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Redressed QueBan Dolls
Beitz wears most of her new school fashion.I recently redressed my first two QueBan dolls, Jesui and Vaddon, in school outfits. After Beitz arrived, I decided to redress her, too. She is shown above...
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Purpose Toys Fade Collection
Greg is part of the Fade Collection by Purpose ToysEarlier this month, Purpose Toys (makers of Naturalistas and Latinistas fashion dolls) announced the soon-to-be-released Fade Collection. This...
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Dolls Down Under
Josh G. of The Aither (an online international art and culture publication), keeps me up-to-date on black-doll-related happenings and information. Last week he informed me of a black-doll-related show...
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Greg by Purpose Toys
Greg by Purpose Toys from the Fade CollectionI ordered Greg from Target's website for $8.99. To quality for free shipping, I had to order a minimum of $35. I needed another Roku device, so I ordered...
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Black Barbie Documentary Coming to Netflix
"Netflix and Shondaland (Shonda Rhimes) have acquired worldwide rights to 'Black Barbie,' a documentary that dives into the history of the first Black Barbie doll — which debuted in 1980... and three...
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Two Upcoming Black Doll Shows in November 2023
Save the Dates, Saturday, November 4, 2023; and Saturday, November 18, 2023.2023 Festival of Black Dolls Show and SaleSaturday, November 4, 202310 a.m. - 5 p.m. PSTAfrican American Museum and Library...
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Ruby Bridges Tribute Doll by Gloria Y. Rone
After seeing the above October 3, 2023, Facebook announcement of Gloria Y. Rone's most recent Ruby Bridges tribute doll, I immediately messaged Gloria to inquire about the doll's availability. Because...
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Detroit Doll Show Upcoming Interviews
October 26, 2023, at 7 p.m. ESTView this post on InstagramA post shared by Detroit Doll Expo (@detroitdollshow)Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at 7 p.m. ESTThe Detroit Doll Show will have a conversation...
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View this post on InstagramA post shared by Tammy Fisher (@curiositeej)Tammy will share a variety of dolls including but not limited to:- The A Girls Black Dolls- Brains and Beauty Dolls- Dolls for Our...
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Doll Purchases in Review Part 5
These are dolls were purchased on eBay between March 31, 2021, and June 5, 2021.In this series of blog posts, I am reviewing dolls and doll-related items purchased on eBay that date back to 2020. This...
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A Child's Doll, Gifted Twice
The former childhood doll of Ellen Gordon was a c. 1965 Christmas gift from Ellen's sister.Meet Elle. She is a 14-inch handmade cloth doll that was the former childhood doll of Ellen Gordon. Ellen sent...
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Black Dolls in Ebony Magazine's 40th Anniversary Issue
Ebony magazine November 1985, 40th-anniversary editionIn November 1985, Ebony magazine published its 40th-anniversary magazine that features highlights from the 1945 through 1984 publications. The...
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Steffi Love XL Family
Steffi Love XL Family is a family of four dolls—Photograph courtesy of Stacy Bailey-Ndiaye of articulated pov on Instagram.Until last week, I was still looking for the Steffi Love XL family that is...
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Pamela Be My BFF XL Family
XL Family dolls by Simba in a photo taken without the flash to eliminate flash glare resulted in a dark photo.This is a follow-up to my post about the Steffi Love XL Family dolls. As it turns out, the...
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Mariah Carey Barbie - Be Patient
Stock photo of the Mariah Carey BarbieThe Mariah Carey Barbie is not currently available on Amazon, but save the above buy page link and check Amazon daily between midnight and 4 a.m. for replenished...
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Doll Purchases in Review Part 6
The above dolls and a doll-related item were purchased on eBay between July 27, 2021, and August 5, 2021.Silkstone 45th Anniversary Barbie's CostumeBecause secondary prices of the Silkstone 45th...
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Thanksgiving
Many Americans celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday on the last Thursday in November. If you are among this group. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Some Native Americans, view the "holiday"...
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Black Dolls Segment on CBS Saturday Morning
Video screen capture of HBCYoU and Naturalistas dolls from a CBC Mornings videoFrom the CBS Morning Facebook page, "Along with being fun, science shows dolls aid a child's social and emotional...
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Create Your Dream Doll Mila
Create Your Dream Doll Mila is an 11-inch all-vinyl doll by Ruby Red Toys.Mila is an 11-inch all-vinyl doll from the Create Your Dream Doll series by Ruby Red Toys. This doll series allows children to...
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June Bug's Repair and Return
June Bug is seen in a photo from 2010.After removing June Bug from her display shelf this past summer, I noticed her limbs were floppy. She needed to be restrung. I took her to my husband for said...
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