Posts Tagged ‘Dolls’

Buying Your Doll Some Dresses and Accessories

Friday, March 20th, 2009

Your doll is maybe one of your most precious toy and so you are always considering the idea of buying her some dresses and accessories. Well, nowadays, it’s not anymore so much of a problem. In fact, by just having a little research over the web, you can already buy your doll some great stuff. Online, particularly in eBay and Amazon, you’ll get to see a lot of clothing lines and accessories for all doll types, contemporary and historical. Surely, buying would be a whole lot easier and more enjoyable with the advancement in technology.

So far, most dolls’ clothing lines are fabulous, they are irresistible. Typical doll clothes in most clothing lines you will see include every day outfits, sporty outfits, and dressy outfits. Every day outfits are perfect when doll loves hanging out with some doll friends, sporty outfits are just right when doll likes active playtime, and dressy outfits are ideal when doll loves attending parties.

As of now, many love dressy outfits for their doll as they are in wide range. There are garden dresses and sun dresses for dolls fond of outdoor activities. Holiday dresses are also on the line for dolls fond of attending special events.

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.

Tips on Shopping for Ugly Dolls Online

Sunday, March 15th, 2009

Online, particularly in places like eBay or Amazon, you can find a lot of pretty dolls on sale. You can do the shopping for dolls of your choice, dolls you would like to collect. However, not all dolls found in such places are of good quality and at reasonable price so it’s important that you’re wise and knowledgeable enough to know the things you should consider when shopping for dolls online.

Things to Consider

1. Condition

First and foremost, check the condition. It’s important that you know if the dolls you like are already used or still brand new or unused. In places like eBay or Amazon, products can be either of the two, used or unused. Always check the condition of the dolls. You can see picture/s of the dolls on the screen and condition of the dolls. If brand new, check the picture/s and see if it looks like really brand new. Same thing if already used.

2. Bidding

There is Cuteness in Uglydolls

Saturday, March 14th, 2009

Before, I am really curious and clueless if “Uglydolls” by David Horvath and Sun-Min Kim really exist. I just heard of them from some friends and did not get the chance to see them. I guess it is just natural for me to think that way as it is a bit absurd to think there are people who will create and eventually sell things are that are ugly. To my surprise, I tried to do a search online and I found out that Uglydolls by David Horvath and Sun-Min Kim really exist. They do since 2002 and were actually distinguished by many because they balance traditional cuteness with ugliness. In 2006, “Uglydolls” of the two toy designers were awarded by Toy Industry of America as the Specialty Toy of the Year.

The first time I saw the “Uglydolls” by David Horvath and Sun-Min Ki online, I found them cute. Despite their unusual look, there is cuteness in them considering they are small plush toys. I also found them as toys that kids will enjoy. Parents will enjoy them too as they will get good value for their money as they are handmade and so durable.

Shopping for Collectible Precious Moments Figurines Online

Thursday, March 12th, 2009

When it comes to collectible figurines Sam Butcher outdid himself with the Precious Moments collectibles. When he first drawing these truly precious looking little children for his family and friends as gifts I am sure it never entered his mind that they would become what they are today. Mr. Butcher in partnership with Bill Biel decided to take his precious artwork and put it on religious inspirational greeting cards and posters.

Precious Moments Figurines came about when Enesco approached Mr. Butcher and wanted to take his artwork and turn it into 3D figurines. From there these inspirational figurines took on a mind of their own and became collectibles and heirlooms for adults and children. You can find these motivational, touching and truly precious figurines online where you can browse and buy them. You can buy them as gifts or for your own collection.

The premise for these collectible figurines has remained the same as the greeting cards of putting religious and inspirational saying on them. Precious Moments Figurines have been providing encouragement, support and love ever since the beginning and still today they bring much joy to the receiver. Not only can you find figurines on the website you can find clothing, books, dolls, jewelry, plush toys, ornaments and audio and video selections.

The Best Polly Pocket Dolls

Wednesday, March 11th, 2009

Since I don’t have any daughters of my own, I tend to go a little crazy spoiling my niece. Unlike my sons who began playing PlayStation and Xbox before they were five, my niece still enjoys age-appropriate toys like plush animals and dollies.

Thankfully, she’s taking her sweet time growing up, and is in no particular hurry to move on to Barbies or Bratz. There’s something wonderful about this short, sweet stage — not too young, but not too grown-up, either. Her absolute favorite toys right now are her Polly Pocket dolls. And with her birthday just a few short weeks away, I’m going to do a little comparison-shopping and see if we can’t add to her ever-growing collection.

For those of you not “in the know,” Polly Pocket dolls are fabulous little plastic figures that are incredibly well accessorized. Polly Pocket dolls are about half the size of a typical Barbie, and like Barbie, they’ve got an outfit for just about every occasion. Some of the clothes are rubber, and some are magnetic — it just depends on your taste. Strangely enough, the fact that these little gals are sometimes quite a challenge to dress does absolutely nothing to dampen my niece’s enthusiasm. She and her friends will spend hours just changing them from one outfit to the next, all the while chatting and humming happily without a care in the world.

Fun Clothing to Dress Up Your American Girl Dolls

Monday, March 9th, 2009

Dolls are a girl’s best friend. Girls talk to their dolls, have tea parties with their dolls and last but not least they love to dress up their dolls. Whether you have a little girl that plays with american girl dolls or you collect them they are fun to dress up and accessorize. These dolls have been around for many years and have brought much joy to those who own them.

The older American Girl dolls are now highly collectible and worth a lot of money to a collector. Some people u them as family heirlooms. Many people make money selling these collectible dolls and their clothes and accessories. Many of the dolls have been discontinued resulting in making them even more collectible. All in all these dolls whether new or old are fun to play dress up with and are truly the perfect gift for any little or big girl.

Some american girl dolls have their own line of clothing you can buy on the website. You can have a lot of creative fun by mixing and matching clothes and accessories on this doll. One such doll that has a line of her own clothing designed for her is Chrissa. Chrissa is so cute and her clothes are fun and there is so much you can do when dressing her. She can be athletic, feminine or ready for bedtime.

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.

Best Seller American Girl Dolls Online

Tuesday, February 17th, 2009

eBay is an online shopping store where you get to see, check and buy some products, brand-new or slightly used. As of today, a lot of products can already be found at this online shopping store, from plain accessories to even high-tech gadgets. Even dolls that are just found before in toy stores are already in eBay. In fact, they have always been big sellers and several of them are actually best sellers according to records.

These several dolls that we are talking about actually include the Lee Middleton dolls, American Girl dolls, Hasbro dolls, and Bratz dolls.

Lee Middleton dolls have actually been on the best sellers list ever since. This is not surprising to know actually as the dolls are so real in appearance. In fact, according to one girl, the dolls are so lifelike and uncanny. There’s also very interesting story with the dolls, with being counted as passengers on airplanes and rescued from store countertops to prevent the baby from falling.