Always awkward, and unsure of herself as a child, Adèle Makéda’s beauty developed over the years. Just like the little ugly duckling in the fairy tale: she turned into a beautiful swan! Daughter of a prominent African diplomat, she learned Read more
The second part of our round-up of the high fashion dolls from Integrity Toys. By 2010, the lineup of dolls had grown considerably from the initial launch of Fashion Royalty, which consisted of just two characters, Veronique Perrin, as head Read more
Anouk and Fanfan: the vintage-style French fashion dolls by Nav Sikand. Anouk captures the allure and style of the 1960s. She is influenced by French actresses of the era, as well as vintage French fashion dolls. The initial production dolls Read more
Wanda the Wonder Frog – Can You Find Her? We made this video for our neighbor’s toddler. Kids are not allowed in the doll room – due to sticky fingers and choking hazards! So this is a safer way of Read more
Who doesn’t love a doll in uniform? Since the start of civil aviation, doll manufacturers have been creating pint-size cabin crew. Stewardess dolls have remained popular throughout the years, often vintage-styled to remind us of the golden age of aviation, Read more
Robert Tonner is a prolific creator of dolls, as well as a top fashion designer. Over the years his influence on both fashion dolls, and fashion itself, has been immense. As a designer, sculptor, and the man behind one of Read more
Vintage Dolls in the Sears Wish Books 1960-69: A Golden Age The 1960s Sears Christmas Catalogs prvide a window into Sixties American Culture, and the All-American Family Christmas Experience. The period witnessed a cultural revolution in the United States, and Read more
Dolls on Stamps – Vintage and Modern, American and International Doll and postage stamp collecting are two intriguing hobbies that enjoy worldwide popularity. In this video we look at how on occasion, these two worlds have collided, with fascinating results. Read more
The first dolls in the series – 2001-2009 We take a deep dive into the early years of the dolls, meet the characters, and discover their backstories. This video serves as a roundup of the early Fashion Royalty dolls from Read more
Mrs Nisbet goes to Hollywood: Peggy Nisbet’s Movie Star Dolls Peggy Nisbet was a renowned British toy designer and doll maker, known for her intricate and detailed creations. By 1952, Peggy had begun her doll-making business based in Weston-Super-Mare. Over Read more