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Monster High In 2022
2022-06-04 16:55
It’s been a long time since Monster High dolls made their debut in 2010, only to find themselves years later in the catacombs of discontinued doll lines. But good news- Monster High is… Read More
Galactic Pals
2022-06-01 03:27
Have you seen Mattel’s newest Star Wars toy Galactic Pals? If you haven’t, you’re missing out on so much cuteness! Galactic Pals is a series of baby dolls themed around som… Read More
Kurhn X Forbidden City
2022-06-01 03:11
In 2020, Beijing’s Forbidden City celebrated its 600th anniversary. Commissioned in 1406, the 178 acre imperial palace had its first official occupant in 1420. For 492 years until 1912… Read More
Barbie It Takes Two
2022-04-09 01:43
Barbie “Malibu” Roberts and Barbie “Brooklyn” Roberts star in Netflix’s Barbie: It Takes Two, now available to stream. This brand new series follows the charact… Read More
2022-03-21 23:54
For most of the past year, my mom and I have saved all of our YouTube income so we could finally cross a doll off our wishlists– Danny Choo’s Smart Doll. I wanted to show you the… Read More
Brains And Beauty Dolls Khari
2022-03-01 02:47
Niya Dorsey, founder and creator of Brains and Beauty Dolls, credits her then one month old daughter as the inspiration for the doll line we’re talking about today. As posted on blog B… Read More
Smart Doll
2022-02-14 04:16
Smart Doll, the brainchild of Danny Choo, has been around since 2014. This 60cm vinyl doll has been on my personal wish list since they first debuted. Aesthetically, they appeal to the anim… Read More
A Girl For All Time Helena (Review)
2022-01-27 16:00
A while back, I posted about the newest A Girl for All Time doll Helena. I hadn’t yet received her at that point, so my admiration for her design was an assumption based on promo photo… Read More
The Queen’s Treasures
2022-01-21 16:00
The Queen’s Treasures has always been a friend to Confessions of a Doll Collectors Daughter. Recently, they sent us a few products to review. I wanted to share a bit about them with yo… Read More
DOLL NEWS Winter 2022
2022-01-18 02:25
Doll magazines have all but disappeared in 2022. Yes, you can find one or two on the market, but half the time, they’re mostly just press releases and advertisements. It’s rare t… Read More
I’m Back!
2022-01-14 18:05
Four months ago, I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. Since then, I’ve been so busy learning the ins and out of motherhood that I had to take a break from the blog. I’m happy t… Read More
Monster High X Beetlejuice
2021-08-10 00:57
One of my favorite movies and cartoons growing up was Beetlejuice. Some might say it’s a bit macabre, but its mix of humor, horror and quirky characters was very enjoyable to young me… Read More
Barbie Tour Truck 2.0
2021-08-06 19:58
The Barbie Tour Truck has been revamped to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Malibu Barbie! Not only has the van been decked out with a new look, Mattel has outfitted it with all new retro m… Read More
Lucille Ball Barbie Tribute Doll
2021-08-06 17:08
Lucille Ball is a legendary performer who not only headlined her own iconic TV show, but also moved mountains behind the scenes in a time when women were scarce in TV and film production. Do… Read More
2021-07-24 17:56
Mom and I virtually attended Sweet Suite @ Home this month. Hosted by The Toy Insider, Sweet Suite is an influencer event for toy bloggers, YouTubers and social media gurus. Before the pande… Read More
American Girl Vacations
2021-06-21 23:52
American Girl through the years has taken some interesting turns throughout its history. Their most recent venture is no exception- American Girl Vacations! That’s right, American Girl… Read More
World Doll Day 2021
2021-05-30 18:55
Usually, we do something here to celebrate June 12th’s World Doll Day. For a quick refresher, you can read about our past efforts here. Between Covid restrictions and pregnancy distrac… Read More
United Federation Of Doll Clubs
2021-05-26 14:00
For the past few months, I’ve been attending virtual United Federation of Doll Clubs (UFDC) meetings. The journey with them so far has been an interesting one. Since my membership was… Read More
Helena, Your Regency Girl
2021-05-17 12:15
Inspired by the times of Jane Austin, A Girl for All Time announced their newest doll, Helena, Your Regency Girl, earlier this month. Helena is the eighth historical doll to be released in t… Read More
American Girl Turns 35
2021-05-15 19:25
It’s hard to believe that American Girl is turning 35 this year! In celebration of American Girl’s 35th anniversary, Mattel recently announced that they’re re-releasing th… Read More
Long Awaited Blog Update
2021-05-13 02:08
So, it’s been a while since I’ve posted here. I admit, I dropped the ball– but I’m picking it back up again. Doll news was pretty sparse for a while due to Covid dela… Read More
Paper Dolls And Contest
2021-02-17 23:29
Late last year, when I decided to commission some real graphics for the blog and channel, I thought it would be fun to ask an artist to create a cool downloadable for you all as a thank you… Read More
Lottie Dolls Takes On Down’s Syndrome
2020-12-30 01:17
Lottie is a doll brand that’s been on my radar since their inception. Based in Ireland, Arklu, the company behind Lottie, is known for making quality dolls with the proportions of a 9… Read More
2020-12-14 18:57
Since we were only able to attend a few doll shows this year, I decided to splurge and order a ball jointed doll (BJD) during AliExpress’s 11/11 sale, also known as Singles Day. Single… Read More
Barbie Extra
2020-11-17 18:11
Dressed in bold, over the top fashions, Barbie Extra stands out from the crowd with a fresh sense of style that very few Barbie’s have had before! The five dolls in this line are trend… Read More
2020-11-16 23:53
Prior to my paternal grandfather’s death last year, he lived in an assisted living home in the memory care unit. He had been diagnosed with dementia and gotten to the point where he co… Read More
VDC: Christmas Pageant
2020-11-09 20:45
Registration is now open for the next Virtual Doll Convention, themed around the holiday season. VDC: Christmas Pageant is December 4th, 5th, and 6th. It is being held virtually in a special… Read More
Shleich’s Jungle Creature
2020-11-07 22:50
Thanks to Sweet Suite @ Home, a few fun items have found their way to our front door! One them was Shleich’s Jungle Creature, new to the Jungle World of Eldrador! The basic mythology b… Read More
Test Market Skippers
2020-11-07 22:26
Test Market Skippers are some of the most endearing Skipper dolls on the market. But how do you spot one in the wild? There are a few key characteristics that Test Market Skippers have. Once… Read More
New Skullector Dolls
2020-10-28 00:31
The rumors have been around for a while now that Mattel would be dropping two brand new Monster High dolls sometime in 2020. I was convinced they’d be convention exclusives. It turns o… Read More
Living Dead Dolls Elvira
2020-10-26 22:25
I’m not a Living Dead Doll collector, but sometimes they catch my eye. That’s what happened today with Mezco Toys Living Dead Dolls Elvira, Mistress of the Dark. Elvira, played b… Read More
Barbie Collaborations
2020-09-20 00:01
Today, my mom and I ventured out to buy some items from the Barbie Throwback Tour Truck. While in line, a fellow collector mentioned ordering something from a Korean brand called ‘Chuu… Read More
Sindy From Kid Kreations
2020-09-18 16:41
Iconic British doll Sindy is getting new life again thanks to Kid Kreations, who just shared information about their brand new range of dolls! Being an American, Sindy is never very easy for… Read More
Meet Courtney Moore
2020-09-15 21:42
Well, 80’s children, prepare to feel old. American Girl just announced their newest historical doll and it’s a decade you’ll be quite familiar with. Themed around a girl fr… Read More
VDC: Summer Fling Video Panels
2020-08-02 23:19
Last week, my mom and I virtually presented two fun panels for the most recent Virtual Doll Convention, Summer Fling. Rachel had asked if we wanted to do something themed around big toddler… Read More
2020-07-30 22:12
July 22nd, 2020 was the first ever Sweet Suite @ Home. Due to Covid-19, the in person event was cancelled. However, the organizers of this influencer event decided to use this cancellation a… Read More
Robert Tonner Partners With Sideshow
2020-07-27 03:40
Robert Tonner is making his grand return to the doll world though a partnership with Sideshow. Not known for dolls, Sideshow is a dealer of high end figures based on pop culture. My lifesize… Read More
Itty Bitty Prettys By Zuru Toys
2020-07-14 21:09
New from Zuru Toys are Itty Bitty Prettys Tea Party Surprise. Review samples haven’t been sent for review just yet, but once they arrive, keep your eyes open for a first look review! I… Read More
VDC: Summer Fling
2020-07-14 18:48
Rachel Hoffman, owner of Turn of the Century Antiques and organizer of the Virtual Doll Convention, is at it again! Starting July 30th and running through August 2nd, doll enthusiasts with a… Read More
Dolls From Heaven’s St. Bernadette
2020-06-30 14:00
Dolls From Heaven has steadily been releasing new 18″ dolls since their debut back in 2015. Over the years, Dolls From Heaven has given us dolls based on St. Therese, Joan of Arc, Mary… Read More
BLACKPINK Figures By Jazwares
2020-06-26 17:09
Any kpop fans out there? More specifically, any BLINKS out there? Well, good news for you– Jazwares just debuted their very own miniature take on one of the most popular girl groups ar… Read More
2020-06-24 00:54
In 2002, toy designer Mel Birnkrant was contemplating retirement from the toy design game due to the industry’s reliance on toys with chips and other electronic elements for play… Read More
Cave Club- New From Mattel
2020-06-09 02:40
Before I dive into the post, I wanted to give a quick shout out to everyone who has stuck by this blog for so many years! I took a few months off to work on the layout, but am happy to say I… Read More
@BarbieStyle Fashion Doll Series
2020-02-24 20:52
We’ve seen a few ‘Design Your Own’ Barbie campaigns from Mattel over the years– here’s the latest! This year, Mattel’s @BarbieStyle Fashion doll series is… Read More
2020-02-23 01:25
Rumor has it Monster High is set to return in 2020 with two special releases! Details are few and far between at the moment, but with New York Toy Fair happening this week, I wouldn’t… Read More
A Look Back At AvaStars
2020-01-01 22:38
A few years back, my mom and I stumbled upon some dolls without faces. We picked them up out of curiosity. These dressed dolls were from a short lived doll line called AvaStars. AvaS… Read More
Jane Withers: Doll Collector
2019-12-29 20:36
Many of you may know of Jane Withers because of her association with arguably the most famous child star to walk the Earth, Shirley Temple. A giant in her own right, actress Jane Withers imp… Read More
Barbie X LeSportsac
2019-12-16 01:50
Another day, another Barbie collaboration! LaSportsac is a handbag, luggage and accessory brand. Currently, LaSportsac has lines based on the popular BTS mascots BT21, Alber Elbaz and Peter… Read More
BTS Prestige Series (Wave 2)
2019-11-28 04:25
New BTS dolls are upon us! The South Korean boy band made waves when the first wave of dolls produced by Mattel and themed around their hit “Idol” hit store shelves earlier this… Read More
Dolls Of Christmas Past: Toffee Dolls
2019-11-27 01:25
While thinking of what new dolls I could highlight as we head closer to Christmas, I couldn’t help but think of all the doll lines we have lost over the years. One of those doll lines… Read More
2019-11-22 21:55
Since we’ve lost Toys R Us, it’s hard to keep up with what’s new on the shelves! This post is all about Barbie’s newest collaboration with National Geographic! I don… Read More
2019-11-22 19:43
Mattel’s newest Barbie Signature line, BMR1959, is inspired by today’s hottest streetwear trends. The six dolls in the line are different than anything we’ve seen before!… Read More
Lottie Takes On Dwarfism
2019-10-30 22:55
Introducing Lottie’s most recent addition to their range, the Sinéad Doll, inspired by Sinéad Burke. Produced in collaboration with Little People of Ireland and Sin&eacut&hell…Read More
Catching Up With Lottie
2019-10-05 18:44
It’s been a while since I’ve covered Lottie Dolls, so I figured I’d check their website to see what’s new with the line. For those of you who are new to the line, Lot… Read More
Louisa’s Knit Knacks
2019-10-03 00:57
Recently, Louisa of Louisa’s Knit Knacks reached out to me about her online store. After seeing Louisa’s cute knit creations, I had to say yes to her when she asked if I was inte… Read More
TRU 2.0: The Toys R Us Adventure
2019-10-01 01:07
Toys R Us is coming back in a BIG way. TRU Kids Brands and Candytopia have partnered up and will be expanding on the iconic toy brand by opening The Toys R Us Adventure in Chicago and Atlant… Read More
Mattel’s Creatable World
2019-09-27 22:02
Mattel unveiled a new doll line earlier this week and it’s making headlines around the world. Their new Creatable World line features six 11″ customizable dolls. A doll line d… Read More
American Girl Savings Game
2019-09-16 20:08
In 1996 and 1997, Pleasant Company, the original manufacturers of American Girl dolls, advertised the free American Girl Savings Game in their catalogs. From a 1997 catalog, “Save for… Read More
Disney Animators’ Collection Villains
2019-09-12 00:17
There’s two new kids in the Disney Animators’ Collection series and they’re villains! Check out these cuties who are hitting ShopDisney and Disney Stores September 29th, 20… Read More
2019-09-10 21:37
Unique Vintage, a brand the celebrates retro and vintage style clothing, has partnered with Mattel to create an awesome line of outfits inspired by Barbie‘s classic looks. I personally… Read More
Mattel Expands Inspiring Women Series
2019-09-02 19:30
Mattel has made a good effort in the past few years to celebrate influential women. Just recently, they announced two new dolls that will be mass produced in The Inspiring Women Series, as w… Read More
Mattel’s BFMC Line Ending
2019-08-24 23:21
The doll groups on Facebook were in furious conversation today over a rumor that Mattel may be ending its Silkstone collection. Apparently, this rumor has been floating around for a while no… Read More
2019-08-15 18:59
I may not be a member of the BTS Army, but I love their dolls, even if I still have to google who is who! A bit of backstory, I actually pre-ordered four dolls, but only one made it to me. T… Read More
2019-08-14 17:08
From a galaxy far, far away come three high fashion dolls inspired by Star Wars: A New Hope. A collaboration between Mattel and Star Wars, these dolls will retail at $100.00. Set to be relea… Read More
2019-08-11 17:54
The father of beloved doll line Patti Playpal died July 11, 2019. You may not know the name, but I know you’ve seen his dolls, especially if you’ve followed this blog for a while… Read More
2019-08-10 19:15
While we’ve seen our fair share of female Kurhn dolls, it wasn’t until a year or so ago that we saw a new first for the company– male dolls! These two dolls were released a… Read More
2019-08-08 03:04
For years, I’ve shared auction catalogs from well known auction house Theriault’s. I’ve done my fair share of ooohhhing and awwwing over the dolls on the auction block. How… Read More
2019-08-05 16:22
As you know, I’ve recently added a few new Kurhn dolls to my collection thanks to the official Kurhn store on AliExpress. The doll in this review is one that I specifically ordered to… Read More
2019-08-02 00:18
Mattel announced at the National Barbie Convention that they are expanding on the iconic dolls 60th birthday celebration with their Barbie Truck Totally Throwback Tour! From the website… Read More
2019-08-02 00:07
I recently went on a Kurhn shopping spree on AliExpress. One of the Kurhn dolls I picked up, I’ve dubbed Renegade Kurhn. To be honest, I have no idea what her real name is, since the w… Read More
2019-07-29 11:00
Crowdfunding is a huge thing right now with smaller companies, but it seems larger companies are also joining in on the trend. Hasbro Pulse and their crowdfunding service HasLab are currentl… Read More
Change Your Bookmarks!
2019-07-19 16:13
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!… Read More
2019-07-12 16:00
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… Read More
Curvy Girls Dolls On Patreon
2019-07-08 16:00
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 doll… Read More
Japanese Exclusive JAL Barbie (1997)
2019-07-05 01:16
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… Read More
Kurhn Goes Disney
2019-05-25 00:05
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… Read More
New From Mattel- Wild Hearts Crew
2019-05-16 15:07
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, t… Read More
A Girl For All Time’s Crowdfunding Plan
2019-05-15 21:25
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 whil… Read More
Adora 20″ Toddler Time Woof
2019-05-06 16:00
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&rsq&hell…Read More
2019-04-29 16:00
Today, I wanted to show you one of my favorite Skipper paper doll sets. Made by Whitman in 1976, this set features an adorable Skipper doll designed to wear some stylish fashions. I love ho… Read More
2019-04-26 19:24
Earlier this month, we went to our second doll show of the year– the Kane County Doll Show at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles, Illinois. Many of the show exhibitors also att… Read More
2019-04-07 18:02
BAPE, short for A Bathing Ape, is a Japanese clothing company that specializes in Japanese street wear. Around since 1993, BAPE makes men’s, women’s and children’s clothing… Read More
2019-04-07 16:03
I don’t know about you, but I’m getting excited about the release of Mattel’s BTS line. While I don’t follow the band, the prototype dolls are looking pretty cool! Th… Read More
2019-03-15 17:08
One of the most popular questions thrown at us here at the blog is ‘how do you clean up your dolls?’. I figured I would address it here in a blog post! For the past few years, my… Read More
2019-03-15 16:45
Just announced in his e-mail newsletter, Robert Tonner’s Phyn & Aero will cease operations as of March 31st, 2019. This is fresh off the heels of the closing of the Tonner Doll Com… Read More
2019-03-09 18:33
Happy 60th Birthday, Barbie! Because she’s celebrating such a huge birthday, expect to see a lot of cool things happening around the line throughout 2019! This weekend, we went to West… Read More
Naperville Doll Show Haul/Loot- January 2019
2019-01-29 02:02
This weekend, my mom and I went to the Naperville Doll Show. This is a bit of wildcard of a show, since you really never know what will be there! Held at the Marriott Hotel in Naperville,&nb&hell…Read More
2019-01-21 17:00
It’s nearly February already. Where did January go? Just like we set personal goals around the New Year to be fitter, make more time for family, read more books, whatever the case may… Read More
My Melody McD Japan Fry/Drink Holder
2019-01-12 17:00
I’ve always been a Hello Kitty fan. I have fond memories of wandering through the local mall and into our Sanrio Store, filled with store made lucky bags and kawaii merchandise just wa… Read More
2019-01-09 17:00
Last year at the Pullip and Dal Doll Lovers Event, I went gaga over the Kikipop Kinoko Juice dolls that were on guest tables and being sold by vendors. They were too expensive to even consid… Read More
Mattel Announces BTS Dolls
2019-01-07 21:50
Heads up, K-Pop fans! Mattel recently announced that the incredibly popular world-renowned boy band BTS is headed to toy shelves this summer! Per the official press release, “Under th… Read More

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