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Confessions of a Doll Collectors Daughter
by kewpie83
5y ago
I’ve been using a free WordPress site for many years now and have finally outgrown it! Because I need more space to host my images, I have found a new home here on the world wide web! As of this post, this site is retired. All new posts will be on my brand new site. Right now, I admit, it looks a bit clunky, but it’s still a work in progress and, for me, the most important thing is getting new content up! You’ll now find me at: http://www.dollyconfessions.com. One important thing to note is that if you are an e-mail subscriber, you will need to subscribe to posts via the new site. You’ll see ..read more
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A Look Back at Barbie in 1990
Confessions of a Doll Collectors Daughter
by kewpie83
5y ago
Most of my favorite Barbie dolls were released in the 1990’s. I miss the ‘pink box’ days, when Barbies had cuter faces, more variety in releases and higher quality outfits. That’s why I wanted to share the videos below with you. They feature behind the scenes footage from the amazingly large Barbie Showroom at 1990’s New York Toy Fair. Why didn’t Barbie get this much spotlight when I went to Toy Fair a few years ago? It would have been a treat to see! In the footage, you’ll see Generation Girls, Beyond Pink and other fun Barbie releases. Another fun thing to look at in the video are the fash ..read more
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Curvy Girls Dolls on Patreon
Confessions of a Doll Collectors Daughter
by kewpie83
5y ago
Recently, a Kickstarter hit the web for a new doll line called Curvy Girls Dolls. The concept for Curvy Girls Dolls came about when mother Bridget (now CFO of the brand) was looking for dolls that emulated her interracial family. During her search to find a doll that looked like her, she realized that no company was mass producing plus size fashion dolls. Graphic designer and artist Joleen was brought in (eventually becoming CEO of the brand) and Curvy Girls Dolls was born– sort of. Technically, right now Curvy Girls Dolls is still just a concept, waiting to be produced with the help of doll l ..read more
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Dolly Review: LOL Surprise OMG Fashion Doll Lady Diva
Confessions of a Doll Collectors Daughter
by kewpie83
5y ago
MGA has thrown a curve ball our way with their new LOL Surprise OMG Fashion doll line! Series 1 includes 4 dolls: Neonlicious, Swag, Royal Bee and Lady Diva. I’m not a LOL Surprise collector; I’ve just never seen the appeal. However, I’m pleasantly surprised with MGA’s newest LOL Surprise spinoff OMG. Unlike LOL Surprise’s seen in the past, you know what doll you’re buying when you pick up your OMG fashion doll. At nearly $30.00 a pop, OMG’s aren’t cheap. That being said, you get a lot of bang for your buck with a quality fashion doll with articulation, box that turns into a closet playset, co ..read more
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Japanese Exclusive JAL Barbie (1997)
Confessions of a Doll Collectors Daughter
by kewpie83
5y ago
You never know what you’ll find at a doll show! At the Chicago Toy Show recently, I picked up a pretty awesome Barbie doll. Now, I’m not a collector of all things Barbie, as you know, but I do have a love for Japanese exclusive Barbie’s. Using ‘my’ Barbie face mold (the pink box 90’s Barbie), these dolls have their own unique look to them. Most noticeably, in many cases, Barbie’s traditionally blue eyes are brown in the releases made solely for Japan. This post is about the exclusive Japan Airlines Barbie, JAL Barbie, from 1997. What makes this Barbie stand out is that she’s dressed in an ..read more
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Kurhn Goes Disney
Confessions of a Doll Collectors Daughter
by kewpie83
5y ago
The doll market has been pretty dry recently, so I thought I would talk a bit about one of my favorite doll brands, Kurhn. Specifically, I want to showcase some of the adorable Kurhn/Disney collaborations. The Disney releases are usually found on sites like AliExpress or eBay. They aren’t typically found at Walt Disney World or at China Sprout, who carry some non-licensed dolls. (Australians, you can find a few at Red Q Panda!) For those who don’t know, Kurhn is the Barbie of China. The popular fashion doll is sold all over China at stores like Wal-Mart, Trust Mart and Toys R Us. They also can ..read more
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New From Mattel- Wild Hearts Crew
Confessions of a Doll Collectors Daughter
by kewpie83
5y ago
Finally, something new is hitting the doll market! From Mattel, creators of the iconic Barbie doll, comes a brand new line of dolls- the Wild Hearts Crew. With a release date of July 2019, the Wild Hearts Crew will be exclusive to Walmart stores. From Mattel, the line is all about “celebrating those that wear their heart on their sleeves, the Wild Hearts Crew is a sisterhood of girls challenging everyone, everywhere to #DareToBeDifferent. Join the crew this July at Walmart stores across the US! #WildHeartsCrew”. Characters include musician Cori Cruize, photographer Kenna Roswell, skater Jacy ..read more
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A Girl for All Time’s Crowdfunding Plan
Confessions of a Doll Collectors Daughter
by kewpie83
5y ago
Launched in 2012, A Girl for All Time has made quite the impact on the doll world. This doll line, which was created to promote a positive message about femininity in an intelligent way while encouraging creative play, has gained a passionate following over the past seven years. With two doll ranges under their umbrella and a number of outfits, A Girl for All Time has succeeded in creating and producing gorgeous, unique products that inspire play and help children connect with their past through the companies historical and modern line. As we’ve seen with companies large and small, the curren ..read more
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Adora 20″ Toddler Time Woof
Confessions of a Doll Collectors Daughter
by kewpie83
5y ago
I have admired the high-end Adora dolls ever since I saw them at New York Toy Fair many years ago. Recently, I received my first one! This Toddler Time Doll is under the name Woof. There’s a boy doll with this theme, as well. She’s brunette with blue eyes and peach skin. Woof, as I’ll call her in this review, is made of “Cuddle Me Vinyl”. Her vinyl limbs are soft and kind of squishy to the touch. They smell lightly of baby powder. Adora describes their new vinyl as “soft, silky, gentle and feels more like a real baby, making these toddlers perfect for play!” I wholeheartedly agree! It has a re ..read more
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Malibu Skipper Paper Dolls (Whitman 1973)
Confessions of a Doll Collectors Daughter
by kewpie83
5y ago
Here’s a peek inside another one of Skipper’s paper doll releases. This time, I’m showing you the uncut Malibu Skipper Paper doll made by Whitman in 1973. It features some pretty cool mod fashions! Below is Skipper. Isn’t she cute? I love the graphics Whitman chose for the paper dolls. The expression on this paper doll is very pretty. I would 100% try on all the fashions on the page below. The fringe vest, orange sweater, yellow bell bottoms and blue dress are so fun looking! My favorite thing on this page has got to be the nurse’s outfit. The cape is adorable. The orange and blue dress i ..read more
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