BEGINNER DOLL COLLECTING TIPS *real life stories!* How do I start doll collecting?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ส.ค. 2024
- Doll collecting can seem overwhelming when you start but having a love for dolls and a quest for learning is all you need to start your journey as a doll collector. In this video, I share some tips for your doll-collecting journey, whether you are just starting or have been collecting for a long time. Join me for some doll chat!
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction
00:50 What do I need to do to start a doll collection?
01:50 How do I become a doll collector?
03:35 What kind of dolls do I want to collect?
04:10 Don't buy everything!
05:11 How am I going to display them?
06:34 What type or kind do I want to collect?
09:18 Don't wait for the best deal!
13:40 Read books and don't rely too much on the internet.
16:20 My book collection
17:35 Find a supportive community
19:00 Do the thing!
20:00 Conclusion
My websites:
Doll Shop: www.rare-dolls.com/
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Rachel brings me such happiness in collecting dolls. I'm a male collector and I've always been told that its odd for me to be interested in such things, but these things bring me such joy weather it be finding them at a thrift store or fixing them. Thank you for being such an anchor in the community!
Thank you so much for this wonderful comment. I’m glad you’re here and enjoying your wonderful dolls. ❤️❤️❤️
I love this! Keep collecting what brings you joy!!!!
I started collecting dolls when i was fourteen years old .It was my Grandmother who took a doll from a chest upstairs in a room and gave it to me .She said here start collecting dolls. I was thrilled . I later took her to a doll lady who identified her as Shirley Temple doll . It would be many years later i would find out she was not Shirley Temple but was Sally Joy from the American Character doll company ! But i was still thrilled just to know her true identity .Once i got married and had my own babies my dolls went i sold them and packed up what i could not sell . I returned back to dolls when i turned fifty . I am now 61 . I collect many dolls from composition dolls to dolls from the 1960's-1970's dolls. I collect what interest me . I love fixing up old dolls . It has been quite the adventure and that is what doll collecting should be an ADVENTURE !
I've gotten a lot of inspiration from your videos, Tammy.
Thank you so much for sharing!! And for creating videos!
Je suis d’accord avec vous. Pour moi, votre boutique est un vrai rêve. J’aime tout ! Je collectionne depuis l’âge de 6 ans, et j’en ai 70. Je couds et brode aussi pour le trousseau Bleuette d’une amie. Je n’ai pas de préférence pour les poupées. J’aime les anciennes et les récentes si elles sont bien vêtues. J’aime les poupées à expression aussi. J’ai très peu d’américaines car il y en a peu en Europe sauf Barbie. J’ai une Giggles d’Ideal et une Saucy, 8 porcelaines de chez Franklin dont Scarlett d’Autant en emporte le vent 1975/1980. Merci pour vos vidéos très instructives. Vous êtes tellement parfaite ! J’espère qu’il y aura une jolie vidéo pour Noel.
Loved reading your story!
I am 65 years old and have loved dolls all my life, and have been collecting since I was in my 20s. I still remember looking forward to a new baby doll every Christmas. Unfortunately, I don't have any of those old dolls I received as a child. I have all kinds of dolls, from antique to modern. My #1 tip is, keep good records of your dolls! Who the doll is, who made her/him, where you purchased, how much you paid, etc. I wish I had done this, and sometimes I did, but not always, and now I regret that I wasn't a good record keeper. My #2 tip is, save their boxes! Sometimes we think, "I don't need to keep the box, I'm never going to sell this doll." Believe me, your tastes will probably change over time, and when you go to sell that doll, you'll want the original box. Okay, I had to add an edit to this, because I realized I do have some of my childhood dolls, just not any baby dolls I received as a small child. I do have a Barbie from the 70s, and some Liiddle Kiddles and Skediddle Kiddles. they are tucked away in a suitcase in a closet - I really should get them out and put them on display with some of my other dolls!
Great tips, thank you!!
My Grandmother was a closet doll collector having five dolls used as decor. She never had store bought toys as a child and raised three boys. My first doll, Vogue Baby Dear she gifted to me at age six months. In the day when Madame Alexander dolls were so coveted people stood in line to get them, she would take the bus and stand in line to buy me one for Christmas. It took her years to get me an Elise Bride, which to her was the icing on the cake. Gran passed away when I was 16 but she left me with so many gifts including my love of dolls.
We are glad you have the love of dolls and a friend of our channel! XO
I spent last 5 years in denial and ended up lots of dolls. Love of dolls took over my life but I could not accept it 😂. I made excuses that I need them for modeling for my crafting and I do, just not all of them... But it has been learning experience and I hope I`m now smarter. Also, I do love them all even though most are not expensive ❤❤❤
I have loved dolls all of my life. I collected 8" Madame Alexander dolls when I was in high school. When my girls were young they had American Girl dolls (those dolls still live with me!) and I loved them. When my daughters were grown I thought, "well, why not own some of those dolls?" Now I have a pretty big collection. I also love the Effanbee Patsy family, Raggedy Ann (I scored a naked Georgene at a thrift store and dressed her.), Patti Playpal, Shirley Temple and Giggles. I also collect Disney Animator and Fisher Price 'My Friend' dolls. Whew! They do take up a lot of space, but I love them all. Thank you Rachel. Your videos are like having coffee with a friend.
Thank you so much for sharing!!
Of all the dolls I have Giggles still wins my heart
For me the fun is to collect different dolls and doll types, but only the ones I really like. Dolls from the past and today,. Dolls from vinyl, hard plastic, fabric, wood, resin, porcelain...I have still all of my childhood dolls so I think I was a doll collector all the time.
I'm 78 and have been in and out of doll collecting starting in my thirties. My oldest doll is my mother's 26"A.M. bisque doll. I hung on to three of my childhood dolls. The rest of my dolls are everything from bisque, composition, hard plastic and vinyl dolls are just dolls I love. The newest dolls in my collection are Galoob Baby Face. I have limited space and have been trying not to add more dolls to my over 100. Collecting dolls is addictive♥️
Love it. Thank you for sharing!!
Rachel, I love watching your videos as they are so informative. I am 70 years. I have most of my childhood dolls, with the exception of a small Barbie collection which my mother gave away to charity as they were taking up space in her home. I have approximately 250 Shirley Temple dolls from the 1950's and a few composition dolls from the 1930's. I was given my first Shirley Temple doll at the age of 7 and since then, I wanted to collect all the original clothing manufactured for them all. I was totally blown away when I started restoring them. I have to work on learning how to restore the composition dolls as many were purchased with a lot of flaws. But I am still working on that. I just love working on these dolls. Unfortunately, I have no more room to put these dolls and I am going to have to scale down. I have no family or any who is interested in dolls like I am and I am soon going to have to think about a new home for them. Please let me know if you have any suggestions. One thing about collecting and repairing is that it takes money, time and patience. When you love these beauties, it's hard to stopping wanting one more. They are like potatoes chips, you can't have just one.
Thank you so much for watching! We appreciate hearing from you. We are always in the market to purchase dolls and if we can’t, we have a list of recommendations. It depends on a lot of factors when you are trying to sell a collection. A local dealer or auction house is usually a place to start. Thanks for tuning in!
I've been collecting for about a year,always loved dolls,being on a low budget I bought German bisque dolls,thanks to your channel Rachel I can clean them,reset eyes and dress them God bless the talent of Linda wall 😀
I'm so glad!
I started working last year, so I could finally save money to buy my first doll, which is a bisque head composition body Armand Masaille made somewhere between 1905 and 1938. I named her Beryl after the lady who sold her to me. I'm very enthusiastic about dolls despite everyone around me thinking they are creepy, but people support my passion nonetheless. I would really love some french fashion dolls and I'm curious to see a madame Alexander in person and see if I want to collect those. I binge watch your videos and ruby lane videos and that's where most of my knowledge has come from, so thank you very much!!
Thank you for enjoying doll collecting with us!!
I love collecting crochet dolls but I don’t come across them often and the ones I do I don’t particularly like. My biggest regret is getting rid of some much loved crochet dolls when I became a minimalist. Apart from that I like modern dolls and I only buy thrifted due to budget. Yesterday I found a Lol doll at the thrift store, her arms are articulated, she is dark skinned with a beautiful Afro hair. I love her but I don’t see her in any videos on TH-cam. She has fabulous boots, stockings, and black, shimmery pants and top. She’s in perfect condition. My heart sings.❤😊
Thank you so much for sharing!!
I'm 63. I have loved dolls since I can remember. I have been actively collecting since my 20s. I share your love of the Raggedys. In 1999, we had our house on the market. During an open house, my collection (which included my Raggedys, some bisque miniatures and madame Alexanders) were stolen. Very sad, angering, and then educational in the aspect of "Now, I know better." Now, I've broadened my collecting to include kiddles (1960s) Dawn, and, of course, Barbie (mostly vintage to mod era). Thank you for all that y'all do. BTW, book recommendations would be fabUlous!
Oh gosh I’m so sorry that happened to you!!
I'm a fan of Dawn & friends too! 🙂 I was a little tomboy growing up, but one Christmas (circa 1968) I got a Dawn doll & one outfit. And maybe because she was so petite and her outfits so groovy, I was hooked. To me, she beats Barbie hands down 😆 I couldn't afford any more until many years later circa 2001 when I discovered eBay. 🤦
But my sister bought me a harlequin/jester/Pierrot/Mardi Gras doll (they go by so many names 🤣) one Christmas when we were 18 and that was it. I aquired maybe eight over the next ten years & hit pause.... THEN I accumulated a HUGE collection of those. I laughingly referred to it as "buying back my lost childhood LOL. I had a Raggedy Ann & Andy and a little wooden crib I kept them in. ❤️ *Edited for clarity* 🙂
Enjoy, and I'm so sorry your house got robbed. Thieves and unscrupulous eBay sellers get a special place in Hades. 🤬
@@sharonthompson672 💙🩷
I really loved this video, and a video on books, yes. A tip I would give, is find someone you trust who knows your finances, and run potential purchases though them. It helps prevent over spending...yes don't wait, but remember your limits and that someone can help. My collection is all over the place, but in late 2020, I decided to focus my collection energies a few areas. One area is Skediddles. I always wanted them, but hadn't got any. So I did. I researched first, then explored the ones out there. I have 6 (multiples of those 6) of the 13, in that line. I have never been a completest, but this line is one I want to complete. This is where my someone has helped...money is tight for me (right now), so I can't purchase as I please. But I still watch the sales, and I read more on the subject, and that gets me though...for now.
I loved hearing all about your story and collecting - thank you for sharing!
Also love your tip about if something comes up for sale don't necessarily wait for a good deal - I think of every doll purchase as a vacation - when you take a vacation you get a great experience and it might cost a lot or little but you're paying for the experience - I don't look at a doll purchase as an investment because the doll market really does oscillate. There's a few bucket list dolls I would jump all over if they came up (as long as I could afford them 😍)
So true! There’s some dolls where unless you’re being completely irresponsible, it doesn’t matter that much. Like with the Raggedys, I put in a super high bid just to make sure I got them. I didn’t care! Lol it was so fun!
Rachel, I just love you! I am grateful to you for helping me accept that I LOVE DOLLS. I have been a little embarrassed about how much I enjoy them, but you helped me realize that it is okay. My doll budget is very modest, but I have been able to 'flip' dolls that I find at estate sales and use the profits to buy the dolls I want. Some of the ones I have had for a while have to leave (ebay) to make room for the better ones coming in. I have yet to spend the earnings from my "real" employment on a doll but am getting up the courage to do so. My love for dolls comes from a dear aunt, who loved dolls and her rose garden. When she passed away, she gave each of the nieces a doll from her collection. I think she started us all on the path of doll collectors. My aunt did not have a phone and lived off only a modest social security check but would find a way to put away enough to keep buying her beloved german bisques. I had a dear sister who was a serious collector who died tragically in 2013. She loved Kathe Kruse dolls, Schoenhuts, and german bisque, and everything dollhouse related. We would go to the Chicago area doll shows together and would have such a great time sharing our excitement about the dolls we would find. I haven't been to a doll show since she died, but now I think (thanks to you) I will go this year. Thank you Rachel for creating a community of doll lovers and for your inspiration and encouragement!
Never be embarrassed about something you love that that makes you, you!! You are part of a community that loves dolls, too!! So glad you’re here!!
I collect Effanbee patsy dolls, dolls from Italien Ratti and small dolls from German Schildkröt ❤️❤️I also love to buy and read books about dolls
I have been a collector for 45-50 yrs. Have loved dolls since I was little. Have childhood dolls(1950s), some I have had to hunt down replacements for. I have kept all my doll convention & workshop dolls from last 40 yrs. So I have a little bit of everything, but tend to prefer the Kewpies by Rose O'Neal over all else. Gravitate to the small dolls - German & French. Am a trained historical costumer so love sewing for dolls (quit doing people clothes about 15yrs ago or so) - they deserve accurate clothing for whenever they were made. Beautiful silks for some, lovely nylon prints for others, or cotton organdy, or whatever! To each her own style & proper fabric! If it's a doll that talks to you, take it home!
I often think of you when I see a wonderful Kewpie!!
You had me at "fabric." Not sure if my mother being a seamstress played a role in my attention to a doll wearing garments made of/with fabric(s) that existed during its lifetime -- but I get teary-eyed when I acquire an early antique doll wearing a dress or gown of disintegrating silk. I also love seeing an early antique doll dressed in a garment made contemporarily or, say, 40 to 60 years ago but with antique fabric. Appropriate era design *and* with the correct fabric are so key!👍
I started collecting a little over 20 years ago! My first doll was a Saucy Walker, from there it was composition then hard plastic dolls! Most recently I've begun to appreciate the Chinas. I have a little of everything in my collection but I love them all!! Thank you, Rachel, for your tips! I really enjoyed the video, and yes please do a Doll Reference Book video!!
Thanks for sharing!! We will do the reference book video for sure!
I started off collecting Nancy Famosa dolls from the 80’s. Moved to collecting the Historical American Girl dolls as I am a big fan of historical novels. Then forgot about them for a couple of years whilst at University. One day I got back into doll collecting and discovered BJDs which I continue to collect. I also love photography and this hobby gives me the chance to merge both which is a lot fun 😊
Nancy Famosa dolls are SO CUTE! Thank you for sharing!!
Hi Rachel. I’m brand new at doll collecting. The last thing I need is another collection! I primarily have Barbies and accidentally started collecting Steiff. I love watching your videos because I learn so much and you are so real. You put all of you out there ‘warts and all’ as we say where I live (that is a compliment) You make me pay attention, laugh, cry and you do it all with such grace. ❤
Awe this was so kind, thank you so much!!
i am 46 years old. I officially started collecting dolls at age 5. My grandma had been on a trip and brought me back a porcelain doll. I had dolls before but this was my first "collector" doll. i haven't stopped collecting. I mostly collect modern porcelain dolls such as Ashton Drake and reborn dolls. one of my tips is collect what you love. Don't worry about the monetary value. For me the porcelain dolls i collect used to cost hundreds. Now i get most of my porcelain dolls in thrift stores for around $20 or less. I never cared about how much money a doll is worth. I collect what i love.
We are so glad you are here with us. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you, Rachel, great talk! I have always loved dolls. I got my collector’s badge in Girl Scouts with my doll collection (which was actually quite small but loved). Raggedy Ann lived in my college dorm room. I’m fortunate to have a loving husband who supports my hobby. I’m a very eclectic collector and my dolls are played with…a lot. Not all, but most of my dolls are plastic and/or vinyl. I hope to expand my dolls to include more antique dolls. I’m 64years old and have enjoyed my doll journey. IG and TH-cam have made the doll community come alive for me!❤
So glad you are here and found some great accounts on Insta and TH-cam. You are awesome!
My grandmother got me started collecting Bonnet Head dolls with her 15 inch Hertwig doll that she gave me. About ten years ago, I pulled her down from her shelf and rehabilitated her top to bottom. That was all it took to spur my addition! I now have nearly 70 Bonnet Head dolls, antique and reproductions (mostly antique). I have gone on to collect other kinds of dolls such as french dolls, but the Bonnet Heads are the ones I love. I enjoy refurbishing old dolls and do sell some on eBay, but mainly do that to feed my own addiction.
Bonnet Head dolls are a wonderful type of doll to collect! Thanks for sharing.
What a fun video! I always enjoy seeing what's in your doll shop. Two things you said rang true for me. The first was, if it comes up and you've been wanting it for a long time, buy it. Snap that puppy up! Hesitating has definitely caused me "mental anguish" in the past. The other was, purchase only what you love. I do. I could write a tome on how and what I've collected over the years, and eliminated, but I'll keep this short. Mine are not displayed in glass cases. They live with me in my studio and are there to touch, love, dress, move around, play with. They are mine. There is no one to inherit them. I stopped worrying about having too many dolls a long time ago. They are my friends, and you can never have too many of those.
Loved all that you had to say, Melissa. Thank you for contributing!! ❤️❤️❤️
Rachel, I am so glad you featured this subject! Many years ago my mom and I collected dolls. We could not afford an antique French Jumeau, so we went to a ceramic shop, took classes, and made our own. My mom loved sewing fancy frocks for these dolls. Such good memories. Now I have a collection of Tyler Wentworth dolls and hope to add a Grace.❤
Love your comment!! And we have more Grace dolls coming this year, as soon as Chinese New Year ends, they’re supposed to ship! Thank you!
I collected dolls since I was a child. I started collecting seriously with antiques over 30 yrs. Ago. My favourite dolls are the German babies. Character dolls and Bye lo's, Momma doll. Most are bisque. Love this Rachel.
Love it! Thank you for sharing!
I LOVE DOLLS. I wish my daughters did.
I didn’t start liking them until I was older!
I found Rachel about a year ago, when I started to repair a bisque shoulder-head doll I inherited when I was young. It had been broken years ago. Watching Rachel's videos featuring Linda and Stanley gave me the confidence I needed to do the work and now she is almost ready to share with my granddaughters. I'm hoping to get Grace from the next sale. I have 1 Ellowyne, 2 Helen Kish dolls, 4 American Girls, a Little Miss Nancy Ann and a vintage Titian Barbie (like the one I had when I was 10 years old.
Thanks for sharing!! We are glad the videos have helped inspire you to do doll repair. That's great! Thanks for tuning in.
I have been doll collecting for decades! My favorite find was a composition American Child by Dewees Cochran painted eye doll. I only recognized who she was from reading doll collector books at the library… lots of identification even if the price guides are out of date!
Also, I originally couldn’t afford any antique bisque dolls, but stay hopeful! Prices dropped in the last few years and now I have a few! Popularity and pricing fluctuates drastically in 5-10 years! Enjoy! I love almost all vintage doils and have a huge variety… compo, hard plastic, vinyl, cloth and antique bisque… sometimes just one example of a type or manufacturer.
BOoks are the best! Careful with on line sales-there is a American Child doll on Ebay right now that has a beautiful face and replaced arms-the hands that wore gloves were "their thing"- there is no mention of the replacement-the seller might not know. Knowledge is the key. I love those dolls too!
Love your sweater!
Thank you!
I was thinking the same thing!
I have recently been able to start collecting myself, adding a Schoenau & Hoffmeister 1906 and a Simon & Halbig 1349 Jutta to my very small collection and the seller kindly gave me a book on antique dolls for free too 🙂 I always feel like I’m learning something new, from you and your team and I’m grateful for the content that you share and the knowledge your willing to share for free, that comes with years of experience and also trial and error too, that you could easily charge for but don’t, on this wild and crazy journey of antique doll collecting and I find you never know which doll will be coming home with you next 😃🏡 if only the dolls could talk and tell us about their life’s, I feel like they would have a lot to say, especially after all these years 😄
Thank you so much for sharing and for the sweet comment. We’re thankful you’re here!!
@@RachelHoffmanDolls No need to thank me, you’re welcome, I enjoy being here 🙂 and enjoy learning together with everyone else!! 😃
You are so encouraging Rachel! I didn't play much with dolls as a child but about a year ago that all changed. I bought some vintage composition dolls at an estate sale and have been off and running ever since. A few months ago I found an antique (?) German doll at an estate sale. She was a family doll. She's a big 24" bisque head/composition body with a beautiful face. She's not perfect, but she's perfect for me. I also like vintage baby dolls, all bisque and frozen charlottes. Looking ahead toward a Grodnertal wooden doll someday. Learning so much from you. Thank you for this opportunity to share. ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much for being here and sharing your doll life with us!! ❤️
Yes, your right on!! Collect what you love!! Thank you for your great channel!! I just started collecting some of the L.O.L O.M.G. love the detail. I'm 83 and have collected since 8. Just got what I love. Not collecting for the money, just the love of them.🥰
Love hearing that! Keep it up!
I love books about dolls! Thank you for sharing that. I was raised in the 50's and have always loved dolls. I started collecting in 1990 and did what you mention here: collected every doll I saw. However, I have since paired that down and collect my favorites - Nancy Ann Muffie dolls, some Blythes, and other beauties from the 40's and 50's. I so enjoy this hobby! Thank you, Rachel, for spreading the work about it.
Thanks for sharing!!
The “ you’re collecting them in your heart” piece got my choked up. Such a beautiful statement reminded me of the book, hundred dresses.
I have found my truth. I do doll shows and discussion groups at nursing homes. I have over one thousand dolls that gives me the option to have the people that I serve to select what types of dolls I should bring. They enjoy and reminis over childhood memories. They often stay and we talk about the dolls they had or have and it is so satisfying. I also let them have a picture taken with their favorite doll to share with their family. Thank for all the wonderful videos Rachel.
Thank you so much for sharing, Carol!
Hi Rachel. I absolutely loved the video because so much of what you said rings true for me. The true value of a doll is how much you love them, not the price tag. And there is no need to hide the fact that one collects dolls. This is especially true for me, being a male who collects dolls. But I've found complete acceptance on the Facebook pages on which I participate and feel it will be the same here. I could go on and on about what I have collected and how it all started but I'll just say I'm a big Annette Himstedt fan as well as Philip Heath and several others. I retired about 4 years ago and was used to being around kids for over 40 years (30 in the teaching field). I miss it like crazy! I then was introduced to the Himstedt dolls and that opened the floodgate. I never figured on being a doll collector, but looking at those sweet little faces and having them hanging around my house with me has brought me so much pleasure. I also enjoy the Living Dead Dolls (which I'm sure don't count here) but my true treasures are the Himstedt and Heath kids. But anyway, great video. I'm sure I will watch it several time because I love your message to all of us.
I loved hearing all that you had to say here. Thank you so much for sharing and being part of our community. ❤️❤️❤️
Wow am I glad to see you again! I have inherited my mothers Doll collection, and am looking for someone who would be interested in purchasing dolls I have very old {a wax and leather one in great condition, to newer like Madam Alaxander} or could give me advice on that.
First off, Rachel, I've been watching your amazing videos for years. I always love your expertise, positive energy, beauty -- and, yes, your dolls!
My maternal grandmother, who baby-sat me for the first four years of my life -- because both of my parents worked long hours -- directly shaped me into a doll collector. Doll-wise, my memories trace back to age 2: doing the toddler walk behind Grandma whenever the doorbell rang. By age 3, I knew the mailman was at the door, and Grandma would sound so excited. "Who's that, sweetheart?" Minutes later, she'd help me tear away the paper (back then, the late 1960s, those babydolls would be mailed in a thick brown paper). Looking back, perhaps my maternal grandmother subscribed to a mail order catalog. Once the brown paper was torn away, the babydoll was inside pretty cellophone. One of these babydolls I named "Lanier" (don't know where the name came from; Grandma loved her soaps, so maybe there was a "Dr. Lanier" ... lol). That was the first time I'd ever named a doll. IMO I'd become a doll collector.
When my family moved to the suburbs (still the late 1960s), Grandma no longer was baby-sitting me every day. I had begun pre-school at age 4. I still would receive a doll every Christmas from my maternal grandmother when my family would go Christmas house hopping. (Notice that I haven't mentioned my maternal grandfather. He was working all the time back when Grandma was baby-sitting me daily, so I'd mostly see him at family picnics, barbecues, birthday parties and Christmastime. As a toddler, I couldn't understand why he didn't care about my dolls.
After my family moved to the 'burbs, Santa Claus gifted me with two or three babydolls each Christmas. I'd always write down one doll on my list to Santa -- because my practical and stern mother would remind me to keep my list short -- but the on Christmas morning, when I ran toward the tree in my jammies, I'd see one or two other babydolls! Sometimes one of those babydolls was on TV commercials. So I really thought Santa (as in Santa Claus in the flesh was real). I didn't need a miracle to happen on 34th Street.😊 Now, there weren't only babydolls waiting for me, but a nurse's kit (found under the Christmas tree for several consecutive years because my parents wanted me to become a nurse), babydoll clothes NIP, games, and clothes for me.
Outside of Christmastime, my maternal grandparents (my paternal grandparents were divorced, and both lived many states away from our family) took cruises in the 1970s and brought back Caribbean souvenir dolls purchased either on the cruiseships or at shops in the far-flung destinations. I was *not* permitted to play with those dolls, which is why I still have them and in good condition. My stuffed animals remain in a suitcase not to be reopened until after I am no more.😆
Fast forward to my forties ... I had enjoyed various phases of life, except losing my mother as a teen. I'd begun traveling in earnest, and naturally purchased dolls as souvenirs. However, my collecting had never ceased. Several years before my mother's death, I was crazy about the Malibu Barbie and Malibu Christie dolls -- and their fashions (MOC, MIB). My mother had banned me from playing with any dolls once I turned 13, but with my baby-sitting fees I took the bus into another town to buy yet another Malibu at one of several department stores -- Gimbel's and Gertz's to name a few -- and at "five 'n dimes" such as Woolworth's and Lamston's. Before leaving Lamston's, I'd treat myself to a small bag of salted roasted cashew nuts or a slender red&white-striped box of fresh, hot popcorn! And my new Malibu acquisitions? Well, I'd hide them in shoes in my closet, in my bookbag and other places. To this day, I have zero guilt over this.
But back to my forties ... I discovered eBay, browsed and found dolls and other toys from my childhood, and I made the transition to having a passion-hobby as an *intentional collector* of dolls. First came the CPKs, which my newly widowed father had shamed me out of buying when I was 18. "You're too old for dolls," he admonished me in 1983. Well, by 2005, I owned dozens of them -- from NRFB and MIB to well-loved. Those adorable Cabbage Patch Kids represented the babies I never got to have biologically and the children I never had a chance to adopt (back in my 30s, I repeatedly was told no because I was single and my apartment was unsuitable -- yet I had the love, compassion, commitment and the income. ... Within a year, making a home for an increasing number of CPKs became addictive, so I donated a bunch and sold a bunch on eBay. I kept one MIB and three loose (they all have their adoption papers). That same year, I was lent a book of historical fiction by a co-worker and got caught up in the Romantic era (which in art I'd long loved, too), especially the fashions! By 2006, I'd begun an antique-doll collection (including easy to afford [back then] ancestors of souvenir dolls that my maternal grandparents gifted me and my cousins. Several years later, after purchasing and reading many books and price guides (esp. Jan Foulkes') and attending exciting Theriault's live doll auctions -- I took another vacation trip to Québec province. On rue St-Denis that sweet summer, I stumbled upon a late-19thC Jumeau languishing in the sunny window of a furniture shop in le Plâteau Montréal. My friends and I were on our way to La Banquise for poutine and as they chatted away in French, I was frozen in place, gazing at a frail antique doll baking in la vitrine. I summoned my friends and when I pointed to the Jumeau, they all threw their arms up and uttered various French words that cannot be repeated here. I had a LOT of Canadian paper currency on me as well as credit cards as I was staying with a friend for several weeks. So, I begged them to accompany me inside the furniture shop to translate for me, as my tourist French would get me only so far. Unfortunately, that afternoon I was too eager, and so the shoplady and owner -- through one of my friends' translation into English -- said that she couldn't part with a family heirloom. (You'd better believe that, after that vacay, I started studying French seriously and intensively. Now I'm able to negotiate doll prices en français, but if I ever again see an antique doll in the window of a non-doll-shop, I'll walk on because I'll assume that doll isn't for sale. Sentimental value and family history can't be negotiated; they must be respected.)
Back when I first was reading about antique-doll fashions, my thoughts naturally gravitated to my love of Mod doll fashions of my tween and early-teen years. I also mused on the garments my mother dressed me in (my skinny legs meant I was kept in "go go" boots from autumn to the following spring😆). And my mother herself was a fabulous dresser and a seamstress outside of work. She sewed from Simplicity and Butterick patterns. Although I never ceased collecting antique dolls, I began collecting Mod dolls (1967 to 1975) quite seriously. While browsing eBay's vintage Barbie pages, I couldn't help but find also-stunning earlier Barbie dolls. I learned about the first Ponytail (and about her prototype: the Bild Lilli), and soon the #1 & #2 PTs became my holy grail dolls in the overall vintage-doll category. I still have yet to capture a #1 or #2 Ponytail, but ahhhh ... I've had and have some gorgeous #3 PTs and true #3/#4 transitional PTs. I now have the experience to discern subtle differences among #3's and #4's. Also, IMO #4 Ponytails, especially the early ones, are underrated nowadays. I've been among Barbie collectors analyzing the secondary market, and we agree. However, within a few more years -- certainly by 2025, when the #4 PTs turn 65 -- we'll see a shift in perception. Of course, the #1 PT will always be the first. I've witnessed collectors and dealers (and folks who are both) battle it out online about #2 Ponytails' and #3 Ponytail bodies. I understand the contention and the confusion. Mattel, Inc. wasn't thinking of a numbering system, right? Mattel wanted to use existing parts. After the company discontinued placing holes for copper tubes in the Ponytails' soles, the remaining legs were used for what we collectors term the #2, #3 and, yes, a very few #4's. Not all #2's and #3's completely fade to white or grayish-white. Therefore, one can *think* one has a #2 Ponytail head to toe, when the head can be a #1 or a #2 attaches to the body (torso and limbs, or torso or limbs) of a #3. I wish I would get so lucky to have a *chance* to be confused! But my hunting and close attention to details are getting me closer to my holy grail vintage Barbie doll. Just this week I acquired a first-owner #4 Ponytail Barbie, and while she was well-played-with (not an issue for me, because I'll never sell her), she has a rare feature: "JAPAN" incised horizontally within a rectangle on her right sole. This is seen only on the earliest Ponytails. Thus far in my collector's life, I've seen this early "JAPAN" marking on the right soles of #1's, some #2's and some #3's -- all online (not only eBay but on Worthpoint) and at previews for live vintage-Barbie auctions. Everything about my "new" #4 PT assures me that she *is* indeed a #4 from the early part of the year 1960. She's simply one of the few now-called #4 Ponytails with whom workers at Mattel's Japan factory fitted with legs that could've gone to a now-termed #3 Ponytail. IMO she's not a transitional #3/#4. She's a #4. Well, a rare #4 due to that sole variation.
It's dedicated and informative doll collectors like you, Rachel, that keep me inspired and persistent in the hunt.🫶🏼
This has to be the most wonderful and longest comment on my channel, you are the BEST! Thank you for sharing!!
I started collecting porcelain dolls in the early 90's but I've always had the love for dolls since I was little. And your right you have to have the love for dolls. I enjoy watching your channel because you put so much life & love for what you do. This makes it so exciting to watch. I haven't bought a new doll in forever but I do enjoy the ones I do have and enjoy seeing others. Thanks for your expertise. Keep sharing.
Thanks for sharing!! And thank you for the kind comments.
I'm 19 and have always loved dolls. My Nana has been my enabler since childhood, always sharing her barbie collection with me and letting me open the less valuable ones. Now I collect dolls from the 60s-80s along with some modern dolls here and there. Recently I've fallen in love with the Uneeda TIny Teen dolls from the late 60s. My other favorites to collect are Jem dolls, Moondreamers, liddle kiddles, Tammy and Pepper, and Midge, although every doll I have is special to me :)
Thanks for sharing!! Loved hearing about it.
Currently I collect fashion dolls. Mostly monsterhigh and rainbow high, as well as bjds. I'm only 20 so my collection isn't very old or fascinating to most but I love my dolls so much
Rachel I miss seeing Linda in your videos?❤️🙏🏻
I’ve been collecting dolls my whole life. My best advice is collect small dolls and what you love. Dolls take over your house pretty fast.
Like Mae West and Liberace always said “Too much of a good thing, is😊WONDERFUL!”
Can’t imagine what life would be like without Dolls❤️
Thank you for all you do and for sharing Holland Diane❤️
Linda had knee surgery. She’s recovering at home. We hope she can come back someday soon. ❤️
Been collecting most of my life. I'm 67. Love dolls, quilting, sewing, all antiques. Most of all love my god and family. Been blessed even though the hard times. Leta
I love this video, Rachel. All I had to do was listen to every word and I went, "Yes, that is exactly how I feel." I found out that not only do I love dolls, they really do make me happy. All I have to do is see that facial expression and I'm hooked. My collection is very eclectic, my oldest doll is Simona, an Alta Moda Furga doll from the late 60's and I honestly don't think I have a favorite. My love of designing and sewing makes it more fun for me. I'm absolutely convinced that dolls love clothes, lol. I have several of the popular 18/19 inch size dolls from AG to Gotz to Carpatina and Zwergnase. I've bought a few from you, Rachel, the Tonner dolls and have two Tonner guy dolls. Many bjds, from Meadow, Trinket Box, Forever Virginia, Zawieruszynski, Illusion Spirit, A Girl for All Time, Heidi Plusczok. My dream of all dream dolls would be a Shirley Temple in near perfect or perfect condition. I'll know it when I see it.
We always love reading what you have to say. Thank you for sharing!
I’ve loved dolls forever, but started collecting them as a way to deal with complex trauma. First I started with Cabbage Patch dolls, I have about 50 of those and many rare ones. They take up a lot of room though, so I had to stop and sell quite a few 😢 I have a pretty extensive Barbie collection, it’s focused on the Fashion Fever and the early articulated Fashionistas eras; also have over 100 outfits from those eras as well as Fashion Ave. I’m working on a dollhouse for my 12” dolls, got a rainbow high house as the base and in the process of removing all the branding and redecorating the house to reflect my tastes. It’s a really fun project.
Next I have a few Integrity/Fashion Royalty dolls; they’re absolutely gorgeous 🥰 as well as many outfits, jewelry and shoes for them.
But at the moment I’m obsessed with my 16” dolls. I have two Tyler Wentworth, two Ellowyne and four Madam Alexander Alex dolls. I love to knit fashions for them! Although I do not recommend the Alex dolls because their plastic parts don’t age well, they discolor and get very brittle; I’ve had the plastic joints just fritter away as I was carefully redressing them. So I’m not going to be getting more. But the Tonner dolls are high quality and have aged quite well.
Oh yes I forgot I also have a dozen Rainbow High dolls but they’re in boxes, I’ve only displayed a couple. They’re pretty cute, I have to say. But their release cycles are so insane, I’m not even trying to keep up I’d rather put the money in Tonner dolls and outfits. I bought some Ellowyne stuff from the VDC! ❤🥰
This was such a wonderful comment. Thank you so very much!!
Great video as usual, Rachel! 🥰My grandma and I use to collect porcelain dolls together when I was a kid. They weren’t valuable or anything, just treasures to us. I do live vicariously through your shop pieces, like those stunning French and German dolls and your rare Raggedies. These days I collect Raggedy Ann & Andy, Steiff and Vermont teddy bears and American Girl Josefina pieces. My collection is intentionally small. I don’t buy everything I want or see because that is dangerous. LOL! My current plan is to make a diorama for my Josefina doll. I love history and want to build a Pueblo room with a table and chairs, where she sits or be lucky enough to get her writing table or something. 💕
Loved reading all of this. Thank you so much for sharing!
I totally agree with what your saying in your video, I started with porcelain dolls and now I collect vintage Madame Alexander dolls. I am so impressed with how intricate the details are on her outfits. I bought some books that are a great help in identifying certain sculpts etc. I have also bought a couple of more recent 18" MA dolls that needed restringing and cleaning. Thank you Rachel, would be nice to maybe do a book video.
Thank you so much for commenting! We will do the 📚 video for sure!
I literally went crazy when starting my collection. Where was this video when I started lol. So many awesome tips!
I think we ALL did that! And to be in that space is SO fun so it’s all good. 🤩
Well thank you love the video and that was really helpful information I would love a book video and right now I only have one doll because I like move around and I think it is a generic doll where somebody turned it into African child my mom before she passed was collecting reborn dolls and because I am a nostalgic person I have always wanted to collect dolls of the 80s and baby dolls and I love raggedy and Holly hobbie thank you again very helpful
I kept my childhood dolls, was gifted a few antique dolls when little, and pick up Raggedy Ann & Andy's when one comes along that I really like. They were always my favorites and still are. Plus teddies bears!
what a wonderful video Rachel! I for sure have fallen into that "buying happy" mentality of just buying everything all at once, it for sure is fun when you're in it, and the excitement of the hunt for sure! and i agree with you so much, if it is a grail item and you see if, you have to try and get it then and there, you may never see it again like you said - and that is so not worth the heartache pining after it!
So true! When you’re in that space of “buying everything” it’s SO FUN!!
I would love to learn more about composition dolls! Please Rachel 😘
Thank you so much for all you do, dear, and I treasure you for speaking about collecting in your heart even that which might seem out of reach. When I was little my family once had to sell everything just to keep us together, toys included, and I was so thankful my aunt found a special little book at a lawn sale to help me through it. It was about little children who could not have pets creating a baby animal “zoo” by learning about each animal and writing it all down. So that’s kind of what I did, imagining my sold away toys in various adventures. It’s ok not to have everything we love, it’s important that we allow ourselves to love, and to dream, and to play, ya know?
Thank you for this beautiful comment. That book sounds WONDERFUL and I am so glad you had it!!
Great tips and advice as always! I'm currently in the process of updating my home library to have more doll and teddy bear specific books. Hoping to start making my own Teddy bears and dolls...along with the ones I collect.😁
Sounds great!
I love how candid you are in these videos! It’s refreshing! I’m learning so much! Thank you.
You are so welcome!
Happy New Year Rachel, love your video. A lot of good guidance. I've had dolls here and there all my life, but didn't get bit by the collection bug until I came across Tonners 17" & Tonner fashions (Tyler & friends). Then Asian ball-jointed dolls. Decided early on never to impulse buy as I knew with limited space would come a limited amount of dolls. Therefore I'm quite attached to my dolls!
Thank you! You too! Happy New Year!!
The display advice is GOLD. When I first started collecting MLP I never thought about displaying them... ultil they were ALL OVER MY HOUSE. Like, investing on shelves and stuff might seem like a waste of money in the begining, especially if you start small as I did (I started with 4 ponies), but years down the line I wish I started by having the proper space to display them!
Gosh I just love watching your videos your true love for dolls is exactly how I feel and it’s so fun to see that in others thank you! ❤
Thank you so much!! ❤️❤️
I’ve been a big fan of dolls since I was 4 playing with Barbies! Since then my interest has ebbed and flowed but I have always had room in my heart for dolls. Right now I’m a collector of mainly Calico Critters and Blythe (I know, very different than the dolls discussed here). I’m hoping to learn more about antique dolls through these videos !!!
I went to our local thrift store a few days ago..just to see what's there...I've been collecting vintage Barbie for the past5 yrs. but there was no barbies at the thrift this particular day. Almost ready to leave the store, I rounded the corner to the furniture area and on the wall are 3 long shelves of 1980's collector dolls. Gorgeous mint sondition with stands all about 18-20 inches, curly blond and red heads with frilly dresses...Not the kinda thing I gravitate to but, I was so drawn to them, I ended up buying 5!
I was told later that the lady who owned them passed away and the family donated them to the thrift store...Its sad that they weren't wanted by family members but they are wanted and loved by me. I think I'm onto a new collection.
Aww it was destiny that you found those dolls!
I love ❤️ all kinds of dolls!!! I'm one of those I want all of them! I found that buying too many dolls that I don't have time to enjoy the ones I have!
Thanks for sharing!!
Great video as always Rachel you always give great insight. Happy Collecting
Thanks so much!
I love your vibe! And I just adore Christopher. You both have really inspired me in the doll collection thing. I have a great Shirley Temple dol and a few Barbie dolls from the 1970s that I played with. I have many others that I just love! Dolls of any kind are amazing in my eyes. Thank you for all your tips. Since my collection isn't that great, you make me feel like it is Great!! And I thank you both for that. Please keep me in the know, I can't thank you enough for that!
Loved this! Would love a video on top recommended books for dolls. Very interested.
Coming soon!
It was good to hear your off-roading rule again 😄 I don't have any focus in general, so my doll collecting is no different. 😅 I started with stuffed animals and moved on from there😊
Thanks for sharing!!
I love these videos. More than 20 years ago, i found a sole Campbell Kid doll from my youth in my mother's attic. That started an advertising doll collection that expanded to include various vintage dolls from the early and mid-1900s. My childhood was filled with Madame Alexander Little Women, Littlest Angel, Cissy fashion doll and Betsy McCall.
Thanks for sharing! ❤️❤️
Rachel, I so agree with you when you said, "collect for the love of Dolls💖💖💖💖💖" and not "for the value of the Dolls going up and down like the stock market"!!! My love of Dolls start with my now Late Grandfather giving my Brother and I a Toy allowance as well as presents for the the holidays🎄 and birthdays🎂🎈!!! And my now Late Dad giving me Raggedy Andy Dolls and a few Barbie Dolls❤❤❤❤❤!!! I remember one Summer I was sick and my now Late Grandfather bought me a Cindy Doll and I still have her with her original dress!! I so remember getting a Snuggles Doll with a teddy bear, Barbie Dolls, Strawberry Shortcake Dolls, a Holly Hobby Doll, a Snow White Madame Alexander Doll for my Birthday, a Effanbee Victorian Doll from Fluff N Stuff at the Mall, Raggedy Anne puppet, and more!! I have a few Dolls that I do not remember getting, but they are cute too🤗🤗. I have saved most of my Dolls, but a lot I did not save. And I received a Kusan plastic white and pink Victorian Doll house in which with my Late Grandfather bought me Dollhouse furniture that were antique reproductions from Kay Bee Toy and Hobby Shop!! As a Child and an Adult, I LOVED and still LOVE antiques, so the Dollhouse with the furniture gave me hours of pleasure playing together with my Friends having parties in my Dollhouse🤗🤗💖💖💖💖💖!!! And my Late Grandfather was happy he gave me such joy🤗🤗😃😃❤❤❤❤❤!! However, no longer have my Dollhouse, but I have saved some of the furniture. And as an Adult, I got into loving Teddy Bears 🧸🧸as well❤❤❤❤❤!!! After 14 years of age, I stopped collecting Dolls and then in my mid 20s, Dolls💖💖💖💖💖 and Teddy Bears 🧸🧸felt really happy, full of joy🤗🤗😃😃!! In my mid 20s I purchased a Barbie Doll with crimped hair at a flea market down the sea shore. Many years later on You Tube I found out that thousands of other Adults that loved Dolls and Teddy Bears as much as I do😃😃👍👍!!! And I subscribe to 6 Doll Collectors ( including You Rachel) and I go on Instagram to find others who also love Dolls💖💖💖💖💖 and Teddy Bears🧸🧸!!!! That is why I really liked hearing John Paul Port talk about teddy bears because he loves teddy bears as much as I do🧸🧸❤❤!!! The only thing for me is space and living on a fixed income. However, there is a Polish Doll that I am hoping this Vender be selling this Doll in September. My Boyfriend is half Polish and I am not Polish, but this Doll is so pretty that she speaks to me!! But my Bucket List is to some day get a Steiff Teddy Bear, Merrythought Teddy Bear, and\or a Raggedy Anne and Andy Dolls that is made in America from the 1920s or 1930s or a reproduction of an old fashion Raggedy Anne Doll!! And Rachel, I would LOVE it if you could do a video on Books about collecting and repairing Dolls!! Thank you for this really fun Doll Collecting video😃😃👍👍💖💖💖💖💖!!!
This was a wonderful comment!!! Thank you so much!!
I start collecting dolls when i was only 7,and i have nice collections most of them are Barbie dolls from 90 and America girls dolls but most exciting thing are that i love make clothing for American girl dolls.Also i am so much attached and in love with historical character such Felicity, Elizabeth, Kirsten, Caroline and so .Thank you for you video.
Love hearing this. Thanks for sharing!!
Looks like my office. Great advice. I love The Doll by Carl Fox.
Love this ❤
oh please show the books in detail!
We definitely will!
its so fun to watch your videos i am 11 years old and im trying to become an doll collector i currently just got my own porcelain doll but i own lots of reborn dolls they are hand painted and everything!! but just know i look up to you a lot. and im currently working on making my doll room. And im so exited to get more dolls and add to my wonderful collection. I need more ideas though. so i just hope you knoe i need a guide!! thanks a lot for what you do your amazing keep up the work.
Thanks for this video! I'm just starting my collection since I've always been kinda obsessed with dolls, Barbie especially.
I just got my first Barbie from the 90s this week and I'm planning to buy 2 more dolls from the collection "American Stories" so there's that, thanks and wonderful videos!
You are so welcome! So glad you’re here!
Thanks Rachel, I was always feeling a bit guilty about adding to my large doll/bear/dollshouse collection as it seemed so self indulgent but since you pointed out so many 'positives' to the hobby i,m taking on a different attitude and i now think why shouldn,t I ? i have been collecting for about 20 plus years and my tastes have changed a bit over these years although i do regret letting go of some or buying some on a whim, but there are so many kinds of dolls to enjoy and they give so much pleasure to me, one of my all time favourites are the madame alexander dolls and the beautiful clothes they are sold in like the ones in your cabinet displays, so beautiful, thank you once again for inspiring me to be more positive , love your videos.
Thank you for this wonderful comment. You’re in the right place, and don’t feel guilty. ❤️❤️
This was a great video! I think have talked with you about my collecting over the few years I have been watching...
I have quite a few different types, some AG, one real Blythe (Takara 2002), The tiny Madame Alexanders, Betsy Mc Call, Gene, Tyler Wentworth, Raggedy Ann and Andy...the list goes on. Sometimes I sell some but usually end up regretting it. I love the hunt and the research and yes, over the years I have learned to hold out for what truly speaks to you.
That is awesome! Thank you so much for sharing. We appreciate your comments each time.
I recently purchased a couple of vintage popcorn Cabbage Patch Dolls 😀
I intentionally started to collect dolls when I was 9 years old. I saved up and purchased a Matilda doll. I then progressed to Strawberry Shortcake Dolls and in my teens I collected Cabbage Patch Dolls 😀 As a young adult, I collected porcelain and vintage dolls. I love American vintage dolls, Toodles and Patti Playpal are my favourites but anything made by the Ideal Toy Company is awesome 😀 In 2022 I started collecting reborn art dolls. I love how they are one of a kind art dolls. In the future I plan to collect ball jointed dolls and would also love to purchase a really special french or german antique doll 💕
It's wonderful to hear about your lifelong love for collecting dolls, from Cabbage Patch Dolls to vintage porcelain ones, and your interest in reborn art dolls, ball-jointed dolls, and antique French or German dolls - your passion for dolls is truly diverse and exciting! 💕
Wow love this I've been so busy I've only just come across this Rachel.. great tips.. I've been collecting vintage sindy 1970to 1980 and just love them and now making outfit that I post on Facebook sindy doll collector's and I get such a great response the people ask if they can buy one but some are one offs and hand made....all so have some limited edition Disney dolls.snow white is my favourite bright blessings to you all..
I love collecting dolls❤ and i love watching your videos since pandemic.true space first so that you can easily play and display them when your ng playing them coz thats what i do. I go first with the doll cabinets 😊❤
I'd love a video on book recommendations!
Wonderful shop
Hi!! I have AADC(An adult doll collector)!!🤣 I've collected for years, thru my daughter(she was my excuse & couldn't care less for dolls, she's 26 now n I claimed what was left of her dolls) I basically collect thrifted Barbies n revive them!!! I need to work on my display...I love your channel...my holy grail would be an Integrity or Robert T doll! 💗💗 I had all the Madam Alexander dolls from McDonalds happy meals and lost them due to hurricane damage to my home...🥴
Hello, fellow AADC! 😄 It's wonderful to hear from you, and I'm thrilled to know you enjoy my channel. Reviving thrifted Barbies is such a creative and fun way to collect, and I admire your dedication to them. I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your Madam Alexander dolls due to hurricane damage - that must have been tough. As for your holy grail dolls, an Integrity or Robert T doll would be fantastic additions to your collection!
If you ever want tips on display or have any questions about dolls, feel free to reach out. Keep enjoying your doll collecting journey, and may your collection continue to grow with joy and nostalgia! 💖😊
I am slowly inheriting my great aunt's doll collection (mostly porcelain) and I want to expand it. I've had my eye on a couple loti lime dolls recently.
Rachel you really look good. Great tips!
Oh thank you so much!
my best tip is to always shine a flashlight into a bisque dolls head when you get one online; it's pretty much the best way to see a hairline or any other flaw, if there are any
Great tip!!
Good advice rachel
I have most of my childhood dolls...and have been collecting most of my adult life.i like 20th century dolls mainly. I want play dolls and not worry about breakage.Coleman books are fascinating. A very interesting video. Stay well and safe. From Tennessee
Thank you!! Love hearing from you.
Thank you for your video. It came to me just at the right time. I’ve been feeling down about my doll and toys due to family pressure( saying I’m to old. I’m 46) I love my toys and have my entire life. There has never been a time in my life without them. Thank you for reigniting, my love of dolls and toys.
Glad it was helpful! Hang in there. ❤️❤️
About ten years into my doll collecting
Love it!
I have always loved dolls and now I have just now gotten into high gear collecting kids moved out dolls moved in it’s crazy but I am having fun!
Thanks for sharing!!
I just started collecting, I have been collecting for about a month and I collect coins, Beanie babies, Barbies, Porcelain dolls, Teddy bears, Jewelry, Old dolls, And lol dolls
Welcome to the wonderful world of doll collecting!
I have a huge collection. Composition as well as older vinyl. Effanbee, American character, Ideal etc.
Awesome!!
🙋🏼♀️ I'm one of those who likes a little bit of everything 😆
And we love that about you!!
Please do a video on the top 10 books about dolls.
I have a mix of vintage dolls...from Patty Playpals to the composition dolls I feel sorry for them when I see them at Estate Sales/Garage Sales. So I adopt them the latest find was a 36 in Horsman Doll at the Goodwill bins during the Holidays (just needed a good cleaning)...I already found some other nice dolls at the bins also. I also collect old Teddy Bears too...I am such a sap...LOL
Being a sap is such a sweet thing, I think we all are. ❤️❤️❤️
Hello my name is Cambria
I am 8yrs old' I'm getting into doll collecting' I bought my first porcelain doll at a thrift store' I got lucky and only had to pay $1.00 for her.
I named her Angela.
I'm going to collect more dolls.
I’m 24 years old I am a blind doll collector I love dolls 😋
I love my Barbie collection start when I was five lost all of mine and four years ago
I collect but have mostly modern dolls. I enjoy sewing for them so they are mostly play dolls. I have some fashion dolls too.
Thank you for sharing!!