Fashion Dolls 101

NEW MINECRAFT MOD IN BETA TESTING I have done several articles on Minecraft toys and figures which is what this blog is about, as well as a book review, but I thought I would take a moment to introduce the new and innovative Minecraft Tribes mod. This version of the popular game is designed for players who enjoy the mining, building and engineering aspects of Minecraft but also enjoy the excitement and challenge of an occasional battle or raid. Tribes PvP allows you to put your creations to the test in a rigorous PvP environment. Whether you use walls, castles, or booby traps, the only rule is war. While the only rule may be war, there are incentives to build beautiful towns or castles as well protection for your base from attacks when you are not present to defend it. Beta Testing is underway now. The new Minecraft Tribes mod will be available in May 2017 . Check out  http://minecrafttribes.com/  for details. Visit me at  Doll Collecting Examiner  ...

 As promised last month, here is the 3rd and maybe final installment in my Minecraft figures series. Mojang has put out a variety of toys and figures in the Minecraft world, and there are assorted sizes to chose from as well as a plethora of characters to chose from, everything from the main characters, Steve and Alex, to a wide variety of mobs - the animals and monsters that inhabit the world of Minecraft. Assortments range from the cute little minis, found in mystery boxes and packages of three, to three inch figures found in at least two series of assorted creepers, villagers, and heroes, to the larger action figures of Alex and Steve and their friends. There are even Lego building sets so you can build your little figures their own Minecraft world! If you enjoy Minecraft or know someone who does, these little figures and builds are sure to entertain. Visit me at  Doll Collecting Examiner  Related: Minecraft Dolls & Action Figures Minecr...

Strolling through my local Walgreen's clearance section, I came upon two Minecraft figures and the book Minecraft Secrets:Totally Awesome Builds  marked down low, so of course I snapped them all up. The Minecraft Secrets book was only $2 and looked colorful, so I figured I had very little to lose, even though it is the unofficial guide. After all, according to the book's cover, "Minecraft is the world's hottest game!" I plan to do an article on the small figures soon for this blog but thought I would mention the book as a resource for anyone who enjoys the game or the figures.  Minecraft Secrets:Totally Awesome Builds  does not quite live up to its name but it full of useful info for the Minecraft beginner. Having watched a long-time gamer play Minecraft and build a computer that adds among other advanced contraptions, this book appeared very elementary, and the pictures were often small and somewhat dark. In addition, there were no instructions o...

If you have kids, more than likely you have heard about Minecraft, the computer game where kids build with dirt, wood and stone and dig for gold, iron, diamonds, emeralds and other gems. A growing number of players stay with the game into their late teens and early 20s, and gamer guys find Minecraft a good way to get their girlfriends into gaming. Developed  by Swedish game designer Markus Persson in 2009, and later fully fleshed out and published by Mojang, Microsoft  announced it was buying Mojang and  Minecraft   in 2014. Minecraft's popularity has spawned a number of dolls and action figure during it's popular run which appear in various toy and department stores every year. Here are a few currently available. Minecraft Enderman 7" Plush Set Of 2 Ocelot And Squid Minecraft Animal 7" Plush Toy Doll Minecraft 24" Enderdragon Deluxe Plush Stuffed Toy Minecraft 12" Medium Zombie Plush Minecraft 12" Zombie Pigman Plush Stuffed Animal Mine...

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 ...