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
Today we’re going to show you how to make an old Barbie doll look as good as new. You only need a few household materials. This simple method works on dolls in any condition, watch the video below for full details. A quick and easy treatment that will leave your Read more
Fashion Doll Agency of Paris, is a group of doll models originally created by Nunzio Carbone and Jayro Bustamante. The dolls are high fashion, yet enigmatic, their expressions are neutral and impressionistic. An elusive spirit exists in the faces of the Fashion Doll Agency girls. There is a sophistication in Read more
What happened to the fabulous Fabiola in her later years? We track this famous beauty’s history beyond her sighting on a yacht off Monte Carlo in the 1970s, and bring you right up to date – decades after she was discovered as an ingenue in Puerto Rico. To see photographs Read more
Simona is perhaps the best-loved of the four Alta Moda dolls, the Italian high fashion dolls of the mid-1960s. They were made at the Furga factory in Canneto, Italy – not far from Lake Garda in in Lombardy. Luigi Furga established his business in 1872, initially producing papier mâché, wax, Read more
London, Paris, New York Bound. Welcome to the world of Victoire Roux. Integrity Toys provided their vintage mannequin with an elaborate, and possibly implausible, backstory. Emerging victorious from the second world war, Victoire Roux – armed with a killer wardrobe, is on a mission to make the world re-discover Parisian Read more
This quirky-looking doll from 1972 has a peculiar charm that appeals to some collectors. The unique selling point of the 18-inch tall doll was a series of wigs and wiglets, attached to her head by means of painful-looking snaps that pressed directly into her scalp. Casual wear was not on Read more
A short video takes us back in time to mid-century Manhattan. The East 59th series from Integrity Toys was inspired by 1950s couture, with a nod toward Mad Men. Outfits designed by Chris Stoeckel, original storyline by Alain Tremblay. Vintage. Fashion. Fun!
Check out our new YouTube video trailer. Anyone who collects dolls … will love the Bold Doll YouTube channel. We travel the globe looking for interesting dolls for your entertainment. Our channel has the most knowledgeable expert reporters. Find out about new, vintage, and little-known dolls. You never know what Read more
Vinsantos is a visual artist creating one of a kind art dolls in New Orleans. His work blends mosaic art, assemblage, and costume design. His highly personal, often commissioned, assemblage art dolls feature characters from his years on the underground performance art circuit. Vinsantos has spent many years in the Read more