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This website is an electronic collection of dolls that interest me, as well as a miscellany of my magazine features.
The Bold Doll
7M ago
Robert Tonner is a prolific creator of dolls, as well as a top fashion designer. Over the years his influence on both fashion dolls, and fashion itself, has been immense. As a designer, sculptor, and the man behind one of the world’s most successful doll companies, Robert Tonner has long been in the public eye. Tonner’s dolls are perennial collector’s favorites, covering many genres. They are often customized or adapted by their owners. Sit back and enjoy this video showcase of some of the Hollywood-inspired dolls made by this prolific designer.
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The Bold Doll
10M ago
Vintage Dolls in the Sears Wish Books 1960-69: A Golden Age
The 1960s Sears Christmas Catalogs prvide a window into Sixties American Culture, and the All-American Family Christmas Experience.
The period witnessed a cultural revolution in the United States, and the iconic Sears Wish Books were a prominent feature of this transformative era. These catalogs not only offered a comprehensive range of toys, games, and gifts, but also became an integral part of American culture, shaping children’s Christmas experiences, and leaving an indelible mark on the collective memory of the sixties.
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The Bold Doll
1y ago
Dolls on Stamps – Vintage and Modern, American and International
Doll and postage stamp collecting are two intriguing hobbies that enjoy worldwide popularity. In this video we look at how on occasion, these two worlds have collided, with fascinating results.
Both hobbies require careful research, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for collecting. Doll and stamp collectors must take care to preserve their collections to protect their value and historical significance. In addition, collectors need to acquire a deep understanding of the origins, makers, and variations of the objects they collec ..read more
The Bold Doll
1y ago
The first dolls in the series – 2001-2009
We take a deep dive into the early years of the dolls, meet the characters, and discover their backstories. This video serves as a roundup of the early Fashion Royalty dolls from 2001 to 2009. Some of our favorites are amongst them, and it is a useful reminder of what got us into collecting these iconic dolls in the first place.
Fashion Royalty is a line of highly collectible fashion dolls created by Integrity Toys. These dolls are known for their realistic looks, as well as their attention to detail and high-end fashion. Not least because the dolls’ o ..read more
The Bold Doll
1y ago
Mrs Nisbet goes to Hollywood: Peggy Nisbet’s Movie Star Dolls
Peggy Nisbet was a renowned British toy designer and doll maker, known for her intricate and detailed creations. By 1952, Peggy had begun her doll-making business based in Weston-Super-Mare. Over the course of her career, Nisbet became one of the most respected and sought-after doll makers in the world, creating dolls that are highly prized by collectors and toy enthusiasts alike.
Some of the House of Nisbet’s most popular dolls were based on the stars of the silver screen. The Hollywood dolls remain very collectible to this day. Qu ..read more
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1y ago
Robert Tonner Fashion Dolls and Théâtre de la Mode Miniature Mannequins
Théâtre de la Mode was a travelling exhibition of miniature French fashion dolls, and their couture outfits, that took place in 1945-46, after World War II. It was initiated by the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture, in order to showcase the revival of Parisian Haute Couture after the war. The dolls, each measuring approximately 27 inches tall, were dressed in miniature versions of the latest fashions, created by leading Parisian couture houses such as Christian Dior, Lanvin, and Balenciaga.
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1y ago
Remco’s Mid-Century Modern Doll Family from 1963
Get to know this fashionable family. Turned out in the height of 1960s fashions, the Littlechaps simply can’t wait to meet you.
Lanesville is the imaginary town that was home to the Littlechaps, Remco’s short-lived perfect family of dolls that was produced for only one year in 1963.
The company created a back story for the dolls as well as an impressive array of outfits and accessories. Sadly, they didn’t capture the public imagination and the line was swiftly dropped. Various reasons have been put forward for this failure, despite the obvious q ..read more
The Bold Doll
1y ago
1960 was a pivotal year in the manufacture of dolls, so we’re kicking off this occasional series of dolls featured in the Sears Wish Book, with that year. We’ve included some contemporary TV commercials for dolls, as well as a rather surprising appearance of Little Miss Revlon in a horror movie. Check out the full video below.
The Sears Catalogs, or Wish Books, were published for 97 years until the company ceased their publication in 1993. The book was eagerly anticipated by generations of children, who were hoping their dreams would come true on Christmas morning. The catalog was considered a ..read more
The Bold Doll
1y ago
For this year’s Virtual Doll Convention, we be re-visited the incredible bespoke doll collection of Ryan Andersen. We showed a sneak peek a few weeks ago. Now take a look at the whole video presentation. Since our last visit, this amazing collection has had some memorable additions. Ryan can’t wait to show you what he’s been working on, and how his Tonner-based collection has grown.
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Robert Tonner is a prolific creator of dolls, as well as a top fashion designer. Over the years his influence on both fashion dolls, and fashion itself, has been immense. As a designe ..read more
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1y ago
In 1964, the Madame Alexander Doll Company added a 12-inch fashion doll to their line of couture dolls. This was most likely to compete with Mattel’s (by then, famous) Barbie doll. This Brenda Starr had a long strand of style-able hair, very likely to compete with American Character’s Tressy doll – whose appeal was hair that grows!
While it is unclear why Madame Alexander chose the Brenda Starr character as a model for her 12″ fashion doll … find out more in this link to Maryann Roy’s fascinating story about a little-known fashion doll.
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