Fashion Dolls 101

The question readers of this blog ask the most is "How do I sell my doll collection?" followed by "How can I tell how much my dolls are worth?" If you are a doll collector, or if you are trying to work through the estate of a former doll collector, there are many challenges you will face. This list should help you get started. 1. List Your Dolls:  Make a complete list of the dolls and every article of clothing and accessory. Do not get rid of anything, no matter how bad the condition. 2. Determine the Condition:  Note any markings on the backside, back of the neck or bottom of the feet. Carefully and critically look for any damage: fading, hair brushed out of original set, paint chips, pinpricks, stains, loose limbs, etc. Unless the doll is pristine in the box and has never been played with, it will not be considered in "mint," "near-mint" or "great"condition. Listing a doll that has been played with on eBay as "great con...

Walgreens Cute New Barbie Makeup Collection on Shelves Now! Walgreen's  drugstore chain is now home to a cute collection of nostalgic Barbie doll cosmetic accessories including some adorable makeup bags as well as makeup sets.  Mattel's iconic teenage fashion doll appears in her original 1959 vintage ponytail and zebra-striped swimsuit, but she couldn't look more timely.   The collection includes Barbie-pink nail polish, several makeup palettes, lip crayons, lip smackers false eyelashes, makeup brushes and more! Prices for these goodies range from $2.99 to $6.99 and up, so these little cuties are affordable and sure to please the fashion princess in your household. And with a Walgreens on practically every corner, Barbie should not be hard to find! Speaking of finding things, you can find me on Facebook! Thank you for reading and thank you for sharing the link to this story with others. Please do not repost this copyrighted article anywhere, i...

Olympic Fan Barbie Dolls 1976 Olympic Gold Medalist Barbie and Ken If, as David Letterman once suggested, you will now only eat your pancakes arranged like Olympic rings and are curling on your patio with a Swiffer and a fruit cake, you are suffering from Winter Olympics withdrawal. Don't worry - I have just the fix: Olympic dolls! Through the years numerous doll manufacturers have produced plastic and vinyl Olympians in honor of various Olympic year festivities, and Nashville doll collectors have eagerly scoured local store shelves to find them. This list will spotlight some of the Barbie dolls produced for the Olympics and Part Two will focus on Olympic dolls - Cabbage Patch Kids OlympiKids dolls. '76 Olympic Gold Medalist dolls with '96 Olympic Gymnast For more photos, click on the links and see the slideshow . All the dolls pictured here are © Kathryn Darden. Olympic Barbie Dolls 1974 Gold Medal Malibu Ken Swimmer was produced in ...

A trio of Irish dolls Faith and begorrah! It's mid-March! That means St. Patrick's Day is almost here! In honor of the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick, whose life we celebrate every March 17, here is my shamrock of three poems written for Saint Patrick's Day.  And here is a trio of lovely Betsy McCall dolls to celebrate! Click here to read the poems: Shamrock: Three Poems for Saint Patrick's Day | Christian Activities

Mattel has been making Irish Barbie dolls as part of their Dolls of the World (DOTW) series in 1984, and in 2012 they introduced the 4th Irish Doll of the World . Between 1984 and 2012, Mattel has issued 3 other Irish DOTW Barbie including 1995's DOTW Irish Barbie, 2002's Irish Princess and the Irish Dance Barbie in 2007. Article at: Irish Barbie dolls for St. Patrick's Day

 Donald Trump 12" Talking Doll is in Great Condition and Says 17 Phrases New in box, and has never been opened. From the TV Show "The Apprentice." Has 17 phrases: 1) I should fire myself just for having you around 2) This one's easy for me...you're fired 3) That was a tough one 4) Think big and live large 5) Never give up...under any circumstances never give up 6) I have no choice but to tell you you're fired. AND MORE!! in Entertainment Memorabilia, Television Memorabilia, Other Television Memorabilia Find it on eBay at:  Donald Trump 12' Talking Doll NIB NRFB Says 17 Phrases :

Never Removed from the Box:  12" Kenner Arnold Palmer Action Figure Unopened, but due to moving, the bottom part of the golf club has come off. It is still in the box, and should be reparable. Fully poseable, 12" Arnold Palmer doll from the Sports Superstar Collection-98 Timeless Legends. The back has a brief bio on Arnold.  Starting at $2.50 New in Toys & Hobbies, Action Figures, Sports Find it on eBay at:  12' Kenner Arnold Palmer Action Figure NIB NRFB :