DOLLS Magazine Staff, Author at DOLLS magazine | Collecting Dolls

Alexander-McDonald’s Latest Happy Meal Promotion—Storybook Couples

Posted by DOLLS Magazine Staff | Fantasy & Popular Culture, Madame Alexander Dolls |

Since their debut in 2002, the Alexander Doll Co. McDonald’s Happy Meal promotions have become a...

Remembering Jack Friedman

Posted by DOLLS Magazine Staff | Dollmakers |

Jack Friedman, the founder of JAKKS Pacific toy company, passed away on May 3, 2010, from...

What Do You Think of Reborning?

Posted by DOLLS Magazine Staff | Editor's Blog |

Reborning… it’s a topic that draws mixed reactions from both those who have collected and created dolls for years and from those in the general public. It has even captured the attention of those in the media, as the phenomenon...

Meet Stephanie Finnegan … DOLLS’ Premiere Blogger

Posted by DOLLS Magazine Staff | DOLL Blog, Doll Collectors |

With Stephanie Finnegan’s keen sense for sighting trends and her ability to probe beneath the service of controversial issues, Finnegan’s weekly postings on www.dollsmagazine.com are a must-read for any doll aficionado. Loving...

The Gateway City to Host MADC Convention

Posted by DOLLS Magazine Staff | Doll Shows & Events |

Madame Alexander Doll Club (MADC) holds its annual convention in St. Louis, Mo., this year,...

Integrity Toys Launches 2010 Lines

Posted by DOLLS Magazine Staff | Fashion Dolls, Integrity Toys |

Integrity Toys’ 2010 spring releases include stunning numbers like “Collette” from the Nu.Face...

Alexander Acquires Lee Middleton

Posted by DOLLS Magazine Staff | Madame Alexander Dolls |

The renowned New York City-based collectible and play doll manufacturer, Alexander Doll Co. (founded in 1923), has acquired the business assets of Ohio-based Lee Middleton Original Dolls (founded in 1989), also a manufacturer of...

27 ways to increase your club membership

Posted by DOLLS Magazine Staff | Doll Clubs, Video Archives |

Half a Million Girls Vote for Barbie’s Next Career

Posted by DOLLS Magazine Staff | Barbie Dolls & Mattel, Fashion Dolls, Play Dolls |

For the first time, Mattel asked girls around the world to choose Barbie’s next career. Polls...

Sylvia Weser Wins The Golden Star

Posted by DOLLS Magazine Staff | Doll Awards & Competitions, Dollmakers |

The Wachtanoff Gallery in Moscow recently awarded German dollmaker Sylvia Weser with The Golden...

American Girl’s New Lanie Inspires Kids to Connect with Nature

Posted by DOLLS Magazine Staff | American Girl, Play Dolls |

To help encourage girls to get outdoors, American Girl introduced “Lanie,” the 2010 Girl of the...

Helen Kish Wins the Lifetime Achievement Award

Posted by DOLLS Magazine Staff | DOLLS magazine Lifetime Achievement Award, Kish & Co. |

Helen Kish will be presented with Jones Publishing’s Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2010 Doll...

Modern Doll Collectors Convention 2010 to Be Held in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Posted by DOLLS Magazine Staff | Doll Shows & Events |

The Modern Doll Collectors Convention (MDCC) will once again offer its fun and doll-packed...

DOLLS 2009 Awards of Excellence Winners

Posted by DOLLS Magazine Staff | Dolls Awards of Excellence |

We bring you … the winners of the DOLLS 2009 Awards of Excellence. Baby Dolls Under $200...

Charisma Acquires Adora Doll

Posted by DOLLS Magazine Staff | Adora Dolls & Charisma Brands |

On Oct. 13, 2009, Charisma Brands announced the acquisition of Adora Doll founded by David Lin and Frank Ren. Charisma is already shipping 2009 Adora product to customers and will introduce 2010 Adora designs at IDEX and Toy...