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Discussion Subject : what are you doll plans for 2026 ?

Posted by Karen in NZ User icon on January 4, 2026, 6:47 pm

Are you waiting to add to your collection and if so what are they, are you planning on reducing your collection, are you planning on making clothing, planning on changing or making new displays... lets chat

I am looking forward to getting back to sewing fashions for Gene>>>

Posted by SuzanneMcD User icon on January 10, 2026, 12:51 pm, in reply to "Discussion Subject : what are you doll plans for 2026 ?"

After several months of dealing with a fall injury, then minor surgery on my hand, I can't wait to get back to my sewing!

goodness, so frustrating when an injury prevents you from doing something

Posted by Karen in NZ User icon on January 10, 2026, 2:40 pm, in reply to "I am looking forward to getting back to sewing fashions for Gene>>>"

you love doing... hope it all heals well and quickly for you.

Enjoyment as an accessory to life...

Posted by Donna in FL User icon on January 7, 2026, 10:26 am, in reply to "Discussion Subject : what are you doll plans for 2026 ?"

I've already done quite a bit of downsizing and may do more this year as I pack things up for an anticipated relocation. Right now I only have one doll out, and she will be my companion on the journey. Already she is anticipating a trip with her travel suit from Sandra Stillwell Presents.

Another project I hope to have completed this year is a travel trunk for the doll, which will hold her and a selection of outfits and accessories. The bones of the trunk are a used 18 inch doll trunk from Our Generation. Right now it's in pieces and I will be working on that over the next couple of months.

I would also like to get a little sewing in if possible. I have some fabric from a vintage dress that my mother owned. It is an adorable strawberry print on a lightweight crêpe.

I think that will be plenty for me this year! I can only hope that I don't add any more projects into the mix.

Your projects sound very interesting, especially the trunk.. and your dress plan

Posted by Karen in NZ User icon on January 7, 2026, 9:47 pm, in reply to "Enjoyment as an accessory to life..."

from your mothers dress... Its best to keep things to a manageable level I find less stress than having lots of things on the go.

Yes, I love projects but have to remind myself to keep to 1 or 2 at a time.

Posted by Donna in FL User icon on January 8, 2026, 6:18 am, in reply to "Your projects sound very interesting, especially the trunk.. and your dress plan"

Continue collecting vintage Barbie, hopefully find some Gene things, continue doing displays.

Posted by Megin in Bend User icon on January 6, 2026, 11:55 am, in reply to "Discussion Subject : what are you doll plans for 2026 ?"

I must admit I never liked Barbie much, but those vintage ones are

Posted by Karen in NZ User icon on January 6, 2026, 6:42 pm, in reply to "Continue collecting vintage Barbie, hopefully find some Gene things, continue doing displays. "

very appealing and the fashions... and your displays are always wonderful

Aww, thank you! I resisted collecting Barbie for decades, but I'm having alot of fun with her!

Posted by Megin in Bend User icon on January 7, 2026, 10:57 am, in reply to "I must admit I never liked Barbie much, but those vintage ones are"

What a terrific subject Karen! Stepping up my sewing here. No downsizing but

Posted by Dayle in Ohio User icon on January 6, 2026, 9:17 am, in reply to "Discussion Subject : what are you doll plans for 2026 ?"

streamlining, rearranging, and when a new economical gal comes along that I can't resist choosing which one will have to leave so the new one can replace her position ind my collection.
Umm, sounds a bit cutthroat doesn't it!?

Hey you have to do what you have to do in this doll cut throat world :)

Posted by Karen in NZ User icon on January 6, 2026, 6:40 pm, in reply to "What a terrific subject Karen! Stepping up my sewing here. No downsizing but"

they understand

It does! But smart.

Posted by Kim in IL User icon on January 6, 2026, 11:18 am, in reply to "What a terrific subject Karen! Stepping up my sewing here. No downsizing but"

Upgrading and downsizing. Still a collector but I don't play dolls, I like mannequins

Posted by dcal User icon on January 5, 2026, 8:01 pm, in reply to "Discussion Subject : what are you doll plans for 2026 ?"

and would love more of the designers I have not been able to get. Like trading as well to fine new homes for older dolls and let me get upgrades.

thats a very good way to do it... I do love a vintage mannequin

Posted by Karen in NZ User icon on January 6, 2026, 5:31 am, in reply to "Upgrading and downsizing. Still a collector but I don't play dolls, I like mannequins"

head and shoulders myself... remember Deco Eyes they did some very good reproductions...I have around 6/7 vintage ones....
Here is one of my favourites

Culling the herd and re-learning enjoying and not just collecting. >>>

Posted by George in NC User icon on January 5, 2026, 6:31 pm, in reply to "Discussion Subject : what are you doll plans for 2026 ?"

Time to re-think how I want to live for the rest of my life. Overwhelmed is not sustainable.

Yes, I now work with a doll budget, which ten years ago I didn’t at all!!

Posted by Kim in IL User icon on January 6, 2026, 11:19 am, in reply to "Culling the herd and re-learning enjoying and not just collecting. >>>"

Very wise George... we can get caught up in the constant barrage

Posted by Karen in NZ User icon on January 6, 2026, 5:26 am, in reply to "Culling the herd and re-learning enjoying and not just collecting. >>>"

of new dolls .. I remember in the Gene days when the new ones came out and how exciting it was and the need to have one of everything... Yes it is overwhelming looking at the large numbers accumulated and wondering what will become of them...

Of course I'll be sewing for Gene, and I plan to sell some Tonner dolls that are ...

Posted by Lynne D User icon on January 5, 2026, 6:10 pm, in reply to "Discussion Subject : what are you doll plans for 2026 ?"

mostly neglected around here.

We all love your creations Lynne... I treasure the few I have and the only

Posted by Karen in NZ User icon on January 6, 2026, 5:24 am, in reply to "Of course I'll be sewing for Gene, and I plan to sell some Tonner dolls that are ..."

Tonner doll I have is the one who works in the shop scene - she is behind the counter - I couldn't allow any of Gene and friends to do that...

As is my habit, I will be sewing for Gene and her friends. I currently have

Posted by Bryan User icon on January 5, 2026, 5:33 pm, in reply to "Discussion Subject : what are you doll plans for 2026 ?"

A lot of dresses already made, but continue to add accessories to in order to have complete outfits to sell. Sarong dresses were a big hit a few years ago, multi-piece suit separates, and gowns last year, so I am always looking for what people want.

I'll be posting outfits on the sales page soon as I am finishing up my current projects.

Bryan in Florida
aka periodsoftime on Ebay
bryanphopper@aol.com

there are certainly worse habits to have Bryan... I know I have a few :)

Posted by Karen in NZ User icon on January 6, 2026, 5:23 am, in reply to "As is my habit, I will be sewing for Gene and her friends. I currently have "

and I salute you for your sewing skills... I did try and mine results made me buy other peoples better sewing

Great question! I've one doll to get painted, Willy Amicusdolls. Probably another to buy some sales

Posted by Ori User icon on January 5, 2026, 5:20 pm, in reply to "Discussion Subject : what are you doll plans for 2026 ?"

Oh that sounds interesting... will have to away and look at

Posted by Karen in NZ User icon on January 6, 2026, 5:22 am, in reply to "Great question! I've one doll to get painted, Willy Amicusdolls. Probably another to buy some sales "

those... there are some fabulous doll makers still

looking to replace a few sentimental favs. always up for new outfits.

Posted by Attila User icon on January 5, 2026, 12:11 pm, in reply to "Discussion Subject : what are you doll plans for 2026 ?"

Yes that favourite wanted doll or outfit might just turn up... so we have to

Posted by Karen in NZ User icon on January 5, 2026, 3:04 pm, in reply to "looking to replace a few sentimental favs. always up for new outfits."

keep looking... good luck with your grails.

Gosh, we're all alike! I've been trying to downsize for a couple years >>

Posted by IL Deb User icon on January 5, 2026, 12:01 pm, in reply to "Discussion Subject : what are you doll plans for 2026 ?"

I start, I stop, I redress someone and then I can't sell her. My biggest problem is that I can't seem to post pictures in the boards any longer. I do OK on the facebook groups but I haven't ventured into many of those groups as it's more comfortable here and on Prego. I have many Ellowyne dolls that I still adore but it's time some of them go to other collectors. No one knows me on the Ennui site so I'm hesitant to post and then ask them to email me for pictures. They may think I'm shady LOL. I do have a couple friends who will sell my dolls at a small doll show up around Chicago and they have helped me a lot, mostly Tonners. I still can't seem to let go of my Genes. Another problem I seem to have - as I'm researching prices, I see dolls I have wanted and end up buying here and there. It's an obsession!

You have some good options there - there must be someone who can

Posted by Karen in NZ User icon on January 5, 2026, 3:04 pm, in reply to "Gosh, we're all alike! I've been trying to downsize for a couple years >>"

help with you posting pictures... I am not a super digital person and its challenging but there is help out there I am sure...

No new dolls for me this year >>>

Posted by Michelle in Alaska User icon on January 5, 2026, 11:21 am, in reply to "Discussion Subject : what are you doll plans for 2026 ?"

unless a grail drops in my lap. I had surgery at the end of 2025, and even with insurance I'll have some large outstanding bills. So probably not anything new, and I'll be skipping the Volks LA Dolpa as well.

I do want to go through all of the clothing and accessories I do have, both for my Gene line dolls and my BJDs, and get a handle on what I have, what I want to keep, and what I want to let go of. I also want to do more redressing of my Gene line dolls and take more photos. They have taken a back seat to my BJDs the last couple of years.

Its a great plan... to really check what is super important to keep

Posted by Karen in NZ User icon on January 5, 2026, 3:02 pm, in reply to "No new dolls for me this year >>>"

and enjoy again those dolls that have languished from lack of attention.

Most of us seem to be saying the same thing. I have my favorite

Posted by Gael User icon on January 5, 2026, 10:54 am, in reply to "Discussion Subject : what are you doll plans for 2026 ?"

dolls displayed but I also have shelves of dollsin a closet lined up like soldiers that I barely look at. A few days ago I started sorting those into love, can go and maybes. My dilemma now: is it better to let them the “go” dolls now or wait a few weeks and see if I still feel the same way.
For those of you thinning your collection how do you doit?

Gael; you have started the process - you just need to press GO

Posted by Karen in NZ User icon on January 5, 2026, 3:01 pm, in reply to "Most of us seem to be saying the same thing. I have my favorite "

I also see some of my treasures not selling for much. I then figure I should just keep them. >>

Posted by Lori N User icon on January 5, 2026, 11:13 am, in reply to "Most of us seem to be saying the same thing. I have my favorite "

But I need the space. Also, when I look at them I truly still like the majority so it makes it hard.

yes totally understand.. perhaps think of starting a paper list

Posted by Karen in NZ User icon on January 5, 2026, 2:53 pm, in reply to "I also see some of my treasures not selling for much. I then figure I should just keep them. >>"

and try to move even a small number of them... will make you feel an accomplishment ... (I need to take my own advice

I will be downsizing my collection, and enjoying what I keep.

Posted by Mario User icon on January 5, 2026, 9:13 am, in reply to "Discussion Subject : what are you doll plans for 2026 ?"

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a good plan Mario... and all the best with your sales... you are lucky

Posted by Karen in NZ User icon on January 5, 2026, 7:53 pm, in reply to "I will be downsizing my collection, and enjoying what I keep."

to have a reasonably big audience of collectors to tempt...

I’m selling most of my 12” dolls due to my rheumatoid arthritis! I hope to buy a Grace or two!

Posted by Kim in IL User icon on January 5, 2026, 8:57 am, in reply to "Discussion Subject : what are you doll plans for 2026 ?"

yes those smaller dolls are challenging in dressing, along with changing hands

Posted by Karen in NZ User icon on January 5, 2026, 2:51 pm, in reply to "I’m selling most of my 12” dolls due to my rheumatoid arthritis! I hope to buy a Grace or two!"

on BJD dolls I find that the most difficult... of course there are certain 16" doll dresses that are very tricky as well...

Im also selling some of dolls that are still in boxes!

Posted by Kim in IL User icon on January 5, 2026, 8:57 am, in reply to "I’m selling most of my 12” dolls due to my rheumatoid arthritis! I hope to buy a Grace or two!"

Terrible grammar, LOL!

Posted by Kim in IL User icon on January 5, 2026, 8:59 am, in reply to "Im also selling some of dolls that are still in boxes! "

Great subject, We all seem to have the reoccurring theme of dolls that,once we see them >>>

Posted by Don in SeaTac User icon on January 5, 2026, 8:51 am, in reply to "Discussion Subject : what are you doll plans for 2026 ?"

again it is difficult to let them go. I really love all the dolls I collect. So varied among 12 inch to 16 inch. I really love my guys dolls,but my new obsession is the Aquatalis dolls. I am SLOWLY trying to cull the herd, but we all know how difficult that is.

Aquatalis certainly make wonderful dolls... I have so many doll

Posted by Karen in NZ User icon on January 5, 2026, 2:50 pm, in reply to "Great subject, We all seem to have the reoccurring theme of dolls that,once we see them >>>"

clothes that a few years back I managed to sell enough to buy a Numina doll which pleased me... you know the old saying about eating an elephant... I need to start weeding out my dolls clothes first I think.

I need to narrow my collecting down and really enjoy the treasures I have. Poppy and JS >>

Posted by Lori N User icon on January 5, 2026, 12:18 am, in reply to "Discussion Subject : what are you doll plans for 2026 ?"

are currently my favorites. Somehow I need other lines not to tempt me!

Its tough to be single focused on dolls.. for years I only collected

Posted by Karen in NZ User icon on January 5, 2026, 12:35 am, in reply to "I need to narrow my collecting down and really enjoy the treasures I have. Poppy and JS >>"

Gene dolls, never a Tonner and then suddenly a couple of Deveraux, Sister Dreary and the Poppy Parker 16" dolls... then Poppy herself... its an avalanche.....

I have a wide variety of dolls, so I think I will be thinning out >>

Posted by Jackie_NJ User icon on January 4, 2026, 7:45 pm, in reply to "Discussion Subject : what are you doll plans for 2026 ?"

The primary candidates for crowd control are the big BJDs, 60 up to 70 cm, but I haven't even researched that market.

Then, the Numina and the Ficons. I loved them all when I bought them, but many are untouched in their boxes, so they should make someone else happy. I just want my money back, not looking to price gouge. They are expensive dolls so the potential buyers are fewer in number, and it may take some time.

The recurring problem is getting a doll out to prep for sales, and falling in love all over again.

My Ebay store for Fashion Doll clothes:
https://www.ebay.com/str/katzmeowdesignsforfashiondolls

My Etsy Store for Fashion dolls and 60-70 cm BJDS
http://www.etsy.com/shop/KatzMeowDesigns

Yes, I have that problem, too!!

Posted by Kim in IL User icon on January 5, 2026, 1:43 pm, in reply to "I have a wide variety of dolls, so I think I will be thinning out >>"

so true

Posted by Geneboyz User icon on January 5, 2026, 12:42 pm, in reply to "I have a wide variety of dolls, so I think I will be thinning out >>"

Boy, do i relate to this.

Posted by Gael User icon on January 5, 2026, 10:56 am, in reply to "I have a wide variety of dolls, so I think I will be thinning out >>"

totally agree Jackie about them clutching at the hear strings once you think of

Posted by Karen in NZ User icon on January 4, 2026, 10:11 pm, in reply to "I have a wide variety of dolls, so I think I will be thinning out >>"

moving them on... Numina as you know are one of my only primary BJD's still love them so I could be in the market for a couple

Best wishes with the bigger dolls - a time comes comes if they are not coming out of the boxes then well....

My collection is sort of eclectic. I am not trying to add new dolls, but I'm loving Superdolls....

Posted by Ivy in MA User icon on January 4, 2026, 7:13 pm, in reply to "Discussion Subject : what are you doll plans for 2026 ?"

too, but am looking for a few of the dolls that have caught my eye. I started with four and now I have seven. Most of them I bought without original costumes and a few without original wigs. I stopped collecting Integrity because I'm not adding to my 12 inch dolls, although I have bought a few Silkstone Barbies in the past few years. I also have some Tonner Ellowyne dolls. My favorite dolls are Mdvanii dolls and those I stopped adding to my collection about 10 years ago mostly due to prices. Now that I'm retired I do have to downsize and try not to add anymore - but boy is that hard.

you and me both... downsizing in New Zealand is virtually non existent

Posted by Karen in NZ User icon on January 4, 2026, 7:16 pm, in reply to "My collection is sort of eclectic. I am not trying to add new dolls, but I'm loving Superdolls...."

so few doll collectors... I love your Mdvanii collection ... I branched back into my childhood dolls of Sindy by Pedigree and Daisy by Mary Quant, have been collecting them the last couple of years, they are very cute and its fun looking for the clothing... they are still pretty well collected in the United Kingdom and there are groups for them.

I have a wish list of older SuperDolls I am always looking for. I primarily collect them, the >

Posted by Mike User icon on January 4, 2026, 6:55 pm, in reply to "Discussion Subject : what are you doll plans for 2026 ?"

Integrity boys and Adonis boys only now. Occasionally I a random doll will come along that interests me. I don't collect 12" girls any more but I just got the Nymphia Wind last week and love her. She is so pretty in her package I don't want to unbox her.
So I will continue with those lines. What I really need to do is sell off so much I have in storage but I start looking at them and I cant let them go.

I also got Nymphia Wind and replaced her head to the extra

Posted by Travis Kaller User icon on January 5, 2026, 1:19 pm, in reply to "I have a wish list of older SuperDolls I am always looking for. I primarily collect them, the > "

and closer resembling head. I also put my Guo Pei coat on her.

I unboxed Nymphia Wind & put her in my Guo Pei Coat.

Here is a closer look at her face:

Posted by Travis Kaller User icon on January 5, 2026, 1:23 pm, in reply to "I also got Nymphia Wind and replaced her head to the extra"

I switched her to head 2 & I think she now looks like the real Nymphia Wind.

I like the replacement head so much better.

Posted by Mike User icon on January 5, 2026, 9:51 pm, in reply to "Here is a closer look at her face:"

I know what you mean... I still regret many years ago selling Peep

Posted by Karen in NZ User icon on January 4, 2026, 7:14 pm, in reply to "I have a wish list of older SuperDolls I am always looking for. I primarily collect them, the > "

she frightened me then as she was the most expensive doll I ever bought and I worried about damaging her... so sold her to a lady in Japan - have spent the last 10 years trying to find her again

.... I also would love a few of the older Sybarite dolls ...

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