Dolly 2016 Resolutions from About.com Doll Collecting

A Million Dolls Cheer! Happy New Year 2016! What are your dolly resolutions?  I'd love to hear them; we could feature an advice column with readers' tips!  We preview a rare Checkeni doll head prototype this week from the upcoming Forever Young auction by Theriault's, as well as another glimpse at Monster High pending a reboot of the MH dolls that is proving to be a little controversial. Also, more on toy soldiers, those symbols of Christmas and Babes in Toyland, and the story of my fabulous Bebe Reclame, in time for Etrennes, or New Year's Gifts. Also, look for posts on my site of my favorite dolls, and McDonald's is featuring Shopkins and Rabbids at some locations. Write to me at etsag1998@aol.com, and may we have peace in 2016! Ellen Tsagaris Doll Collecting Expert

Forever Young Rarity   This upcoming Theriault's auction includes a very rare prototype multi faced head by Domenico Checkeni. READ NOW

Bebe Reclame; A Fabulous Bebe by Jumeau   Bebe Reclame, just in time for Etrennes gift giving; read her story and how she came to live with me. READ NOW

Faked and Fabulous Military Miniatures   Toy soldiers were so popular during the 19th century that older sets were often faked or reproduced. They are traditional icons of the holiday season, and fun to revisit. READ NOW

Series 2 Monster High Charms   Time to revisit some Monster High dolls and products in light of the the "reboot" of MH, including that of Frankie Stein.  More to come on redesigns of MH Dolls. It's a doll accessory, it's a miniature, it's a charm! Monster High Ghouls got Charms, Series 2 READ NOW

Bargains and Doll collecting Under $50.00, Part II      So many dolls, so little time, and after the holidays, so little money for some!  Never fear, more on bargain doll shopping, and don't forget those sidewalk sales! READ NOW