Kwanzaa Traditions, African Dolls, Chatty Cathy Memoirs, and Barbie Bodies for Free!

We can Stop Talking About her Physique! This week, Barbie was on the cover of "Time."  Quite a feat, and still at the fairly young age of 57!  The new Barbie bodies are out, and available online.  Mine is on back order, but they are out there.What do you think of the new bodies? I'd love to know!  Tomorrow, February 8th, Theriault's Rendezvous will feature some amazing Ginny dolls with clothes, furniture and accessories.  PBS is replaying the first three episodes of "Anne of Green Gables", which has been a muse for many types of Anne and Diana dolls.  The setting, Prince Edward Island, is on my bucket list, how about you?  We'll take another look at Chatty Cathy prices, and during Black History Month, we'll take a survey of African and African American dolls and their importance in festivals like Kwanzaa. Finally, our finale this week consists of recent auction results as posted by our friends at "Antique Doll Collector" Magazine.  Tonight is the Super Bowl, of course, in my old hometown.  Do you know where your sports mascot dolls, bears, and bobble heads are?  Ellen Tsagaris Doll Collecting Expert

We can Stop Talking About her Physique!   In response to public interest, Mattel has given the blonde maven a new body makeover; go Barbie!  These new dolls are diverse and beautiful.  They have diverse hair styles, skin tones, and body types.  We girls can really do everything now, and in our own unique shapes! READ NOW

African Dolls and Kwanzaa   African dolls have a rich and ancient history.  They are important to many festivals here and overseas.  In fact, they play a role in the beloved festival of Kwanzaa. READ NOW

Chatty Cathy   She is still talking after all these years, and prices online indicate we are still listening. READ NOW

Auction Updates from Antique Doll Collector   Late fall and winter have proved to be busy doll auction months, with unusual dolls continuing to find new homes.  Read more about it! READ NOW