A Community of Dollmakers
The Original Doll Artist Council of America (ODACA) celebrates the doll as art and fosters and encourages talent in the figurative arts.
Read More
Author: DOLLS Magazine Staff
Absolutely Blue-tiful
Collectors often see dolls as things of beauty. Jungsuk Ko views them as works of art — vehicles for artistic exploration and expression.
Read More
Curious Collector: Madame Alexander 1955 Romeo and Juliet
Recently, I was able to purchase a collection of 8-inch Madame Alexander dolls. Among them were this pair of dolls that are tagged Romeo and Julie
Read More
DOLLS Magazine November/December 2023
The November/December 2023 issue of DOLLS features 48 full-color pages and includes holiday-themed dolls and our annual holiday gift guide.
Read More
Antique Q&A: Gebruder Heubach Bisque
Q This doll has been in our family for many years. My mother just passed it down to me. I would like to know something about it. How old is it? Where was it made? Does it have any value to collectors? Can you help us?
Read More
Conversations With Madame: Memories of Madame Alexander Bring Lasting Joy
I first heard the name Madame Alexander when I was 7 years old. My mother and grandmother had taken me to the John Wanamaker department store in Philadelphia to see Santa Claus and ride the monorail that was attached to the ceiling in the toy department.
Read More
Curious Collector: FAO Schwarz Madison Avenue Barbie
I have always enjoyed the FAO Schwarz Barbie dolls that you have featured in the past and the stories behind them.
Read More
Family Ties: Susan Gibbs’ Successful Doll Career Boosted by Mother’s Mentoring, Life Experience
Susan Gibbs’ puts her knowledge and experience to good use in her career as a reborn and silicone baby doll artist.
Read More
Doll Peddlar Catalog
We want to be your doll source! Our abundant inventory gives our customers a range of choices from basic play dolls to investment works of art. We invite you to check out our catalog and tour our shop online for up-to-date listings and prices. And of course, we are available to answer your questions via email or phone.
Read More
“In the Doll World” interview with DOLLS magazine Owner Diana Jones
Diana Jones, owner of DOLLS Magazine talks with Georgia Taylor from “In the Doll World.”
Read More
DOLLS Magazine October 2023
The October 2023 issue of DOLLS is 48 full-color pages and includes articles on BJD artists Virginia Lee, Mazarine Blue, and Sandy Anderson; paper doll artist Diana Vining; sculptor Dawn Donofrio; and the memorable Madame Alexander.
Read More
Antique Q&A: 1930s Lenci
This cloth doll is not marked. I have been told that it may be an Italian Lenci doll, but no one to whom I showed it was sure.
Read More
Anderson Art Dolls: We’re Making a Doll
Anderson Art Dolls (Sandy Anderson) walks us through the production of her beautiful dolls, taking...
Read MoreDianna Effner Dolls at MDCC
Modern Doll Collector Convention ended a week ago on Sunday. Travel back with us to Indianapolis to hear stories and updates from KC Eddy of Dianna Effner Dolls,...
Read More
Curious Collector: Mattel 1967 Standard Barbie
I had been looking for years for this 1967 standard Barbie. Finally I was able to locate one for a high price.
Read More
DOLLS Magazine August/September 2023
The August/September 2023 issue of DOLLS is 48 full-color pages and presents the Dolls Awards of Excellence Public’s Choice nominees and ballot. This issue also includes features on April Norton and her newest collection of white porcelain dolls, Susan Gibbs’ doll career, Jeffrey Cook of Maison Jeffrey, Erin Green of Cottontail Doll Designs, PDMAG’s Sherrie Neilson, and more!
Read More
Shows of Note: World Doll Day Shows Preview
Mary Senko created World Doll Day Shows with the goal of making every day a doll day, following the example of Mildred Seeley of Seeley Dolls, who established World Doll Day in the 1980s to encourage collectors to give a doll to a friend and spread the hobby. Senko launched World Doll Day Shows last year with events in Arizona, California, and Washington.
Read More
Vote for the Dolls Awards of Excellence Public’s Choice Winners
The Dolls Awards of Excellence (DAE) competition (also known as the Diamond Awards) recognizes and encourages excellence in the design and creation of dolls.
Read More
Shows of Note: Doll, Bear & Miniature Show and Sale Preview
Show promoter Wendy Collins of Collins Gifts is adding a new show in Taunton, Massachusetts, to her current lineup of events, which also includes the upcoming Fall Sturbridge show. Collins said she’s looking forward to launching the Taunton show in August.
Read More
Dolls Magazine July 2023
The July 2023 issue of DOLLS is 64 full-color pages. This issue is our special annual Debut of Dolls collector’s edition! Inside, you’ll find articles on more than 30 dollmakers, including Elizabeth Cooper, Dianna Effner Dolls, Lauren Faith Jaimes, Madame Alexander (celebrating their centennial), Maria Lynn Dolls, Meadowdolls, Kaye Wiggs, and more! Plus, we have previews of several summer doll shows and our column on vintage dolls.
Read More2025 DAE Accepting Entries
Free Newsletter + Digital Issue
