Fashion Dolls 101

 They aren't exactly dolls but I am going to lump them in with the plush dolls, because these Harry Potter squishmallows at Michael’s are just too cute… and they are ON SALE! Regularly $14.99, these Harry Potter squishmallows are now just $8.99 at Michael’s! Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley and Harry’s owl  Hedwig  have never looked so cute… or been so huggable. The set of 4 plush Harry Potter characters is available for $8.99 while supplies last. 

The Spider-Gwen Fan Girl doll from Madame Alexander is as cute as the other two dolls I have reviewed in this series, but she has a few flaws they lack.  What I Like About the Madame Alexander Marvel Fan Girl Spider-Gwen This doll has the same pretty Face mold as the other M.A. Fan Girls, as well as rooted lashes and an articulated body. The doll has already been fun to redress and pose. I have a mixed reaction to her two-tone hair. While it is currently trendy, it dates her, and I will probably wish she didn't have partially pink hair before too long.  Her vivid blue eyes are lovely and expressive. The sunglasses are cute, but they don't fold. Spider-Gwen's little teal boots are adorable and were quickly stolen by the Black Widow Fan Girl, because they match her Barbie dress. What I Don't Like About the Madame Alexander Marvel Spider-Gwen Fan Girl This doll's costume is a mess. I would love the pink-lined silver hoody if it were attached to a shirt or jacket, but i...

Photo of Belle Meade Mansion (c) Kathryn Darden Belle Meade Plantation , located in Nashville's prestigious Belle Meade community, is a historic mansion whose grounds and buildings now serve as a museum.  Although visitors usually go to enjoy the grounds, historic outbuildings and the mansion, there is also a gift shop on the grounds full of Civil War and Southern gifts, including some cute dolls and stuffed animals. Photos of dolls (c) Kathryn Darden Beautiful dolls in Southern style dress join Raggedy Ann and some home-spun dolls in pretty array.  Not to be outdone are plush ponies, puppies, bunnies and other stuffed animals for sale at Belle Meade Mansion. Built in the 1820s by  John Harding , the mansion is worth a visit to enjoy some of the history of Nashville and the South, but doll collectors will also enjoy shopping in the gift store for the cute offerings found there. Ask me how you can doll yourself up with amazing clinical skincare pro...

Barbie – the world’s most iconic doll – is taking on a larger than life role in 2015. For the first time in the brand’s 56-year history, Barbie is donning a cape and mask and taking on the role of a new Super Hero. Officially making her debut at New York Toy Fair this week, Barbie in Princess Power is uniquely designed through the eyes of girls.   Barbie in Princess Power   For Girls By Girls In a global survey of 2,400 girls ages 3-10, Mattel found that nine in ten girls wish that there were more superheroes for girls . Barbie in Princess Power brings to life a storyline for Barbie the way girls imagine a superhero to be for them – turning bad guys into friends, using sparkly magical gadgets, and saving the day in style.   The property includes a DVD, full line of dolls, role play costumes and an innovative digital comic creator allowing girls to play out their own superhero stories. You can follow Barbie’s super hero adventures on www...

  Beverly Hillbillies Elly May Clampett Barbie Doll Vintage Face | eBay  The 2010 Beverly Hillbillies Elly May Barbie doll is one of the prettiest Barbie dolls produced by Mattel for her vintage face mold and elaborately touseled blonde curls. Dressed in blue checked shirt and jeans, Elly May carries her trademark slingshot. The doll became infamous when actress Donna Douglas sued Mattel over her likeness being used on the box without her permission. Buy the doll on  eBay Find out more at: Donna Douglas sues Mattel over "The Beverly Hillbillies" Elly May Barbie doll (Photos) Elly May Aims Her Slingshot at Mattel - Donna Douglas, the actress who played Elly May Clampett on the popular 1960s television series "The Beverly Hillbillies" is suing Mattel Inc.. Douglas claims Mattel used her likeness without her permission...

  Superman Man of Steel Comic Books, Posters, Toys & Dolls A few weeks before "Superman: Man of Steel " with Henry Cavill, Russell Crowe and Kevin Costner came out in theaters, action figures, toys, movie posters, special edition comic books, costumes, trading cards and a variety of other movie merchandise began to appear in stores and online. More at: Superman Man of Steel Comic Books, Posters, Toys & Dolls Ad: DC Collectibles Justice League: The New 52: Superman Action Figure

Snow White dolls - a variety of Disney dolls for fans of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs When the Disney movie Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs came out in 1937, it was soon followed by a variety of Snow White dolls. More then seven decades have passed since the Snow White movie premiered, but today Snow White dolls are more popular than ever as evidenced by toy store shelves. Article at: Snow White dolls - a variety of Disney dolls for fans of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - Nashville Doll Collecting Examiner Also see: Disney’s 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' -- a Diamond Collection Review « Seekyt

  Twilight Breaking Dawn Part 2 with Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Ashley Greene and Dakota Fanning has been breaking records across the country. In honor of the last chapter in the Twilight Saga, here is a look back at some of the best Twilight dolls. Tonner Doll Company to release 2010 Twilight dolls; Jacob Black doll from New Moon already out As recently reported in Tonner Doll Company to release Lord of the Rings dolls in June , The Robert Tonner Doll Company has been creating a series of character figures based upon popular movies. In September of 2008 it was announced that the Robert Tonner Company had been granted the license for character figures based on the movie Twilight . Since then, the Tonner company has produced several dolls from the Twilight films including Edward Cullen, Bella Swan, Laurent, James, and Victoria. See: Tonner Doll Company to release 2010 Twilight dolls; Jacob Black doll from New Moon already out - Nas...