Doll-makers have long been at the frontiers of innovation. New ideas are never in short supply, however some have been more successful and long-lasting than others. Let’s explore the doll laboratory. There’s no business like show business. From the Golden Age of Hollywood: Monica – a rare, and ground-breaking, high Read more…
It’s a fact, when kids play with dolls it helps their emotional development. Scientists have shown that imaginary games can improve both social skills and empathy. Research suggests that although the benefit of playing with construction toys, such as Lego, is widely accepted, the benefits of playing with dolls may Read more…
Let’s go back fifty years to 1970s Italy, and explore the archives of doll haute couture. Corrine, the vintage fashion doll by Italo Cremona, is a model of seventies elegance, standing at 15 inches tall. Her style and outfits perfectly capture the mood of the era. The doll’s designers had Read more…
Non-fungible tokens , or NFTs, are becoming an increasingly popular way of collecting. Should we be celebrating or alarmed? Here are some pros and cons. The world of contemporary art has recently seen a new obsession – the proliferation of NFT collecting. An NFT is a traceable code that’s indelibly attached Read more…
Tired of plastics? Had enough of synthetics?Be more environmentally sound.Re-use, reduce, and recycle …Let’s make a start: one doll at a time. Now more than ever, dolls are a source of refuge and comfort to many of us. The past year has allowed time for thought and reflection. For example, Read more…
Tonner’s lifelong interest in fashion and the movies was greatly influenced by Edith Head. “Movies were a great escape for me as a child and one of the reasons for that was the glamour and sophistication of the costumes on the big screen. Edith Head was one of my all-time Read more…
We covered Mimi previously at The Bold Doll – here’s a link. But if you’d like to sit back and see more images and watch a video of this songbird from the 1970s with her world of fashions, see below. As a bonus, the video includes footage of the original Read more…
Spy, Gloss, Model Scene, Cinematic, Paris, Supermodel (Poppy Parker, Part 2: 2014-2016) In this second part of our overview of Poppy Parker, everyone’s favorite doll from Integrity Toys, we cover a lot of ground. Many miles were traveled in three short years. From 2014 to 2016, this top 1960s model: Read more…
Sasha dolls represent the spirit of children of all races and cultures. We take another look at this mid-century classic design. Sasha dolls were created by Sasha Morgenthaler, who lived from 1893 to 1975, in Switzerland. Morgenthaler wanted her dolls to have expressions capable of interpretation by their young owners. Read more…
Mattel’s animal dolls are truly wild. I’m not sure what the designers were on when they came up with this concept. These little ladies blend 70s disco with ballroom eleganza, in a look described by Mike Buess (who trusted us with his dolls for a studio shoot) as “Ragtime Victoriana.” Read more…