The Hairdorables doll line was launched in 2018 by Just Play featuring 12 main characters. This fashion doll line is inspired by online beauty and hairstyling trends
Hairdorables became popular through their surprise reveal packaging, which allowed collectors to uncover dolls and accessories in stages. Hairdorables exemplifies the popularity of collectible toys during the late 2010's, combining traditional fashion doll play with the emerging trend of surprise based toy merchandising.
The Libuse Library is hosting our first Nostalgic Moments Pop-up Doll Museum. There are about 85 dolls from 18 doll lines on display. Every decade from the 1970's onward is represented.
In this DC minis set from Jakks Pacific the superheroes are 3 inches tall. They are top-heavy and need the included stand for display.
Rose Petal Place doll line was produced by Kenner in 1984. It consisted of six dolls, the villianous spider, several playsets, a fashion line for the dolls, a book series, and two T.V. Specials.
On a personal note, Rose Petal Place were among the first books I checked out from the school library. I was unaware of the T.V. Specials or dolls. However, I loved the books and checked them out multiple times.
Sweet Scents was a doll-line from 1990's by the company Toys n' Things. They are considered to be a knock-off of Strawberry Shortcake dolls and are similar enough to often be confused with Strawberry Shortcake.
Released in 1991, Midge's Wedding Party commemorated the marriage of Midge, Barbie's longtime friend, to her sweetheart Alan. Dres...
