Posts Tagged ‘doll’

How to Take Good Care of Your American Girl Doll

Monday, March 16th, 2009

So you own an American Girl doll. Well, as the owner, extra effort is expected from you for your doll to always look best. As the owner, you must know how to take good care of your doll so she will always be presentable. You must know the do’s and don’ts in regards to taking care of your doll.

I myself also own a doll so personally I have my own list of do’s and don’ts in regards to taking care of my doll. And I actually want to share this list to you.

Do’s:

Keep doll away from sunlight. It is not advisable to expose the doll to sunlight most especially for a long period of time. Doll will quickly look old when often exposed to sunlight.

Wash hands before grabbing the doll. Our hands are oftentimes full of dirt and so grabbing our doll without first washing our hands is not a good idea. It is best to wash hands first to make sure they are clean.

Collectible Barbie Dolls – Guide for Doll Collectors

Monday, February 23rd, 2009

Barbie has been one of the most popular dolls and for almost fifty years has been a part of every girls wish list for Christmas or other special occasions. She has also been one of the best seller toys online and one of the hottest collectible toys.

According to Mattel, manufacturer of Barbie, there are already more than 100,000 Barbie collectors around the world. Roughly ninety percent are women in their early 40s, buying around twenty Barbie dolls and spending $1000 or more every year.

At auction, vintage Barbie dolls from earliest production are the most successful. In 1959, original Barbie was sold for $3.00. In 2004, Barbie in mint box from 1959 was sold for around $3552. And in 2006, a Midnight Red Barbie doll from 1965 was sold for $17,000, which actually set a world record.

Looking back, Mattel has sold a lot of Barbie dolls particularly to collectors. Barbie dolls sold included vintage reproductions, dolls based from characters in television series like Star Trek and The Munsters, and porcelain versions.

A Guide in American Girl Dolls Collecting

Sunday, February 22nd, 2009

Many young girls today are hooked up with collecting dolls like American Girl dolls. Well, this is not that surprising to know as it’s totally fun and exciting to collect some pretty girl dolls and be able to dress them up and buy them some accessories, furniture, books, and presents, like you would do to a real dear friend.

Collecting dolls like American Girl dolls is a good, fun hobby. After getting a doll, you can buy her different cool and trendy clothes and accessories. You can do whatever you want with the doll. If you want your doll to look like sporty or be dressed like a princess, you can. If you also want her to be comfortable like a real dear friend, you can also get her beds, tables and chairs, trunks and other storage cases, and many other furniture options. You can also get her different pets, musical instruments, suitcases, horses and carriages to enjoy.

Barbie Dolls – The Fashion Doll

Thursday, January 1st, 2009

Barbie is a fashion doll created by Mattel. She was launched March 1959 and from then on has been one of the famous dolls. It is believed that credit for Barbie’s creation and success should be given to American businesswoman Ruth Handler who was inspired by German doll called Bild Lilli and eventually was led to the idea of developing a similar doll but should be called Barbie.

For almost fifty years, Barbie has been a part of every girls’ wish list for Christmas or other similar occasions. She has been one of the kids’ most favorite toys and has been one of the best seller toys online, particularly in eBay and Amazon.

However, although Barbie has definitely been a part of every girls’ life, she continued to be the subject of many lawsuits and controversies, oftentimes involving parody of the doll and her lifestyle. Recently, Barbie has faced stiff competition with Bratz range of dolls which are dolls that have also been so popular to girls.

Some Famous Dolls in the World

Sunday, December 7th, 2008

Dolls have been always a part of every young girls’ wish list for Christmas or other similar occasions. And for years, they have been the most favorite and have been hot toys online, particularly in eBay and Amazon.

Well, all dolls are really playable and enjoyable. However there are some specific dolls that have successfully captured hearts of so many young girls. They have made a difference because of belonging to what is called famous dolls in the world. To name a few, we have Barbie, Super Dollfie, Nicki Fleming, Fulla and Blythe.

Barbie

Barbie is currently the best-known doll. In 1959, she was launched and since then has been very famous and definitely has been one of the most desired dolls by young girls. Barbie has traveled to more than 150 countries and has been known to these countries as a fashion doll with a lot of promising clothing lines. Barbie has also been known for being a distinct doll with lots of pets and vehicles. As of now, Barbie has a panda, a zebra, a lion cub, horses, cats and dogs. And she owns trailers, jeeps, and the trendy pink Corvette convertibles.

Keeping Your American Girl Doll At Her Best

Thursday, December 4th, 2008

So you own an American Girl doll. Well, as the owner, extra effort is expected from you for your doll to always look best. As the owner, you must know how to take good care of your doll so she will always be presentable. You must know the do’s and don’ts in regards to taking care of your doll.

I myself also own a doll so personally I have my own list of do’s and don’ts in regards to taking care of my doll. And I actually want to share this list to you.

Do’s:

Keep doll away from sunlight. It is not advisable to expose the doll to sunlight most especially for a long period of time. Doll will quickly look old when often exposed to sunlight.

Wash hands before grabbing the doll. Our hands are oftentimes full of dirt and so grabbing our doll without first washing our hands is not a good idea. It is best to wash hands first to make sure they are clean.

Some Famous American Dolls in the World

Saturday, February 9th, 2008

Dolls have been always a part of every young girls’ wish list for Christmas or other similar occasions. And for years, they have been the most favorite and have been hot toys online, particularly in eBay and Amazon.

Well, all dolls are really playable and enjoyable. However there are some specific dolls that have successfully captured hearts of so many young girls. They have made a difference because of belonging to what is called famous dolls in the world. To name a few, we have Barbie, Super Dollfie, Nicki Fleming, Fulla and Blythe.

Barbie

Barbie is currently the best-known doll. In 1959, she was launched and since then has been very famous and definitely has been one of the most desired dolls by young girls. Barbie has traveled to more than 150 countries and has been known to these countries as a fashion doll with a lot of promising clothing lines. Barbie has also been known for being a distinct doll with lots of pets and vehicles. As of now, Barbie has a panda, a zebra, a lion cub, horses, cats and dogs. And she owns trailers, jeeps, and the trendy pink Corvette convertibles.