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Every little girl's dream is to have her very own dollhouse ... Read more

Every little girl's dream is to have her very own dollhouse to decorate, furnish and play with. Well, here's one from Imaginarium called the Grandview that's also grand in scale. There are 3 stories or floors and an ample attic, two balconies and a garage. All rooms are furnished with the latest style in home decor and the Grandview is sized just right for any 12-inch fashion doll. Your dream girl will love this dreamy dollhouse. Includes 20 pieces of furniture. Rooms included: Bathroom, kitchen, living room, garage, nursery, exercise room, bedroom and attic. 2 terraces and a roof that opens to the sunlight. Accommodates any 12-inch fashion doll. Minimize

This timely and innovative book provides a detailed history ... Read more

This timely and innovative book provides a detailed history of marketing to children, revealing the strategies that shape the design of toys and have a powerful impact on the way children play. Stephen Kline looks at the history and development of children's play culture and toys from the teddy bear and Lego to the Barbie doll, Care Bears and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. He profiles the rise of children's mass media - book, comics, film and television - and that of the speciality stores such as Toys 'R' Us, revealing how the opportunity to reach large audiences of children through television was a pivotal point in developing new approaches to advertising. Contemporary youngsters, he shows, are catapulted into a fantastic and chaotic time-space continuum of action toys thanks to the merchandisers' interest in animated television. Kline looks at the imagery and appeal of the toy commercials and at how they provide a host of stereotyped figures around which children can organize their imaginative experience. He shows how the deregulation of advertising in the United States in the 1980s has led directly to the development of the new marketing strategies which use television series to saturate the market with promotional 'character toys'. Finally, in a powerful re-examination of the debates about the cultural effects of television, Out of the Garden asks whether we should allow our children's play culture to be primarily defined and created my marketing strategists, pointing to the unintended consequences of a situation in which images of real children have all but been eliminated from narratives about the young. "By graduation from high school the average child will have spent over 20,000 hours watching television and only 11,000 in the classroom. A child will be exposed each year to 18,000 - 21,000 commercial messages, heavy viewing pre-schoolers may spend up to one third of their waking days in front of the tube ...the act of family viewing, if it occurs at all, remains a passive ritual ...One discouraging US study estimated that the average parent spends only thirty seconds a day in meaningful conversation with the child." Minimize

Our Majestic Mansion is over four feet wide and four-and-a- ... Read more

Our Majestic Mansion is over four feet wide and four-and-a-half feet tall, giving young girls tons of space for taking care of their favorite dolls This adorable dollhouse is full of fun and interactive features 35 furniture pieces and accessories, including a grandfather clock, a cute little kitten and more 8 rooms of open space to decorate Elevator glides back and forth between the second floor and the third floor Garage with doors that swing open and close Wide windows on both sides for viewing dolls from a different point of view Accommodates fashion dolls up to 12" tall Large enough that multiple children can play at once Made of composite wood products Molded plastic staircase Packaged with detailed, step-by-step assembly instructions Minimize

This beautiful boxed set of patterns for today's most popul ... Read more

This beautiful boxed set of patterns for today's most popular fashion dolls by costume designer Robert Archer celebrates the fashion-doll explosion of recent years. Snap open the self-sticking binding of this boxed collection to find twenty-seven full-size patterns on easy-to-use loose sheets, comprised of three patterns for each of nine dolls: Gene, Tyler Wentworth, Alex, Daisy, Willow, Brenda Starr, Mickie-Maggie, Clea Bellas, and the Elle doll. The accompanying full-size book presents the designer's original sketches and colour photographs of each outfit, as well as a measurement chart and doll description. Minimize

This Quinceanera Barbie has long lovely brunette hair and b ... Read more

This Quinceanera Barbie has long lovely brunette hair and bangs. She has a traditional rose tiara atop her head. Attractive brown eyes and a nude lip color with a beautiful smile. She's adorned with a pearl necklace and a traditional white Quince dress enhanced with sparkly flowers and a larger flower brooch at her waist. The back of the box includes the following in English and Spanish: "I have been looking forward to my quinceanera since I was a little girl. It is a very important day for my family and me. It is more than the celebration of my 15th birthday; it means I am no longer a little girl, but a young woman with many new responsibilities to my community. A special muneca or doll dressed like me symbolizes this passage from childhood. Quinceanera comes from the Spanish quince which means the number "fifteen," and anos which means "year." Different Latin cultures celebrate quinceanera in different ways. My family celebrates with a big party or fiesta after a special Mass with food, music, dancing, and presents. There will be a picture of me as a little girl displayed and a fancy cake. I will be presented in my beautiful dress or vestido that was made especially for me. I will dance the first waltz with my father, and then a dance with my escort or chambelan de honor. It is such a wonderful celebration with all of my family and friends around me!" Minimize

Founder and editor of The Fashion Doll Review, Alison Rasmu ... Read more

Founder and editor of The Fashion Doll Review, Alison Rasmussen guides you through the world of ball-jointed dolls. These gorgeous works of art have risen in popularity since their introduction in 1999. While information about BJDs is available on the web, the author puts everything together in a humorous and user-friendly way. The dolls featured in the photos are created by Peak's Woods in Korea. The company granted permission to use them as models. In this book, you will learn: • the history of the ball-jointed doll • commonly used terms and abbreviations • how to plan for and purchase your first BJD • that staying up all night thinking about a doll isn't abnormal • budgeting tips • advice on navigating the secondary market • how to care for your doll, including restringing, sueding and sanding • advanced techniques, including a sewing project, body blushing, and more • how to get connected to the growing BJD community Minimize

ALL 4 PLANS: Included in this the Barbie Dollhouse Plans Bo ... Read more

ALL 4 PLANS: Included in this the Barbie Dollhouse Plans Book One are the Traditional, Southern Mansion, and Cottage Dollhouse Plans and the Furniture Plan. These durable and lovely dollhouses are made of ½" plywood. Someone with no background in woodworking is able to create sturdy and beautiful dollhouses with furniture that dreams are made of. These Easy To Build plans are designed for use with the Barbie Doll and other 11 ½" fashion dolls. These Do-It-Yourself plans have step-by-step easy to follow instructions. A helpful and detailed materials list for each dollhouse and furniture is included and is ideal to take to your local home center when purchasing materials. The only tools required are the simple easy to use hand tools of a jig saw, sander, drill, and hammer. The finished dollhouses and furniture will reflect your individual decorating taste, provide years of enjoyment, and be passed on for generations. Enjoy! Minimize

Give Barbie the supplies she needs to look beautiful every ... Read more

Give Barbie the supplies she needs to look beautiful every day--at home or on the go. The nOir for Barbie Black Hand Mirror Charm clips onto your favorite bracelet (or backpack) so it can go wherever you and your friend do. The mirror is surrounded by dainty pearl-colored stones, while the back features the classic doll's silhouette. The black handle is inscribed with a small "B." The 1.75-inch mirror may be just the right size for Barbie, but don't forget to check your makeup and hair in it too. Minimize

Well-known for her doll clothing, German designer Rosemarie ... Read more

Well-known for her doll clothing, German designer Rosemarie Ionker now turns her creative hand to clothing today’s popular fashion dolls. Drawing on her background as a fashion student in Germany in the late 1950s and 1960s, Ms. Ionker has created a collection of patterns reflecting the prêt-a-porter styles of those days, which are now viewed as classics of fashion design. In this book she offers patterns for basic pieces from which seamstresses can create a skirt, jacket, pants and dresses, using a variety of fabrics and embellishments. Presented with her usual easy-to-follow instructions and guidance, the patterns are sized to fit today’s 15—16-inch fashion dolls, including Alex, Tyler, Gene and their friends, as well as smaller and larger dolls such as Tiny Kitty Collier, Coquette Cissy and the Tonner Doll Company’s American Models. Samples of the completed clothing are modeled by a variety of dolls and shown in full-color photographs. Minimize

This charmingly nostalgic 1944 Whitman reproduction feature ... Read more

This charmingly nostalgic 1944 Whitman reproduction features five young girlfriends (Billie, Betty, Bunny, Susie and Kitty) and over 65 fashion items to cut out and dress on the dolls. The 8 clothing pages offer quirky categories: Easy on the Eye, Smooth Numbers, Exciting Ensembles, Torrid Tempo, Strictly Cuban, Meeting the Moment, Sharp Selections and Outdoor Oomph. They add up to a vintage wardrobe for every occasion in a girl's life during the war years, from Victory gardening to dancing at the USO. Classic 40s fashions include tailored ensembles, evening gowns, beachwear, winter wear, Latin inspired ensembles and even a cowgirl outfit.A great collectible that illustrates how fashion fared on the home front during World War II. It is a trip down memory lane for some and a history lesson in style for others. Minimize

Give Barbie the supplies she needs to look beautiful every ... Read more

Give Barbie the supplies she needs to look beautiful every day--at home or on the go. The nOir for Barbie Purple Hairdryer Charm clips to your favorite bracelet or backpack so it can travel wherever you do. A "B" is inscribed onto a black, gem-encrusted stripe on the dryer, while single stones decorate the back and handle for a fashionable styling accessory. At 1.25 inches, this brass and enamel hairdryer is just the right size for Barbie. Minimize

Give Barbie the supplies she needs to look beautiful every ... Read more

Give Barbie the supplies she needs to look beautiful every day--at home or on the go. The nOir for Barbie Gold Hand Mirror Charm clips onto your favorite bracelet (or backpack) so it can go wherever you and your friend do. The mirror is surrounded by dainty pearl-colored stones, and the back features the classic doll's silhouette. The gold-colored handle is inscribed with a small "B." The 1.75-inch mirror may be just the right size for Barbie, but feel free to check your makeup and hair in it too. Minimize

Give Barbie the supplies she needs to look beautiful every ... Read more

Give Barbie the supplies she needs to look beautiful every day--at home or on the go. The nOir for Barbie Blue Hairdryer Charm clips to your favorite bracelet or backpack so it can travel wherever you do. A "B" is inscribed onto a black, gem-encrusted stripe on the dryer, while single stones decorate the back and handle for a fashionable styling accessory. At 1.25 inches, this brass and enamel hairdryer is just the right size for Barbie. Minimize