Getting through this with a little help from our dolls. The Bold Doll rediscovers a therapeutic and relaxing hobby that requires a bit of focus. As we all continue to get used to a new way of living, it becomes more important than ever to focus on our inner resources. Read more…
Perhaps no other doll epitomized fashionable 1960s France more than Mily de Gégé. Barbie’s transatlantic cousin had a style that was all her own, with a wardrobe to rival the American doll’s closet. Her lifespan was little more than a decade, but she made an impression that resonates even today. Read more…
Mary Quant’s groundbreaking designs didn’t stop at fashion. She re-imagined the world of dolls when she created Daisy, a play on the brand’s logo. The Daisy doll was not only high-fashion, she was also firmly intended to be played with. Self-professed as ‘The Best Dressed Doll in the World,’ her Read more…
Since the inception of the original line of Billy dolls, collectors have taken them to heart, so much so that fans have created their own versions. Hayes Valley Girls of San Francisco were prolific adapters of the dolls. You can see more of their work by clicking here. Please note Read more…
Petra Von Plasty was the German response to Barbie. Created in 1965, this enduring little doll lacks the production values of the American doll, but compensates with oodles of charm. We found some (badly printed) publicity shots of mod-era Petra fashions that we wanted to share on The Bold Doll. Read more…
Feel like joining a doll club, or maybe starting one yourself? Although it might seem counter-intuitive right now, there are still plenty of options. The Bold Doll gives you a basic starter kit. As a male doll collector it was a revelation to find that there are others who share Read more…
We wanted to put together a comprehensive timeline of Billy dolls, detailing the dates of all of his various incarnations – according to his creators John McKitterick and Juan Andres. Despite being produced for a relatively short amount of time, this iconic doll captured the public imagination. You can see Read more…
It’s summertime! Let’s take our dolls to the beach. The Bold Doll dusts off some perennial favorites for an imaginary day out at the seaside. It was a challenge to create some photographs for this post, as most of my dolls are currently in storage. I had to rely on Read more…
We look back at some turn-of-the-millennium dolls – the first modern fashion dolls to feature full articulation. Their creator tells us how it happened as we see these beautifully-crafted models anew. You can read the whole story and see the pictures here…
We thought it would be fun to imagine some of our favorite dolls starring in their own Hollywood movies. Here’s a selection of posters for our very own Movie Night! This feature first appeared in Fashion Doll Quarterly magazine, Summer 2020.