Articles Posted in the collecting techniques Category

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  Brand New Effanbee Patsy!

  by Nancy on May 25, 2012 | 12 Comments

  We are just back from our 2012 May convention in Lombard, IL, and I just had to share!  Effanbee Doll has introduced a new Patsy for 2012.  She is the cutest thing ever!  She is on an articulated 10″ body so she can be posed in so many ways. I have always been a fan [...]

  Posted in 10" dolls, 14" dolls, Alice in Wonderland, collecting techniques, Doll Blogs, Doll Collecting, doll community, Dollaholic, Feature, Jane, Miss Nancy, Purple, Tonner Doll, Tonner Release

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  Ramblings

  by Nancy on Apr 26, 2012 | No Comments

        This week’s blog is not usual.  I had several things doll related that I wanted to talk about, so I said to myself, “Self!” (I know, very old joke) “Self! Just talk about all the things in one blog!” So that’s what I’m doing. Also, it’s in honor of a great local [...]

  Posted in collecting techniques, Confessions of a Dollaholic, Convention, Doll Blogs, Doll Collecting, doll community, Ebay, Flying Nun, Levon Helm, Miss Nancy, Purple, Tonner Doll

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  It’s All About the Hunger Games!

  by Nancy on Apr 18, 2012 | 3 Comments

          If you haven’t seen the movie yet, you’ve at least seen all the publicity about the movie.  It’s everywhere!  Some people are calling it bigger than the Harry Potter movies! You may have seen our You Tube videos, but in case you haven’t, Tonner Doll has the license to produce Hunger [...]

  Posted in collecting techniques, Confessions of a Dollaholic, Hunger Games, Miss Nancy, Tonner Doll, Tonner Release, Uncategorized, YouTube

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  What is a plangonologist?

  by Nancy on Apr 10, 2012 | 8 Comments

    Chances are good that if you are reading this blog, then you are one! What do you think a plangonologist collects?   Dolls. In ancient Greek theater, women were not allowed to perform any roles. A wax doll “plaggon” was used in their stead. The “double gamma” has an “ng” sound, so the word became [...]

  Posted in collecting techniques, Confessions of a Dollaholic, Convention, Doll Blogs, Doll Collecting, Marilyn Monroe, Miss Nancy

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  Traveling…. and Flights of Fancy

  by Nancy on Apr 03, 2012 | 4 Comments

    Since convention is only a short 7 weeks away, and the theme is Flights of Fancy,  I thought I’d blog about travel this week.  We all go to shows, convention, vacations, etc., and getting there is half the battle! There really is no secret to the best way to find travel deals.  I’ve used [...]

  Posted in collecting techniques, Confessions of a Dollaholic, Convention, Doll Blogs, Doll Collecting, doll community, Miss Nancy, Purple

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  Revlon Dolls – Then and Now

  by Nancy on Nov 16, 2011 | 1 Comment

        Revlon dolls – where did they begin and where are they now?  Revlon dolls were first produced in 1956 by Ideal Toy Company.  They were a tie in with Revlon cosmetics in what I would consider a very savvy marketing campaign.  Revlon wanted kids to know the name Revlon before they were [...]

  Posted in 13" dolls, collecting techniques, Confessions of a Dollaholic, Doll History, Miss Nancy, Revlon

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  Boudoir Dolls aka Bed Dolls

  by Nancy on Nov 08, 2011 | 2 Comments

            I haven’t written a blog in a few weeks due to our Tonner Halloween Convention.  And I must say, it was a great one!  If you were there, hope you had a great time.  If you didn’t get a chance to attend, I hope you followed us on Facebook.  Today’s [...]

  Posted in Antique Dolls, collecting techniques, Confessions of a Dollaholic, Doll History, Miss Nancy

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  When you blog…..

  by Nancy on Sep 28, 2011 | No Comments

  In addition to being a Dollaholic™, I am also a tech junkie.  My DH and I are definitely early adopters in the tech world and I like to stay in the know on all things tech.  From time to time when I find something of interest, I will blog so we can all stay informed. [...]

  Posted in collecting techniques, Confessions of a Dollaholic, Facebook, Miss Nancy

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  Part III of Reference Materials

  by Nancy on Sep 13, 2011 | No Comments

              This week’s blog will feature information on magazines and newspapers. Doll magazines have some great information available to collectors.  They have lists of doll events and shows, many retailers advertise in the pages, some even have columns that value your doll for you.  There is something for most all [...]

  Posted in collecting techniques, Confessions of a Dollaholic, display dolls, Miss Nancy, Uncategorized

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  Part II of Reference Materials

  by Nancy on Sep 06, 2011 | No Comments

      In addition to the resources I discussed last week, there are three more places you can get info on dolls;  Doll museums, Doll clubs and Doll shows. I have found a great list of doll museums and doll shops at this site – About.com  Try this link: Doll Shops and Museums ( If [...]

  Posted in 16" dolls, collecting techniques, Confessions of a Dollaholic, Doll Collecting, doll community, Miss Nancy