Doll lovers, unite!

I’d like to highlight a few of the specific places I have discovered where doll fans have been able to express their enthusiasm.

Toy Box Philosopher http://www.toyboxphilosopher.com/

This blogger provides detailed and lengthy doll and toy reviews.  This site will be appreciated by those who are trying to decide on whether or not to buy a certain doll. She compares dolls of similar type and will also look at old and new versions of the same doll. She is not afraid to take toys apart in order to determine the make and quality.  She provides plenty of photos. I found this blog useful when deciding upon whether or not to purchase my first 16” fashion doll. She has a post that contains discussion and pictures of 16” compared to Barbie-sized dolls.  http://www.toyboxphilosopher.com/2013/06/poppy-parker-fashion-teen-spring.html

Inside the Fashion Doll Studio https://www.flickr.com/photos/42498300@N07/

This is partially a blog but mostly it's a photography site that features doll photography by Rebecca Berry.  Rebecca seems to be on hiatus so I have provided a link to her Flickr page.

The Art of The Doll – Photography by Sharon Wright https://www.facebook.com/dollpics  

While “Inside the Fashion Doll Studio” features mainly scenes of style and glamour, this site has more of an eclectic bent. The photos range from fashionable to humorous to bizarre.  The dolls featured are not always your typical fashion doll.  The latest photos posted are of the doll version of Sharon in various scenes such as an airplane, bar, and the office. In the scene at the office, doll Sharon is being pursued by a robot doll.  Mini Sharon is not impressed by her suitor.  The photos on this site are always entertaining.  I highly recommend that you check this Facebook page out.


Dioramas for Barbie and All Fashion Dolls https://www.facebook.com/groups/117299611785147/

One does not have to be as talented as Rebecca Berry or Sharon Wright to join in the doll photography fun. This site is for anyone to post their own diorama creations for others to enjoy. It is also a good place to ask for tips and help from those whose work you enjoy.  What kind of doll is that?  How did you make that flooring?  Where did you get those lamps from?

My Dolls. For the Love of Dolls http://papusilemele.com/en   

My go-to place for doll news.  Here you will find the latest on newly created dolls and upcoming doll conventions all over the globe.

 

National Barbie Doll Collectors Convention www.barbieconvention.com

A gathering for those who wish to meet in person with other Barbie fans. Activities include dinners, workshops, and a fashion show. There are also auctions and salesrooms where you can purchase dolls, doll clothing, and other paraphernalia that may not be available to the general public.  The convention for 2015 will be held in Arlington, Virginia and is limited to 800 conventioneers.

 

BronyCon http://bronycon.org/ 

For fans of My Little Pony (MLP): Friendship is Magic. The 2015 convention will be held in Baltimore, Maryland. Although not a brony, I thought I’d mention this convention since I had just recently learned about it from my time on YouTube. A group of people from the YouTube doll community had recently met up at the 2014 convention. There are several videos of their time together, posted on YouTube, of course.