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The Impatient Doll Collector
Written by Alison Rasmussen   
Thursday, 15 April 2010 22:51

I’m one of those collectors: the impatient kind. If waiting for a doll to arrive is the hardest part of placing an order, this post is for you. 

 

 

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Sticking to your Budget Among New Releases
Written by Alison Rasmussen   
Tuesday, 23 February 2010 00:36
It’s that time of year again--newly released dolls at IDEX and Toyfair always tempt me. Consider these tips when growing your collection.
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Ball-Jointed Dolls for Beginners: Body Blushing
Written by Alison Rasmussen   
Saturday, 20 February 2010 18:40
Body blushing imageI love the realistic look of BJDs. Adding a body blush enhances a doll’s body sculpt and is an easy way to customize your doll and make her your own.
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Ball-Jointed Dolls for Beginners - Sueding Your Doll
Written by Alison Rasmussen   
Thursday, 11 February 2010 00:29
Cut a half-circle of moleskin suede.Does your new ball-jointed beauty kick you or fall over when she should be posing? Sueding might fix your problems!
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Ball-Jointed Dolls for Beginners - Customization
Written by Alison Rasmussen   
Tuesday, 02 February 2010 20:59
So you’re new to BJDs. Want to know the history behind customization, and what you need to get started? Let me help.
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Ball-Jointed Dolls - What Supplies Do You Need to Get Started?
Written by Alison Rasmussen   
Friday, 22 January 2010 17:25

So you’re getting ready to order your first BJD. What supplies will you need?

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Ball-Jointed Dolls: Body Sizes
Written by Alison Rasmussen   
Sunday, 17 January 2010 19:21
Confused about large dolls, minis, tinies? What do the abbreviations SD and MSD mean? I’ll address BJD sizing in this post.
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Ball-Jointed Dolls - What Is Quality?
Written by Alison Rasmussen   
Thursday, 07 January 2010 18:55
Why are some BJDs more costly than others? I’ll share my input.
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Ball-Jointed Dolls - Choosing Your First Doll
Written by Alison Rasmussen   
Monday, 04 January 2010 23:29
Wondering what to consider when you buy your very first BJD? Consider these three things....
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Ball-Jointed Dolls for Beginners - Terminology
Written by Alison Rasmussen   
Tuesday, 29 December 2009 03:53
Thinking about entering the ball-jointed world? Don’t hesitate, and don’t be intimidated by the “fragility” of resin. If a klutz like me can collect resin BJDs, so can you!
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A Renewed Love of Rag Dolls
Written by Alison Rasmussen   
Wednesday, 16 December 2009 00:44

It’s been years since I’ve cuddled a rag doll of my own in my hands. And as an Alice in Wonderland enthusiast, the ad for the Go Ask Alice show in Santa Barbara caught my attention.

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Ball-jointed Doll Convention in San Diego
Written by Alison Rasmussen   
Friday, 11 December 2009 05:44

I attended my first ball-jointed doll convention, Oberon’s Ball, in San Diego last weekend. It was my first, but it definitely won’t be my last!

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Message Forum Etiquette
Written by Alison Rasmussen   
Thursday, 03 December 2009 19:04

Doll message boards, forums and groups offer collectors a world of resources, when used wisely. Learn from my experience how not to behave online!

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How to Get the Dolls You Want for the Holidays
Written by Alison Rasmussen   
Saturday, 07 November 2009 23:18
The holidays are approaching. These tips will help you pass hints to loved ones that what you’d really like this year is to add to your doll collection!
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The Pet-friendly Home and Doll Collecting
Written by Alison Rasmussen   
Friday, 02 October 2009 17:51

As a follow-up to my recent article on buying dolls on the secondary market, I thought I'd add my two cents to pet-friendly homes and doll-collecting.

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Negotiating the Secondary Market
Written by Alison Rasmussen   
Monday, 28 September 2009 23:24
Wondering where to start in the secondary market? Let me show you the ropes!
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Confessions of a Doll-shop-a-holic
Written by Alison Rasmussen   
Tuesday, 22 September 2009 20:05
Are you looking for good deals on dolls? Let me share my tips with you.
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Passing Down the Doll Collecting Gene
Written by Alison Rasmussen   
Sunday, 13 September 2009 20:11
Attending local doll shows is a great way to pass your love of dolls on to young daughters or relatives. Here’s my experience.
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When an Intervention Might Be Necessary
Written by Alison Rasmussen   
Thursday, 03 September 2009 17:23

Are you a doll collector who needs intervention? Check out this handy list and see if you qualify...

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Your Ever-Growing Wish List and What to Do About It
Written by Alison Rasmussen   
Tuesday, 25 August 2009 19:25

Is your wish list is growing faster than your budget? Here are some tips on managing that list.

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