DOLLS Magazine Staff, Author at DOLLS magazine | Collecting Dolls

Antique Q&A: K&R Bisque Doll

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

I found this small 8-inch doll at a thrift store. It is marked “S&H 126 Germany. Can you give me any information about it?

Antique Q&A: Dainty Dorothy

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

I have just acquired a doll with a sticker on the torso identifying her as Dainty Dorothy. Can you tell me anything about her?

A Dream Come True: Oksana Shomieva Produces Realistic Reborn Dolls

Posted by DOLLS Magazine Staff | Doll Artists and Designers |

DOLLS magazine staff had a Question and Answer session with Oksana Shomeiva, a producer of realistic reborn dolls.

2024 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 have been selected based on ratings assigned by nearly 50 professionals from all walks of the doll world.

Antique Q&A: All-Bisque Baby

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

This all-bisque baby is marked 833 6 on the torso and 830 6 on the arms and legs. He is 6 inches long. What do you know about this doll?

Antique Q&A: Effanbee Anne Shirley

Posted by DOLLS Magazine Staff | Antique Q&A |

This composition doll is marked “Effanbee Anne Shirley,” but the face is different from other Anne Shirley dolls that I have seen.

Curious Collector: Madame Alexander Ultimate Travel Wardrobe

Posted by DOLLS Magazine Staff | Curious Collector |

Q: I recently purchased this wonderful Madame Alexander set that has a fantastic doll and an adorable plush dog!

Plastic Pop Stars

Posted by DOLLS Magazine Staff | Collectible Dolls |

No one can deny the 1960s was a time of turmoil and conflict, but it also was an era of exciting trends in pop music, fashion, and culture.

Collector Corner: Dolls Celebrate Holidays

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

Doll collectors show their dolls all dressed up and ready for a variety of spring holidays.

Antique Q&A: German Bisque Child

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

Can you identify this doll that I bought at an estate auction? It is a pretty doll, and I love her face. I would like to know the maker.

Shows of Note: BJDC Texas

Posted by DOLLS Magazine Staff | Doll Shows & Events, News and Notes |

BJDC (Ball-Jointed Doll Convention) is the largest BJD-focused event in North America for the ever-growing community of BJD artists, vendors, and collectors around the world.

Perfectly Imperfect: BJD Designer Tatiana Tofaneto Embraces Transformative Change

Posted by DOLLS Magazine Staff | Doll Artists and Designers |

For Tatiana Tofaneto, “perfection” is more of an idealized concept than an attainable goal. Both in designing dolls and daily life.

DOLLS Magazine July 2024

Posted by DOLLS Magazine Staff | 2024 issues, All Digital Issues |

The July 2024 issue of DOLLS is 48 full-color pages. This is our annual Debut of Dolls issue, featuring new dolls from a variety of dollmakers and doll artists, such as Nympheas Dolls, Meadow Dolls, Ashton-Drake, and Dianna Effner Dolls, Inc. It also has show previews, an article on vintage Tressy and Crissy dolls, a hankie dress how-to, and more!