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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.

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.

Curious Collector: Jody Abrams Doll

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

Q: I recently acquired this doll from a friend who said she was by the artist Jody Abrams. What can you tell me about this doll?

Crystallizations of Childhood: Sarah Korstange’s Artful Dolls Capture Innocence

Posted by DOLLS Magazine Staff | Dollmakers |

When Sarah Korstange’s daughter later became obsessed with reborn dolls she decided to try making them herself.

Curious Collector: Mattel Buffy and Mrs. Beasley

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

Q: I found this adorable doll of the little girl who was Buffy on the hit television show “Family Affair.”

Curious Collector: American Character Tressy

Posted by DOLLS Magazine Staff | Curious Collector |

Q: A dear friend gave me this American Character Tressy doll, mint and complete. Can you tell me more about this doll?

Following Her Art: Moppiedoll Designer Celebrates a Successful Career Transition

Posted by DOLLS Magazine Staff | Dollmakers |

Jessica de Geus’ doll-design journey began with a life-changing question that inspired Moppiedoll, her beloved line of quirky collectibles.

Tales To Tell: Lesley Duthie Conjures Up Fantasy Dolls

Posted by DOLLS Magazine Staff | Artist Q&A, Doll Artists and Designers |

Lesley Duthie, who creates a variety of unique porcelain characters, responded to questions from DOLLS. Take a look at her responses.

Curious Collector: Madame Alexander Carmen

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

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.

DOLLS Magazine May/June 2025

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

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.