Beautiful Soul: Diahann Carroll broke barriers on TV, in doll world
A Broadway song from “Seesaw” points out that “it’s not where you start; it’s where you finish.”...
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Author: Stephanie Finnegan
Touched By Dolls: Learn Why Helen Keller and Dolls Are Linked
The life and times of Helen Keller are so well-known in America that they are almost mythic. It’s...
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Star Wars Barbies Are Betting the Force Will Be with You
The band Aqua was onto something when they released “Barbie Girl” back in 1997. Their chirpy lead...
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Ride, Sally, Ride: Mattel’s Sally Ride doll reaches for the stars
When most college and graduate students seek employment, they choose tutoring, campus...
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Taking a Stand: Rosa Parks doll celebrates her famous bus ride for justice
In the doll world, Mattel is best known for its Barbie brand. Secondly, it’s most famous for its...
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Beverly Stoehr’s designs reflect the diverse beauty of all children
It’s not a coincidence that the advertising slogan for Beverly Stoehr Originals is “Follow your...
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Wonder Wheel: ‘Mortal Engines’ merges dolls with steampunk sensibilities
Available on HBO, as well as other streaming services, “Mortal Engines” is a big, loud, lumbering...
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Playing Many Roles: Madame Alexander’s Wendy is the Meryl Streep of doll collecting
Versatility is applauded in the theater world. Actors who are able to embody radically different...
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Human Interest: Kimberly Lasher makes dolls that share love
The mark of true artists is that their works reflect their personal sentiments combined with...
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25 Years of Magic: Zwergnase dolls, bears share our lives
One of the brightest parts of social media is the fact that friends check in occasionally with...
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‘Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance’ promotes power to the puppets
In Europe, there is a longstanding tradition of political puppetry. Here in the United States, our...
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Earth Angel: Space, astronaut dolls look to future for girls
Each episode of “Star Trek” begins with Captain Kirk introducing space as “the final...
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Pop Princess: Keith Haring Barbie evokes 1980s attitude
The 1980s, right up to the edge of 1990, have become very attractive to the Instagram generation....
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Paging Major Tom: David Bowie and His Doll Odyssey
If I had to choose an artist who epitomizes modernity and futurism, I would select David Bowie. My...
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Birthday Bliss: Corolle turns 40 in 2019
The 4th of July is either America’s birthday or its anniversary. It all depends upon how you view...
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Christina Hendricks gabs about Gabby Gabby and ‘Toy Story 4’
Summers have become synonymous with blockbusters, and sequels are rightfully nervous about filling...
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Sunshine and Moonlight: Brenda Mize and Jeni Razoux are doll opposites
Summertime is usually the season where kids rule. Sure, many children dominate their household on...
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Desperate Doll: Miley Cyrus and ‘Black Mirror’ shatter her pop past
It’s always fascinating when actors and actresses (is that sexist to use the feminine form?) find...
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Small World: Anna Zueva is international treasure
Walt Disney was right — though maybe a tad misguided with that cloying theme song — but it is a...
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Wish Fulfillment: Edith Schmidt makes summer dreams come true
There are certain undeniable signs of summer: barbecue grills being dragged out of the garage,...
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