Rare German Bisque Characters, Living Dead Dolls, and More

Rare Bebe, German Characters, and Folk Dolls Come Together With summer and good weather comes UFDC, including Doll Day, and many doll events and auctions.  This weekend alone, there were in my area myriad yard sales, at least two church sales, Second Fiddle Sale which benefits our symphony, and at least 4 Estate Sales.  I was very lucky at Toys R Us' annual sale, and on "foraging trips" to thrift stores.  The Hallmark Ornaments, including Barbie and Madame Alexander examples, debut next month.  Truly, we have an embarrassment of doll riches waiting at our doll house doors.  What are your favorite doll plans this summer?  I'd like to know to do a post, a doll travelog, if you will!! I love to hear from my readers, so please email! Ellen Tsagaris Doll Collecting Expert

Rare Bebe, German Characters, and Folk Dolls Come Together An unusual collection and assortment of French bebes, folk dolls, and German characters goes to auction, a companion to Love, Shirley Temple.  The amiable lady on the cover of the July 2015 Antique Doll Collector Magazine looks as if she is a portrait of Cousin Bette herself.  Read more. READ NOW Share

They want to play with you! Living Dead Dolls have "passed away" but are "ready to play!"  If dearly departed dollies are your thing, read more about the macabre moppets that have become wildy popular collectors' items. READ NOW Share

Can't Break 'Em Antique Rubbeer Goodyear's invention of vulcanization made rubber dolls and toys possible. Read about and see the beautiful doll that is the ancestor of all our modern rubbery and vinyl babies.   This wonderful girl is a proud member of my own doll family. READ NOW Share

Antique Doll Collector Magazine Features an auction of Rare Dolls Antique Doll Collector Shares some of its July Issue, and features author interviews and sneak peeks on its blog.  Read more about summer doll auctions by Theriault's and Frasher's. READ NOW Share