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This year’s American Girl dolls feature new hair colors, accessories, and fashion styles....
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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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One of Elizabeth Cooper’s wholesome and winsome 6-inch characters from the artist’s Down on the...
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Marie Whelan of Pembertea offers sewing kits and instructions to create eight of Jane Austen’s...
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For 2020, American Girl has unveiled a doll that embodies physical courage and psychological...
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Mattel released a limited-edition Gold Label David Bowie Barbie doll in 2019. Barbie is garbed as...
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Barbie’s 60th anniversary popped up throughout 2019. The Mattel Shero line of dolls honored young...
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Christmas babies and Christmas dolls go hand in hand. Pennie by Elsie Rodriguez, painted by Maria...
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Judy Pollard’s sleeping fairy babies are sweet anytime of the year. As dollmaker Judy Pollard...
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MGM’s “Little Women,” 1949, was the second big-screen adaptation. To me, it was the most...
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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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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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