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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Author: Stephanie Finnegan
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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Dolls in Review, Too: We unbox the second half of 2019
Mattel released a limited-edition Gold Label David Bowie Barbie doll in 2019. Barbie is garbed as...
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Dolls in review: We unbox the first half of 2019
Barbie’s 60th anniversary popped up throughout 2019. The Mattel Shero line of dolls honored young...
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Last-Minute Lovelies: Pamper yourself with dolls this holiday season
Christmas babies and Christmas dolls go hand in hand. Pennie by Elsie Rodriguez, painted by Maria...
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Sugarplum Fairies and Pixies: Judy Pollard’s dolls sprinkle Christmas magic
Judy Pollard’s sleeping fairy babies are sweet anytime of the year. As dollmaker Judy Pollard...
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Big Screen Treasure: Little Women dolls salute new, classic film versions
MGM’s “Little Women,” 1949, was the second big-screen adaptation. To me, it was the most...
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Star Light Express: Star Ace turns Harry Potter and friends into Christmas Santa dolls
Christmas plays a central role in the Harry Potter series. Since Harry spends his pre-adolescent and teen years at Hogwarts Academy, his days follow the school calendar. And make no mistake about it: Christmastime is a lavish affair at the educational institution. Now, collectors can re-enact the Christmas pageantry with a series of dolls from Star Ace.
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Disney Dolls: Disney Princess Style Series travels a modern road
Hasbro has just released a new version of some royal favorites called the Disney Princess Style Series. The new dolls are contemporary, yet classic. They play with their pedigree, but with a twist.
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