We found a few more Petra von Plasty outfits in the archives. This time in truly vintage black and white. The quality of the photos is not great – but the outfits were pretty shoddy too! Nevertheless, there’s charm a-plenty in this Barbie clone’s publicity stills. To see yet more Petra Read more
The 60s was quite the decade for Secret Agents. You couldn’t miss them at the movies, and on TV. Product placement followed swiftly – any number of double-agent dolls were licensed by the most popular shows. Secret Sue was a less-typical example, relying not so much on sex-appeal and more Read more
An idiosynchratic doll, made specifically for the European market, Raynal’s Sylvie Vartan celebrates the iconic status of the singer in her home country of France. The impression of a collector’s dream, in the sense that there is only one doll and a range of twelve outfits, is belied by the Read more
Well, that attracted your attention. The original plan was to talk to guys in the world of dolls about their work, for a piece entitled simply “Guys and Dolls”. Then we thought why not take it to another level, and ask our contributors if they would mind removing their clothes. Read more
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