Fashion Dolls 101

  Yesterday I took photos of the small Let’s Pretend Playsets for small dolls. I got these playsets just for two of the accessories which I thought would work with the tiny Barbie Macro Minis.  As promised, here are two of the Barbie Micro Minis using the purses from the Let’s Pretend Playsets as handbags and totes. You can see the scale isn’t bad for a larger handbag for the small dolls, and they badly need accessories! I have even taken to painting the small figures to give them some wardrobe changes, as well as making them shrugs and belts from yarn and ribbon. So you can see why I am excited to actually give them handbags in an appropriate scale!  Next I will be testing the “64 oz” tumblers from the same playsets to see how well they do. Stay tuned for more fun with small, scavenged accessories for the Barbie Micro Minis!

 The other night I noticed these little dolls for the umpteenth time at Dollar Tree. I have not been remotely interested them… until this week.  Then I noticed the little handbag would be the perfect size for a briefcase or tote for the Barbie Micro Minis (photos coming later). So I thought an orange bag might be nice for fall. But then I thought a green one would be nice for spring and summer…and St Patrick’s Day.  In addition, the “Stanley” tumbler, while on the large size for the Minis, may actually display well as an oversized tumbler.  And the little dolls actually grew on me. I don’t see them becoming something I will photograph or play with again, but who knows? With their pop on plastic clothes and lemon heads, they might just grow on me.  Doll playsets come with 10 plastic pieces. $1.75 each. 

 The newest collection of Barbie Micro Minis have hit stores like Dollar Tree, and, yes, they are super cute! Some people describe them as Barbie cake toppers but they are sold in the toy aisle and are much more versatile than mere cake decorations! There are eight new styles to choose from as well as various body and hair colors types to collect. The blonde Barbie Micro Mini even wears a black and white striped top that is a throw back to her original zebra-striped swimsuit.  I would say hurry in today but the 2025 collection was well stocked last year and still available in some stores.  They are cute and at $1.75 each, they are budget friendly, and they should be available all year.  Related: St. Patrick’s Day with the Barbie Micro-Minis Barbie Micro Minis Enjoy Snowmageddon Barbie Micro Minis Celebrate Christmas 2025 Barbie “You Can Be Anything” Minis Celebrate the Season in Cobblestone

  Previously published on March 28 Because I am fascinated with these little plastic figures of Jesus that keep turning up everywhere, I ordered my own set to hand out. I have collected quite a few figures in stores but I hadn’t seen this style before.  These little figures have a fancier, fuller sash that comes in red, yellow, green, teal, and hot pink  The Jesus figure has a yellow (gold) halo and a yellow (golden) cross   Because my church is getting ready for our big Easter egg hunt, I figured I would donate some of these little plastic figures to go in the colorful plastic eggs. But I am definitely keeping a set for myself! Easter is just around the corner! These are so cute stuffed in Easter eggs! 

Definitive History of America’s Premier Barbie Collectors Magazine (1988–2006) Barbie Bazaar Magazine was the leading publication for serious adult Barbie doll collectors for nearly two decades. Launched in 1988 and running until 2006, the fashion-doll-collecting publication served as an essential resource during the height of the 1990s Barbie collecting boom, offering in-depth articles, historical insights, market trends, and community connection for enthusiasts worldwide. The Founding of Barbie Bazaar Barbie Bazaar premiered in August 1988 in Kenosha, Wisconsin. It was founded by longtime collectors Karen Caviale and Marlene Mura, who recognized the growing need for a sophisticated magazine aimed at adult fans rather than children. What started as a small independent venture with just a few hundred subscribers quickly gained momentum as Barbie collecting surged in popularity. Rapid Growth and Mattel Partnership The magazine’s quality content and dedicated focus helped it expand drama...

2026 Cloth Easter Bunnies at Michael’s  Who’s that hopping down the bunny trail? Why, it’s the Easter bunnies at Michael’s! The 2026 set comes with a boy bunny wearing blue and white stripes and hiding an Easter egg, and the adorable girl rabbit in her hot pink dress holding a flower bouquet. Michael’s Cloth Rabbits 60% Off  The cloth Easter bunnies can be bought as a set or individually. Originally $19.99, they are already 60% off. Somehow one of them ended up in my Easter basket with the other girl bunnies I somehow have a small collection of  The others were Goodwill finds. Here is a slightly closer shot. She’s adorable! I couldn’t help myself!  Hop on into Michael’s to see if they have any left. At 60% off, they won’t last long! Related: Easter Gnomes Out at Walgreens