Anna Maryina’s Dolls Capture the Many Facets of Female Beauty
The fairy tale of The Frog Princess has influenced Russian artists across all media. Maryina...
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The fairy tale of The Frog Princess has influenced Russian artists across all media. Maryina...
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Dianna Effner passed away Oct. 14, 2020, but her legacy lives on. Collectors around the globe have acknowledged the charm and innocence that her dolls convey to all who bought them. Effner’s dolls truly were Little Darlings, the name that succinctly captured their appearance and their appeal.
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The Madame Alexander legacy defines the pursuit of the American Dream, along with the traits that delineate a successful and creative soul. Madame Beatrice Alexander was a successful self-made businesswoman. Born Bertha Alexander in New York, the enterprising young woman borrowed the name Beatrice from Shakespeare’s plays for its more sophisticated and stylish sound. When an advertising executive noted that she looked French, she gleefully added the “Madame” as a nod to fashionable European aristocrats.
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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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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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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.
Read MorePosted by Stephanie Finnegan | Ball Jointed Dolls (BJD), Collectible Dolls, Doll Artists and Designers, Fantasy & Popular Culture, J Pollard Creations - Judy Pollard |
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’ first limited-edition Bereguer Classic dolls. Leonor (bottom left doll) was a 2019...
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Was there ever a time when we all roamed free? That’s not a theoretical question, like “If a tree...
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It’s JoJo Siwa’s world. We just live in it! The Nickelodeon and YouTube sensation advocates for...
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This year’s American Girl dolls feature new hair colors, accessories, and fashion styles....
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For many people around the world, orders have come down to shelter in place. The language sounds...
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New for 2020, a dozen miniature Gorjuss Girl dolls that come with mini booklets filled with...
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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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In my house, the animated film “Mulan” has always been a family favorite. My daughter was adopted...
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Founded in 2017, I’m a Girly has garnered rave reviews in Europe for its dolls but has remained...
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Mattel’s first African-American Barbie didn’t take her bow until late 1979 and then became...
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Mattel makes many toys, but for most consumers, they are synonymous with Barbie. This connection...
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Today Is Art Day specializes in action figures that honor painters and other well-known artists....
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Valentine’s Day is the most romantic day of the year. Or — and I can say this without fear of...
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