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
Part 1 (2009-2003) Since her introduction in 2009, the 1960s-inspired Poppy Parker doll, by David Buttry for Integrity Toys, has grown to become the sweetheart of an ever-growing legion of fans. Everyone adores her sweet groovy look, and versatility! Poppy Parker is a 12-and-a-half-inch tall articulated vinyl fashion doll with Read more
Popi, the pop-apart fashion model, with three different plastic wigs, has lost none of her charm in over 50 years. Launched in 1963 by American Character Toys, the makers of Tressy, Popi’s unique selling point was that she popped apart, so as to be easily re-dressed in a wardrobe of Read more
Barbie has come a long way since her inception in 1959. We put together a mini video to show some 2021 incarnations – as well as a few new chums. See the YouTube link below. The new Barbie Looks line-up from Mattel is proving to be immensely popular – the Read more
The 1960s were a period of great innovation in the United Kingdom, leading the world in product design, notable graphics, and furniture, as well as memorable modes of transport. Mary Quant was one of the fashion leaders of the time. She transformed the way women dressed, and for doll-collectors everywhere, Read more
Although hardly high fashion, Madame Alexander’s Wendykins have a definite charm. For many years they have been the miniature clothes horses for the company’s plentiful Dolls of the World offerings. As most of us are not venturing far from home right now, we thought we’d take a virtual trip around Read more