Fashion Dolls 101

How do you successfully break into the “doll category” and compete against beloved global brands like Barbie, Monster High and Disney Fairies? Moreover, how do you build and expand your brand? The Beatrix Girls is a rare but apt example of a successful new player in the market that’s been able to establish a solid fanbase worldwide and expand its product line by launching a licensing program in multiple categories including apparel, accessories, bedding, stationary, footwear and more. The concept behind this line of collectible pop-star dolls was conceived and brought to the market by Sherry Gunther, a two time Emmy Award winning producer and studio executive with an unparalleled track record of over two decades of experience producing smash hits such as The Simpsons, Rugrats, and Family Guy.  When developing the The Beatrix Girls, Sherry enlisted the help of leading animators and doll developers to re-imagine the look of dolls.  The result, a more angula...

Easter Barbie dolls - past and present: a series on Easter Barbies The first time Barbie officially celebrated Easter was in 1959 when Mattel issued the vintage Barbie Easter Parade outfit which featured a black coat over a colorful print sheath dress. The following year, Mattel continued to make the dress without the coat. The next time an Easter-themed Barbie doll appeared was not until 1993 when Mattel made the Easter Fun Barbie doll . Barbie wore a white dress with a colorful Easter egg print and came with stickers to decorate eggs inside the box. Article at: Easter Barbie dolls - past and present: a series on Easter Barbies - Nashville doll collecting Examiner

Easter Barbie dolls from 1993 to 1999 (with slideshow of Easter Barbies) This article is Part II in a series on Easter Barbie dolls - past and present. The list is of Easter Barbie dolls below sold from 1993 to 1999 and is made up of dolls which were predominantly available in grocery stores and convenience stores. As reported in Easter Barbie dolls - past and present, although the Easter Parade Barbie doll ensemble from 1959 was the first Easter-themed Barbie product, the first Easter Barbie doll, Easter Fun came out in 1993. Continued: Easter Barbie dolls from 1993 to 1999 (with slideshow of Easter Barbies) - Nashville doll collecting Examiner

Easter Barbie dolls from 2000 to present (with slideshow of Easter Barbies) Starting in 2001 with the Flower Mania Barbie , Mattel appears to have had a hard time committing to the Easter theme. From that point on, some years Mattel would produce an Easter Barbie, and some years only a spring-themed doll. I am including just the Easter Barbie dolls in this article. This is part three of Easter Easter Barbie dolls - past and present: a series on Easter Barbies and follows Easter Barbie dolls from 1993 to 1999 . Read more: Easter Barbie dolls from 2000 to present (with slideshow of Easter Barbies) - Nashville Doll Collecting Examiner

Happy Easter from the Moxie Teenz dolls The Easter bunny may have been delayed by the Polar Vortex, making Easter arrive later than usual in 2014, but the Moxie Teenz dolls are already ready. Melrose , Arizona, Moxie Liv and Gavin are dressed in their Easter clothes with a couple of baskets ready for the community Easter egg hunt. Read more: Happy Easter from the Moxie Teenz dolls - Nashville Doll Collecting Examiner

 If you are in the mood for some festive displays for St. Patrick's Day, you are in the right place! Here are a variety of Irish cuties to help you celebrate the day, because you know... everyone is Irish on Saint Patrick's Day! Liv it up for St. Patrick's Day The Liv line of dolls from Spinmaster may have been discontinued, but that has not stopped these lovely lasses from being popular collectibles as well as great for holiday displays. Looking like lively little leprechauns, Liv dolls Katie, Sophie and... Continue Happy St. Patrick's Day from the Moxie Teenz dolls Faith and begorrah but 'tis the season when the wee people come out of hiding to put on their green outfits and celebrate St. Patrick's Day, leprechaun style! The Moxie Teens dolls have transformed into leprechauns for... Continue    Happy St. Patrick's Day from Moxie Teenz Leigh (Photos) As reported in Moxie Teenz dolls worth...

St. Patrick's Day doll displays - a variety of Irish dolls for Saint Patrick's day (with slideshow) St. Patrick's Day is the time we celebrate Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Although the day has come to be celebrated with parades and beer, Ireland's history and the story of Saint Patrick are much richer than that. This article will take a look at a few dolls which pay tribute to Ireland and Saint Patrick's Day. Continued: St. Patrick's Day doll displays - a variety of Irish dolls for Saint Patrick's day (with slideshow) - Nashville Doll Collecting Examiner