Collecting

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...

Bobblehead dolls are "nodding toys." They are also known as bobbing head dolls, nodders and wobblers. Bobbleheads can be made as a customizable item.

The action figure GI Joe has been around since 1964. Hasbro is the original maker and still is, however they have been made in Canada as well and occasionally under the name Hassenfeld Bros, Inc. ...

If you are lucky enough to have saved your toys and dolls from when you were a little girl or you inherited a selection of vintage dolls from a relative who cherished them, you could be sitting on...

Bisque dolls originated in Europe. They were made in Germany and France and eventually went to makers in China. Sometimes they are referred to as China dolls. Bisque dolls are one of the first...

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...

Doll cases are an important part of any doll lover's collection. From miniature dolls to large, life-sized baby dolls, display cases and carrying cases are two necessary elements to protect and...

Dolls created before 1930 are considered antiques by most collectors. Though some are now extremely rare, others are more accessible. Dolls manufactured after 1930 are referred to as collectibles...

Long before the plastic action figures known as Transformers were "more than meets the eye," Southern girls played with a doll that could be turned over on its head to reveal a second doll hidden...

The Amish of the northeastern United States have a reputation for simple, well made crafts. Some of their handcrafts, including quilts and dolls have become collector's items and spawned a cottage...

Before porcelain was used for their heads, hands and feet, dolls often were made of wood, paper mache or wax. Porcelain, though, proved more durable. While the earliest porcelain dolls were made...

In classic stories from the early 1900's, a boy could prove to a girl that he liked her by winning her a Kewpie doll at the county fair. Although these chubby little dolls with pointed little...

Believe it or not, china dolls do not come from China. Collectors use the term china doll to describe usually antique dolls with a porcelain head, although the term has been used to describe any...

Gotz Dolls are high-quality dolls with a vinyl or cloth body and vinyl limbs. Gotz manufactures dolls for children and collectors. Over time, the all-vinyl Gotz dolls may lose a limb or the arms...

Effanbee's best-known doll was "Patsy," who appeared in the late 1920s. She was a three-year-old girl with a trendy bob hair cut. Later Effanbee introduced friends for Patsy and a boyfriend...

Composition dolls are a type of doll that originated in the 20th century and are composed of a mixture of glue and sawdust, hence "composition dolls." Dolls made from composition were manufactured...

The first Barbie doll made her debut in 1959 at the American Toy Fair in New York. She was invented by Ruth Handler, co-founder of Mattel Toys. Barbie was the smallest and most sophisticated doll...

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...

The first Kewpie dolls were manufactured by J.D. Kestner in Waltershausen, Germany, in 1913, and were designed by Joseph Kallas. Kewpie dolls were five inches tall, made of bisque, with jointed...

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....

The dedicated doll room is an unrealized fantasy for many enthusiastic doll collectors. Being able to properly mount and display a favored doll or a few dozen of them, without the worry of dirt,...

Old dolls have quality and appeal from a generation gone by that new dolls sometimes lack. There are many reasons to search for and collect old dolls, including building a collection for...

Sindy dolls are highly collectible dolls from Great Britain. Sindy dolls were created to compete with America's Barbie dolls, and her girl next door looks were more popular in Great Britain than...

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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...

Since March 1959, girls the world over have played with the fashion doll known as Barbie and collected not only the doll but also her friends and family. Barbie dolls have become collector's...

Many people collect antique porcelain dolls, be it for investment purposes or simply for the love of these treasures. Whether you want to display the doll in your home or sell it for a profit,...

Barbie turned 50 years old in 2009. It is one of the most sort after doll every year and for collectors. Barbie's that are even just 10 and 25 years old are worth money. To help celebrate and or...

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...

Antique dolls are not just kids play. They are a vibrant hobby that has been done by queens, as well as those living in Queens, New York. However, one antique doll is not the same as another....

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...

Most doll lovers today have heard of the Barbie doll or have had one. The Barbie doll is one of the most collected dolls, and all the Barbie clothes and accessories account for much of the...

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...

Found at estate auctions and in attics, antique dolls can come into people's hands in many ways. Some people collect these dolls, some save them for their children and others look to sell them....

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...

Beginning in the early 1900s, the Ideal Toy Co. made America's dolls of choice--and their popularity lasted for decades. Today, Ideal dolls are sought-after collectors' items. The cute figures,...

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...

Nancy Ann Storybook dolls have been on the market since 1936. Since then, companies such as K & H have produced Nancy Ann knockoffs. Other manufacturers have made imitation dolls, such as...

Most adults who are collectors started collecting when they were young. If you have a child who wants to collect collectible dolls, antique dolls, or porcelain doll figurines, here are some tips...

If you collect porcelain dolls, porcelain doll figurines, or other collectible dolls, no doubt you don't want your children playing with them. Here are some tips that can help teach children that...

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