Ashley Brooke, Kewpie83

LATEST ARTICLES ( 465 )

• New from Dolls From Heaven

  

  Dolls From Heaven just debuted their newest saint doll, Mary of Nazareth, otherwise known as the Virgin Mary or the Blessed Mother. Read more

  Posted on 04 August 2018 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Hairdorables by Just Play

  

  At Sweet Suite 2018, Just Play debuted their new line Hairdorables. Available for pre-orders now and in store starting August 1st, Hairdorables are mystery doll... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2018 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Cry Babies by ICM

  

  For review today are Cry Babies by the spain-based toy company Imc Toys. While baby dolls aren’t usually my thing, Cry Babies are the exception. Their big,... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2018 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Skipper Hallmark Ornament (2018)

  

  Sold exclusively at Hallmark Gold Crown stores is this adorable Skipper Doll Ornament! This ornament is considered 2 pieces, as you can hang Skipper, her box... Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2018 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Sweet Suite 2018 Recap

  

  This past week, I made a quick trip into New York City for an event called Sweet Suite hosted by The Toy Insider. Formally Blogger Bash, Sweet Suite is a mini... Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2018 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• World Doll Day Toy Drive Results

  

  The results of the World Doll Day Doll and Toy Drive are in! My goal was to match or beat last years donation count, which was in the 50’s, and boy, did we do... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2018 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• PUDDLE 2018- Thoughts and Haul/Loot

  

  June 23, 2018 marked the 11th annual Pullip and Dal Doll Lovers Event, aka PUDDLE. My mother, Barbee0913 on YouTube, and I have gone for the past five years.... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2018 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• New Hearts For Hearts Girls– Coming This Fall!

  

  Heads up Hearts For Hearts Girls fans! Two more dolls are headed your way this fall. Being re-released in 2018 are Mosi and Shola! Mosi is Native American. Of... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2018 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Effanbee’s Tintair Honey Doll

  

  For years now, I’ve been keeping my eyes open for Effanbee’s Tintair Honey doll. Made in 1951 by Effanbee, Tintair Honey was given a platinum dynel wig, which... Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2018 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Flower Fairies Secret Garden: Miniature Garden Fairies

  

  We were first introduced to Flower Fairies Secret Garden last year at the Chicago Toy and Game Fair (ChiTAG). The miniature fairies were the stand out booth at... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2018 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Update on KB Toys (Toy Association Town Hall Meeting)

  

  At PlayCon, Ellia Kassoff did a panel discussing the future of KB Toys (Kay Bee Toys). Here’s some highlights from the video. Ellia Kassoff, CEO of Strategic... Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2018 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Netchie Dolls and Nata’s Knitted Friends

  

  At the Chicago Toy Show, it’s pretty typical to see the same vendors show after show, which is I why I was happily surprised to see two new vendors! Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2018 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Doll Show Haul Haul/Loot, April 2018

  

  April was a pretty busy month! With two doll shows, a Once Upon a Time Convention (where a friend and I had our photos taken with some cast members) and a trip... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2018 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• World Doll Day Toy Drive 2018 is LIVE

  

  In honor of World Doll Day (the 2nd Saturday of June), Confessions of a Doll Collectors Daughter is hosting the second annual doll and toy drive! Our toy drive... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2018 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Skipper Highlight Reel: Courtney, Skipper’s Best Friend

  

  Courtney is my favorite of Skipper’s friends. Introduced in 1988 along with Teen Time Skipper, Courtney was Skipper’s first new female friend since Ginger came... Read more

  Posted on 13 April 2018 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Update: Toys R Us Liquidation (US Stores)/KayBee (KB) Toys Returning

  

  Today, all 700+ Toys R Us stores in the United States were supposed to begin their liquidation sales. However, it looks like Friday, March 23rd, is the new... Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2018 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Heads Up: World Doll Day Doll Drive

  With Toys R Us liquidating their US and UK based stores, I wanted to give you all a heads up that I will be hosting a World Doll Day Doll Drive again with... Read more

  Posted on 15 March 2018 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Walking the Toy Aisles/Toys R Us Rumors

  

  Toys R Us is rumored to be closing all their US-based toy stores following their financial struggles that left the company in debt for $5. Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2018 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Amelia Earhart, Frida Kahlo, Katherine Johnson and More!

  

  In honor of International Women’s Day, Mattel inducted 14 new inspirational women into their ‘Sheroes’ series: Patty Jenkins (director of Wonder Woman), Chloe... Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2018 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Dolly Review: Kruselings by Käthe Kruse (Joy)

  

  Some of you may remember that I recently wrote a post on a new 9″ doll line by Käthe Kruse called Kruselings. Shortly after, a review sample of one of... Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2018 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION