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The October 2025 issue of DOLLS is 48 pages. It features creators of fantasy-themed art dolls, including Sandra Arteaga, Veronika Lozovaya (Dark Alley Dolls), and Celia Harris, as well as ball-jointed doll makers Emilia Nieminen (Inamorata Dolls) and Connie Bees (Yummy Sweets Dolls). There is also a special tribute to R. John Wright and the company he co-founded. 

Features 

6 Destined for Dollmaking 
Imaginative Characters Brought to Life by Sandra Arteaga’s Hands 
By Hannah Kelley 

10 Chaotic Creativity 
Yummy Sweets Dolls Satisfies Collectors’ BJD Cravings 
By Wil Peterson 

14 The Darker Side of Dolldom 
Through Dollmaking, Veronika Lozovaya Reveals Glimpses of Her Emotions 
By Pam North 

18 A World of Faeries 
Celia Harris Incorporates Elements of Nature Into Her Dolls 
By Hannah Kelley 

22 A Miraculous Milestone 
In 2026, R. John Wright Dolls Will Honor Their 50th Anniversary and Co-Founder’s Legacy 
By Stephanie Finnegan 

26 Cultural Immersion 
Inamorata Dolls Are Inspired by Emilia Nieminen’s Experiences 
By Hannah Kelley 

30 Walk Down Memory Lane 
Shirley Temple and Her Outfits 
By Judith Izen 

Departments 

4 Editor’s Notebook 
34 Shows of Note 
36 Doll Scene 
39 Portraits  
40 Collector Corner  
42 Curious Collector  
44 Paper Doll  
46 Classifieds 
46 Event Calendar 
46 Advertiser Index 

On the Cover: At the UFDC 2025 Convention, the Silent Idol dinner included event dolls by R. John Wright Dolls. One of these was Vivian, a felt doll that stands 13 inches tall. She portrays a young fan of movie star Rudolph Valentino.