New, Improved Doll Collecting Newsletter for August 17th Week with Pics!

Doll Collectors are Never Single Minded This could really be a theme for us; after all, look at all great companion memorabilia we snapped up at Love, Shirley Temple.  Because we aren't single-minded, we are also into fun plush and characters like Funko's Fabrikations, described below.  We also attend auctions, online and in person; note that two great Rendezvous Auctions are coming up August 17th, and August 24th (1950s dolls).  We look for dolls here and there, at flea markets, yard sales, doll shops, antique shops, doll shows, you name it.  We make dolls, repurpose dolls, invent dolls, dress dolls, undress dolls, display dolls, etc. For example, Glorie Iaccarino is an artist who loves dolls, eco art, and establishing art galleries, online and brick and mortar. Here's to us, that talented, diverse group united by their passion for dolls and their history!  As always, I love to hear from you; what are your favorite dolls to collect?  I'll feature answers and photos in upcoming posts.  Happy Collecting! Ellen Tsagaris Doll Collecting Expert

Doll Collectors are Never Single Minded   Eleanor St. George who wrote "Old Dolls" observed that doll collectors often have multiple hobby interests. Therefore, we collect items related to our dolls, or cross-collectibles. READ NOW

All Dolls are Collectible, Genevieve Angione Says!   Dolls called Secondaries later can prove that All Dolls are Collectible! Dolls like metal heads, half dolls, and cellulloid dolls were once called secondaries, but no more.  What dolls do you think are "sleepers?"  Read more. READ NOW

Fun Variations on a Fun Theme by Funko   Funko's Fabrikations are making plush toys popular again. Here is a whole new doll world that crosses into comic collectibles, pop culture, and comics. READ NOW