It is with great sadness that I have learnt that Haute Doll magazine, a perennial favourite amongst fashion doll lovers, will soon be no more. It seems that the the publishers has become yet another victim to the ongoing economic downturn and have decided...
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The second Superdoll Gatekeeper to arrive in anticipation of the all-new Sybarite body was released over at the superfrock site today. Her name was Mantilla and she sold out in record time. Not only did she disappear but she took her sister Maverick with...
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Facebook has entered into the it’s very own controversial nipple-gate scandal after banning a photo belonging Victoria Buckley  a jewellery designer from Sydney, Australia to showing a nude doll designed by Marina Bychkova of Enchanted Doll in Canada. These are no ordinary dolls either...
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“Ken is a really passionate and emotional guy and he digs that Barbie is such a formidable woman”— Michael Keaton Disney/Pixar and Mattel Toys have unveiled an exclusive behind-the-scenes interview with heartthrob and star of new Toy Story 3 movie Ken. Ahead of his...
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I wanted to let you all know that the new Doll Observer online shop is now open for business. You will find an array of doll related slogans and designs adorning a wide range of apparel and accessories including T-shirts, mugs and a variety...
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The Superfrock boys are very close to releasing an all new Sybarite body design. To mark the event there will be 2, very last “Mark 2″ body dolls, released at a very limited release of 75. The old body moulds have been destroyed and...
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I’ve had a severe case of writers block these last few weeks and in order to stir the creative juices decided to make a plea via Twitter for some inspirational suggestions. One very helpful Twitter-er, Mothdoll, suggested writing about the dolly things I’d like...
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The pink diamond was especially handpicked for and inspired by Barbie and is a registered tendered stone from the Australian Argyle mine. The 1.00ct square emerald (cut) diamond, notable for its distinctive purplish pink hue, is a rare and unique collector’s item, and it...
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Image by TW Collins via Flickr Barbie® has never been married (she just likes to model wedding gowns for her designer friends) Barbie and Ken are currently “friends” (but we hear he wants her back) Barbie has never been pregnant (that was her best...
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According to their latest released figures Mattel are reporting that sales figures for Barbie were on the rise after more than 2 years in decline with sales up by 5% worldwide. Pretty good going for an old broad who celebrated her 51st birthday this...
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I have had my eye on the Barbie Basics range of dolls for a while. I really think they are some of the best dolls released by Mattel for a while. I also love the fact that they can be accessorised to the hilt!...
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Although I don’t collect Fashion Royalty dolls I think they are wonderful and enjoy learning about them, including the male dolls in the line. Lukas is a particular favourite and maybe one day if the time is right I may have to succumb to...
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The “Mad Men” Barbie Collector doll collection embodies the “Mad Men” series’ couture fashions and accessories, and its iconic 1960s style and aesthetic. The series, which is produced by Lionsgate and airs on AMC, has made history with its multiple Emmy and Golden Globe...
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The Tonner Doll Company today announced it is moving its corporate headquarters to 301 Wall Street, corner of John Street, in uptown Kingston after 10 years at its leased location at 459 Hurley Avenue in Hurley. Robert Tonner, CEO of the Tonner Doll Company,...
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