Graduation Extravaganza: Valedictorians, future superstars, and bizarre figures earn high marks.
“High School Musical 3” dolls feature the cast members poised for big-time postgraduation acclaim....
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Author: Stephanie Finnegan
Cinderella Doll Photo Gallery – Barbie, Disney, Tonner and more
Once upon a time . . . a little baby named Ella was born. Here the future princess is conceived by...
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Heart, hearth, and home: A modern installation and a Jazz Age jewel have much in common.
In Vanderbilt Hall, the centerpiece of Grand Central, Target set up this life-size pop-up...
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Bard Beauties: The play is indeed the thing for these Shakespearean-inspired dolls.
Alan Cumming portrayed every role in “Macbeth.” The native of Scotland put his personal stamp on...
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Dragon Heart: “Game of Thrones” sets sci-fi geeks’ (and their moms’) imaginations afire!
The character of the Khaleesi has walked through a firestorm and has emerged stronger on the other...
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Party Girl: Madame Alexander’s legacy turns 90 years old, and still going strong!
Miracle on 34th Street! The Madame Alexander Doll Company threw itself a birthday bash on April...
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Perfectly Perky: Shirley Temple turns 85, and her dolls continue to delight collectors.
On April 23, 2013, Shirley Temple Black celebrated her 85th birthday. After 80 years as a...
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Frankly Speaking: Anne Frank’s words inspire doll artists and give strength in these “crazy times.”
Anne Frank lived for sixteen years, but her diary has lived on, offering strength and inspiration:...
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The Cat’s Meow: Zelda &Scott, the Great Gatsby and fashion fads, are part of doll culture.
Baz Luhrmann is never shy about placing his spectacular visions onto the big screen. He’s set to...
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Spring Awakening: Bunnies, baskets, babies, and divinely inspired dolls—including the pope—define Easter.
Kathy Smith-Fitzpatrick’s lovely “Sunday Best” is available through Paradise Galleries. From...
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On Your Toes: Madame Alexander keeps dance fans cheering with their ballet beauties and cuties.
Available to collectors in August, the ABT version of Sylvia is gorgeous and eye-catching. The...
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Return to Oz: More wizardly and magical Wizard of Oz dolls crop up along the collectible brick road.
Robert Tonner has a Steampunk salute to Dorothy Gale. She’s shown as a very shapely and proactive...
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Oooh’s and Ahhh’s: Disney’s Oz: The Great and Powerful dolls are works of wonder.
Opening nationwide on March 8, “Oz: The Great and Powerful” is peopled by a cast of talented...
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Toy Fair 2013: Dying for a good time? The Javits Center was alive with wicked and wondrous collectibles.
Once Upon a Zombie proves that beloved fairy tales are literally never-ending stories! Gale...
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Worldwide Wonders: Collectors set records with their doll passions and obsessions!
Dolls comprise a nice share of the Guinness World Records data. This one-of-a-kind Barbie, whose...
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Guys and Dolls: A “manly man” gets in touch with his “Chatty Cathy” side.
Born to be mild? That’s what you might think when you first spot these crocheted versions of “Sons...
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On the QT: “Django Unchained” dolls have gone underground and are netting record prices.
Quentin Tarantino is known for his violent films and their rapid-fire dialogue. Did you know that...
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Inauguration Ideal: Obama Dolls venerate the highs and lows of the highest office in the land.
On January 20, 2013, President Barack Obama was sworn in, in the official ceremony held at the...
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Ikea Ideals: Like a well-loved dollhouse, there’s always room for dreams and desires.
When I see the blue-and-yellow storefront, my disposition becomes sunnier and more optimistic....
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Christmas Carnage: How the “Elf on the Shelf” mistakenly got incinerated in my house.
When we began our “Elf on the Shelf” holiday tradition, our hopes were high, and our anticipation...
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