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The November/December 2025 issue of DOLLS is 48 full-color pages. Featured artists include BJD designers Donny Harijanto of DreamHigh Studio and Maryna Skubenko of Wee Lucky Charms; Amy Kate Irwin, who finishes lifelike silicone dolls; and dollmaker and clothing designer Sigita Stonienė of Sybil’s Tales. There is also an article about Richard Simmons’ doll collection, a Blythecon show review, and more!
Features
6 Pixies and Fairies and Sprites … Oh, My!
DreamHigh Studio Specializes in Fantasy BJDs
By Wil Peterson
12 Filled With Love
Amy Kate Irwin Adds Her Personal Touch to Silicone Dolls
By Hannah Kelley
16 A Tale Worth Telling
Maryna Skubenko’s Dolls Share Personal, Historical, and Cultural Stories
By Stephanie Finnegan
20 Young at Heart
Dolls From Sybil’s Tales Reflect a Lighthearted Spirit
By Hannah Kelley
24 The Art of Collecting
A Look at Richard Simmons’ Private Collection
By Florence Theriault
34 Twin Cities Doll Study Club
An Opportunity for Doll Enthusiasts To Gather and Learn
36 Best Friends Forever BJD Club
A Shared Passion Brings Collectors Together
Departments
4 Editor’s Notebook
10 Holiday Gift Guide
29 Collector Corner
32 Shows of Note
38 Doll Scene
41 Portraits
41 Classifieds
42 Curious Collector
44 Paper Doll
46 Event Calendar
46 Advertiser Index
On the Cover: Harriet is an adorable doll by Sigita Stonienė of Sybil’s Tales. She was completed in September 2025. Photo by Sigita Stonienė.
