The Doll Circle of Indianapolis is a doll club based in Indiana. Member Kathy Barton answered a series of questions about the club and shared photos of some past group activities.
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Disney’s 1960 film adaptation of “Pollyanna,” starring Hayley Mills, saw Uneeda venture into a licensed doll once more, this time using vinyl.
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Q: My mother’s interest in dolls involved both her collection and dressing dolls for local charities. I am hoping you can identify this doll.
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6 Destined for Dollmaking
Imaginative Characters Brought to Life by Sandra Arteaga’s Hands
10 Chaotic Creativity
Yummy Sweets Dolls Satisfies Collectors’ BJD Cravings
14 The Darker Side of Dolldom
Through Dollmaking, Veronika Lozovaya Reveals Glimpses of Her Emotions
18 A World of Faeries
Celia Harris Incorporates Elements of Nature Into Her Dolls
22 A Miraculous Milestone
In 2026, R. John Wright Dolls Will Honor Their 50th Anniversary and Co-Founder’s Legacy
26 Cultural Immersion
Inamorata Dolls Are Inspired by Emilia Nieminen’s Experiences
30 Walk Down Memory Lane
Shirley Temple and Her Outfits
Q: I have a doll with a rubber head marked “K [star] R 827.” It has painted eyes and a chubby toddler- type cloth body with rubber arms. The rubber is quite soft and pliable, not brittle as you might expect
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In 1996, Käthe Kruse surprised collectors by releasing an extremely limited-edition Belle doll from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, sparking a major hunt among both Käthe Kruse and Disney enthusiasts.
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Q: I couldn’t resist these two sets of Barbie jewelry at an estate sale. I think they are hard to find and from the 1960s.
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Q: Recently I was lucky enough to be able to purchase this outstanding Madame Alexander doll in a beautiful open-face box.
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Sheila Singer is a club administrator for A Ginny Doll Journey. She provided answers to a series of questions about the Facebook group, which is comprised of members who share an interest in Vogue Ginny dolls.
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One of the things I appreciate most about doll collecting is being able to look back at how my collection came to be what it is today.
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In-person and virtual doll clubs provide an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals.
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The August/September 2025 issue of DOLLS is 48 full-color pages and presents this year’s Dolls Awards of Excellence Public’s Choice nominees and ballot. It also includes articles featuring Bardo Research BJDs, Antonio Realli Couture, Eileen Rudisill Miller’s paper dolls, and more!
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Collectors of all ages, especially baby boomers, fondly remember cutting out paper dolls and their outfits with scissors.
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Dolls throughout history have evolved in appearance and composition to reflect the trends of the...
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Q: I picked up this doll at a house sale. I usually buy bisque dolls, so I don’t know much about this one except that she’s old.
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My older sister was a huge Barbie collector during the 1960s. Recently we had to clean out our parents’ house, and we found my sister’s Barbie collection.
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I’m not sure what to buy or what to look for. Can you give me some suggestions or guidelines?
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Rain or shine, collectors photographed their dolls enjoying the spring season and took the opportunity to share the captured moments with DOLLS.
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The Industry’s Choice winners in this year’s Dolls Awards of Excellence competition have been selected based on ratings assigned by more than 60 professionals from all facets of the doll industry.
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Aline Ogura’s “Porcelain Pearls” present vividly ethereal porcelain characters that are simultaneously magnetic and mysterious.
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