Special Dolls on Line

2010-08-08T19:40:00.000-07:00

Our Archived Blog for Special Dolls Online.com

When our website was launched in June of 2008, we began offering Lee Middleton Dolls. We are sorry to say that we no longer offer these beautiful dolls because of a change in Lee Middleton ownership.

As a result of attending the Idex Doll Show in Orlando, Florida last January of 2010, we became acquainted with the Ashton Drake Galleries. We now have the honor of representing Ashton Drake Dolls. We are excited about the large variety of Ashton Drake Dolls, and we are eager to pass on to you, our readers, information about Ashton Drake dolls and doll artists.

For current information, please go to our new blog at Special Dolls Online.com blog.

2010-03-20T17:14:00.000-07:00

My latest article, The Art of Reborn Dolls, has been published in ArticleDashboard. Click here to go to the article:

2010-03-06T17:15:00.001-08:00

Hello:

New Middleton Dolls Introduced in February

In February, seven new Artist Studio Collectible My Own Babies were introduced, which adds more choices to this collection. These dolls are unlimited numbers of Artist Studio Collectibles. They are an alternative selection of our Artist Studio Collection, at a more affordable price. These doll babies are very popular, and are selling quickly, so don't delay in ordering yours today!

Click here to see the new selection.

Let's Talk About: Reborn Doll Kits

My visit to the Idex Doll Show in Orlando, Florida, the last week in January sharpened my awareness of the popularity of "reborn" dolls. Several doll artists exhibited their creations of these realistic looking dolls. After much investigative research into "reborn dolls," I wrote the following article:

More and more doll collectors are embracing a market that produces realistic baby dolls. The creativity and hard work necessary to produce the lifelike figures has been named "creating reborn dolls." This article takes a look at this popular trend, explores its popularity, and suggests some pros and cons. To read more click here

To view more click HERE

Until next month,

Jeanine, Webmaster

Special Dolls on Line.Com

2010-02-10T15:43:00.001-08:00

Hello!

Last weekend I had the pleasure of attending the Idex doll show in Orlando, Florida. If you aren’t familiar with this show, it is the first major doll show of 2010 in the U.S., and also of the new decade.

One section of the showroom was dominated by reborn baby dolls. The creation of realistic child dolls is a popular trend that began about five years ago. This trend moves away from typical practices, techniques, and technology and allows the maker to create a lifelike doll. The creativity and hard work necessary to produce the lifelike figures has been dubbed “creating reborn dolls.” Go to this site to learn more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reborn_doll

Let’s Talk About: Reborn Doll Kits

Middleton Dolls offers beautifully detailed sculpts by our award winning artists as reborn doll kits. Each kit includes a head and limbs in our “Baby Touch” extra soft vinyl, in a neutral light flesh tone. Also included is a detailed, jointed fabric bodyskin in a matching color with cable ties already inserted. CLICK HERE to see our selection.

Until next month,

Jeanine, Webmaster

Special Dolls Onliine.com

2010-01-17T19:55:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year!!

If you didn't get your special doll for Christmas, now's

the time to buy it. We continue to have many of our

dolls and furniture at fantastic sale prices while items last.

Click HERE to Visit our website at Special Dolls Online.com

2010-01-07T18:24:00.001-08:00

2009-11-30T17:50:00.001-08:00

The Holiday Season is here!

Our dolls are selling VERY fast!!!

Every few days I receive updates of sold out inventory, so please make your selection today to insure getting your first choice. Our Realistic Baby Dolls are just waiting to have a home with you.

For the holiday season, we are offering FREE SHIPPING for all orders of $75 or more. When your order totals $75 or more, the shipping cost will not be included.

To go to our web site click HERE.

2009-10-13T17:28:00.000-07:00

Fall is in the air!

If you live where there’s a change in seasons as I do, the colors are beautiful!

Even though it’s only October and not even Halloween or Thanksgiving, we here at Special Dolls Online are preparing for the coming holiday season. Our harvest is already in, and we have our inventory ready to go. Our shelves are stocked with dolls, dolls, dolls! Our products are selling rapidly, so please don’t delay in selecting to insure getting your first choice. When you browse the website I’m sure you will find the one that is just right for you. Whether choosing a doll for a young doll lover or a young at heart doll lover, our realistic baby dolls are sure to please. They are just waiting to be adopted to go to a good home.

For the holiday season, we will offer FREE SHIPPING for all orders of $75 or more. When your order totals $75 or more, the shipping cost will not be included.

Many of our sale dolls and accessories are still available at 15 to 64% off. To check out our sales items click here.

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Are you a Young At Heart Middleton Doll owner? If so, we’d love to hear from you. Please tell us what doll(s) you own and why you love being a doll owner. Your comments are welcomed!

2009-09-06T19:16:00.000-07:00

Middle Doll Product Update

Another month is upon us, and it’s time to touch base with what’s happening in the world of Middleton Dolls. I just got off the phone with my Middleton Doll distributor, and he tells me no new dolls will be introduced until 2010. However, at this time, there is ample stock available for our line of Limited Edition Collectibles and Middleton Now dolls, and by the end of September, all of our PlayBabies will be available in time for the Christmas season.

Meanwhile, of the 12 styles of New Artist Studio Collection My Own Babies that were introduced in July, six of these babies are still available. The retail price is an unbelievable $60.00 for these adorable babies!

We also have many of our sale dolls and accessories still available at 15 to 64% off.

Realistic Baby Dolls

Lee Middleton Urick was the first doll maker to create truly lifelike babies. Her untimely death on January 30, 1997, saddened her admirers who were deeply moved by her lifelike creations. Fortunately, many of Lee’s own designs are still in production because of the firm’s alliance with many gifted artists. These artists keep more dolls coming with the “Middleton touch,” the lifelike look that causes double-takes and encourages many collectors to fall in love with his or her very own baby. To read more about Realistic Baby Dolls click here to go to our Articles Page on our web site.

New Dolls Introduced in July

2009-07-16T19:16:00.000-07:00

12 styles of NEW Artist Studio Collection My Own Babies were introduced last week (July 13) by Middleton Doll. These new babies include seven girls and five boys.

These 19" Newborn dolls will steal your heart away. Go to our website, http://www.specialdollsonline.com/, to view their adorable faces. At this price, we anticipate a huge demand, so order y0urs today!

Special Dolls on Line

2009-07-09T05:38:00.000-07:00

Are Vinyl Dolls Collectible Dolls?

How Vinyl dolls Became Collectible

Middleton Doll Company had its beginnings in 1980 when Lee Middleton began sculpting dolls at her kitchen table. The business grew at a steady clip. However, the porcelain medium was problematic because the process was time consuming. Only a few dolls could be reproduced, and the dolls were very expensive. As a result, Lee Middleton decided to replicate her porcelain designs in vinyl, speeding the production process and lowering the price of the dolls. The only drawback was that vinyl dolls weren’t considered collectibles. However, Lee Middleton’s artistry and innovative spirit broke down that barrier. She pioneered the porcelain look in vinyl with her “baby skin” dolls. These dolls with life like qualities became the first vinyl dolls to be numbered and signed, and they are the first dolls to achieve collectible status. Lee Middleton died suddenly of a fatal heart attack in 1997. Finding an artist to replace her was imperative. Reva Schick was the first doll designer, other than Lee Middleton, to have her work produced under the Middleton banner. Today, she carries on the Limited Edition Collectible line with her award status

Lee Middleton died suddenly of a fatal heart attack in 1997. Finding an artist to replace her was imperative. Reva Schick was the first doll designer, other than Lee Middleton, to have her work produced under the Middleton banner. Today, she carries on the Limited Edition Collectible line with her award status designer dolls.

Visit our website at http://www.specialdollsonline.com/