Barbie Bonanza: Mattel’s fashion queen is more versatile than ever in 2021
For 2021, Mattel’s Barbie designers are more committed than ever to creating dolls that mirror real-world collectors and their icons.
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Author: Stephanie Finnegan
Simply Elegant: Edith Schmidt’s clothing designs are lovely, lyrical
American fashion designer Rachel Zoe once said, “Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak.” This is particularly true in the case of Arizona doll costumer Edith Schmidt. Schmidt, who designs under the name Edith’s Editions, creates beautiful fashions for BJDs. Her doll models can’t tell you what they want or what they aspire to be. Instead, their completed wardrobes do the talking for them.
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Angels to Zombies: Dolly Dames creations reflect both artist’s faith, love of scary movies
Dolly Dames’ Exstasie Harvey is a walking contradiction. Raised in Ohio, the artist creates her one-of-a-kind (OOAK) cloth dolls from her current Las Vegas home. From a childhood filled with Cabbage Patch Kids to her adult years lit by neon, Harvey knows that her lifestyle and her handiwork are truly unique.
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Judy Pollard conjures up winged creatures, fantastic friends in doll form
When Judy Pollard watches a fantasy movie, she could almost claim it as a business trip! While viewing one of these epic films, Pollard finds herself immersed in the costumes, the characters, and the quests. Then the artist meticulously takes these magical cinematic moments and translates them into her lovely fairy dolls. Her outpouring of dolls is like a big movie cast. Each of her creations is a character in its own right.
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JC Toys follows family tradition of quality baby dolls
JC Toys’ first limited-edition Bereguer Classic dolls. Leonor (bottom left doll) was a 2019...
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Howdy, Pardner: Pat Moulton Brings Sass to Her First Time at the Rodeo
Was there ever a time when we all roamed free? That’s not a theoretical question, like “If a tree...
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Teen Queen: Social Media Star Jojo Siwa and Her Dolls Influence Tweens
It’s JoJo Siwa’s world. We just live in it! The Nickelodeon and YouTube sensation advocates for...
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United We Stand: American Girl provides ways to play, Learn
This year’s American Girl dolls feature new hair colors, accessories, and fashion styles....
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Medical dolls are just what the doctor ordered
For many people around the world, orders have come down to shelter in place. The language sounds...
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Hello, Gorgeous! Suzanne woolcott’s gorjuss girls bring goodwill to all
New for 2020, a dozen miniature Gorjuss Girl dolls that come with mini booklets filled with...
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Birthday Boy: In 2020, Ken becomes his own man
If he were turning 45, I’d say it was a midlife crisis, but Ken is hitting the big 5-9. A year shy...
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Reflecting on mulan: Hasbro debuts dolls for new disney film
In my house, the animated film “Mulan” has always been a family favorite. My daughter was adopted...
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Swiss Misses: I’m a Girly dolls hope to be hit in U.S.
Founded in 2017, I’m a Girly has garnered rave reviews in Europe for its dolls but has remained...
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Groundbreaking Glamor: 40 years ago, the first Black Barbie debuted
Mattel’s first African-American Barbie didn’t take her bow until late 1979 and then became...
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Dedicated to Diversity: Mattel releases two new dolls to honor physical differences
Mattel makes many toys, but for most consumers, they are synonymous with Barbie. This connection...
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Kiss and Tell: Gustav Klimt’s painting ‘The Kiss’ hints at his life, love
Today Is Art Day specializes in action figures that honor painters and other well-known artists....
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Bloody Good Valentines: Exstasie Harvey’s Dolly Dames celebrate undying love
Valentine’s Day is the most romantic day of the year. Or — and I can say this without fear of...
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Personal Messages: Elizabeth Cooper’s dolls tell stories about life
One of Elizabeth Cooper’s wholesome and winsome 6-inch characters from the artist’s Down on the...
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Jane Austen’s legacy blooms on TV, in doll studios
Marie Whelan of Pembertea offers sewing kits and instructions to create eight of Jane Austen’s...
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American Girl 2020: Surfer Joss Kendrick’s hearing loss doesn’t slow her down
For 2020, American Girl has unveiled a doll that embodies physical courage and psychological...
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