Doll collectors share photos of their dolls celebrating Halloween. More holidays are coming up! Join in the fun by sharing your festive doll photos using our online form .
Janet Balas: “The Scary Godmother [the tallest doll] is one of my favorite Halloween characters. She was designed by Jill Thompson, the author and illustrator of the Scary Godmother books and animated series. The children with her are wearing costumes that I, my sons, and my granddaughter have worn over the years.”
Sissy Lingle: “Sissi Dumpling by My Meadow is ready for Trick or Treat with her kitty and pumpkin. Mama is insisting she must wear shoes, so she is waiting for them.”
Nilsa Donelan: “Reigning Grace Eugenia Perrin by Integrity Toys (IT) is a modern witch for Halloween. She wears a fashion by Karen of Glammour Doll Designs. Fishnet pantyhose by Mattel. Snake necklace, earrings, and shoes by IT. Diorama props collected along the years.”
Nadine Bandler: “Dolls Be With You’s Carrot and her hickory-nut doll.”
MaryJane Killinger: “Marigold by Forever Virginia has brought along her favorite bear to the pumpkin patch. They came back with quite a haul! Marigold is dressed in a Forever Virginia original.”
MaryJane Killinger: “Marigold by Forever Virginia dressed as Wednesday Addams with her mini-me dolly.”
MaryJane Killinger: “Little Ruth (dressed as Wednesday Addams) by Connie Lowe has found herself in an abandoned house, accompanied by her headless but cute doll.”
Mary Basden: “Heather Maciak dolls on Halloween.”
Linda Wilkinson: “This reborn girl is ready to go trick-or-treating.”
Linda Wilkinson: “Iplehouse BJD — A walk thru the graveyard on Hallows eve, in the old days past.”
Linda Wilkinson: “BJD all dressed and ready for flight with the girls night out.”
Rashell: “To make the holiday more fun, they decided to delight some of the dolls with music. Glam rock boy band will sing about the worst stories.”
Karen Kurtz: “Vogue Ginny Bewitched (8 inches) from a limited edition of 350, mint in box, 2011. Bewitched was inspired by the illustrations of Margaret Evans Price, the famous artist, children’s book author, and founder of Fisher-Price toys.”
Jacquelyn Graham-Dickson: “Madame Alexander Trick or Treaters.”
Jacquelyn Graham-Dickson: “Joe Spencer’s The Halloween Party (from left): Matilda and Xanzabelle, Pascul and Magdelene, Eddy Werewolf, the Countess and Count, Gareth Ghost, Hans the headless man. The trio in front of Gareth and Hans are Albagore, Glitter Girl, and Archie.”
Jennie MacDonald: “Simply Sad Sally and Gimme All Your Candy Sad Sally celebrate a spooky Halloween by summoning ghosts. But who upset the candy basket and surprised the girls? On this Halloween night, anything’s possible!”
Linda Dryer: “My 10-inch Tonner Michael doll modeling the Batman costume I made for him from my own pattern and design.”
Jaris Traw: “My Meadow Doll Mae in her black cat suit made by Lori Gould, Meadow Doll Mae with Halloween dress made by Janee Thomas, and Neon cat dress on Ruby Red Fashion Friend Perihelia made by Joyce Highfill. Happy Halloween everyone!”
Janis Kiker: “Michael by Tonner Co. is waiting to go trick-or-treating wearing his scarecrow costume.”
Janis Kiker: “Scarecrows Ann Estelle and Sophie by Tonner Co. are waiting in the Pumpkin Patch for the Great Pumpkin.”
Janis Kiker: “Ann Estelle, Sophie, and Georgia by Tonner Co. know how to throw a Halloween Party!”
Janis Kiker: “Ellowyne Wilde by Tonner Co. is ready for some Halloween mischief magic!”
Beverly Hart: “My vintage Nancy Ann Storybook doll is dressed for Halloween complete with her pumpkin dress, witch hat, and broom. She has already scored some candy in her trick-or-treat bag. Happy Halloween, everyone! “
Alison Castaldo: “Ricky and customized Skipper wear hand-knit Halloween sweaters that were created for commission.”
Bernay Scott: “Patience by Robert Tonner rewigged and redressed.”
Bernay Scott: “Marie Osmond Adora Belle rewigged and redressed.”
Bonnie Davis: “Jerri Lee doll, made by the Terri Lee Company in 1940s, wears a modern handmade Halloween clown outfit. The Halloween sign was hand-painted by my husband, artist Steve Davis.”
Dia de los Muertos (Oct. 31-Nov. 2, 2021)
Nilsa Donelan: “Dolls celebrating the Dia de los Muertos. OOAK Barbie ‘Catrina’ repaint by Isavelis from Mexico. Clothes from Mattel. Ken and Barbie Dia de Muertos 2021, Barbie Dia de Muertos 2020, and Barbie Dia de Muertos 2019 by Mattel (wearing a headpiece by Isavelis). Props used for the altar are from various sources.”
Jane Easterly: “Munificent is a Dal Tina from Groove Inc., celebrating Halloween and wearing a dress from Mota Doll’s Clothing.”