Curiosity is the hallmark of childhood. Boys and girls from very young ages are here to explore and test, in order to find out what their preferences are, and what society will tolerate. Traditionally it was thought that little girls should play with “girlie” things – dolls, toy kitchens – and little boys should play… Read more »
Guides for Collectible Dolls
Dolls have been highly prized and much treasured collectibles for a very long time. They are pieces of history that tell us so much about the times during which they were created. Choosing just the right doll for your collections, or even if you are just starting out collecting dolls, requires doing some research and… Read more »
Madame Alexander Dolls
If you are a beginner collector, you have heard the name Madame Alexander. And if you haven’t, you will. Madame Alexander Dolls were the first collectable dolls. These were created by Beatrice Alexander, an American entrepreneur who was the first in the business to create dolls based on living people. The first dolls were… Read more »
Collections by R. John Wright
There is always something exiting to find at GiGi’s Dolls for those who love to collect dolls of all kinds. An incredibly popular artist that we would like to highlight on is R. John Wright. The award winning Winnie the Pooh collection that we have even includes Christopher Robin. R John Wright has been creating… Read more »
National Doll & Toy Festival
Known as the best doll show in the country the 27th Annual National Doll & Toy Festival July 14 -18, 2014 is one that should not be missed by doll and toy collectors all over the World. The show takes place at the Wyndham San Antonio Riverwalk, in San Antonio TX. The alluring… Read more »
Benefits of Having a Teddy Bear
Whether his name is Teddy, Snuggles, or Mr. Fluffs teddy bears can have a large impact on our psychological health and you may not even know it. They have an almost magical power to sooth and lessen angst when they are being held. As early as the 1950’s, doctors began using teddy bears to… Read more »
6 Fun Facts about Strawberry Short Cake Dolls
For more than three decades, Strawberry Shortcake dolls have been some of the most-loved and most widely sought after items of its time. Strawberry Shortcake has started to make a comeback, and you can now find many collectable items including glasses, pillows, clothing items, modern toys, and much, much more. 2014 is a Strawberry Shortcake… Read more »
Authentic Antique Porcelain Dolls Vs. Reproduction Dolls
In the 19th century, beautiful porcelain dolls came onto the market and completely changed the world for many people. Their flawless features and uncanny resemblance to human skin made people fall in love with these dolls instantly. Suddenly, they were all the rage and the antique bisque porcelain dolls were climbing in price as… Read more »
All about Russian Nesting Dolls
Russian nesting dolls, or the matryoshka doll, refers to a very particular type of dolls where identical wooden dolls decreasing in size are made so they fit inside each other. The first set was carved by Vasily Zvyozdochkin in 1890. Traditionally, the outermost doll is a woman who is dressed in a peasant jumper… Read more »
A Brief History of the Teddy Bear
The name “Teddy Bear” comes from the former president Theodore Roosevelt, who was commonly called “Teddy” by others. That started in a bear hunting trip in Mississippi in 1902. Roosevelt was invited by Andrew Longio, the Mississippi governor at the time. A couple of the other men he was with had cornered, clubbed and… Read more »
