In his afterword to The Autobiography of Malcolm X, Alex Haley recalled how touched—and amazed—Malcolm was when he, Haley, bought a pair of large Negro walking dolls as gifts for Malcolm’s two older daughters, not long before the former Black Muslim leader was killed in New York. Vintage black dolls are as collectible today as [...]
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The Kewpie doll has been with us since 1909, more or less. In that year, comical illustrations of their inspirations first appeared by Rose O’Neill in the Ladies’ Home Journal—who once said dreams of little Cupids, during the aftermath of her second divorce, prompted her to draw the images in the first place. Three years [...]
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Although this site is mainly about vintage dolls, I still have quite an interest in modern dolls, so I’ve decided to include them in the mix here as well as they catch my eye. To say that reborn baby dolls caught my eye would be quite an understatement. Reborn dolls are simply amazing. If you [...]
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Cricket was one of the popular dolls that came out of the 1980s. She is not quite as well known as Strawberry Shortcake or the Cabbage Patch Kids, but she does have her own bunch of devoted collectors. Below, you will find a few Cricket Dolls currently being offered for sale on eBay. If you [...]
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Doll clothes are one of those items that are always in demand. Vintage doll clothes in particular can be tough to find in good used condition. Often vintage doll clothes show the ravages of time and little girls customizing outfits for their favorite dolls. One great thing about eBay though is that there are people [...]
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Collectors of vintage Strawberry Shortcake Dolls have a lot to keep track of when they consider their collections. This isn’t just because of a wide variety of doll types, but just keeping track of what doll was released with what features can become a bit confusing to a less experienced collector. Many people think of [...]
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It is pretty amazing how one little girl could have such an influence on so many people, but Shirley Temple really pulled it off. Shirley Temple dolls have stood the test of time and are still very popular. Many collectors specialize just in Shirley dolls. It is amazing how popular Shirley Temple dolls still are [...]
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No matter what type of dolls you collect, there is probably at least one special doll that you remember from your childhood. Perhaps it was the doll that got you started in collecting. Maybe it was an “untouchable” doll at a relative’s house that you just stared at and wished that you owned. Most collectors [...]
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Corolle dolls are not the fanciest dolls you will find, but they certainly still have a solid following among collectors. Including Corolle dolls may be pushing it a bit as far as “vintage” goes. The company has been around since 1979. Many of them are bought and sold on eBay regularly though with the vintage [...]
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Tonner dolls are very popular and well recognized for their beautiful styling and attention to detail. Robert Tonner started out in the fashion industry and was well on his way to a fine career in the fashion and design field, but followed his interest in dolls to break off and start his own doll company. [...]
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The Bubble Cut Barbie was a Barbie doll that reflected the popular hairstyles of the 1960s. The bouffant hairdo worn by the 11.5 inch Barbie was available between the years of 1961 and 1967. During this time, Barbie fans could still purchase Swirl Barbie and Ponytail Barbie but many thousands of Bubble Cuts were bought up [...]
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I wanted to take a moment to invite visitors to leave a comment about their favorite doll(s). What kinds of dolls do you like best? Is there any particular doll that you focus on, and why? What got you interested in vintage dolls? I’d love to hear your responses. Tweet
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If you collect vintage Barbie, you may or may not realize how much collectible value her accessories also have. There has been a lot of growth in the collecting of barbie accessories and some of the individual items can bring a pretty penny at auction. Of course if you are selling, this is good news. [...]
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You don’t have to spend a ton of money on collecting dolls. There are, of course, different types of doll collectors, but unless your goal is to only purchase the most exclusive and/or rare dolls you can find, there is not any reason that you can’t find a nice collectible doll for a price that [...]
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Who is Collecting Dolls Today? Anyone can collect dolls. It isn’t just for little girls and old women anymore. Although there are certainly a lot of females with a strong interest in doll collecting, now that it has grown into a business of sorts, men are also becoming more heavily involved in the collecting of [...]
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Michael Jackson dolls are enjoying an amazing resurgence in popularity as collectors battle to scoop up memorabilia as quickly they can. With the sad passing of Michael Jackson at the age of fifty, Americans who can remember his unprecedented explosion on the pop scene are clamoring for Michael Jackson memorabilia. One of the popular items [...]
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Collecting Vintage Dolls People collect all kinds of dolls. Vintage dolls are some of the most collectible. Some people collect them for their monetary value, and some people have a special nostalgic connection that drives them to build a collection. The reasons for starting a collection don’t really matter in the long run. Some collectors [...]
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People collect all sorts of things. Take a look in eBay’s collectibles category some time and you might be surprised at some of the things you will find. One of the enduring favorites however, is the collectible doll. Doll collecting has grown into one of the largest hobbies around today. Estimates vary, but it is [...]
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People who collect vintage dolls often specialize in one type of doll or another. One of the more popular dolls collected today is the vintage Barbie doll. Honestly, vintage Barbie dolls have a very strong following of extremely savvy collectors who really know there stuff. There are quite a few very detailed guides available [...]
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The fact that vintage paper dolls have survived through the years is a testament to how well some people take care of the items they collect. It is refreshing to know that in today’s society, when many children have very short attention spans that can only be captured by blinking and flashing video games, there [...]
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