I’m Paige, I’m 41, and I collect dolls among other things. I have a number of hobbies, but fashion dolls will likely dominate the content of this blog. If that’s your thing, drop a comment and follow!
So, dolls! I had more or less quit buying fashion dolls around 1999. I did get an occasional special doll, like the 2009 Ladies of the 80’s Debbie Harry Barbie. Other than that, not much. My love for Barbie returned with a fury in December of 2025. I had been watching restoration & custom videos for a while and I think that’s what did it. I began feeling sad because I hadn’t seen my dolls (and other cool 80’s & 90’s toys) in ten years since my family moved house, so I thought they were lost. Now, looking at their messy obstacle course of a basement, I have a little bit of hope that they’re someplace in there. I found a few things I thought were gone, so I’m going to wade into the clutter and see what I find.
I must credit the book that made me really appreciate Barbie in a collector sort of way. I got it at Sam’s Club in 1996. Even though it turns 30 this year, I find it as valuable now as I did then.
After reading (and re-re-re-reading) I fell in love with vintage Barbie. Marlo flips, rooted eyelashes, and mod fashion. The beginning of the iconic Superstar era. The poofy kanekelon “cloud hair” (as I called it lol) of the 80s and 90s…my Barbie eras!
Barbie & friends are not the only dolls I collect, though. I have (fake) Blythe, (one lol) Integrity, XianXian, and so on. There are others I want to get my hands on too, like Defa Lucy, Mizi, Momoko, Lady Luminous, real Blythe, Pullip, and my grails. That’s not all of course. I love OOAK’s which I generally find on eBay. I have quite a few from talented doll artists! I think I made a post about those and who customised them.
And another important topic of this silly blog; Miniatures!! I have always gravitated towards tiny versions of big things. Minibrands and Miniverse are my catnip. Mini books, records, and food are probably my favourite things to collect. Aside from Minibrands/Verse and similar, Temu/Aliexpress are a goldmine for miniatures. Mini realistic bread is another favourite. And plants!
Finally, I need to clarify that this blog is for older (16+ is reasonable I think!) collectors and hobbyists, and definitely isn’t intended for kids. Vamános, children! Play outside or do your homework! Have your mom make you some Hot Pockets.
I hope to meet others who share these passions with me! Don’t hesitate to leave a comment.
I hope you enjoy my posts.
~ Paige
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