> A Look at the Dolls from the Marie Osmond "Friends Like You" Reunion

Check out these dolls from Marie Osmond Dolls.

By Kathryn Peck

From doll shops to workshops to fashion shows, here's a peek at dolls from the reunion!

> The Steiff Kinder Project

By Jill Jackson

R. John Wright teams up with Steiff to accomplish one project that was a long time in the making.

> Doll Show News & Views

Read about some of the doll shows in your area!

> A Family That Plays Together, Stays Together

By Jill Jackson

Read about Goodreau Doll and the making of the American ball-jointed doll.

> Doll of the Year Awards Banquet

Doll Reader announces the 2007 Doll of the Year People's Choice award winners. Check out photos from the event and see who won this year's DOTY award.

> Doll Reader Announces the Winners of the 2nd Annual Reborn Competition

> Itty-Bitty Mini Ginny

Mini Ginny - BIG Story!

By A. Glenn Mandeville

Standing just 5½ inches, Vogue Doll Co.’s the newest and smallest Ginny doll is a big hit with collectors.

> Privacy Policy

> 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.

> In the Footsteps of Tradition

By Kathryn Peck

Salvador Berenguer carries on a family tradition: bringing realism to life in his sculpts.

> The Anne Geddes Collectible Doll Line

By Jill Jackson

Read more about the perfect partnering of Anne Geddes, Laura Tuzio-Ross, and MasterPiece Dolls, and the introduction of The Woodland Sprite.

> The Strange Tale of Robert the Doll

> What’s Next for Heidi Plusczok

By Jill Jackson

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

> Guys & Dolls

By Jill Jackson

For years Donald Kinney worked in the field of film and television puppetry and animation, and in 2004 he came across his first Asian ball-jointed doll. Today, he is the founder of Bishonen House and the sole creator of its male Asian ball-jointed dolls.

> A Visit to the North Pole Through the Eyes of a Doll Artist

This holiday season, take a closer look at Doll Reader’s special gallery showcases holiday-inspired dolls.

> Sneak Peek at IDEX Fantasy Runway Auction Dolls

> 2008 DOTY Industry's Choice Winners Announced!

> IDEX Premiere 2008

It’s difficult to put in to words the excitement of the 17th annual IDEX Premiere, held in Orlando, Fla., from Jan. 25-29. Read more about the event and take a look at exclusive photos and highlights.

> Take a Look: Photos from IDEX's Free Photo Seminar

> 85 Years of Alexander!

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.

> Toy Fair 2008

> Young Collector's Supplement: What's Inside

> Fashion Finds

By Doll Reader

From bold prints to beaded accents, Nathalie Malric  ball-jointed dolls come dressed for success in finely detailed haute couture-inspired outfits. Find out more about these handcrafted resin dolls and limited-edition ensembles.

> Category 1: Children's Play Doll

> Category 2: Collectible Baby Doll

> Category 3: Collectible Fashion Doll

> Category 4: Collectible Vinyl/Plastic Doll, Less than $125

> Category 5: Collectible Vinyl/Plastic Doll, $125 - $250

> Category 6: Collectible Vinyl/Plastic Doll, More than $250

> Category 7: Collectible Porcelain Doll

> Category 8: Collectible Miniature Doll, 8" or Less

> Category 9: Collectible Manufacturers' Artist Doll, Less than $150

> Category 10: Collectible Manufacturers' Artist Doll, $150 - $350

> Category 11: Collectible Manufacturers' Artist Doll, More than $350

> Category 12: Artist Doll, Less than $1,000

> Category 13: Artist Doll, $1,000 - $2,000

> Category 14: Artist Doll, More than $2,000

> Category 15: One-of-a-Kind Doll, Less than $1,500

> Category 16: One-of-a-Kind Doll, More than $1,500

> Pageant Passion

By Kathryn Peck

Combining a love of pageants and a love of dolls, Nik Moronese and Marie LeBreton’s one-of-a-kind pageant-themed Barbie dolls still steal the show.

> A Mother’s Day Tribute: Berdine Creedy Originals

> 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.

> Baby Reborn

Looking for a baby doll uniquely yours? Consider a reborn.

Reborning has rapidly grown into a groundbreaking new direction in baby doll production.

> Fantasy Figures: How to Create Your Own Fairy & Centaur

By Tashai Lovington

Tips and suggestions that will help you create your own collectible fantasy figures.

> Male Makeover Tips: Hair Club for Men

By Virginia Obeius

Most male dolls sold in America today have short hair plastered to their heads that is not very versatile. Changing this one aspect of your doll’s appearance can have a huge impact on the character and need not be a daunting task to even the newest makeover artist. Check out these simple steps for rerooting and styling your male doll's hair.

> Staying Power

By Kathryn Peck

A growing interest in the ball-jointed doll industry has many talking wigs, eyes, and clothes, including face-up artist Lisa Jameson.

> Asian Fashion Invasion

The Fashions of modern Asian ball-jointed dolls are works of art, too.

By Melanie Larson, Mercy Neumark, and Lauren King

Ball-jointed dolls are not new to the doll world, but it was Asia, more specifically Japan, that turned this type of doll into a new medium for enthusiasts to love.

> Wedding Bells for Ball-Jointed Dolls

Asian Ball-Jointed Dolls Prepare for the Big Day.

By Mercy Neumark

Fashion details and accessories make these weddings distinct.

> Tattoo Taboo

The Tattooed Narin Dolls of Korea

By Catherine Sanders

Learn how a culture of tattoo taboo helped give rise to the art of doll tattoos. Artist Hea Yoon Kim talks about the art of the tattoo and working doll artist Bimong, founder of Narin Creative and owner of Bimong Academy, a ball-jointed doll school in Seoul, Korea.

> Holiday Narae

How artists from around the world came together to make this exclusive doll for the holidays.

By Catherine Sanders

Read about the making of this Doll Reader exclusive limited-edition doll and how you could enter for the chance to own Holiday Narae.

> Will Travel For Babies

Berenguer's Juan, Richard, and Laura Cerdá crisscross the globe to give collectors baby dolls to treasure.

By Marianne Clay

Juan Cerdá, son Richard, and daughter Laura log thousands of air miles each year, flying between Berenguer's headquarters for the American market in Miami, the factories they use in China, and their headquarters for the European market in Spain. To talk to Juan about his company, Dolls by Berenguer, we caught him on a stopover in Hong Kong.

> The Enchanting Babies of Laura Tuzio-Ross

By Tracy McKenna

Laura Tuzio-Ross talks about her work today, and how it all began.

 

> Baby Donny

It took some convincing, plenty of talent, and a whole lot of laughs, but Baby Donny is finally here.

By Kathryn Peck

Read about the Baby Donny doll and decide for yourself if it's anything but a spitting image of a baby Donny Osmond, himself.

> Is it . . . asleep?

Eva Wakolbinger’s babies have caused quite a stir among collectors and non-collectors alike.

By Kurt Palka

See for yourself how Eva Wakolbinger’s babies have often been mistaken for real babies.

> Kymberli Durden

Wee Ones: March/April 2007

Since 2002, Kymberli Durden has been sculpting dolls with striking realism and an enthusiastic eye for detail. Take a closer look in the pages of May's "Wee Ones" at the baby dolls she creates today.