The popularity of the “Queen for a Day” show inspired the Hollywood Doll Manufacturing Company to create and market a doll specifically named for the show. One of the largest doll companies of its era, the Hollywood Doll factory was located in Glendale, California, from 1945 to 1958.
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When Judy Pollard watches a fantasy movie, she could almost claim it as a business trip! While viewing one of these epic films, Pollard finds herself immersed in the costumes, the characters, and the quests. Then the artist meticulously takes these magical cinematic moments and translates them into her lovely fairy dolls. Her outpouring of dolls is like a big movie cast. Each of her creations is a character in its own right.
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Q: I just loved the television show “Julia” when it debuted in 1968 with the lovely Diahann Carroll. I found this doll at a show, and of course I bought it. I see from the tag that it is a reissue. What can you tell me about this wonderful doll?
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It’s JoJo Siwa’s world. We just live in it! The Nickelodeon and YouTube sensation advocates for...
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In my house, the animated film “Mulan” has always been a family favorite. My daughter was adopted...
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Marie Whelan of Pembertea offers sewing kits and instructions to create eight of Jane Austen’s...
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Mattel released a limited-edition Gold Label David Bowie Barbie doll in 2019. Barbie is garbed as...
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Barbie’s 60th anniversary popped up throughout 2019. The Mattel Shero line of dolls honored young...
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