A little video history on this pin-uppity vintage style fashion doll from Mike Buess. The Latina Bombshell, Fabiola of Hollywood is a modern fashion doll, inspired by the 1950s, with a singularly unique feature. The self-adhesive vinyl eyebrows make Fabiola’s hand-painted face more expressive than the average fashion doll. The Read more
Here’s another compilation of old TV ads, this time from Kenner, the highly inventive manufacturer of Dolls and Action Figures. Kenner was ever at the forefront of doll innovation. Not all of the company’s offerings were a huge success, but it didn’t stop them trying out new ideas. From the Read more
Just for fun, we put together a selection of vintage TV commercials featuring favorite fashion dolls (mainly!). We cover the period from the fifties through to the eighties – there’s something for everyone here! The quality is highly variable, so please keep in mind that some of these commercials are up Read more
‘The Incredible Voyage of Nebula-75’ is the first episode of the series Nebula-75 from Century 21 Productions. Scroll down to see the Nebula-75 link. Nebula-75 is a puppet drama conceived of during the lockdown of 2020. Filmed in Supermarionation, SuperIsolation and Lo-Budget, the series follows in the beloved tradition of Read more
This is the third in our Poppy Parker series of videos. The top fashion model doll visits 1960s Swinging London in the line of dolls introduced during 2017-2018 by Integrity Toys Poppy has arrived in London, and she’s so excited to see the debut of her line of clothing, “Poppy Read more
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