Curious Collector: Madame Alexander Carmen
Q: I received a phone call from a friend who was selling some of her childhood dolls and a few of her mother’s dolls, as well.
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Author: DOLLS Magazine Staff
DOLLS Magazine May/June 2025
The May/June 2025 issue of DOLLS is 48 full-color pages. With an emphasis on baby and child dolls, it highlights Jennie Lee (Weebabies Nursery), Natalie Scholl, Anna Sheva, and Maria Asenova (Marias Nature Toys). Also featured are Marie Lemmet (YouplaDolls), Ankie Daanen, Nina Gasparyan (Odd Princess), and Arranbee’s vintage Nancy Lee and Nanette dolls.
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Bundles of Joy: Caitlin Salinas Designs Therapeutic Dolls
Check out our Q&A with Caitlin Salinas, the owner and designer of Comfort Cuties. Her adorable baby dolls are made to be cuddled.
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Antique Q&A: Kamkins Doll
Q: My grandmother has a doll that she said was purchased on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City, N.J., for her mother in the 1920s.
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Collector Corner: March 2025
Dolls often become intertwined with cherished memories, and some collectors share personal stories and photos of their beloved dolls.
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Antique Q&A: Simon & Halbig Bisque
Simon & Halbig all-bisque doll variation with closed mouth. By Jan Foulke; Photos courtesy of...
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DOLLS Magazine April 2025
The April 2025 issue of DOLLS is 48 full-color pages. In addition to featuring contemporary dolls, there is a focus on traditional-style dolls and accessories.
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Antique Q&A: Armand Marseille Dream Baby
I have always loved to look at the old baby dolls, but I never thought I would be able to afford an antique doll.
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Curious Collector: Rare 1968 Twist ‘n Turn Barbie
Q: My thoughtful husband bought me this rare version of the 1968 Twist ’n Turn Barbie as a holiday gift. She is perfect and was expensive.
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Curious Collector: Mattel Walking Jaime
I recently bought this perfect Mattel Walking Jaime on eBay. She is 11.5 inches tall and “walks.” I have a blond Jaime but never a brunette.
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Curious Collector: Madame Alexander Scarlett
Q: This 14-inch vinyl and hard plastic doll was standing in a booth at an antiques mall. She did not have the box but did have the wrist tag.
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DOLLS Magazine March 2025
The March 2025 issue of DOLLS is 48 full-color pages. A variety of designers and makers of BJDs, art dolls, and fashion dolls are featured.
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Shows of Note: BlytheCon
The theme for BlytheCon was Space, so aliens, little green dolls, spacecraft, and pop culture references to outer space were everywhere.
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Antique Q&A: All-Bisque Jeanne I. Orsini Doll
A: Jeanne I. Orsini designed some cute smiling baby dolls made by the Alt, Beck & Gottschalck porcelain factory in Germany in the 1920s.
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Inspired by Innocence: Brenda Scott Excels at Sculpting Miniature Baby Dolls
DOLLS: What type of dolls do you make? Brenda Scott: I sculpt one-of-a-kind miniature polymer...
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Crafted With Care: Irrealdoll Produces Brilliant BJDs
Talented wife-and-husband partners Laura Garijo and Alejandro Fajardo are engaged in the creation of collectible dolls.
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Curious Collector: Madame Alexander Blue Boy Sample
Q: I recently bought this doll at an auction, in a lot with other things. He looked different from the Blue Boy I had at home.
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Shows of Note: International Art Doll Registry Convention
The International Art Doll Registry (IADR) is holding its first convention May 15-17, 2025, at the Hotel Albani Firenze in Florence, Italy.
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Step Back in Time: Holiday Shopping for Dolls in 1958
Holiday shopping was exciting for both buyers and sellers of dolls in 1958. There were a variety of dolls that catered to children.
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Characters With Charisma: Julie Campbell Sculpts Miniature Masterpieces
As a self-taught, self-employed doll artist living in North East England, Julie Campbell has become an acclaimed maker of miniature dolls.
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