Most Recent Features...
08/05/03
Why Do Girls Outgrow Barbie Dolls At Such a Young Age?
A look at why little girls are packing away their Barbies
at age 8.
08/05/03 Book Review: The Definitive Guide to Collecting Black Dolls
A look at a brand new book in the hot collecting area of black dolls.
08/05/03 Book Review: The Art of Buying and Selling at Flea Markets
Excellent book on buying and selling at flea markets. Great for doll
collectors and dealers.
07/16/03 Robert Tonner
Dolls: Mid-Year 2003 Collection
Stunning new mid-year collection of Tyler
Wentworth, Kitty Collier and more.
07/10/03
Lee Middleton Announces Their 2003 Mid-Year Releases
Lee Middleton's new baby dolls will delight you.
06/27/03 The
Enduring Charm of Raggedy Ann and Andy
Why Raggedy Ann and Andy are so popular with
collectors.
06/20/03 Ways
To Collect Modern Barbie Dolls
So many Barbie dolls! How to
make sense of it all--ways to figure out what to collect.
06/13/03
The Latest Doll Trend: Articulation
From popular fashion dolls to baby dolls, ultra-articulation is the rage! See
why Tyler can cross her legs, Alex can bend her toes, and the Treasured Child
can suck her thumb, and why (most) collectors love it.
06/10/03 1950s
Supermarket Dolls
Learn all about these large, lovely lady dolls of the 1950s and find out why
these dolls are an endangered species today.
06/02/03 Dust, Dogs and Dolls at the Country Estate Auction
All about my recent experience at a true country
auction!
06/02/03 Lee Middleton Drops Prices on Artist Dolls
The Lee Middleton Original Doll Company
substantially drops doll prices in an unprecedented move.
05/28/03
Doll and Teddy Bear Expo Celebrates 10th Year
Its the 10th anniversary of the popular Doll and Teddy Bear Expo. Get
full event details here.
05/21/03 Book Review: Cissy Identification and Price Guide
Finally, a book devoted to the mother of the
modern fashion doll, Cissy, by Madame Alexander.
05/21/03 Book Review: Shirley Temple Identification, Price Guide
II
Book review on Volume II of this new,
essential guide to Shirley Temple.
05/15/03 Before You Buy
Large Size Fashion Dolls
2003 update on this popular guide on what to
consider before you buy a large sized fashion doll.
05/07/03 Top 2003 Collectible Barbie Dolls
My Top Picks for the best of the 2003 Collectible Barbie dolls.
05/01/03 Nostalgic Barbie Paper Dolls
Roma M. Welsh helps us focus on Nostalgic Barbie Paper Dolls, including the
paper dolls of Peck Aubrey.
04/25/03 Book Review: The Inns and Outs of Collecting
All about Inns that include collectibles in their decor.
04/24/03 Book Review: Cherish Me Always, Images of Christmas Past
Excellent collection of vintage photos of children and their playthings,
including dolls.
04/23/03 Book Review: Shirley Temple Identification and Price Guide
Shirley Temple is big business, and her collectibles, including dolls, are
the focus of this book.
04/22/03 Book Review: The History and Art of Googlies
New book devoted to antique Googly dolls.
04/21/03
Book Review: Famous Couples -- Fashion Doll Patterns
Book review of new book for collectors that sew for their 16 inch fashion
dolls.
04/15/03 FAO Schwarz Emerges From Bankruptcy
Last minute financing saves what's left of FAO Schwarz from bankruptcy.
04/09/03
VirtualDOLLS: An Interview With
Robin Fleming
All about the revamped VirtualDolls online service.
04/02/03 Doll Convention Blog
My daily Blog from the Modesto Region 2N Doll Convention. Its almost like
being there!
03/26/03 Marie Osmond: High On Dolls
My interview with Marie Osmond, owner and creative force behind Marian
Dolls.
03/12/03
What IS it About Barbie Dolls?
Exploring the incredible popularity
of Barbie Dolls--why do Barbie dolls inspire such devoted legions of collectors?
03/06/03 The Gene Marshall 2003
Collection
There's less of Gene to love this year--fewer dolls, and no new costumes.
But, what the line lacks in quantity it makes up with quality--exquisite dolls,
new twists and extremely limited editions. Explore Gene 2003 with me!
02/26/03 Toy Fair News 2003 Index:
Dolls and Toys
News about all the new dolls, toys and bears.
Everything from new Barbies to the new Easy Bake Oven, and all the latest in
collectible and play dolls.
02/19/03 Toy Fair
Blog 2003: First Impressions
My Diary (Blog) from Toy Fair. Its just like being
there!
02/13/03 Terrified At Toy Fair
I'm off to Toy Fair
in New York City, and the Terror Alert is at...High. There are policemen with
rifles in Times Square. Should I be terrified?
2/06/03 FAO Schwarz: The Demise of a Legend
FAO Schwarz is in bankruptcy, and the "world of toys" not
as welcoming. Why we care.
01/30/03 Idex Show
Review and News
The first show of the year is only a memory, but you can find out about the new
2003 dolls and the news and events from IDEX right here!
01/22/03
Collectible Dolls Market: What Does the Future Hold?
A look at today's Collectible Dolls market and the future of the market in
today's economy.
01/08/03 A Day At Idex
2003: Attending the IDEX Show is a Great Experience For Dealers and
Collectors
A reprise of A Day At IDEX, including all of the
information for the 2003 show!
01/01/03 A Look Back at
2002, and Predictions for 2003 in the World of Dolls
Its been quite the year in the world of dolls. A
look back at 2002, and a look ahead to 2003. Happy New Year!
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