The main sales pitch for Popi was that her ensembles could be created easily with no sewing required. As it said on the box, “Cut and Drape Fashions – no-sew fun for girls”. Marketed as a fashion doll, her image was enhanced by the spare modern illustrations on the packaging. Read more
Arguably some of the most enigmatic and beautiful fashion dolls on the market today are made by Yian Lee of Modsdoll. Produced in strictly limited editions of only 25-30, these dolls have gained something of a cult following since their introduction in 2013, with the imaginatively named No1. In a Read more
Many male collectors have a complicated relationship with their dolls. In fact even some women are embarrassed about admitting to collecting dolls as a grown adult, perhaps being accused of arrested development by those who don’t know better! But at least they are playing with something that is conventionally a Read more
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