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Doll collecting has been a rewarding hobby for hundreds of years. The history of the Vogue Ginny Doll extends back to the 1920s, when a young lady who made dress clothes for children shrank her...

Hundreds of thousands of different dolls have been produced as toys and collectibles for centuries, and some are worth more today than a new car. It can be difficult to pin down what your doll is...

Porcelain dolls are treasured family heirlooms that, with proper care, can be enjoyed by generations of children. You may have a collection of dolls that you wish to pass down to your own...

A fashion doll collection can begin with a nostalgic childhood toy, an impulsive purchase or as an offshoot of another collections. Fashion dolls include the iconic Barbie but also a variety of...

Composition dolls are made from a mixture of glue and saw dust. The height of their manufacturing was between 1920 and 1940. The consistency of the compound used to create these dolls makes them...

Whether a treasured doll from your childhood has become the perfect gift for a granddaughter or you have become interested in dolls as collectibles, Madame Alexander (MA) dolls offer more than 80...

Barbie was first introduced to the general public at the 1959 New York Toy Fair. Since then she has become a classic toy for little girls and her look has undergone many changes. There are a few...

Cabbage Patch Kids are popular with children and collectors alike. Born in a genuine make-believe cabbage patch in Georgia, each doll comes with its own birth certificate and unique name....

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If you find mildew on your fabric dolls, your first instinct may be to throw them away. However, if they hold sentimental value, you will probably want to find ways to clean them to allow them to...

In my opinion, the most beautiful and most well-made dolls are the vinyl dolls made by artist Annette Himstedt, German doll maker. Her vinyl dolls are so very life-like and beautiful that you...

A reborn doll is type of doll replicated to look like a real baby---right down to the eyelashes. Made from a combination of vinyl and polymer clay accessories, the face and bodies can be custom...

Anyone looking for a pair of doll shoes won't have to look far. Dozens of companies specialize in doll accessories, with shoes as huge on the market as they may be for people. While some may think...

Franklin Mint Dolls are wonderful collector items. They are exquisite and reflect history at the same time, which make them a significant collectible. The features on the dolls are practically...

The beloved "Madeline" stories were first written by Ludwig Bemelmans in 1939 and have become a classic shared with children worldwide today. The character of Madeline is charming, adorable and...

Doll collecting no longer has to be a hobby exclusively for older ladies, conservative mothers or young girls. Mezco Toys has a full line of dolls created with a Gothic sensibility in mind. The...

Since its introduction, the Barbie doll has been a popular toy of young and old alike. Little girls enjoy playing with the doll and many older women have fond memories of the time that they spent...

Doll collecting can be a rewarding and lucrative hobby for the enthusiast, and the care of the doll's hair is of the utmost importance when considering an investment in antique or present day...

Little girls and big girls alike love collecting porcelain dolls. However, when it comes to the care and cleaning of them, most aren't sure what they can do to keep their dolls looking like new.

Paper dolls have been around for more than 200 years. Early paper dolls were usually hand painted. Manufacturing began in England and the U.S. in the early 1800s. Paper dolls from the 1950s on are...

Paper dolls have been an imagination-inspiring toy for little girls for many decades and their charm is timeless. Here's how to find the paper dolls you're looking for so you can collect with...

Hobbies that involve collecting items are challenging at times, but the joy of finding that special piece is worth it. Paper doll collecting is a hobby for children or adults. Children gain...

Bobblehead dolls first hit the market in the 1950s and have been growing in popularity and variety ever since. Varying from Hula girls to baseball players, ceramic to plastic, these silly little...

A fun way to collect dolls is to collect only a certain type, such as bridal dolls. Bridal dolls are usually in their best clothes, usually have very ornate dresses, veils and accessories and may...

Doll collecting is one of the more popular hobbies in the United States. One fun way to make your collection unique is to collect dolls from a specific designer and from a specific decade, such as...

Whether they're cut out of plain, lightweight paper or thick glossy photo paper, paper dolls look beautiful and provide a fun hobby for both kids and adults. Paper dolls have long been used for...

If you are a doll collector, how you display your collectible dolls is a very important consideration. Many doll collectors choose to use their collectible dolls as part of their home decor. Your...

Buying Disney collectibles can be time consuming and expensive. The following steps will provide you with all you need to know to buy Disney collectibles.

Join the popular hobby that uses tiny beads and bows along with silks and satins to dress a miniature doll with historic accuracy or in a contemporary outfit. Make clothes yourself or buy the...

Daruma was a Buddhist saint. It is said that he meditated for such a long time that his arms and legs atrophied and fell off. Because Daruma spent so long in meditation, he is a symbol of...

If you enjoy collecting dolls, then Ashton-Drake Dolls should certainly be on your list. They are some of the most life-like dolls available and are produced in all shapes and sizes. No collection...

Matryoshka dolls, one of the most popular souvenirs of Russia, are a type of wooden nesting doll in which progressively smaller hollow dolls are stacked inside the largest. The original matryoshka...

A great place to get Madame Alexander dolls, both vintage and modern is eBay. eBay usually has a great price for these collectible dolls and you can find listings for the harder to find Madame...

Madame Alexander is one of the premier collectible doll manufactures, designing beautiful quality dolls. Over the last eighty years, the Madame Alexander Doll Company has produced dolls based on...

Do you remember your first baby doll? Relive that experience again and again when you become a collector. Display them, dress them up and let the child in you come out to play!