DOLL COLLECTING

The popularity of the metal head or tin head doll is growing among collectors. These dolls once took a back seat in the doll-collecting world but are now being recognized for the collectibles they are.

In the old days, these beautiful dolls were what Kris Kringle brought to deserving (and lucky) little girls for Christmas.

Joan Greene shares details about the development of Ashton Drake's Princess Diana doll in an exclusive interview to mark the 13th anniversary of Princess Diana's death.

Do you have a favorite childhood toy that you suspect may be worth something? Or are you just trying to determine whether a doll you want to buy is worth the asking price? There are many factors that go into establishing a value for a doll.

Asian ball-jointed dolls are endlessly beautiful, endlessly customizable...and very expensive. How can you afford such a pricey hobby?

Patricia Alice Albrecht, best-known as the voice of Pizzazz on the 1980s animated television program Jem & The Holograms, will be the special guest speaker at the Sept. 1 meeting of the Belle Meade Plantation Belles Doll Club.

On April 2, well-known doll artist and designer Joan Greene will present a Gallery Showing of Rare Prototype Dolls at the historic Hardaway House in Nashville, TN during Nashville Fashion Week.

Since 2001, the American Girl franchise has introduced a series of Girl of the Year dolls, which are available for one year only. It is likely that the American Girl 2010 Girl of the Year Doll will be an African American doll.

Obitsu is a plastic manufacturing company based in Japan that makes beautifully articulated doll bodies that have taken the doll world by storm.

Collectors often choose a doll based purely on nostaglic features. If you are buying for hopeful resale for a profit, you must take other factors into account. This is a series of items to consider when debating on the value of your doll collection.

Mattel Dolls will always be a popular ebay item. There are so many ebay sellers providing these products, but how can you be sure you are getting a good deal and a mint doll? Here are some guidelines so you won't be disappointed by your finds.

Believe it or not, that best friend from your childhood may be worth something more than just your memories! But how do you find out what your old dolls are worth? Just follow this three-step plan!