Doll Collecting 101
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Doll Collecting 101 - All About Collecting Dolls
The first doll I ever owned was an old "sleepy-head" doll from my Aunt Frances. When I was learning to speak, I named the doll Fee Faw because I couldn't say "Frances." As a child I received a Madame Alexander doll from my Aunt Caddy, and a Tiny Tears from my parents, but the doll I loved the very most was the blond ponytail Barbie doll I received for my 7th birthday. I still have all my old dolls... except my beloved Barbie doll collection. These dolls started me on my life-long love of dolls.
During the 1990s, I was a regular contributor to Miller's Fashion Doll Magazine and a staff writer for Barbie Bazaar Magazine. Today I continue writing articles for various publications and am the Doll Collecting Examiner.
The Doll Collecting 101 lens will be a clearing house for information about collecting dolls with articles, photos, and other information. Although much of the information will apply to all types of dolls, there will be a focus on fashion dolls including Barbie, Gene, Tyler and other fashion dolls.
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What You Need to Know About Doll Collecting
- Doll Collecting 101: Why do people collect dolls?
- Why do people collect dolls? You might as well ask why people collect baseball cards or art -- the answers would be similar. According to Wikipedia, "Dolls have been around since the dawn of human civilization, and have been fashioned from a vast array of materials, ranging from stone, clay, wood, bone, cloth and paper, to porcelain, china, rubber and plastic." With such a wide variety of dolls to chose from representing every era of human history, collectors find many reasons to chose doll collecting as a hobby. Click the link for more info on doll collecting.
- Doll Collecting 101: Books and price guides
- Doll collecting, like any hobby, requires the right tools. The first thing any serious doll hobbyist must do is arm him/herself with some books on doll collecting. Most bookstores include sections of books on collecting toys and dolls.
- Doll Collecting 101: What do doll collecting terms mean? Defining doll terms and abbreviations
- Serious doll hobbyists will want to familiarize themselves with doll collecting terms and abbreviations used to describe the condition of dolls and outfits. The following collecting terms indicate what condition a doll is in and have direct bearing on the price of the doll. This article contains a helpful list of frequently-used doll collecting terms and abbreviations that any doll collector needs to know.
- Doll Collecting 101: How do you examine a vintage doll?
- What should you look out for in a vintage doll? Before you buy that beautiful vintage doll in the display case, politely request to be allowed to examine the doll before purchasing. Here are some things to look for...
- Doll Collecting 101: Do repaints and re-roots affect a doll's value? Examining repainting/re-rooting
- As reported in "Doll Collecting 101: How do you examine a vintage doll? Problems to look out for in vintage dolls," some dolls have flaws that reduce the value of the doll. The question then is, if you repaint a doll or re-root its hair, will that affect the doll's value?
Barbie Dolls
Barbie Millicent Roberts from Mattel
Doll Collecting 101: Who is Barbie? Barbie Millicent Roberts - teenage fashion model by MattelBarbie doll, the "Teen-age Fashion Model," made her first appearance at Toy Fair in 1959.
Toy Story 3 trailer is out featuring Animal Lovin' Ken (1988) and Great Shape Barbie (1983)
The new Disney-Pixar movie Toy Story 3 is coming out, and the new trailer premiered on the web today, just in time for Valentine's Day, featuring a new man in town -- Animal Lovin' Ken from 1988 (see Animal Lovin' video)
Find out more about Vintage Barbie Dolls at Doll Collecting 101: Vintage Barbie Dolls & Reproductions
All About Vintage Barbie Dolls
Gene Dolls
Gene Marshall by Mel Odum for Integrity Toys
More about All About Gene & Madra
Visit this lens for more info on the Gene Marshall doll collection
Tyler Dolls
Tyler Wentworth by Robert Tonner for Tonner Doll Company
Doll Collecting 101: Who is Tyler? Tyler Wentworth, fashion doll, by Tonner Doll Company (slideshow)Tyler Wentworth is a 16-inch, vinyl/hard plastic doll with rooted saran hair (and sometimes wigs), hand-detailed painted eyes and an extensive wardrobe.
Tyler's first appearance as Tonner Doll Company issued Signature Style Tyler in 1999 - a look back
Towards the end of December 1999, reports began to circulate on the internet. "Tyler is here!" The outfits arrived first, and finally Tyler hit the fashion scene.
Julia Dolls
Julia Kingston by Robert Tonner for Georgetown/Knickerbocker
Doll Collecting 101: Who Is Julia? Julia Kingston forerunner of Tyler WentworthIn 1998, Julia Kingston by Robert Tonner, a doll straight out of a Harlequin Romance, premiered at Toy Fair. Julia was not made by the Tonner Doll Company, but was created by Robert Tonner for Pendant Historical Romance, a Division of Georgetown Collection. Julia was next owned by the Knickerbocker doll company.
Cordelia Shumaker
Cordelia Shumaker by Greene & Lam Design Studios
Exclusive: Introducing the Cordelia Shumaker line of dolls with photo previewCordelia Shumaker is a 16" vinyl fashion doll line designed by Nashville's Joan Greene which was introduced at IDEX, International Doll Expo on January 28, 2011 by Greene & Lam Studio Designs.
Doll Designer Joan Greene Presents a Gallery Showing of Rare Prototype Dolls in Nashville on April 2
Doll designer Joan Greene introduces Cordelia Shumaker to Nashville
The Beautiful Vault
The Beautiful Vault by Greene & Lam Design Studios
Exclusive: Introducing The Beautiful Vault line of dolls with photo previewThe Beautiful Vault line of dolls was introduced at IDEX by Nashville-based Greene & Lam Studio Designs on January 28, 2011. The lovely line of dolls comes with an intriguing story combining fashion and history that begins in Paris in 1938
Doll Designer Joan Greene Presents a Gallery Showing of Rare Prototype Dolls in Nashville on April 2
Doll designer Joan Greene introduces The Beautiful Vault dolls to Nashville
Celebrity Dolls
A look at some interesting celebrity dolls
To find out all about celebrity dolls including Heidi Klum, Audrey Hepburn, Elvis Presley and more, visit the Doll Collecting 101: Celebrity Dolls lens. All About Celebrity Dolls
Integrity Toys Fashion Dolls
AvantGuardsNo Exaggeration doll by Integrity Toys brings back Hammertime (with slideshow)
No Exaggeration comes wearing an unusual modern pantsuit with harem pants and a tight-fitting blazer. The combination creates a remarkable silhouette which reminds me of MC Hammer, and the jewel-trimmed mesh top provides a burst of accent color in a pretty plummy color.
Integrity Toys announces Attention! Australian exclusive doll from AvantGuards collection
Attention! arrives wearing a modern black mini-dress that is trimmed in jewel tone green. The ensemble is topped off by green skyscraper heels and a feathered hat, which is, of course, why this doll commands Attention!
Doll Events and Conventions
Post your event in the Guestbook
From time to time, I will list some coming doll events. Feel free to share your doll event in the Guestbook at the bottom of this lens.
Fashion Dolls vs. Other Dolls
What kind of dolls do you collect the most?
Every doll collector has a favorite kind of doll, even if they collect all kinds of dolls. Some prefer the elegance of fashion dolls like Barbie, Gene and Tyler. Others prefer the cute and cuddly baby dolls or American Girl style of dolls, or action figures like G.I. Joe. Tell us what kind you prefer!
What kind of dolls do you prefer?
Fashion Dolls
charlino says:
I admit to have quite a doll collection - and it is varied. But my favorites are definitely the Fashion Dolls.
Other Dolls
prosperity66 says:
While I would prefer collecting traditional dolls I recently saw the Grease collection (by Mattel I presume) and would like to buy the entire collection (Sandy, Rizzo and the Pink Ladies)
Happy Easter!
Russell Stover Barbie dolls - special edition Barbies from Russell Stover CandiesMattel has made some beautiful Barbie dolls that celebrate the Easter season. The Easter Barbie dolls are arranged in chronological order by year. The list is broken into two parts: 1992 - 1999 and 2000 - present.
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Doll Collecting 101 Articles
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Doll Collecting Resources
Fashion Dolls 101 Blog
Fashion doll blog
Doll Collecting Examiner
News & articles about dolls
Belle Meade Plantation Belles Doll Club
Doll club for collectors in Nashville, TN
The Fashion Doll Discussion
Doll talk and discussions online
Doll Collecting Examiner on Facebook
Facebook articles and discussions about dolls
Please Be a Doll and Sign the Guestbook!
Tell us about your favorite dolls or any doll events.
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- I have also collected Barbie dolls for my daughter. Thanks for the doll collecting insight! A very well thought out lens.
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- Thanks for joining G Rated Lense Factory!
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- Wonderful lens! I felt like being in Wonderland! Your lens deserves 5 stars!
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