To the average person, a vintage Barbie, Ashton Drake or Shirley Temple doll might just be another doll, but to a collector they are a treasure. For avid doll collectors, there’s a unique passion for acquiring new additions to a budding collection of timeless and classic dolls. To share this passion, you can join a… Read more »
Category: Collectible Dolls
Doll Collecting 101: 4 Tips for New Doll Collectors
Collecting something gives a person a sense of pride in their collection. It takes a great deal of patience, determination, and knowledge to be successful at collecting; doll collecting is certainly no exception. There is always a pivotal moment in a doll collector’s life when they decide to commit to the hobby. If you have… Read more »
American Girl Dolls Come and Go
Looking back even ten years ago, it’s clear to see that dolls and toys in general consistently undergo big changes. Throughout the life timeline of the highly celebrated American Girl dolls, much has changed, and now the evolution of these staples of girlish history is more apparent than ever. Today, the company has made the… Read more »
How to Clean Porcelain Dolls Carefully
Porcelain dolls represent youth, girlishness, and perfection; it’s no mystery that these dolls make the perfect gifts for children and collectors alike. Porcelain or ceramic dolls are very fragile, and exist for aesthetics and sentiment. Though some play with their dolls, most do not, some porcelain dolls never leave their original package. Unfortunately, when you… Read more »
Nine Fun Barbie Facts You Might Not Know
At 54 years young, Barbie has had quite an eventful timeline thus far. Easily marked as the most popular doll in the world, Barbie is truly an icon. As with any iconic image with such a magnitude of popularity, there have been shocking innovations, controversy and the like. For even the most active collector… Read more »
Taking Barbie Collecting to an Extreme
Barbie enthusiasts exist all over the country, with the old and younger generations taking much delight in Barbie’s classic beauty. While it’s common to collect a few Barbie’s for play or display purposes, one man took the word “collecting” to an extreme. Stanley Colorite of Hudson, Florida collected his first Barbie doll in 1997 and… Read more »
Why Collect Dolls?
With today’s generation being flooded with all sorts of new technology, it’s hard for some to understand why collecting dolls could be considered a form of entertainment. Why would anyone need to do that when we have cell phones, video games and the internet? Well while it may be hard to understand, a recent article… Read more »
Common Doll Collecting Myths
Most people who are doll collectors have at least a few years of collecting experience. For those who have just started their doll collection, there are many places to turn to for help, including Gigi’s Dolls. With all of the useful information available, you’ll still find false facts on antique dolls, get recommended to certain… Read more »
Bringing Back a Classic: Russian Nesting Dolls
I bet if you peruse through your grandparent’s house, you would find a unique looking wooden doll that opened up into smaller and smaller dolls. Upon first glance, these dolls are intriguing and can become addictive for putting the dolls back together. These dolls are called Russian Nesting Dolls. Since their first appearance back in… Read more »
