HAPPY NEW YEAR!   Happy New Year to all my visitors and community members!  I am returning from an extended vacation with my family, and I 'm back rested and ready to cover ALL the exciting news on dolls for 2001--I'll be at Both IDEX in January and Toy Fair in February, to bring you ALL the news on Dolls this year, as its breaking!!  

THERIAULT'S AUCTION WEEKEND:   Of course, I ALSO cover all the news in the world of ANTIQUE dolls, too, and one of the biggest events in that world is the gala, annual auction weekend held by Theriault's each January.  This year's event includes 5 auctions!  I'll be attending all 5 auctions and covering the auctions for this site, and I'm looking forward to meeting some of you there!  Here is the calendar of auction events--if you've been on the fence about coming out for these auctions, DON'T miss out--the catalogs are fantastic (you can see some of the offerings from the catalogs at Theriault's online site):

1/5/2001

5:30pm Welcome Reception and Preview of Dolls In Motion auction
7pm: Dolls in Motion Auction (auction of antique dolls that, well, MOVE!)

1/6/2001

9-11am:  Preview of "May I Have The Pleasure Of This Dance" catalogued auction
11am:  Catalogued May I Have The Pleasure Of This Dance"  auction begins
7pm:  Annual Cheval d'Or Society Banquet and Celebration (for membership only).

1/7/2001

3 auctions at the same time!

11am: Hertwig & Co. Archives Auction, 1890-1937 (9am preview)
12pm:  Barbie A Go-Go (vintage Barbie auction)  (10am preview)
12:30pm:  Discovery Day Auction (10am preview)

The Discovery Day auction is uncatalogued, and includes dolls antique to modern. 

To find out more about what this weekend is like, don't miss my full coverage of last year's January event--Theriault's Auction Weekend 2000.

HISTORY OF FASHION DOLLS ARTICLE IN BARBIE BAZAAR MAGAZINE:  I was thrilled to see the beginning of a series if articles on The History Of Fashion Dolls in the February issue of Barbie Bazaar magazine, that goes all the way back to the French Fashion dolls of the mid-to late 1800s (instead of starting with Bild Lilli!). As many of you know, I lecture on The History of Fashion  Dolls, and I have spent much time analyzing the similarities (and differences!) between the antique and modern fashion dolls.  Now, if Barbie Bazaar had only put a poupee on the cover--THAT would have been something (however, the photo of Lisette, one of next year's Barbie Fashion Model dolls, is fantastic!)  

AFTER-CHRISTMAS ONLINE SALES:  The online sales continue!  Don't miss the NEW Amazon.com outlet store!  eToys also has a huge sale going on.  Find out more about the sales at online toy retailers in  Overstocked e-tailers must slash prices for clearance .

BEHIND LITTLE SOULS DOLLS IS A SOCIAL CONSCIENCE:  Great article from CNN.com on the success of two dollmakers with their line of "Little Souls" dolls.  CNN.com.   

CHAT ROOM:   The chat room is open 24 hours a day, and its free!  Just invite your friends in any time, or stop by to see who's there!  http://collectdolls.about.com/mpchat.htm. 

• Timeless Treasures: The Story of Dolls in Canada is on display now through  March 30, 2003 at the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Hull, Quebec. For more information on this huge (over 400 dolls) landmark exhibit, visit http://www.civilisations.ca/cmc/cmceng/pr113aeng.html 
• Theriault Premier Marquis Auction Weekend:  January 5 to 7, 2001, at the Western Coast Plaza, Newport Beach, CA.  3 catalogued auctions PLUS a Disovery Day.  Stop by and say hello to your Guide--I'll be attending!
• Baton Rouge Doll Show:  February 10, 2001.  Ramada Inn and Convention Center, 1480 Nicholson Drive, from 9 am to 4 pm. Competitive and special exhibits, helpers, and door prizes. Proceeds to  benefit local charities such ads JC's Christmas programs for needy children and Easter and Thanksgiving programs for seniors and shut ins; and the UFDC. For additional information contact Pat Duncan pduncan@premier.net or George Orgeron at 504-386-4291 or orgeron@i-55.com.  Stop by and see your Guide; I'll have a table at this show!

Be a Roving Reporter!! Become a Roving Reporter and write a report on a doll event!  Or, do you have a doll event to promote, a new doll to announce, or an updated web site?  Please e-mail me at collectdolls.guide@about.com and put "Newsletter" in the subject line--For events, please give me 7 to 10 days advance notice (at minimum!) in order to have your event appear on time. Some events will also/alternatively appear in the Events Calendar.

Do You Have Dolls For Sale Or Trade? Did you know that you can place FREE classified ads for your dolls for sale or trade (or, dolls wanted) in the Dolls Forum?  Dealers, collectors, everyone welcome; feel free to link to your eBay auctions as well!  Visit the Dolls Forum to find out how to place your ad; if you are not yet a member, click on GUEST, but you will need a free Forum ID to place your ad.

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