Pop-up Doll Museum Update

 Dolls from each doll-line on display at the Libuse Library. I received good feedback. I will be reaching out to other libraries about hosting the Doll Pop-up Museum. I plan to do it again next year with different dolls. 

Shoppies

 

 Introduced by Moose Toys in 2015, the Shoppies doll line expanded the popular Shopkins universe of collectible miniature grocery and household characters. These colorful fashion dolls featured oversized eyes, brightly styled hair, and outfits inspired by sweets, food, and shopping themes.

Each Shoppies character had a distinctive personality and themed accessories, often accompanied by miniature Shopkins figures. The dolls combined fashion play, imaginative storytelling, and collecting, reflecting the popularity of character based toys during the 2010's.

Holly Hobbie

 

Introduced in 1975, Knickerbocker's Holly Hobbie dolls brought illustrator Holly Hobbie's popular American Greetings character to life. These soft bodied rag dolls featured traditional prairie dresses, patchwork fabrics, bonnets, and braided hair, reflecting a nostalgic vision of nineteenth century American childhood.

Celebrated for their charming designs and old-fashioned appeal, Holly Hobbie dolls became enduring symbols of 1970's childhood and the era's fascination with traditional American crafts and country living.

Hairdorables

 

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. 

Pop-up Doll Museum Libuse Library

 

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. 

DC minis

 

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

 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.