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Doll Show Haul/Loot, April 2018
April was a pretty busy month! With two doll shows, a Once Upon a Time Convention (where a friend and I had our photos taken with some cast members) and a trip into Chicago to see Jesus Christ...
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Netchie Dolls and Nata’s Knitted Friends
At the Chicago Toy Show, it’s pretty typical to see the same vendors show after show, which is I why I was happily surprised to see two new vendors! Both vendors were doll artists/creators, not...
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Update on KB Toys (Toy Association Town Hall Meeting)
At PlayCon, Ellia Kassoff did a panel discussing the future of KB Toys (Kay Bee Toys). Here’s some highlights from the video. Ellia Kassoff, CEO of Strategic Marks, acquired the KB Brand “about a year...
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Flower Fairies Secret Garden: Miniature Garden Fairies
We were first introduced to Flower Fairies Secret Garden last year at the Chicago Toy and Game Fair (ChiTAG). The miniature fairies were the stand out booth at the show. After ChiTAG I reached out to...
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Effanbee’s Tintair Honey Doll
For years now, I’ve been keeping my eyes open for Effanbee’s Tintair Honey doll. Made in 1951 by Effanbee, Tintair Honey was given a platinum dynel wig, which allowed you to dye and style her hair with...
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New Hearts For Hearts Girls– Coming This Fall!
Heads up Hearts For Hearts Girls fans! Two more dolls are headed your way this fall. Being re-released in 2018 are Mosi and Shola! Mosi is Native American. Of the two dolls announced, Mosi is my...
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PUDDLE 2018- Thoughts and Haul/Loot
June 23, 2018 marked the 11th annual Pullip and Dal Doll Lovers Event, aka PUDDLE. My mother, Barbee0913 on YouTube, and I have gone for the past five years. In those five years, we’ve seen PUDDLE grow...
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World Doll Day Toy Drive Results
The results of the World Doll Day Doll and Toy Drive are in! My goal was to match or beat last years donation count, which was in the 50’s, and boy, did we do that! In 2018, Confessions of a Doll...
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Sweet Suite 2018 Recap
This past week, I made a quick trip into New York City for an event called Sweet Suite hosted by The Toy Insider. Formally Blogger Bash, Sweet Suite is a mini toy fair event. With over 70 toy and game...
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Skipper Hallmark Ornament (2018)
Sold exclusively at Hallmark Gold Crown stores is this adorable Skipper Doll Ornament! This ornament is considered 2 pieces, as you can hang Skipper, her box or Skipper in her box! She was released...
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Cry Babies by ICM
For review today are Cry Babies by the spain-based toy company Imc Toys. While baby dolls aren’t usually my thing, Cry Babies are the exception. Their big, animated faces with large features definitely...
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Hairdorables by Just Play
At Sweet Suite 2018, Just Play debuted their new line Hairdorables. Available for pre-orders now and in store starting August 1st, Hairdorables are mystery dolls with the tag line ‘big hair, don’t...
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New from Dolls From Heaven
Dolls From Heaven just debuted their newest saint doll, Mary of Nazareth, otherwise known as the Virgin Mary or the Blessed Mother. From their website, “Mary is a humble, prayerful, kind girl who...
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Dolly Review: Reproduction Barbie Dreamhouse
Recently, Tuesday Morning, a discount store, announced that they had received some sought after Mattel stock- Silkstones, Barbie Collectors Club dolls, reproductions and, what I was most excited about,...
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Mego Toys Are Back!
Back in the 70’s, Mego was a big name in the toy game. Unfortunately, by 1983, the toys and company were gone. Well, they’re back for 2018! The new “Marty Abrams presents Mego” line made its debut at...
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The Premiere Series- Only at The Disney Store
The Disney Store is at it again! Every Saturday between October 6th and November 10th, The Disney Store is releasing a limited edition collectors doll online (noon PST) and in select stores (through...
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Living Dead Dolls Resurrection Maggot
Living Dead Dolls is a line that I have rarely, if ever, talked about here on the blog. I don’t dislike the line, but for the most part, but the dolls don’t appeal to me. There are, however, on...
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Doll Shows 101: Etiquette
For a doll collector, attending a doll show can be as exciting as stepping through the gates of Walt Disney World. Even the most narrowed minded collector is sure to find something they find appealing...
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Mattel Introduces Doctor Who Barbie
Most of what I’ve seen from Mattel recently has been underwhelming. However, the announcement of their newest doll, the 13th Doctor based on the long running (and highly entertaining) BBC series Doctor...
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Savannah and Jamie from Maru and Friends
Meet Savannah from Maru and Friends! Savannah is 20″ tall and has a body made completely of vinyl. Her beautiful sculpt was done by doll designer Dianna Effner for this Florida based doll company. I’ve...
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