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: Sasha Dolls
I received my first two Sasha dolls a few years ago for Christmas: Caleb, a dark skinned boy, and Gregor, a tan brunette boy. Since then, I’ve gathered five mor... Read more
Posted on 10 May 2017 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
World Doll Day Toy Drive: May 1st-June 30th
Hello amazing, fantastic readers! Confessions of a Doll Collectors Daughter’s World Doll Day Toy Drive (that’s a bit of a mouthful!) is now OPEN! Details are... Read more
Posted on 01 May 2017 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Toy Box on ABC
Early April, ABC’s newest reality series, The Toy Box, hit the airwaves. Hosted by Modern Family’s Eric Stonestreet and produced in collaboration with Mattel,... Read more
Posted on 29 April 2017 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Dolly Review: Wonder Crew James
A month ago, I was sent a Wonder Crew doll for review. Wonder Crew is a line of 15″ dolls that come in a variety of skin tones, including Caucasian (Will)... Read more
Posted on 28 April 2017 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Chicago Toy Show Loot (April 2017)
This past weekend, my mother, YouTuber Barbee0913, and I attended the Chicago Toy Show at the Kane County Fairgrounds. Going on 44 years, this show is a staple... Read more
Posted on 27 April 2017 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Skipper Highlight Reel: A Trio of Customs
My Skipper collection has grown over the past few weeks! This Skipper Highlight Reel post covers three new custom dolls that just arrived! The first two Skipper... Read more
Posted on 27 April 2017 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Skipper Highlight Reel: Skipper Doll Cases
Recently, I’ve been taking inventory of my Skipper collection. I photographed the vast majority of my dolls and am now moving onto getting a clear idea of the... Read more
Posted on 07 April 2017 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Whinny City Pony Con Recap
This past weekend, I attended Whinny City Pony Con. In its second year, the convention is focused on My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. Read more
Posted on 04 April 2017 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Mark Your Calendars: World Doll Day Toy Drive
It’s that time again! World Doll Day is Saturday, June 10th, 2017. Started by Mildred Seeley in 1986, the day is one of celebration for doll collectors. World... Read more
Posted on 25 March 2017 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Dolly Review: Shibajuku Girls Suki (Second Wave)
While at Target recently, I picked up a second wave Shibajuku Girls Suki. Suki is my favorite of the second wave dolls. Unlike the bright outfits seen on other... Read more
Posted on 25 March 2017 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Toy Fair 2017- As Seen From YouTube
Don’t get too excited. Alas, I wasn’t able to afford a trip to New York City to attend the esteemed toy trade show that is New York Toy Fair. Read more
Posted on 02 March 2017 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Dolly Review: Prettie Girls Tween Scene
A few weeks ago, my mom and I went to Walmart. Usually, we miss all the big sales, but this time, we stumbled upon a treasure trove of toys at super cheap... Read more
Posted on 01 March 2017 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Introducing Boy Story
Boy Story is a line of 18″ boy dolls. They have multiple points of articulation. Boy Story’s Action Dolls have ball joints at the shoulder, elbow, wrist,... Read more
Posted on 27 February 2017 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Skipper Highlight Reel: Skipper’s Boyfriend Scott
Last time on the Skipper Highlight Reel, we covered Growing Up Skipper and her friend Ginger. This controversial line lead to the sudden disappearance of Skippe... Read more
Posted on 23 February 2017 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Collection Close Up: Polly Pocket, Part 1
Polly Pockets made their debut on toy shelves in 1989. The idea came about six years prior, in 1983, when inventor Chris Wiggs sought out to create a pocket... Read more
Posted on 20 February 2017 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Walking the Toy Aisle
Since I missed out on the fun at New York Toy Fair, I thought I’d do a little sight-seeing at our local toy shops. Here are some of the highlights from the toy... Read more
Posted on 20 February 2017 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Dolly Review: Monster High Zomby Gaga
Zomby Gaga, made in collaboration with Lady Gaga’s Born This Way foundation and Mattel, is a pretty cool looking Monster High doll. Read more
Posted on 15 February 2017 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Introducing Your Modern Girl Bex (A Girl for All Time)
Last year, A Girl for All Time launched their Your Modern Girl series with a Kickstarter featuring dolls Maya and Nisha. Unlike their historical dolls, who all... Read more
Posted on 09 February 2017 SELF EXPRESSION -
Introducing Cuddle Clones
Facebook seems to be a great place to find new and interesting companies. I discovered (the now discontinued) Makies there, then the recently discussed Dolls... Read more
Posted on 30 January 2017 CULTURE, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
More From Barbee0913
As some of you know, my mother, aka Barbee0913, also does doll and toy reviews. Her most recent video is of Shibajuku Girl Yoko! In the review, she compares... Read more
Posted on 28 January 2017 SELF EXPRESSION