Is beauty only vinyl, resin, or porcelain deep? How have our perceptions of this elusive quality changed over time? We ponder polish and pulchritude. Many collectors are interested in dolls as a way of recapturing their youth. Whether it’s by means of dolls from when they were young, or by Read more…
I’ve never been a purist when it comes to dolls, I much prefer the kid-like approach of grabbing whatever is to hand. It’s always interesting to switch things up a bit. I discovered that the roaring twenties-inspired versions of Tonner’s Déjà Vu line, are the perfect muses for the beautifully-made Read more…
We thought it would be fun to take Billy to the ball and try out a few new looks for him and his chums. Billy was based on several stereotypical gay characters, including Sailor Billy, Cowboy Billy, Master Billy, and San Francisco Billy. The doll was available with either blond Read more…
Summer knits for fashion dolls are a great way to use up small left-over scraps of yarn. Plus these small garments knit up so quickly that you can assemble a nifty summer wardrobe with minimal effort. This time we’re looking at a whole range of doll sizes from the diminutive Read more…
Get the skinny on Superdoll, in an exclusive 2009 interview with the brains behind the brand from. Behind an unassuming door on a main road in East London is Superfrock HQ. I am here to meet Charles Fegen and Desmond Lingard, creators of the Sybarites, at their exclusive Salon. Up two Read more…
… or fashioning Father Christmas. We take a nostalgic look at some vintage styles for this icon of the holiday season. Peggy Nisbet was the doyenne of British doll design from the 1950s until her death on 9th October 1995, aged 86. She meticulously researched every doll – each costume Read more…
Working from the ground up, we consider footwear for your guy dolls It has been said that if you get the hair and the shoes right, the rest will take care of itself. I’m not sure if this is totally accurate, and I’m not advocating that anyone sets off in Read more…
Let’s consider the world of real mens’ wardrobes as a guide to dressing guy dolls How best to dress the guys? Our male dolls are often used as foils for the glamorous girls, but why not make them fashionistos in their own right. It’s worth taking some tips from the Read more…
Do the best things really come in the smallest packages? Or is bigger best? We ponder the question of size. Show me a collector who says their collection is completely under control, and I’ll show you someone who is completely deluded. Having said that, I have long been in awe Read more…
The fabulous Lorifina was introduced by Hasbro as an online design-your-own doll. She was launched with a great website that allowed shoppers to customize their doll. Your basic purchase came with a choice of skin tone, wig, and eye color. To make her your own you got to choose an Read more…