From the Curio Cabinet – SteamPunk Dolls
I have a fondness for Steampunk dolls. The problem is, that too many people hear a phrase… think they know what it means, and declare themselves part of the movement. And that’s exactly what’s...
View ArticleFrom the Curio Cabinet – Kachina Dolls
So, what kind of a Doll Collector are you? In all our years of being in the ‘Doll’ business, I’ve come across so many wonderful people with so many unique collections. I can’t even begin to define what...
View ArticleTzedakah and Dolls
If you are a customer of ours you are probably aware of the fact that we donate 10% of our profits to children’s charity. It is but one way for us to harness the community of doll lovers to do Tzedakah...
View ArticleFrom the Curio Cabinet – Torah Girl Barbie Doll
Nude Barbie It is so easy to offend… and yes I am talking dolls. For instance, two little words, nude, and Barbie. Ten little letters in the English language. Yet put them together — Nude Barbie — and...
View ArticleGuilty! Crime and Punishment in the Doll Industry
I’ve commented before on the Barbie vs. Bratz case, and followed it with interest, but even I was surprised with the severity of the final judgement: MGA must immediately stop making Bratz dolls MGA...
View ArticleThe End of Handmade Dolls?
Hi friends; I have a pretty serious request for all my readers today. I am going to ask, no BEG! – you all to go to this link and sign this petition. The US government, in it’s attempts to increase toy...
View ArticleThe Doll That Saved Our Business
As promised, the story of how a doll saved our business. Back in 2002, the dot.com crash had hurt our ability to give as generously to charity as we liked, and we were looking for a new ‘stream of...
View ArticleHinamatsuri, The Japanese Dolls Festival
March is my favorite month of the year. It’s my birthday month, Spring, (which more importantly, here in the North Country, means that Winter is almost over. And we get 10 to 12 feet of snow – we’re...
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