DOLLS Magazine Staff, Author at DOLLS magazine

Pink Heels of the Central Carolina Fashion Doll Club: Collectors Join From Near and Far

Posted by DOLLS Magazine Staff | Doll Clubs |

In-person and virtual doll clubs provide an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals.

DOLLS August/September 2025

Posted by DOLLS Magazine Staff | 2025 issues, All Digital Issues |

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!

Collector Corner: April 2025

Posted by DOLLS Magazine Staff | Doll Collecting, Doll Collectors |

Dolls throughout history have evolved in appearance and composition to reflect the trends of the...

Antique Q&A: German Patent Washable

Posted by DOLLS Magazine Staff | Antique Dolls, Antique Q&A, Collectible Dolls |

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.

Curious Collector: 1965 Mattel Barbie’s Best Friend Midge

Posted by DOLLS Magazine Staff | Barbie Dolls & Mattel, Collectible Dolls, Curious Collector |

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.

Antique Q&A: Where to Start?

Posted by DOLLS Magazine Staff | Antique Dolls, Antique Q&A |

I’m not sure what to buy or what to look for. Can you give me some suggestions or guidelines?

Collector Corner May/June 2025

Posted by DOLLS Magazine Staff | Doll Collecting, Doll Collectors |

Rain or shine, collectors photographed their dolls enjoying the spring season and took the opportunity to share the captured moments with DOLLS.

2025 Dolls Awards of Excellence Industry’s Choice Winners

Posted by DOLLS Magazine Staff | Doll Awards & Competitions, Dolls Awards of Excellence |

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.

Depths of Creativity: Aline Ogura’s BJDs Represent Therapeutic Artistry

Posted by DOLLS Magazine Staff | Collectible Dolls, Dollmakers, Porcelain Dolls |

Aline Ogura’s “Porcelain Pearls” present vividly ethereal porcelain characters that are simultaneously magnetic and mysterious.

Curious Collector: Barbie Fashion Luncheon Sample

Posted by DOLLS Magazine Staff | Barbie Dolls & Mattel, Collectible Dolls, Curious Collector |

Fashion Luncheon Barbie sample. Q: I acquired this Mattel sample of a popular 1966 Barbie fashion...

Curious Collector: Madame Alexander Plastic/Vinyl Cinderella, 1967-1992

Posted by DOLLS Magazine Staff | Collectible Dolls, Curious Collector |

Q: Recently, I found this 14-inch Cinderella doll that my grandmother had given me sometime in the early 1970s

Weaving Together Antique Dolls and Paper Dolls

Posted by DOLLS Magazine Staff | Collectible Dolls, Paper Dolls |

I’ve collected dolls all my life and recently discovered connections between my antique dolls and some paper ones.

Unmistakably YouplaDolls

Posted by DOLLS Magazine Staff | Doll Artists and Designers |

YouplaDolls stand out for their unique style, diversity, and French flair—essentials for designer Marie Lemmet.

Arranbee’s Nancy Lee and Nanette: Lovely 1950s Hard-Plastic Dolls

Posted by DOLLS Magazine Staff | Collectible Dolls |

expensive clothing was the most beautiful doll I had ever seen.

DOLLS Magazine July 2025

Posted by DOLLS Magazine Staff | 2025 issues, All Digital Issues |

The July 2025 issue of DOLLS is 48 full-color pages. As the annual Debut of Dolls collector’s edition, it features an exciting mixture of new and classic dolls and accessories.

Curious Collector: 1960s Alexander Wendy and Bill

Posted by DOLLS Magazine Staff | Collectible Dolls, Curious Collector |

Q: I bought this amazing set of 8-inch Madame Alexander dolls at auction. They are all hard plastic, bent-knee walkers with sleep eyes and glued-on wigs.