> Playing With Lipstik

The hottest girls' clothing line now has matching dolls

When fashion experts describe the Lipstik line of clothing, they call it "fashion forward." Girls just call it "cool."

> Classic French Chic

Sylvie Groh brings the 1920s alive with her high-quality porcelain fashion dolls.

By Marianne Clay

"What we French call 'les Annees Folles,' attracted me as it is the first and probably only truly transatlantic artistic movement, American dynamism blended with European joie-de-vivre."

> Follow the Yellow Brick Road

Tonner translates America

By Toni Fitzgerald

No matter how many times you see it, "The Wizard of Oz" never loses its appeal. Its story offers a lesson for everyone: the true value of home; the importance of loyal friends; and the potential for bravery inside every one of us. The movie and the series of Oz books that inspired the movie are true American treasures.

> A World of Adventure

Join Sandy and her father as they travel from New York City to Queensland.

By Kathryn Peck

Adora Inc.'s newest series of 8-inch dolls and storybooks lets you travel the world without leaving home.

> Alexander Goes Broadway

By Kathryn Peck

Many are already quite familiar with the story of Dorothy Gale, her Uncle Henry and Auntie Em, and her little dog, too. It is the unforgettable tale, “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.” Reinventing the tale, ‘Wicked’ the Musical sets the stage for a new series of Madame Alexander dolls.

> A New Age of Fashion

By Jill Jackson

At the age of 12, Jason Wu chose a path that would quickly make him one of the hottest artists in the fashion doll industry.

> What’s Next for Heidi Plusczok

By Jill Jackson

Take a sneak peek at Heidi Plusczok’s 2008 collection.

> 85 Years of Alexander!

By Doll Reader

In the 1920s, it was uncommon to find women in the workplace, and so the founding of the Alexander Doll Co. by a woman named Beatrice “Madame” Alexander was an extraordinary event that changed history forever. Read more about the Alexander Doll Co. and take a closer look at this year's anniversary collection.

> Here Come the Brides

Small Bride Dolls on the Big Day

By Martha Puff

In this special Wee Ones article, doll artists honor this most romantic of dresses with distinctive wedding fashions from the Victorian era to modern day. All figures are sculpted in 1:12 scale.

> Helen Kish: The Artist and The Person

By Jill Jackson

Read about the range of Helen Kish’s work over the years, take an exclusive look at Helen’s newest dolls for the fall, and hear more from Dan James who offers some rare insights into Helen Kish, the artist and the person.

> Fashion Forward

Pabol International’s newest fashion doll is more than just a form to hang fashions on.

By Ellen McDaniel-Weissler

Say farewell to the impossibly ideal fashion doll of the past and meet Niki, the mirror of today’s fashion realism. Find out more about what makes this fashion doll unique.

> Power AND Glamour – A Dynamic Duo

Robert Tonner reinvents superheroines with a sense of style in the Women of Power collection.

By Kathryn Peck

See how Robert Tonner adds some evening glamour to the classic DC Comics superheroines with a new series of 16-inch Women of Power Tonner Character Figures™ (TCFs™).

 

> 10 Reasons Why Barbie Is Still Cool

From her 1 billion outfits to her environmental awareness, the doll has never been hotter.

By Toni Fitzgerald

> How nifty: Barbie at 50!

Two special dolls celebrate half a century of an American icon.

By Toni Fitzgerald

> Rockin' the Roses

Introducing the first designs in a new series of Marie Osmond fashion dolls.

By Mindy Kinsey

Marie is recognized around the world. In the same way that fans treasured Mattel's Marie doll in the '70s (many collectors still have their original doll!), they will love this doll.

> Celebrating a Century of Effanbee

Under Robert Tonner, the iconic doll company is ready for another 100 years.

By Toni Fitzgerald

In 1910, things were different; the year Bernard Fleischaker and Hugo Baum joined forces to create a new doll-making company. And yet, all these years later, it seems that the more things change, the more they stay the same. Now celebrating its 100th birthday, Effanbee still has the same commitment to quality and innovation, and its most iconic dolls remain important parts of its current collections, not to mention some of the most beloved dolls of all time.

> Alexander Launches New E-Commernce Web Site

Madamealexander.com becomes an online shopping destination for Madame Alexander doll collectors

> Perfect Pairing

Fantasy artist Nene Thomas and doll artist Cindy McClure team up.

By Mike Miazga

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.

> Symbol of Style

Together, three women create the ultimate fashion icon.

By Jill Jackson, Photos courtesy of Alexandra Forbes

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.”