(photos from left to right: Belita (DIM) courtsey of Valerie, Choa (CustomHouse) courtsey of Ivy in MA, and Soah, courtsey of Tina)THE BASICS So you are considering purchasing a Ball-Joint Doll. The modern...
As an avid doll collector, I have bought "tons" of dolls on eBay. I am amazed at the condition of many of the dolls, Very few dolls are cleaned before being put up for auction and some dolls are downright...
It took me going through chemotherapy to discover the greatest answer to a bad hair day known to women ...the wig. Well maybe it isn't so KNOWN. To me, prior to this experience, wigs had a stigma I wouldn't...
In our first guide to Ball Jointed dolls we discussed the basics regarding the dolls in a general manner, here we will discuss optional heads, eyes, wigs, fashions, and other ways to customize your doll and...
The Crissy doll was introduced in 1969 by the Ideal toy company in Hollis, New York. She was an 18-inch fashion doll. Her main feature was her ability to grow her hair. She had a ponytail that you could pull...
After being in the business for a while, we have realized that a lot of customers do not do enough research on this product before they purchase and therefore end up asking a lot of the same questions. So we...
Skookum dolls, "The Great Indian Character Doll", were produced from about the 1920's to the 1960's. While a few earlier examples exist, the mass produced ones that collectors most often find fall within those...
When buying a wig consider first: is this a wig that I'l be using everyday? Am I in the market for a quick change of look-no strings attached? Will I be able to style it properly and avoid an unflattering look...
Didn't your Mama tell you less is more! Well,we've got some beauty secrets even your own Mama didn't know! This guide is for the girl who has everything and wants more! Having created looks for top magazines...
It's Simple to Destroy the Value of your Himstedt. It can happen in four (4) easy steps: Step 1: Altering the Wig Reborning - Bad idea for anyone wanting to maintain the integrity and value of their doll....