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Doll Reader Annouces Haute Doll Acquisition

Doll Reader recently announced the acquisition of Haute Doll. It will be publishing Haute Doll content within the pages of Doll Reader beginning with the October 2010 issue! For over 38 years, Doll Reader continues to be the leading doll publication that collectors and industry leaders rely upon and has the largest circulation. "We are very excited about this acquisition," said Doll Reader editor Kathryn Peck. "Haute Doll was a fantastic publication, and we hope to continue offering readers the quality content and fabulous fashion spreads they have come to depend on over the years."  All existing contract and rates with Haute Doll will be honored. Questions? Call 800-437-5828.
 

Check out the September digital issue – for free!

Thumb through the pages of the Aug/Sept issue and the ample amount of winged sprites will confirm: this issue focuses on fairytales and fantasy, and now you can check it out online for free! Read about the new Wizard of Oz toddlers by Adora Dolls or see how four OOAK artists created their own amazing fairy adaptations.Find out more about DR’s cover girl, Ashton-Drake’s Emerald Enticement, a collaborative effort between doll artist Cindy McClure and fantasy artist Nene Thomas. Also in this issue: make a boho bag for Ellowyne, paper dolls, and an exclusive digital-only look at Tonner’s new “Firefly” dolls.
 

Doll Reader Magazine Announces the 2010 DOTY Public’s Choice Award Winners

Doll Reader magazine announced the winners of its 2010 Doll of the Year® (DOTY®) Public’s Choice® awards program. From a pool of 75 DOTY® nominees that were announced in January at IDEX Premiere in Orlando, Fla., readers voted for one doll in each of the 15 categories to take home the prestigious award.
Originally launched in 1985, this awards program pays tribute to dolls of exceptional design and manufacture and remains one of the most prominent events in the industry. The program has, according to Madavor Media publisher Susan Fitzgerald, brought artists and collectors together in celebration of the art of the doll for years and will continue to do so for years to come. Click here to find out who won!

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Three years ago, a small group of women met in person at a small Internet café to discuss their shared love of fashion doll and quickly learned that they shared the same dream of creating the “ideal fashion doll.”    

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Fantasy artist Nene Thomas and doll artist Cindy McClure team up.
Throughout history there have been plenty of pairings that have been successful. In terms of modern-day doll manufacturing, Ashton-Drake Galleries also has itself quite the daily double in fantasy artists Nene Thomas and Cindy McClure.