Doll Convention started out with a wonderful 3-hour seminar by Anita Ladensack, the author of The History and Art of Googlies. I learned so ... Read More
Madame Alexander Under The Big Top
Thursday August 5, 2004
Tonight, I attended the Under The Big Top Madame Alexander dinner at the National UFDC Doll Convention in Kansas City. The dinner was so festive! Bright circus ... Read More
Brenda Starr, Doll Competitions and More at Convention
Wednesday August 4, 2004
Yes, its been another fantastic, whirlwind day. I started early this morning with highlight tours of the Competitive Doll Exhibits, where collectors have their dolls compete with others in ... Read More
Ooh La La, Bleuette...
Tuesday August 3, 2004
Next year is Bleuette's 100th anniversary, and if you don't already know about Bleuette, you defintely will by next year. Bleuette is a doll offered to French girls as ... Read More
Dolls, Dolls, Dolls...
Tuesday August 3, 2004
My first "official" day at the UFDC convention was a whirlwind of dolls, dolls and more dolls! This morning, I attended the Kathe Kruse, Kamkins, Patti Playpal and Bleuette ... Read More
The Jane Withers Auction And More Fun At The Doll Convention
Monday August 2, 2004
I've just had another long, fun day at the UFDC National Doll Convention in Kansas City. I spent the majority of the day at the two Theriault's doll auctions--both auctions ... Read More