The Dynamite Girls by Integrity Toys are going all Urban for their Fall line of dolls. These crazy gals seem to have added a new boy to the group, Curt, along the way too. Mighty fine they look too with a retro 70′s, Taxi Driver vibe. Jasper’s look, especially, seems to…

Regular visitors to my blog will know that I am a huge fan of articulation in my dolls and like to keep a keen eye out on any developments in this field. To this end I had my sights on JAMIEshow dolls, available through the fantastic Angelic Dreamz, for sometime. However until recently I was not as taken with the face-ups as much as I was with their amazing physiques.

That changed when I came upon their St Tropez range of…

Barbie and Frank Sinatra: two American icons, one classic look.

Inspired by one of the world’s greatest and most iconic performers of all time, Sinatra Barbie® is the definition of class and sophistication as she takes center stage in Fall 2011.

Beloved not only for his melodic voice, Frank Sinatra did things “his way”…

Our second DollObservers.com Superstar is Mark, a genuinely nice guy and very talented artist and doll fanatic. He has made a big impact on the community since he joined us, runs several groups and never ceases to dazzle with examples of his design and sewing talents. I hope you enjoy this question and…

Integrity Toys W Club recently announced their second exclusive doll, and this time it’s a Poppy Parker! For anyone who loves Poppy’s vintage vibe, you will not be disappointed as she is a real beauty. With lot’s of accessories too (drool…). Here’s the official blurb:

Doll collectors everywhere have found that they have fallen in love with everyone’s favorite…

“The BEST doll site on the web” – Mark, USA

DollObservers.com is the social network site for Fashion Doll Lovers. Whether your passion is Barbie, Tonner, Sybarite, Fashion Royalty or all of the above! Or whether you prefer your dolls Vintage or New, then this is the site for you. This is a true community of…

Following the January announcement of the 2011 Doll of the Year® (DOTY®) Industry’s Choice® awards winners at IDEX Premiere in Orlando, Fla., 83 dolls went on to compete for the esteemed DOTY®Public’s Choice® awards. Over the last few months, readers and members of the collecting public were asked to select their favorite dolls from this pool of Industry’s Choice® winners. And so, DollReader proudly presents the 2011 Doll of the Year® Public’s Choice®…

The 9th International Fashion Doll Convention (IFDC) in Las Vegas is well under way and there are several news snippets winging their way across the pond from the Superfrock camp, who are making their debut at the convention. Desmond Lingard, one half of the creative duo behind the…

Barbie Basics 2.5

The official release for the next wave of the highly successful Barbie Basics is sometime in August. And this time they come with articulation, YAY! The prototype pics are veritably mouthwatering and the accessories  are looking pretty cool too. So far my…

In this, the first of a new regular feature, we take a closer look at Doll Observers member Lilly, July 2011's "Superstar Member".

Lilly has been with us since the…

My Muse issue number 2 dropped into my inbox a couple of days ago and I must say I have enjoyed it immensely. Whilst not all dolls featured would be my chosen type, the photography is so invention and stunningly undertaken that I simply don't mind! This magazine really is a feast for the eyes and is rather inspirational in its representation of dolls as works of art.



There's also a rather fun dress making and photography competition in this month's issue!…

The Superfrock Superdoll site saw the release of Geometry, the second gal in the Colourvision series. The site also saw the addition of a brand new frock made just for her entitled PICNIC MAGNET. As usual these works of fashion doll art may not be around very long. However at £458 plus VAT this particular Doll Observer is happy to see what comes along next! Here is the blurb:

"Like a Goddess... no excuses!

Bright magenta hose, and multicolour corset embroidered in harlequin grid…

A little bird told me about this new music video style ad for the new Nokia pink N8 phone. Looks pretty cool huh?

Any guesses who the dolls featured in the video are? Apparently there will soon be a competition to win them. More information as I get…

The first exclusive Fashion Royality doll for the 2011 Integrity Toys W Club members has been announced:

Monaco Royale Vanessa steps out wearing a pale peach charmeuse gown with a plunging neckline; her dark mink hair pulled into an elegant knot atop her head. The bodice, with its cream color Chantilly lace overlay, is encrusted with gold and silver beading. The skirt features asymmetrical pleating and gathers up into a flowing train on the side. Her jewels include a “diamond”…

Integrity Toys have announced their convention for 2011 which takes place in Chicago, October 6-8. Here the publicity blurb:

10 years ago this year, the world of fashion doll collecting…

Today Superdoll released the first instalment of the Colourvision collection named Doku. She is a Fugu clone and has the V3 body. Although according to the Superfock site Doku is actually version 3.2 but not sure what that means exactly!

Her highly styled couture may not be to everyone's taste but it's safe…

With the demise of Haute Doll some time ago it is with great delight that I got to have a look at the latest fashion doll magazine in town. From what I have seen things look very promising!

From the Sybarite cover star to the high fashion style shots we had come to know and love from HD this definitely helps fill the hole it left. I do therefore hope this magazine will be here to stay. Be sure to check it out and subscribe by print, digital and soon to be released ipad/iphone…

For more than 50 years, Barbie® has empowered girls to dream big and explore a world without limits. This year, Barbie® unveils I Can Be ...TM Architect, encouraging a new generation of girls to pursue a…