Curious Collector: 1964 Mattel Barbie European Swirl Ponytail
Q: I recently learned that the 1964 swirl ponytail Barbie was also issued in Europe in the bathing suit used on the 1963 Fashion Queen Barbie.
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Category: Dollmakers
Filled With Love: Amy Kate Irwin Adds Her Personal Touch to Silicone Dolls
Amy Kate Irwin, a resident of Advance, North Carolina, grew up playing with dolls and crafting some of her own from miscellaneous household items.
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Young at Heart: Dolls From Sybil’s Tales Reflect a Lighthearted Spirit
Sigita Stonienė, the dollmaker behind Sybil’s Tales, has a way of cap¬turing the essence of what it means to be young.
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A Miraculous Milestone
On March 5, 2025, the doll world bid farewell to one of its most beloved and prolific creators, R. John Wright.
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Chaotic Creativity: Yummy Sweets Dolls Satisfies Collectors’ BJD Cravings
Connie Bees’ path to sweet, doll-design success is littered with failed attempts and repeated retooling, but ultimately, she has produced characters that come close to her idea of “pretty sweet” creations
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Curious Collector: 1988 Mattel Happy Holidays Barbie
Q: I have been buying Happy Holidays Barbies since the very first doll in 1988. I paid store price for her. She was $27.99
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Cultural Immersion: Inamorata Dolls Are Inspired by Emilia Nieminen’s Experiences
As someone who’s lived in multiple countries and fully immersed herself in the cultures, Emilia Nieminen has a broadened view of the world.
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Curious Collector: 1955 Alexander-kin
Q: I recently acquired a box lot of Madame Alexander dolls. The price was high, but all the dolls were mint in the box.
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