Ashley Brooke, Kewpie83

LATEST ARTICLES ( 465 )

• Looking Back at Barbie’s 50th Anniversary- NYC Style

  

  In February 2009, I was summoned to New York City, not for Toy Fair, but to take the Directors Guild Assistant Training Program test in an attempt to get into... Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2019 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Melody McD Japan Fry/Drink Holder

  

  I’ve always been a Hello Kitty fan. I have fond memories of wandering through the local mall and into our Sanrio Store, filled with store made lucky bags and... Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2019 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Kikipop Kinoko Juice- So Kawaii!

  

  Last year at the Pullip and Dal Doll Lovers Event, I went gaga over the Kikipop Kinoko Juice dolls that were on guest tables and being sold by vendors. Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2019 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Mattel Announces BTS Dolls

  

  Heads up, K-Pop fans! Mattel recently announced that the incredibly popular world-renowned boy band BTS is headed to toy shelves this summer! Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2019 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Madame Alexander Makes Grand Return in 2019

  

  For most of 2018, Madame Alexander Doll Company was dark. Their social media accounts were left untouched. They were no-shows at one of the biggest toy events o... Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2019 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Tonner Doll Company No More

  As of December 31st, 2018, the Tonner Doll Company shuttered it’s doors. Here’s what we know, in Robert Tonner’s own words, from an e-mail to those on the... Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2019 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Review: Instant Glam Styling Head Dolls

  

  As mentioned in the most recent ChiTAG report, at the show, I met the creator of a new and innovative styling head doll called Instant Glam. Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2018 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Christmas Tree Decorations- Dolls Galore!

  

  It’s that time of the year again– the Christmas tree is up and decorated! Over the many Christmases I’ve been on this earth, I’ve gathered quite the collection... Read more

  Posted on 29 November 2018 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Truly Outrageous Funko Pops!

  

  If you didn’t guess from the title of this post, Funko has added two truly outrageous characters to their popular Funko Pop! line– Jem and Pizzazz from the... Read more

  Posted on 29 November 2018 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Chicago Toy and Game Fair 2018 (ChiTAG)

  

  Recently, my mom and I attended the Chicago Toy and Game Fair. Celebrating toys and games of all shapes and sizes, the game fair is unique among other toy shows. Read more

  Posted on 28 November 2018 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Disney Animators’ Collection Origins Series

  

  New from The Disney Store is the Disney Animators’ Collection Origins Series! This line reimagines our favorite Disney characters as infants. Currently, there... Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2018 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Re-Roots: Giggles and Pebbles

  

  I have not spent as much time re-rooting this year as I should have. For me, I think it’s because I enjoy doing big dolls more than Barbie’s and those can be... Read more

  Posted on 29 October 2018 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Doll Shows 101: Preparation/General Tips

  

  Last week, I wrote a post about the etiquette that should be followed while attending a doll show. For this post, I thought I would touch on some ways you may... Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2018 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Savannah and Jamie from Maru and Friends

  

  Meet Savannah from Maru and Friends! Savannah is 20″ tall and has a body made completely of vinyl. Her beautiful sculpt was done by doll designer Dianna... Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2018 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Mattel Introduces Doctor Who Barbie

  

  Most of what I’ve seen from Mattel recently has been underwhelming. However, the announcement of their newest doll, the 13th Doctor based on the long running... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2018 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Doll Shows 101: Etiquette

  

  For a doll collector, attending a doll show can be as exciting as stepping through the gates of Walt Disney World. Even the most narrowed minded collector is... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2018 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Living Dead Dolls Resurrection Maggot

  

  Living Dead Dolls is a line that I have rarely, if ever, talked about here on the blog. I don’t dislike the line, but for the most part, but the dolls don’t... Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2018 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Premiere Series- Only at The Disney Store

  

  The Disney Store is at it again! Every Saturday between October 6th and November 10th, The Disney Store is releasing a limited edition collectors doll online... Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2018 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Mego Toys Are Back!

  

  Back in the 70’s, Mego was a big name in the toy game. Unfortunately, by 1983, the toys and company were gone. Well, they’re back for 2018! Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2018 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Dolly Review: Reproduction Barbie Dreamhouse

  

  Recently, Tuesday Morning, a discount store, announced that they had received some sought after Mattel stock- Silkstones, Barbie Collectors Club dolls,... Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2018 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION