Fashion Dolls 101

 Send in the Trolls Somewhere I have a fun collection of troll dolls, but they are put up somewhere. All I could find for this photo shoot were my most recent purchases, but they were happy to pose for a New Year’s photo.  None of these guys are Russ trolls, just cute little knock offs from China. And, yes, one of these cuties is in the likeness of former President Trump! Happy New Year from the little troll family! 

These two little 8 inch cuties are all decked out in their Christmas finery while they deck the halls for Christmas.  Tonner’s Holly is wearing her original elf costume while Ideal’s Shirley Temple wears a Christmas dress she borrowed from Ginny.  Shirley Temple was made in Hong Kong and issued in 1982.  Robert Tonner’s Holly Elf was released in 2006 in a limited edition of $500  She has the Tiny Betsy body and a new head sculpt with red hair.  Most of these sweet little 8” dolls display so well together. Next year I should try adding a Ginny, Tiny Betsy and Madame Alexander to my 8 inch Christmas doll  display. Related: A Very 8” Dolly Christmas 2023 Christmas Nutcrackers Now at Michaels The Elves of Christmas Decorate the Tree Survey: 2023 Holiday Decor Trends Miniature Christmas Doll Accessories at Michaels

  Elves have become synonymous with Christmas, not because they have anything to do with the birth of Christ, but because of their association with Santa Claus. Sometime during the mid 19th century as the festival of Christmas grew in popularity,   Scandinavian writers began incorporating elves into their Christmas stories about St. Nicholas.  Whatever the case, elves have been popular Christmas toys for many decades. This burgeoned in 2005 with the release of the Elf on the Shelf book and first Scout Elf toy. The doll has become so popular it is often hard to find other Christmas elves. However, Walmart, Dollar Tree and a few other stores, offer elf dolls and figures in various sizes and costumes.  This year the Mr. Christmas Tree Trimming Elves found at Walmart made their way to my house where they quickly made friends with the other elves of Christmas and started decorating the tree. So cute! Enjoy the Christmas holidays. Enjoy them even more with the Elves of Christmas!  Relate