We’ve come a long way since the early days when manufacturers simply used the same molds for both black and white, and merely changed the color of the plastic. So in celebration of diversity, we take to the catwalk with the latest looks in fashion, modeled here exclusively by some Read more…
In the immediate period following World War II, the weary citizens of Paris were desperate to restore their city to its pinnacle as the center of style and fashion. Mindful of this, and drawn together by post-war adversity, the Parisian couturiers collaborated to create a most beautifully detailed representation of Read more…
There was plenty to work with when Rini decided to search the vaults at Horsman. As the longest-established American doll company, the archives contain over 150 years-worth of doll information, and run from the earliest china dolls with kid leather bodies, through cloth, composition, many plastics, to the latest modern Read more…
The exhibition Dolls: Collections, Stories, Traditions, explores the under-representation of positive images reflecting the Black experience in the mainstream toy and doll industry, as well as the socio-historical implications of that fact. The dolls and artifacts on display were assembled to celebrate the diversity and beauty of the people of Read more…
Ever wondered how your favorite guy dolls would look in drag? Well, wonder no more. Fueled by RuPaul’s Drag Race, we’ve given some of our vinyl hunks a full makeover. Judge the results for yourself – some are more successful than others! Now let’s let the girls lipsynch for their Read more…
By using a vintage handkerchief you not only save yourself a lot of work by using the hanky’s original hemmed edges as a feature of the dress, but you can also produce something quite unique for your doll. This is a very easy pattern that even a beginner can tackle. Read more…
Try this dressmaking pattern, it works for a variety of dolls. An Alta Moda homage to Barbie. plus it works for Ellowyne, Sasha, and other 16-17 inch dolls. Choose a lightweight fabric that will press easily. Franklin used the graphic print of a Barbie at 50 souvenir T-shirt. Scan or Read more…
Too often our handsome male dolls just serve as arm-candy for the girl top model fashionistas – so we’re giving them some space of their own for a change. They certainly rose to the challenge – none of these guys had worries about getting naked for the sake of their Read more…
When these dolls were first sold in Japan they were available in both doll stores, and stockists that sold plastic models and kits for boats and airplanes. According to Takara’s research, 70% of sales were to men. Apparently, many male Japanese customers were interested in customizing this doll. The line Read more…
The Alta Moda dolls by Furga were the Italian high fashion dolls of the mid 1960s. A range of three initial dolls, Susanna, Sheila, and Sylvie, was launched in 1965. They were joined by the somewhat wild-eyed Simona in 1966. Their range of outfits rivaled vintage Barbie in terms of Read more…