February 2009 – Vol. 28, No. 2
Features
18 Paper Doll
“Madama Butterfly”
By Lisa Perrin
22 A Lifelike Legacy
The Ashton-Drake Galleries breathes new life into centuries-old doll technology.
By Barbara White
24 The ABCs of Doll Artistry
Paulette Goodreau teaches a primer on how to build a business and cement a dream.
By Stephanie Finnegan
30 Guys and Dolls
Goodbye, “G.I. Joe.” See you later, “Ken.” Today’s breed of male dolls—and their collectors—are breaking new ground.
By Joshua M. Bernstein
36 Leading Men
Doll talent and passion knows no gender.
By Nayda Rondon
42 Fashion Doll Runway Winner “Midnight Peach”
Try your hand at the design!
44 Günzel—Compelled to Create
The German artist talks about her never ending passion for dolls and the industry.
By Carie Ferg
48 Made in the Shades of Fashion
Doll designers use an array of skin tones to breathe new life into existing characters.
By Wil Peterson
54 Brooke Nicole’s Ethnic Transformations
The reborn artist turns plain vinyl into realistic beauties.
By Debbie Behan Garrett
Departments
8 Editor’s Notebook
10 News & Notes
14 Fresh Faces
56 Spotlight On
58 Identification & Price Guide
59 Event Calendar
60 Shows of Note
63 Auction Report
66 Advertiser Index
