In This Issue

Annette Himstedt:  What You Need To Know
Annette Himstedt has been making dolls for a quarter-century, and she is one of the most celebrated doll artists in the world.  Get Annette Himstedt's full background story online in "Annette Himstedt:  What You Need To Know."

Doll Artsits and Doll Manufacturers:  A Match Made in Collectors' Heaven
Thanks to partnerships between doll artists and doll manufacturers, collectors today can own dolls created by  talented limited edition and one-of-a-kind doll artists.  Don't miss "Doll Artists and Doll Manufacturers:  A Match Made in Collectors' Heaven." 

Toys and Playthings of the 19th Century
Toys with a twist from the 19th century--humorous dolls, parody dolls, military dolls, marionettes, puppets, roly polys, dolls of public figures, jumping jacks, paper playthings, cartoon-inspired dolls and caricatures.

1980s:  The Decade, the Dolls and Doll Artistry Trends
The 1980s was a decade filled with trends, fads and important changes, both in and out of the doll world.  This collection of links and resources will take you back to the 80s--the focus is on the decade itself, as well as some doll artists and dolls that came of age then.