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Liv leaves: Liv doll line discontinued In December 2009, Nightline ran a story on Barbie's world and two dolls which were making a run for Barbie doll's Christmas sales. Nightline pointed to Liv dolls with their replaceable wigs, real glass eyes and 14 movable joints as one doll hoping to claim Barbie's sales. Article at: Liv leaves: Liv doll line discontinued - Nashville Doll Collecting Examiner

'Really Dahling' bathroom accessories for doll collectors If you love everything dolls, check out the "Really Dahling" collection of bathroom accessories carried by Sears and Kmart. Article & photos at: 'Really Dahling' bathroom accessories for doll collectors (Video) - Nashville Doll Collecting Examiner

Christmas Day is here and what is more fun for Christmas than dolls! These articles cover everything Christmas and dolls for your holiday fun. Merry Christmas from Barbie (Photos) Barbie doll has been a fixture in homes for the holidays since 1959. Not only has the teenage fashion model been at the top of almost every little girl's Christmas list, but for the past two decades, Barbie... Barbie doll goes green for Christmas The first year that Mattel's Barbie doll was issued with a holiday theme appears to have been the 1988 Happy Holiday Barbie. Since then Mattel has issued at least one holiday Barbie doll every year including holiday collectors... Oh, nuts! Holiday nutcrackers on display for Christmas (Video) Wooden nutcrackers in the shape of decorative figures date back to at least the 15th century, but they didn't become popular until the 1800s in Germany. At that time carving n

Barbie doll goes green for Christmas The first year that Mattel's Barbie doll was issued with a holiday theme appears to have been the 1988 Happy Holiday Barbie. Since then Mattel has issued at least one holiday Barbie doll every year including holiday collectors Barbies. holiday grocery store Barbie dolls, and frequent special editions at stores Article at: Barbie doll goes green for Christmas - National Barbie Collecting Examiner

Marley Wentworth: The Ghost of Christmas Present It's not Marley's Ghost but in this contemporary outfit she may be the Ghost of Christmas Present! Marley Wentworth is all dolled up for the holidays and looking pretty in pink. Article at: Marley Wentworth: The Ghost of Christmas Present - Nashville Doll Collecting Examiner

Sears and Kmart which are owned by the same company both have a set of bathroom accessories called "Really Dahling" that would be perfect for some doll collectors. The set features rugs, towels, show soap dish, gown lotion bottle, hat toothbrush holder, a selection of fashion shower curtains, and other very doll collecting-looking accessories. Check it out at Sears.com or Kmart.com.

Articles and photos of various "Lord of the Rings" dolls inspired by the writings of author J.R.R. Tolkien and the movie magic of Peter Jackson Lord of the Rings Dolls & Action Figures Even before Peter Jackson's "The Lord of the Rings" movie trilogy came out, toy makers have been creating character dolls and action figures of J.R.R. Tolkien's...    Mattel Lord of the Rings dolls: Aragorn, Arwen, Legolas & Galadriel First published over 55 years ago, Tolkien's timeless masterpiece The Lord of the Rings has had a profound impact on both the literary world and the cinematic world. It is no wonder to discover The Lord of the Rings... Barbie doll as Galadriel from 'The Lord of the Rings' - harbinger of new Tonner Galadriel figure Barbie Doll as Galadriel Since it was just announced that the Robert Tonner Doll Company is producing a Galadriel figure for

Blythe 'Littlest Pet Shop' -- Little Pets, Big Adventure on DVD in January The Littlest Pet Shop: Little Pets, Big Adventures is a new DVD coming out from Hasbro and Shout Factory Kids on January 15. Five fun-filled episodes of the new animated series "The Littlest Pet Shop" star Blythe Baxter, based upon the popular Blythe dolls , first created in 1972 by Kenner. Hasbro acquired the rights to Tonka/Kenner and the Blythe dolls in 1991. Ad: Littlest Pet Shop Blythe Doll Article at: Blythe 'Littlest Pet Shop' -- Little Pets, Big Adventure on DVD in January - Nashville Doll Collecting Examiner Also see: Littlest Pet Shop animated series based on Blythe dolls to release on DVD - Nashville doll collecting Examiner

Belle Meade Plantation Belles Doll Club Christmas party The Belle Meade Plantations Belles Doll Club held their yearly Christmas meeting and party in the back room at Shoneys in Bellevue on Dec. 6. Club members set up two pink Barbie Christmas trees and several Barbie doll displays around the room. Article at: Belle Meade Plantation Belles Doll Club Christmas party - Nashville Doll Collecting Examiner

  Twilight Breaking Dawn Part 2 with Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Ashley Greene and Dakota Fanning has been breaking records across the country. In honor of the last chapter in the Twilight Saga, here is a look back at some of the best Twilight dolls. Tonner Doll Company to release 2010 Twilight dolls; Jacob Black doll from New Moon already out As recently reported in Tonner Doll Company to release Lord of the Rings dolls in June , The Robert Tonner Doll Company has been creating a series of character figures based upon popular movies. In September of 2008 it was announced that the Robert Tonner Company had been granted the license for character figures based on the movie Twilight . Since then, the Tonner company has produced several dolls from the Twilight films including Edward Cullen, Bella Swan, Laurent, James, and Victoria. See: Tonner Doll Company to release 2010 Twilight dolls; Jacob Black doll from New Moon already out - Nashvil

Thanksgiving & Pilgrim Dolls & Figures One of the most charming things about Thanksgiving decorating is the variety of Thanksgiving dolls, Pilgrim figures and Native American figurines available to collectors. Article at: Thanksgiving & Pilgrim Dolls & Figures-- Squidoo

Pilgrim Barbie doll celebrates Thanksgiving Celebrate Thanksgiving with the the American Stories Collection Pilgrim Barbie doll! Article at: Pilgrim Barbie doll celebrates Thanksgiving - National Barbie Collecting Examiner

Resin Pilgrims & Indian figures for Thanksgiving displays One of the nice things about Halloween displays is you can use many of the same items for Thanksgiving displays. Fall flowers and pumpkins look very seasonal with pilgrim figures scattered among the flowers and pumpkins, so doll collectors often take advantage of their fall decorations to create colorful displays for Thanksgiving. Article at: Resin Pilgrims & Indian figures for Thanksgiving displays - Nashville Doll Collecting Examiner

Littlest Pet Shop animated series based on Blythe dolls to release on DVD  For those who love the big-eyed Blythe dolls with their oversized heads, Shout! Factory Kids, is collaborating with Hasbro Studios to release Littlest Pet Shop: Little Pets, Big Adventures , the first DVD collection based on Hasbro’s popular Littlest Pet Shop brand and new animated series . The DVD collection will release on January 15, 2013. Article at: Littlest Pet Shop animated series based on Blythe dolls to release on DVD - Nashville doll collecting Examiner

The Littlest Pet Shop: Little Pets, Big Adventures                      The First DVD Collection from the Littlest Pet Shop  Animated Television Series        DVD Set Includes an Offer for a Virtual Collectible Pet on the Littlest Pet Shop App   Available in Stores January 15, 2013 from Shout! Factory Kids On January 15, 2013, Shout! Factory Kids, in collaboration with Hasbro Studios, will release Littlest Pet Shop: Little Pets, Big Adventures , the first DVD collection based on Hasbro’s popular Littlest Pet Shop brand and new animated series .  Delivering five fun-filled episodes and captivating entertainment the whole family can enjoy, the DVD will also feature bonus content including coloring sheets and the all-new featurette “A Look Behind The Pet Shop Doors.”  Littlest Pet Shop: Little Pets, Big Adventures DVD also includes an offer for a virtual Collectable Pet on the Littlest Pet Shop App, and has a suggested retail price of $14.97. Littlest Pet Sh

Plantation Belles Doll Club Thanksgiving display and hat making The Belle Meade Plantation Belles Doll Club celebrated the upcoming Thanksgiving holidays at Shoneys in Bellevue with a First Thanksgiving doll scene which included pilgrims, Native American Indians, sailor dolls and Thanksgiving accessories. Article at: Plantation Belles Doll Club Thanksgiving display and hat making - Nashville Doll Collecting Examiner

Halloween Dolls & Halloween Doll Displays Halloween Dolls are popular for gift giving and for displays at Halloween. You can find Halloween dolls everywhere from doll stores, to eBay to grocery stores. Most doll manufacturers make Halloween dolls and/or Halloween costumes for dolls. Find out more at: Halloween Dolls 2012 Target Halloween Star Barbie doll is the 'cat's meow' Target has released their newest exclusive Halloween doll, the 2012 Halloween Star Barbie doll in her Barbie pink box. Wearing a whimsical little kitty cat outfit, the cute doll has kitty cat ears, a black stripe in her long blonde... Article at: 2012 Target Halloween Star Barbie doll is the 'cat's meow' Plantation Belles Barbie Doll Club dolls up for Halloween The Belle Meade Plantation Belles Barbie Doll Club celebrated Halloween frighteningly early at Shoney's in Bellevue on Thursday night, Oct. 4. S

El Dia de los Muertos dolls & figures - Nashville Doll Collecting Examiner The 13th annual El Dia de los Muertos fiesta was held Sat., Oct. 27 at Cheekwood Botanical Gardens. The Nashville fall festival celebrates the colorful Los Dias de los Muertos (the Days of the Dead) festivals of Mexico and Latin America. The Dia de los Muertos holiday is one of the most important celebrations in Latin America because it shows the Latin culture’s strong love of life and respect for departed ancestors, combining old pagan customs with Catholic traditions. Article at: El Dia de los Muertos dolls & figures - Nashville Doll Collecting Examiner

2012 Target Halloween Star Barbie doll is the 'cat's meow' Target has released their newest exclusive Halloween doll, the 2012 Halloween Star Barbie doll in her Barbie pink box. Wearing a whimsical little kitty cat outfit, the cute doll has kitty cat ears, a black stripe in her long blonde hair, a painted nose and whiskers as well as a white fur ruff around her neck. Article at: 2012 Target Halloween Star Barbie doll is the 'cat's meow' - National Barbie Collecting Examiner

Indian dolls at 31st Annual Native American Indian Association Pow Wow  Every October American Indians from around the Nation gather in Tennessee to share part of their culture and crafts. This year's Native American Indian Association Pow Wow and Fall Festival took place on Oct. 19 and 20 at Long Hunter State Park. Article and slide show at: Indian dolls at 31st Annual Native American Indian Association Pow Wow - Nashville Doll Collecting Examiner

Plantation Belles Barbie Doll Club dolls up for Halloween The Belle Meade Plantation Belles Barbie Doll Club celebrated Halloween frighteningly early at Shoney's in Bellevue on Thursday night, Oct. 4. Several members wore Halloween tops while spooky Halloween Barbie dolls haunted several tables. See the photos at: Plantation Belles Barbie Doll Club dolls up for Halloween - Nashville Doll Collecting Examiner