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Unsinkable Dollies This week, we talk about Disaster Dolls, including Titanic related dolls and other items.  These survivor dolls are silent witnesses to their owners and creators, and serve as reminders of the artistic human spirit. Ellen Tsagaris Doll Collecting Expert

Unsinkable Dollies Dolls and Disasters seem to go hand in hand. Read about dolls that were witness to man made and natural disasters. READ NOW Share

Halopeau: Rare, Pricey, Engaging! Read about Barrois' successor who only made exquisite dolls for a limited period of time. READ NOW Share

American Carved Wooden Doll This artistic carved African American Wooden Doll is bound to steal hearts at auction. READ NOW Share

Doll Artists Display and Teach Read about this years convention of NIADA, the National Institute of American Doll Artists. READ NOW Share

"For Goodness, Bake!" says Grace A Review of Grace's Year as The New American Girl.  This is an updated article featuring a doll that encourages young girls to give back to their community and to engage in good works.  Dolls lead by example! READ NOW Share

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Dolls inspire Other Collections Ellen Tsagaris Doll Collecting Expert

Dolls inspire Other Collections Some other favorite collections that were influenced by collecting dolls. Another time we'll talk fossils, thimbles, coca cola, minis, Blue Willow. READ NOW Share

Theriault's May Auction By one number, this breathing doll by Kammer and Reinhardt may bring thousands, not hundred of thousands, but it doesn't matter! READ NOW Share

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Of Ponies, Happy Meals, and Doll Commercials

A Safe Driving public service announcement regarding car seats features comments on why boys should play with dolls: "Did you know boys that play with dolls make better fathers?"  Dolls are everywhere, now more than ever.

For those who love Happy Meal Dolls and toys, the current offerings are Transformers and My Little Pony.  Several of the Ponies are the actual dolls, with a few little horses, too.  They are very cute with rooted hair and good detail. For more information on Happy Meal Toys, see my site, Doll Collecting at about.com, at collectdolls.about.com.  Current information on the 2015 toys is available there.

Monster High dolls are beginning to appear at Goodwill and other thrift shops.  If under $5 per doll, I'd say they are a good buy.  I also see MH at Walgreens and Kohls.

For more on current collectible dolls on YouTube see Mommy and Gracie, "The Doll Hunters," "Confessions of a Doll Collector's Daughter" by Kewpie83, and my own YouTube Channel, under Ellen Tsagaris.

Also trending at thrift shops are international dolls, mass produced porcelains, and good early vinyl dolls from the late 50s and through the 60s.  I also see the walking dolls of my childhood appearing at thrift shops and doll shows.  These are usually under $15.00 and are a good buy, especially if in very good shape with original clothing.

On ebay, antique reproduction dolls of all types and in all price ranges are appearing, with artist made dolls selling over $300.

Happy Collecting; see also our blog Antique Doll Collector Magazine Blog, also on blogspot.

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Newsletter for April 6th! Temple, Tonner, More!

Read more Tonner News and Shirley Temple Auction news below. Look for a coming press release from Theriault's about the Shirley auction in July.  Happy Easter, Orthodox Easter  and a Blessed Passover to all who celebrate!

Ellen Tsagaris Doll Collecting Expert Tonner 2015 One of the most versatile and beloved doll makers announces it's annual convention, 2015 events, and 2015 collection. Go,Tonner! READ NOW » Share   Profile: Roxanna Maria Doll Artist Roxanna Maria Originals, dolls that Awe, Inspire, and Teach! READ NOW » Share   Shirley Temple Auction July 2015 Shirley Temple's personal collection of dolls and movie memorabilia goes to auction in July 2015. READ NOW » Share   Send in the Clowns Clowns are among my favorite dolls; maybe these wonderful examples will make believers of more people. READ NOW » Share   MORE FROM ABOUT.COM • Blog • Madame Alexander Doll Types • Social Media and Doll Collectors • Eight hard plastic dolls • Christmas Dolls • International Costume Dolls Advertisement About Home | Follow Us:     You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Doll Collecting newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line.