Shaped By Moments: A Letter From Artist and Business Owner Marina Shadrina
Marina Shadrina (Marina-AllforDoll), shares with you the story of how her love for dolls began and grew over the years.
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Author: DOLLS Magazine Staff
Curious Collector: Tonner Betsy McCall Travel Time Gift Set, 2000
Q: To my delight, I received this incredible Betsy McCall Travel Time Gift Set for my birthday! It features Betsy and Sandy McCall, along with their dog, Nosey.
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The Doll Circle of Indianapolis: A Welcoming Place for Collectors
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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Playing the Glad Game: Uneeda, Hayley Mills, and ‘Pollyanna’
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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Antique Q&A: China-Head Dolls
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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Collector Corner August/September 2025
Fashion is a fun form of self-expression, and dolls absolutely love to show off their personalities with clothes and accessories. Take a look at what some of them are wearing these days!
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DOLLS October 2025
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
Antique Q&A: Kammer & Reinhardt Dolls
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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When Creative Forces Unite: Käthe Kruse Meets Disney’s Belle
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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Curious Collector: Barbie and You Jewelry
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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Boundary-Free BJDs: Bardo Research Line is all About Experimentation
For countless fashion-doll designers, having a dedicated aesthetic or brand-identifying look is essential. But don’t expect that approach from Bardo Research.
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Curious Collector: 1965 Madame Alexander Yolanda Bride
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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A Ginny Doll Journey: Some Dolls Are Always in Vogue
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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Not Just a Doll: Robin Woods’ Plain Jane
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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Pink Heels of the Central Carolina Fashion Doll Club: Collectors Join From Near and Far
In-person and virtual doll clubs provide an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals.
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DOLLS August/September 2025
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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Michigan’s Queen of Paper Dolls: Judy M. Johnson Develops 2D Characters Made for Play
Collectors of all ages, especially baby boomers, fondly remember cutting out paper dolls and their outfits with scissors.
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Collector Corner: April 2025
Dolls throughout history have evolved in appearance and composition to reflect the trends of the...
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Antique Q&A: German Patent Washable
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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Curious Collector: 1965 Mattel Barbie’s Best Friend Midge
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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