Links to Rave About...

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There are many doll-related sites on the Internet.  This is only a brief list of sites I visit regularly.  I am particularly interested in fashion doll customization sites.

The Blackboard (www.newblackboard.com):
    My friend Bruce in California collects Joes and action dolls. He's keen on playsets and playability, which I love. Check out the product reviews... Bruce's toys are even more fun than mine!

Paul David and Mikelman (www.mikelman.com):
    This is the home of Charice, Mikelman's own fashion doll and one of my hands-down favorite dolls. Mikelman's dolls are beautifully sculpted and spectacularly painted. In my experience, the quality of the outfits can vary from less than mediocre to exceptional, so you might want to buy those at a doll show instead. Charice is bustier and more full-bodied than Barbie, which I personally love.

David Hammon Dolls Japan (www.dollsjapan.com):
    Jenny is a Japanese doll by Takara.  David Hammon is a reliable and delightful American dealer for these wide-eyed darlings from across the Pacific.

Firebird's Fashion Doll Patterns (http://firebirdarts.com/indexgd.htm)
    For those seeking historical pieces or those familiar with fantasy writer Mercedes Lackey, Firebird offers clothing kits and patterns for Norman, Saxon, Norseman, Spanish, and Native American dress, as well as clothing based on Ms. Lackey's Valdemar series. These fit either 1/6th scale (Barbie, Sindy, etc.) or 1/9th scale (Breyer's Brenda or Mattel's Stacy) fashion dolls.

The United Federation of Doll Clubs (www.ufdc.org):
    Though not a member myself, I have a high regard for the UFDC.  The UFDC members I have encountered have been among the most informed and most motivated doll collectors I have met.  The "Doll News" Magazine is an official UFDC publication.

About.Com - Doll Collecting (www.about.com/hobbies/collectdolls/mbody.htm):
    About.com is a Web-Oh!-pedia of sites to see.  The title link takes you directly to the Doll Collecting page of the Hobbies section. This is, perhaps, the single greatest internet resource for doll collectors.

This background obtained from THE GROAN ZONE: http://groan-zone.net.