Lil' Shoppies, 2016, are a miniature spin-off of Moose Toys' Shoppies dolls. Lil' Shoppies appeared in the Happy Places collection alongside miniature horses, furniture, accessories, and playsets.
Friday, May 1, 2026
Friday, April 24, 2026
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.
Friday, April 17, 2026
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.
Friday, April 10, 2026
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.
Friday, April 3, 2026
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.
Barbie- Midge's Wedding Party
Released in 1991, Midge's Wedding Party commemorated the marriage of Midge, Barbie's longtime friend, to her sweetheart Alan. Dres...
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The large Yummiland lipgloss dolls are 10 inches tall. The larger dolls feature brushable hair unlike the small dolls. They also come wit...
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What started as personal doll collection has turned into a dream of someday opening a small toy museum. It's a long term goal. This b...
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Cherry Merry Muffin dolls were produced by Mattel from 1988-1990. In the first series, (pictured above), each 6.5 inch doll came with a F...











