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Dolly Review: Wildlife Photographer Mia, Lottie’s New Friend/Bee Yourself Outfit
The company behind Lottie dolls has always been a great friend to this little blog of mine and I’m always appreciative of the samples they send for review. So, before I start, I wanted to extend a huge...
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Collection Close Up: Estrela’s 80th Anniversary Gui-Gui Reproduction
A while back, I asked readers to help me purchase the reproduction Gui-Gui doll from Estrela, produced in honor of the company’s 80th anniversary. (Also reproduced for this anniversary was Falcon,...
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“Doll House” Estate Sale Loot/Haul/Goodies
Estate sales around my house are never super exciting. Rarely do they have any items that would fit into my doll collection. However, we recently found one that did. So much so that the actual sale was...
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Dolly Review: Cabbage Patch Kids Little Sprouts
Cabbage Patch Kids Little Sprouts are new miniature kids, babies and pets to collect! With 120 different characters, Little Sprouts plays on the ‘blind bag’ trend that has swept the toy industry. There...
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Dolly Review: Hearts for Hearts Girls Consuelo (2017 Release)
Sent for review recently was Consuelo, one of the recently re-released Hearts for Hearts Girls. (Read about Rahel here.) Consuelo hails from Mexico City, Mexico. The way she’s trying to help her world...
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Dolly Review: Always Artsy Lottie and Birthday Girl Sophia
The good folks behind the “quintessentially British” doll line Lottie were kind enough to send me a box of samples recently. You’ve seen Mia. Here are two more: Always Artsy Lottie and Birthday Girl...
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Collection Close Up: Cabbage Patch Kids Through the Ages
Very few doll lines have lasted my entire life. Off the top of my head, I can think of only two: Barbie and Cabbage Patch Kids. This post will focus on Cabbage Patch Kids! My mom and I decided it was...
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SmartGurlz: The World’s First Coding Robot for Girls
The other day, I stumbled upon a doll review on YouTube for SmartGurlz: the World’s First Coding Robot for Girls. Invented by a mom, Sharmi, who was frustrated with the toys available for her daughter,...
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Dolly Review: Junior Reporter Sammi and Astro Adventures Outfit (Lottie)
Junior Reporter Sammi is a new edition to Lottie family! Sammi is a writer for the Branksea School News, covering all the awesome Sports Day activities. He’s outfitted with all the essentials: a denim...
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Collection Close Up: Magic Nursery (Mattel)
One of my favorite doll brands from childhood is Magic Nursery. Magic Nursery dolls were produced by Mattel from 1989 through the mid 1990’s. To this day, mint in box dolls go for hundreds of dollars....
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Dr. Noreen Works Her Magic Again!
About a month ago, my mom and I went to an Estate Sale aptly named “The Doll House”. At the sale, my mom bought an Alt, Beck & Gottschalck German bisque doll in need of a little (well, a lot of)...
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Dolly Review: Disney Parks Attractionistas Holly
I actually bought Disney Parks Attractionistas Holly sometime last year, but am now just getting around to writing about her. She’s no longer available at the Disney Parks, so far as I know, nor is she...
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Walking the Toy Aisle
My mom and I went to Toys R Us today. The last few visits have been lackluster, with nothing new to show off. However, this time we actually saw some pretty exciting things! You can tell the store is...
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Dolly Review: My Sibling/My Pal Dolls (Outfit Review, Too!)
While at Blogger Bash‘s exclusive ‘Sweet Suite’, I had the pleasure of being introduced to Loretta Boronat and her My Sibling and My Pal dolls. This independent company has been producing high quality...
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Collection Close Up: Madame Alexander Dionne Quintuplets New Looks
Did you know that one of Madame Alexanders most loved and well-known doll releases, the composition Dionne Quintuplets series from 1935-1939, was based on a real life family? Well, it’s true! The...
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Blythe vs Blythe
Casie of BeBe Blythe Company contacted us the other day about an interesting event she’s hosting on Facebook throughout the month of October called Blythe vs Blythe. Blythe vs Blythe is a contest where...
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Kane County Doll Show Haul/Loot/Goodies
The end of September marked the first ever Kane County Doll Show. Hosted on the Kane County Fairgrounds and planned by the people behind the popular Naperville Doll Show, the Kane County Doll Show was...
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Collection Close Up: Custom Blythe by Doll Angel
A few months back, my mom bought a Blythe doll on eBay. It wasn’t in the best shape. The eye mech was broken, her face up was bland and she was in need of a wig. Thankfully, my mom was able to get the...
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Monster High Wave 1 Retrospective
It’s been seven years since Monster High changed the doll collecting world. Before Monster High, doll collecting as a hobby wasn’t discussed very often, especially with the younger set. That changed...
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The Chicago Toy Show Loot/Haul/Goodies
Sunday, my mom and I went to our last doll show of the year, the Chicago Toy Show. Held twice a year, this show is now in its 45th year! At the show, we saw a variety of dolls and toys. Like April’s...
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