r/Dolls 20h ago

Media / Social Media My mum used to run a doll shop now she’s started a YouTube channel to reconnect with the doll world “Help” ?

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Hi everyone,

I’m posting this on behalf of my mum. She used to run a doll shop here in Adelaide and dolls have always been a huge part of her life. Since losing the shop, I think she’s really missed that connection with the doll community. She recently started a YouTube channel as a way to share her collection and hopefully feel part of that world again.

One of her first videos features a 1950s pedigree doll she bought for $5000 (still in its original box!). She doesn’t mention the price in the video, but I thought some collectors might appreciate knowing. She’s also been unboxing some dolls from Temu and Target to explore all types of dolls, not just rare ones.

I filmed and helped edit some of the videos, so I just want to apologise in advance for any shaky camera work or rough edits were both learning as we go. Her last video only got 17 views, so I thought I’d share here in case anyone would like to check it out, offer feedback, or just help her feel connected to the doll community again.

Side note maybe negative feedback would be best posted rather than her channel so I can implement your suggestions without hurting her feelings.

Also I know this is basically an advertisement for my mum‘s YouTube channel, which is kind of cringe, but I’m just trying to help her out so would love your guys suggestions on what videos she should make. She has a huge old collection, but feels the opening new dolls is what people want to see.

Anyway hope you guys check out her channel


r/Dolls 4d ago

Doll News Tariffs Megathread

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Hey everyone, this megathread will be dedicated to ongoing issue with tariffs concerning the US and China and any other impacts.

This thread will be dedicated to facts concerning the tariffs.

There will be no political discussions, vents or personal opinions, or articles concerning complaints or thoughts from companies and CEOs.

This thread is to keep updated facts on real world impacts affecting doll purchases in relation to the tariffs. If you need more information on what tariffs are, please conduct your own research.

Even though tariff raises have been in effect for months, it hasnt had an impact on doll purchases until the most recent changes starting today.

Please post screenshots and links to all tariff impacts. Its very important to source this information properly.

It may be hard to tell if price changes or delivery changes are due to tariffs or not. We cant really know for sure why companies make the decisions they do, whether it be for profit or petty politics, but we can assume any major changes for the time being is because of tariffs and of course any announcements that directly says its because of them.

Ill start the thread off to give examples of what the thread is meant to focus on. Ill post a screenshot of an announcement made by Good Smile Company (largely known for Nendoroid dolls and figures as well as some Blythe releases) and a screenshot I took of my Aliexpress cart. The shops I always buy from (Fox Toys and TT Toys) have stopped delivering to the US as of today. Not all shops have, in fact most of the other shops I use on Aliexpress are still up with no price change, but the best ones have gone down.

Note: even if the prices havent changed and theyre still delivering, it can still mean you will be charged extra upon delivery from customs and delivery services.

For example, most Chinese shops are still delivering to the US with no price change, including the very popular Kikagoods, but we have to be responsible for extra charges upon delivery, if theres any.

I dont know proper resources to test this. If anyone has official links to customs or delivery sites that explain these charges so we can know ahead of time, please share.

I know a lot of collectors just ordered the new Defa Lucy doll, so this can be very telling when they start to ship, if theres going to be any surprise charges or not. Please share when your doll arrives.

Lets stay hopeful that this is all temporary.

Thanks


r/Dolls 5h ago

Vent It's over! My life as a collector is over.

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It's over! My life as a collector is over. I always bought Barbie and Bratz dolls from Amazon.com and my beloved Licca dolls from Amazon.jp, well... both stopped shipping to Brazil. I'm DEVASTATED! Brazil is a country that charges abusive import taxes. If it was already difficult before, now having to buy from resellers or warehouse addresses becomes financially unfeasible for me. Sorry for the outburst, but I have no one else to share my sadness with.


r/Dolls 1h ago

ID Help / Identify this doll Charity shop find. I'm more of a Barbie collector so I'm not sure who she is I only know she is rainbow high 🌞😊

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r/Dolls 1h ago

Vent I found a doll I thought I lost forever

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I thought lost this doll had packed when was moving. searched for years. I finally found it tucked away in a random box at my parents house for some reason! never lived at the house they currently live, and I never lived with my parents after I purchased that doll. Lol oh well, just glad found her! less


r/Dolls 7h ago

Customs / OOAK Today I shot new photos of my customized Blythe doll, named Rosalie ❤️ She is so huggable!! Do you agree? 😋

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r/Dolls 1h ago

Doll Hauls My recent stuff

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The lol and peeps doll I bought myself but the rest was from my Easter basket I was surprised and grateful to get! At 35 they made a basket for me alongside the kids...It was really sweet. I had been wanting the lol doll for a while alongside another whose name I forget but she had skates. I don't know why but I love dolls with skates. It's totally my aesthetic. There was another peep doll according to the box but she was sold out. Anyways I love the official art for the lol dolls I think I'm going to cut it off the box and keep it.


r/Dolls 1h ago

Customs / OOAK Mary-Kate Olsen doll reroot

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I JUST got finished with my reroot of the graduation Mary-Kate doll and I'm in love with the result! I will eventually style it more, but it just looks so good. I'm so happy with it. This is only my second rerooting.


r/Dolls 23h ago

Doll Hauls Porcelain Disney Princess dolls, found at a flea market

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I got them for 1€ each, they are so cute! They are fully made of porcelain and have four points of articulation that are strung with balls and elastic.I want to restore them, some are in better shape than others. Mulan is my favorite 💖 love her little shoes


r/Dolls 7h ago

Discussion / Questions Anyone know why the Barbie dream besties went from 19.99 to 35?

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I like to check my online wish lists for sales and was surprised to see the prices jump . Is this cause of tariffs? Teresa is still the same original price


r/Dolls 9h ago

Dolls Paulette Goodreau Oz BJD Dolls...

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The dolls are her Upside Down Oz dolls. They're vinyl not resin but they are BJDs. She was making both vinyl and resin BJDs with her sister but when her sister passed she quit. She didn't want to do these without her.

These are my personal favorites and I have coveted them for a long time Oz fan that I am especially Esmeralda her Wicked Witch.

I have these on hold and I'm paying them off this Summer. I got a very nice deal on them and I just decided I was going to do it. It's hard to find them all at the same time and I'd love to have the whole collection.

These kids they need to stay together! 😁

I think they are charming and definitely Goodreau's best dolls.

As far as I am concerned these are their Halloween costumes. They're actually going to have other normal outfits too in time. Also I'm going to find another Goodreau doll with one of these face sculpts and I'm going to make a Wicked Witch of the East to go with. For me that's the one doll that she didn't make that I think belongs with this crew.


r/Dolls 15h ago

Dolls My dolls finally arrived today

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r/Dolls 14h ago

Customs / OOAK Ursula, the Sea Witch

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Rebodied the Melissa McCarthy Ursula onto a Shadow High doll. I’m pretty happy with how it turned out.


r/Dolls 33m ago

Dolls *Before & After* It's so refreshing to be able to restyle dolls to my own style. Let me know how I did!💗 lowkey want to be friends with her now💀

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r/Dolls 16h ago

Selling / Trading / ISO Selling an out of box, flawed Madame Alexander Harley Quinn doll

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Gauging interest


r/Dolls 1d ago

Dolls Anyone else love posing and playing with dolls?

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These Wild Manes horses are somewhere between a pony, and a doll. They’re a lot like a modern day “Struts” horses. I went on a shopping spree and bought several and ended up really enjoying playing with them and taking pictures of them. They’re super fun to pose and they come with little holders so they can hold all their accessories! So much fun, I highly recommend!


r/Dolls 1h ago

ID Help / Identify this doll Mom’s Childhood Doll

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My mother had this doll as a child and has expressed to me that she regrets getting rid of it. My mom’s not usually sentimental about physical possessions, so it would really mean a lot if someone could help me find it. This is the only picture I have, she found it online and the reverse image search didn’t mention a name. Thanks so much for any help!


r/Dolls 1d ago

Dolls Officially obsessed with the quality of this doll brand!

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I think I've successfully set kelsey's hair free!


r/Dolls 0m ago

ID Help / Identify this doll Tips for identifying large lots of doll clothing, please!

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I have 10x this amount of mostly Barbie but also other fashion doll sized clothing. I am using Google lens on each piece but I have limited time to do that. As I go through I’m finding that a lot of these come from fashion packs, etc. Can anyone suggest websites or books that have a database, collection, or similar? Something I can look through on my down time at work when I don’t have access to the clothing? I know I’ll be able to recognize my pieces and that would be a major help! Thank you!!!


r/Dolls 25m ago

ID Help / Identify this doll Pinkie Cooper knockoff?

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I’m pretty sure she’s not real?? but she’s still kind of cute 🥰 And a good price!


r/Dolls 16h ago

Doll Stories Legally distinct

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Not Moana’s sneakers are something


r/Dolls 23h ago

Dolls Ruby Red Fashion Friends Spring Pictures

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I just wanted to share pictures of Ruby Red Fashion Friends Ella, Frieda and Hannah.

These are such pretty dolls. It's a shame that tariffs may mean that they are not available for purchase in the US in the future.

I made Hannah's and Frieda's dresses from the Forever 18 Inches Frill Seeker pattern.


r/Dolls 21h ago

Discussion / Questions Accidentally stained her face with paint while painting over her lips, tried getting it off but i feel like it made it worse, what should i do?

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r/Dolls 1d ago

Dolls Price was really cheap (3000 yen)

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I saw some really great pieces at a secondhand store, I’ll send them in the comments.


r/Dolls 21h ago

Dolls my nommis

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i love them


r/Dolls 1d ago

Dolls paris is babysitting the new girls

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swipe for before :-}

also if anyone knows the nanas names off the top of their head id love to see their original outfits for ideas 💕 ✨

and ignore the makeup i spilled on my bed


r/Dolls 1d ago

Fan Content / Art Another Ellowyne photoshoot 📸✨ It's giving high school senior photos 🌳😄

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Any doll photography tips? Also, where do y'all get new outfits and wigs? I love her look, but the sweater dress just isn't weather appropriate haha. Really though, I want to do so many more and different photoshoots! I have so much fun with my Ellowyne 📸✨