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NEW ISSUE SHIPS JULY 15th! Fashion Doll Quarterly is the collectors magazine for the fashionista. Our glossy pages are filled with gorgeous eye candy and all the latest news and information on the world of fabulous fashion dolls, from the grand dame Cissy to the tiny diva Barbie, and all the lovely ladies (and gentlemen) in between, including the supreme artistry of the Asian ball-jointed dolls.
Letter From The Editor
This issue, which we have titled “Vintage,” may not be exactly what you think. At first glance, you may imagine old, obscure faces or fragile composite dolls and long forgotten characters from defunct toy companies. We actually had something else in mind. In this soft market, many of us have cut back on our collecting and spending. We are taking a more critical look at the fashion doll universe and choosing carefully what we are willing to spend our dolly dollars on (if we still have any).
This is actually a good thing. Every industry and every field of interest (including doll collecting) needs a little “course correction” now and then. Sometimes if we pull back and take a look at our acquisitions, we recognize that they may have gotten a bit out of hand. We buy too much and then we don’t really appreciate what we have. So instead of panicking about the state of doll collecting and hobbies in general, we thought it was a good idea to take a look at what we already love, play a little mix-and-match, and revisit a few key moments in the doll world, like the Théâtre de la Mode Collection.
Like fashion, music, and art, distance gives us perspective on what truly will stand the
test of time. And often, when we look at familiar items with a fresh eye, we feel reborn. So, too, will a little re-styling of your favorites on different models give you a fresh perspective on what you already own and how you can enjoy some familiar items as if they are brand new again. Who would have thought that the AvantGuard girls would look fabulous in Gene’s fancy frocks? Well, they do, and you may discover a treasure trove of older fashions that take on new life on a different model.
If you haven’t made the trip into BJD-land, you may find your way after seeing them recast as Bru-like 17th century aristocrats. Not all ball-jointed dolls are punks and vampires, you know.
Of course, for many people, the word “vintage” makes us think of the most iconic doll of all: Barbie. And so we revisit what has made this tiny diva one of the most iconic brands of all time. Barbie is always reinventing herself, and so shall we with our collections.
So clean off the shelves and regroup your dolls! Have a swap party with your doll club friends and trade for other items you never had and see how fresh they look on your lovely ladies. Rethink what you have and what you want this year, and you will undoubtedly enjoy today’s purchases much more than you have in some time. But don’t stop shopping and don’t stop enjoying your hobby. Doll collecting is more than a luxury or indulgence. For so many of us, it has become a lifestyle, and one not easily relinquished. So cherish the joy and creativity collecting brings you, look at what you buy with an expert’s eye, and create a connoisseur collection you will always love and enjoy.
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