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Dolly Review: Luvabella, Spin Master’s Interactive Baby Doll
Luvabella is a battery operated, interactive baby doll by Spin Master. She comes in three versions: blonde hair/light skin, brown hair/tan skin, and dark brown hair/AA skin. A boy doll, LuvaBeau, is...
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ChiTAG Returns Nov 18th (Ticket Giveaway)!
For the past few years, my mom and I have attended the Chicago Toy and Game Fair at Navy Pier in Chicago, IL. Also known as ChiTAG, the Chicago Toy and Game Fair is a fun weekend of play. Unlike big...
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Smooshy Mushy: Blind Bags, Bento Boxes and More!
I recently received a surprise box filled with Smooshy Mushy‘s, the next big squishy slow rise toy to hit the market. After opening various Smooshy Mushy’s, I thought I would share them here on the...
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Christmas 2017 Haul/Loot
2018 is right around the corner, which means Christmas has come and gone! I hope Santa was as good to you as he was to us! Thanks to Christmas, both my collection and my mother’s have grown a bit. (In...
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Dolly Review: Barbie Hair Fair 50th Anniversary Edition
Did you know Mattel put out a 50th Anniversary Barbie Hair Fair? We didn’t until this past week, when my mom discovered it while browsing Target’s website. Since she had some Christmas money, she...
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Dolly Review: A.W.S.O.M Pets (The Queen’s Treasures)
While browsing the clearance/returns shelves at our local Target, I stumbled upon an A.W.S.O.M Pet Tabby, manufactured by our friends at The Queen’s Treasures! This furry friend is adorable and scaled...
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American Girl’s Girl of the Year 2018
Luciana Vega made her grand debut as the newest Girl of the Year on Good Morning America December 28th, 2017. Mattel describes her as “creative and confident with a serious science streak”. Luciana’s...
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Monster High Retrospective: Wave 2
Since the excitement has died down around the Monster High brand, I figured it would be a good time to go through my collection to see what I had and what I might be missing. Late last year, I started...
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My Little Pony Celebrates 35 Years!
My Little Pony is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year! To mark the occasion, Hasbro is putting out six collectible reproduction My Little Ponies. Made to look like the original Year 1 ponies...
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Introducing: Kruselings by Käthe Kruse
New for 2018 are Kruselings by Käthe Kruse. These 9″ dolls are crafted from soft vinyl, with movable limbs and lifelike glass eyes. There are six dolls in the line. There is a ‘girl power’ vibe to this...
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Naperville Doll Show January 2018
Sunday was the Naperville Doll Show. Held at the Marriott Hotel in Naperville, IL, the show is usually attended by vendors who have older, vintage dolls for sale, though a few come with Barbie’s or...
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Dolly Review: Shnooks by Zuru
Have you seen Shnooks during your trips to the toy aisles? Zuru was kind enough to send us two Shnooks for review. Shnooks in their package are thin and flat. When you free your Shnook from the card...
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Dolly Review: American Girl’s Seaside Diner Playset
You know me. I’m kind of vocal about how I feel that American Girl accessories are a little pricey. So, I’m sure it will surprise you that we picked up one of the big ticket American Girl Playsets this...
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Dolly Review: Kruselings by Käthe Kruse (Joy)
Some of you may remember that I recently wrote a post on a new 9″ doll line by Käthe Kruse called Kruselings. Shortly after, a review sample of one of the deluxe doll sets came my way! Meet Joy! Joy...
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Amelia Earhart, Frida Kahlo, Katherine Johnson and More!
In honor of International Women’s Day, Mattel inducted 14 new inspirational women into their ‘Sheroes’ series: Patty Jenkins (director of Wonder Woman), Chloe Kim (Olympic snowboarder), Nicola Adams...
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Walking the Toy Aisles/Toys R Us Rumors
Toys R Us is rumored to be closing all their US-based toy stores following their financial struggles that left the company in debt for $5.2 billion dollars, stemming from an untimely leveraged buyout...
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Heads Up: World Doll Day Doll Drive
With Toys R Us liquidating their US and UK based stores, I wanted to give you all a heads up that I will be hosting a World Doll Day Doll Drive again with donations going to Marillac St. Vincent Family...
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Update: Toys R Us Liquidation (US Stores)/KayBee (KB) Toys Returning
Today, all 700+ Toys R Us stores in the United States were supposed to begin their liquidation sales. However, it looks like Friday, March 23rd, is the new date for liquidation sales to begin. This...
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Skipper Highlight Reel: Courtney, Skipper’s Best Friend
Courtney is my favorite of Skipper’s friends. Introduced in 1988 along with Teen Time Skipper, Courtney was Skipper’s first new female friend since Ginger came and went a few years earlier. Teen Time...
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World Doll Day Toy Drive 2018 is LIVE
In honor of World Doll Day (the 2nd Saturday of June), Confessions of a Doll Collectors Daughter is hosting the second annual doll and toy drive! Our toy drive is supporting the Marillac St. Vincent...
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