Ashley Brooke, Kewpie83
I'm a book lovin' doll and toy collector. I have a vast collection of dolls, including Mattel's Skipper, BJD's and American Girl. Besides collecting, the majority of my time is spent working in a book filled environment. I hope to one day publish a book or have a TV/film script produced.
You can also find me on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/user/Kewpie83
MY BLOGS
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Confessions of a Doll Collectors Daughter
http://www.dollyconfessions.wordpress.com/
A blog about doll collection. Posts range from my own dolly purchases, reviews, dolly news, to doll histories. We cover a variety of dolls, from Barbie to BJD's!
LATEST ARTICLES ( 465 )
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Dolly Review: Ever After High Thronecoming Cupid (Sponsored Post)
(Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post. If you’d like to know why I do these occasionally, check out my ‘About Me’ page. Just like all my other reviews, the... Read more
Posted on 11 November 2014 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Dolly Review: Skipper Doll and Tiki Hut Playset
I should preface this review with this— I love that Mattel is still releasing Skipper dolls. To be honest, after her initial re-release in 2010, I didn’t... Read more
Posted on 10 November 2014 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Goodies from Kane Country Doll and Toy Show
This past weekend was the Chicago Doll and Toy Show at the Kane County Fairgrounds. My mom and I have gone twice a year for the past few years. It’s an amazing... Read more
Posted on 07 November 2014 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Introducing: A Girl for All Time Lydia
It’s been a while since I’ve posted about A Girl for All Time. For those who aren’t familiar with A Girl for All Time, here’s a quick run through. A Girl for Al... Read more
Posted on 05 November 2014 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Dolly Review: Monster High Casta Fierce
Monster High introduced a new singing star to their doll line and her name is Casta Fierce. Rumored to have been inspired by Beyonce’s alter ego, Sasha Fierce,... Read more
Posted on 02 November 2014 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Happy Halloween!
Midnight Dance Happy Halloween, my friends!!! Stay safe and have a blast! Tombstone Tea October 31, 2014. Tags: holiday, pullip. Category: Articles... Read more
Posted on 01 November 2014 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Mattel Rebranding Barbie?
It’s common knowledge that as of late, the Barbie brand has had sluggish sales and has been pulling Mattel down financially. It’s no surprise– dolls are... Read more
Posted on 31 October 2014 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Dolly Field Trip: Kenvention Open Sales Room
This past weekend, my mom and I shopped in the open sales room of the Kenvention. The 2014 show marked the third year of the Kenvention, hosted by the He’s a... Read more
Posted on 27 October 2014 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Dolly Review: Jun Planning Ai Ball Jointed Doll Painted Sage
For months now, the web has been abuzz over a number of Jun Planning dolls being found in discount store, Tuesday Morning. They’ve eluded me and my mother ever... Read more
Posted on 14 October 2014 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Dolly (Book) Review: Japanese Dolls: The Facinating World of Ningyo by Alan Scot...
Dolly (Book) Review: Japanese Dolls: The Fascinating World of Ningyo by Alan Scott Pate + a Contest!!!! Earlier this summer, I reviewed a comprehensive guide t... Read more
Posted on 02 October 2014 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Dolly Report: American Girl and My Thoughts on BeForever
One of the first doll lines I saved up my allowances for as a kid (4th grade through 8th) was American Girl. Back in the day, American Girl had a neat freebie... Read more
Posted on 25 September 2014 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Dolly Review: Monster High Freaky Fusion Sirena Von Boo
Part mermaid, part ghost, Sirena Von Boo is one of the three new female’s who made their debut in the Freaky Fusion line. While not my favorite, Sirena is a... Read more
Posted on 20 September 2014 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Collector Spotlight: Nella
Collector Spotlights are some of my favorite things to post here on Confessions of a Doll Collectors Daughter. Why? Because it gives collectors a chance to... Read more
Posted on 19 September 2014 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Dolly Review: Lalaloopsy Girls Peanut Big Top
Fun fact– did you know that Lalaloopsy started life as Bitty Buttons? Back in 2010, when the line debut, the adorable button eyed dolls with a rag doll look wer... Read more
Posted on 10 September 2014 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Skipper Highlight Reel- Brunette 50th Anniversary Skipper
While it would be hard to tell from the general lack of media on this, 2014 is Skipper’s 50th anniversary. In January of this year, Mattel released a blonde... Read more
Posted on 10 September 2014 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Walking the Toy Aisle
My mom and I recently took a walk through Toys R Us. Here’s what we saw while ‘Walking the Toy Aisle‘!Secret DoorI love the look of this Barbie and the Secret... Read more
Posted on 05 September 2014 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Dolly Review: Monster High Bonita Femur
My favorite of the three new Freaky Fusion girls is Bonita Femur, which is surprising, seeing as her promo shot was my least favorite. Part moth, part... Read more
Posted on 04 September 2014 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Dolly Review: Monster High I Love Fashion Wydowna Spider
Oh, what a great new character! In 2013, Mattel released Wydowna Spider as a San Diego Comic Con (SDCC) exclusive. I wasn’t completely over the moon about... Read more
Posted on 04 September 2014 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Skipper Highlight Reel- Pizza Party Skipper and Friends
In 1995, Skipper received a new face mold. Drastically different from the large anime eyes of the late 80’s and early 90’s, this new mold looked more mature... Read more
Posted on 03 September 2014 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Dolly Review: Monster High Inner Monster Starter Set
You’ve all seen Monster High Create a Monster sets by now. Mattel is taking a slightly different approach to the concept with the Inner Monster series. Read more
Posted on 02 September 2014 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION