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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Collection Close Up: Madame Alexander Dionne Quint- Restored!
At a doll show recently, I picked up a fixer upper composition Dionne quintuplets doll made by Madame Alexander in the mid to late 1930’s. Read more
Posted on 13 November 2017 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Dolly Review: Little House Covered Wagon/Horses (The Queen’s Treasures)
The Queen’s Treasures has always been kind to my blog and channel. They’ve sent many awesome things to show off on the blog. This last item, though, takes the... Read more
Posted on 11 November 2017 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Spotlight: Rolling Rock Dolls
Rolling Rock Dolls is an eBay/Etsy shop run by Celeste, a mom whose passion for designing affordable clothing for her daughter’s dolls turned into a business. Read more
Posted on 08 November 2017 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Skipper Highlight Reel: Dressin’ with Mickey, Minnie and Donald Set
At the Chicago Toy Show, I was lucky enough to score the Dressin’ with Mickey, Minnie and Donald special edition gift set. Sold exclusively at Toys R Us around... Read more
Posted on 03 November 2017 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Smooshy Mushy: Blind Bags, Bento Boxes and More!
I recently received a surprise box filled with Smooshy Mushy‘s, the next big squishy slow rise toy to hit the market. After opening various Smooshy Mushy’s, I... Read more
Posted on 30 October 2017 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
ChiTAG Returns Nov 18th (Ticket Giveaway)!
For the past few years, my mom and I have attended the Chicago Toy and Game Fair at Navy Pier in Chicago, IL. Also known as ChiTAG, the Chicago Toy and Game Fai... Read more
Posted on 26 October 2017 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Dolly Review: Luvabella, Spin Master’s Interactive Baby Doll
Luvabella is a battery operated, interactive baby doll by Spin Master. She comes in three versions: blonde hair/light skin, brown hair/tan skin, and dark brown... Read more
Posted on 26 October 2017 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Chicago Toy Show Loot/Haul/Goodies
Sunday, my mom and I went to our last doll show of the year, the Chicago Toy Show. Held twice a year, this show is now in its 45th year! At the show, we saw a... Read more
Posted on 24 October 2017 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Monster High Wave 1 Retrospective
It’s been seven years since Monster High changed the doll collecting world. Before Monster High, doll collecting as a hobby wasn’t discussed very often,... Read more
Posted on 22 October 2017 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Collection Close Up: Custom Blythe by Doll Angel
A few months back, my mom bought a Blythe doll on eBay. It wasn’t in the best shape. The eye mech was broken, her face up was bland and she was in need of a wig. Read more
Posted on 16 October 2017 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Kane County Doll Show Haul/Loot/Goodies
The end of September marked the first ever Kane County Doll Show. Hosted on the Kane County Fairgrounds and planned by the people behind the popular Naperville... Read more
Posted on 30 September 2017 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Blythe Vs Blythe
Casie of BeBe Blythe Company contacted us the other day about an interesting event she’s hosting on Facebook throughout the month of October called Blythe vs... Read more
Posted on 19 September 2017 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Collection Close Up: Madame Alexander Dionne Quintuplets New Looks
Did you know that one of Madame Alexanders most loved and well-known doll releases, the composition Dionne Quintuplets series from 1935-1939, was based on a rea... Read more
Posted on 16 September 2017 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Dolly Review: My Sibling/My Pal Dolls (Outfit Review, Too!)
While at Blogger Bash‘s exclusive ‘Sweet Suite’, I had the pleasure of being introduced to Loretta Boronat and her My Sibling and My Pal dolls. Read more
Posted on 15 September 2017 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Walking the Toy Aisle
My mom and I went to Toys R Us today. The last few visits have been lackluster, with nothing new to show off. However, this time we actually saw some pretty... Read more
Posted on 13 September 2017 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Dolly Review: Disney Parks Attractionistas Holly
I actually bought Disney Parks Attractionistas Holly sometime last year, but am now just getting around to writing about her. She’s no longer available at the... Read more
Posted on 08 September 2017 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Dr. Noreen Works Her Magic Again!
About a month ago, my mom and I went to an Estate Sale aptly named “The Doll House”. At the sale, my mom bought an Alt, Beck Gottschalck German bisque doll... Read more
Posted on 06 September 2017 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Collection Close Up: Magic Nursery (Mattel)
One of my favorite doll brands from childhood is Magic Nursery. Magic Nursery dolls were produced by Mattel from 1989 through the mid 1990’s. To this day, mint... Read more
Posted on 04 September 2017 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Dolly Review: Junior Reporter Sammi and Astro Adventures Outfit (Lottie)
Junior Reporter Sammi is a new edition to Lottie family! Sammi is a writer for the Branksea School News, covering all the awesome Sports Day activities. Read more
Posted on 02 September 2017 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
SmartGurlz: The World’s First Coding Robot for Girls
The other day, I stumbled upon a doll review on YouTube for SmartGurlz: the World’s First Coding Robot for Girls. Invented by a mom, Sharmi, who was frustrated... Read more
Posted on 02 September 2017 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION