Smart Dolls emerged on the toy scene in 2013, and since then, have become wildly popular among kids and adults across the globe. Educators, corporations, and those just wanting the latest fashion doll have embraced Smart Dolls and their culture with a zeal that leaves their competition in the dust…
There are times when you’ll need to remove paint from miniatures. The best solution would be to use the most effective and low-cost methods. Generally, you can easily remove paint from miniatures using an ultrasonic cleaner or a chemical solvent. The approach you select is mainly informed by your knowledge…
In the 1900s, doll designers tried as much as possible to create dolls resembling actual babies. They finally achieved this realism in the 1930s by creating the first drink and wet dolls. Since then, babies and adults alike have embraced the doll culture worldwide. Neonate Babies are one such example….
Most collectors usually wonder whether Rugrat dolls are worth anything because most of them come at cheap prices. Well, cheaper dolls don’t have a significant value but not all Rugrat dolls are cheap. Porcelain Rugrant dolls that were made in the 1990s could be worth a fortune today as long…
Forget all the pricey Coraline movie replica dolls out there; how about creating your own Coraline doll just like in the movie? Sounds like fun, but what materials do you need? I reckon you could use whatever’s around you, like old fabrics, thread, and buttons, or you could purchase the…
If you’re like me and never heard of Coraline, you might want to move a little closer for some tidbits. I first went for the reviews, then quickly sifted through the book to learn more about it. My initial take on reading Neil Gaiman’s Coraline is that it’s unnervingly creepy. …
Back in the 1920s, Kewpie dolls were famous for their adorable eyes, budding wings, and small, lovable hair tufts. While a lot has changed since then, bisque Kewpie dolls are yet prized antique dolls, especially the originals created by the illustrious Rose O’Neill herself. But with the profusion of production…
Talk about collectible dolls, and you arguably can’t keep Kewpie dolls out of the conversation. Made since 1912, Kewpie dolls are well celebrated among antique doll enthusiasts. But then, if you own one, you must have pondered if Kewpie dolls are yet worth anything. Yes, Kewpie dolls are still valuable,…
If you have been an ardent lover of horror movies since the 1990s, there is almost no way you wouldn’t remember the notorious Chucky doll. Yes, Chucky, the principal antagonist from Child’s Play franchise. So famous was Chucky that his look-alike dolls now sell like hotcakes. But then you may…
When I asked my soon-to-be ten-year-old niece what she wanted for her birthday, she replied with an excited “Oh I want a Smart Doll, please, please, please!” I thought, oh ok, that’s easy I will get her a nice doll for her birthday. Little did I know at the time…