How to Buy Kewpie Doll Accessories

Kewpie dolls were a fad of the early 1900s. The popularity of this little doll resulted in the Kewpie's chubby little likeness appearing on a vast array of merchandise for decades following its first appearance on the doll scene. You won't find as many Kewpies today, but the odd piece of modern Kewpie-related merchandise still turns up.

Things You'll Need

• Doll Clothes Knitting Patterns
• Doll Clothes Sewing Patterns
• Vintage Kewpie Infant Soft Dolls
• Internet Access
• Credit Cards And Loans
• Doll Stand By Kaiser Mfg.
• Kewpie 1949 Anniversary Romper 8-inch By Effanbee
• Kewpie Dolls
• Kewpie Memorabilia
• Magicloth: Cutie By Schylling
• Doll Clothes

Instructions

1. Decide whether you want accessories to go with a vintage or modern Kewpie doll. Do you have a "naked" vintage doll that needs new clothing? Do you need a doll stand for your modern Kewpie doll?

2. Look for vintage accessories and memorabilia in antique stores, collectibles shops ' online and local ' and online auction sites. The latter is an easy way to see a vast amount of Kewpie memorabilia and merchandise.

3. Look for Internet sites that offer restored and reproduction doll clothing for Kewpies. The price of these outfits will depend upon the age and quality of the clothing. These items can also be located online or at doll shops and shows.

4. Look for lines of doll clothing that will fit your Kewpie.

5. Sew clothes for your vintage or modern Kewpie. Sewing patterns, knitting patterns and doll clothing pattern books are available in doll shops and bookstores.

6. Look for vintage Kewpie memorabilia to display alongside your vintage or modern Kewpies. Collector plates, dinnerware, ornaments, candles, postcards, charms and many other items were issued with the Kewpie likeness. Look for them at doll shows, collectibles shops and online auctions.

7. Give Kewpie-related merchandise as gifts. A Magicloth Cutie set would be perfect for the paper doll fanatic on your gift list. Cutie looks like a Kewpie doll and comes with clothes and accessories that adhere to the doll without the use of tabs.

8. Buy Magicloth Cutie from the shopping list below and check out eBay for vintage Kewpies.

Tips & Warnings

• Check the estimated delivery time before you order your Kewpie merchandise online or through a catalog. If the purchase is to be given as a gift, make sure that it will arrive in time for the gift-giving occasion. Expect delivery to take two to four weeks.

• Pay for your online purchases with a credit card. This will allow you to document your purchase and will give you some recourse if you are dissatisfied with the transaction. Only give your credit card information through secure Internet sites.