Fashion Dolls 101

I used to try to warn people that dolls would not be a good retirement plan, but did they listen? NO! If you track Ebay and Amazon as well as Nashville flea market and estate sales regularly for dolls , it doesn't take a rocket scientist to notice most modern dolls are not holding their prices on the secondary market right now.  While many factors contribute to this, including the current economy and continuing unemployment, one of the major factors contributing to low doll prices is the incredible, massive over-inflation during the height of doll collecting mania in the mid-to-late 1990s. However, since the late 1990s dolls have not only declined in value, but the majority of modern dolls have declined up to 75% of their original retail price. One only has to track Ebay sales to note that dolls which have a starting bid near or over their original retail price consistently DO NOT SELL. Dolls with a low starting price may or may not sell at a low price on Ebay. While ...

The 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 beloved characters for years. However, with the advent of "The Lord of the Rings" movies, these dolls were brought to a whole new level by creating facial casts based upon the movie actors and actresses. Read more at Lord of the Rings Dolls  Ask me how you can doll yourself up with amazing clinical skincare products and start your way to clearer, healthier skin today! Join me on  Facebook  or email skin_and_health@yahoo.com  for more info! I would love to help you have the best skin of your life!!

Why Mattel’s Barbie doll packaging could be hazardous to your health After purchasing this cute Barbie Fashionistas Swappin' Styles doll to display at a doll club meeting , I began the task of trying to release her from her box. Does this cute doll LOOK like a safety hazard? Continue reading on Examiner.com Why Mattel's Barbie doll packaging could be hazardous to your health - National Barbie Collecting Examiner Warning: Doll & toy packaging can be a safety hazard Barbie Doll vs. The Doctors : What does a June 1 airing of the TV show "The Doctors" have to do with a June 2 doll club meeting? They both occurred in June, but there is a more serious connection. More at Warning: Doll & toy packaging can be a safety hazard - Nashville Doll Collecting Examiner More Barbie Fashionistas  

Belle Meade Plantation Belles Doll Club talks hats at June meeting The Belle Meade Plantation Belles Doll Club held their June meeting tonight in the party room at Shoneys in Bellevue. Since there was no specific display theme tonight, tables were full of miscellaneous Barbie dolls, Ken dolls and assorted friends. More at: Belle Meade Plantation Belles Doll Club talks hats at June meeting