My 10 Picks for a Doll Collecting Starter Pack

Dolls listed:

8. An international playline doll (eBay)

6. Cabbage Patch Kid doll:

4. BJD - various check the different videos on my channel

1. Barbie! available almost everywhere

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[monsoondreamer]

Thanks once again for your wonderful advocacy for the hobby. Today’s video really made me think: when I was a kid, I had the original Barbie (yes Im that old) and collected the foreign dolls that my father brought back from his military travels. Both of which might explain my love for the smarties. Thanks again for all you do, Allison.🧡

[MaxineAndrew]

Barbie makes up 2/3 of my dolls and it's 100% a childhood thing 😂😂 This was another amazing video - very much enjoyed! 😁

[lorenasirca]

You are the sweetest, dear Allison! As always I am so humbled by all the love and appreciation, it just melts my heart! Thank you from the bottom of my heart, I feel so honored to be included on the list!
As you said, I really hope one day we will get to meet in real life, to give you a big, big hug, my friend!
Until then I send a huge hug virtually, to you and all the dollies! ♥

[ImawerecatProductions]

Similar to Barbie, but with a bit of an edge, is Monster High. They're incredibly detailed, they were a phenomenon in their heyday, and the characters' personalities are varied, so whether it's because they are your favorite monster or cryptid, really pretty, or have traits you can relate to, there's a doll or two for everyone. Your can also find them second hand really often, though the reasonably priced ones are usually a bit worse for wear... There's also a reboot out now, and so far the new dolls are really cool too.

[leighh]

These days, Rainbow High dolls blow Barbie out of the water. Good articulation, good fashion, nice details, inset eyes, diversity. And all within a reasonable price-point. I really like Japan's Licca for an International fashion doll. Great video!

[TammyPowley]

Of course, I'm a big Blythe fan, so it was nice to see you included her.

[prairierose_]

I really enjoy your countdown/informative videos. Well, I enjoy all of your videos, but this style of video in particular is what drew me to your channel. I love to learn and you do a great job explaining your thoughts and making it interesting. Really enjoyed this one, thanks! Congratulations on 20k subscribers! 😊

[TeenyTinkers]

OMG I am so honoured to see Bowie again, and to have my dolls mentioned in this list. fangirling and so touched. thank you allison! Also, great list in general!

[kelleypopelar]

I love that SmartDoll made your foundation list. Also the wooden jointed dolls are so interesting.

[pamcecalek]

Great list, but I would agree that doll collecting stems from what you remember from your childhood or see along your travels...my thoughts as I am years older, would be to add Ginny dolls or Madame Alexander dolls, modern iconic dolls right up there with Barbie I believe. I look forward to your videos, your enthusiasm is so fun to watch, and I love seeing new dolls that are different from what I collect. All the best to you!

[paulaartandmusic]

I learn new things about dolls every time I watch you. Thank you.🙏🏼

[Nerdydollgirl]

Another awesome video Hunny! You always make the most informative videos! Thanks so much! ♥️♥️♥️

[SaraA]

In my opinion it depends a lot on a person's taste. If I were to start collecting again tomorrow I think I would start with something as simple as a Barbie. 😉💜
Thank you for this video.

[sunflowershine]

I love Ruby red fashion friends they’re so cute but I love your countdown as well thank you for sharing!

[AmbrosiasDollhouse]

I really enjoyed this video. I really would like one of the Lavender dolls. They look so lovely and you always describe the smell as so wonderful. I inquired and the waiting list is so long. If I could just get a small one… that would be so marvelous. One day… I’m sure if it. Awww I love how you are a true collector!!! ✨🌟✨

[steph]

Thank you for another great video. I have a Blythes American Girls, a Barbie, Smart Dolls, Ellowyn and Prudence and I am on the waiting list for Lavandee et Poupee so I was glad to see this on the list and agree they are all essentials!

[vickiturner-simpson]

Love this!! Definitely would love to see an iconic doll video! I have 2 lavendee et poupee dolls on order and I'm so, so excited! She's absolutely incredible!

[Brezavaqt]

Excellent, excellent, excellent list!! I would add Integrity Toys...they are like high fashion Barbie-or Barbie on steroids!! And maybe even a reborn or two. :-)

[haruhi]

Ah love listen to your information and tips about all kinds of dolls, which is easy to understand for newbie doll collector. My favorite is my first American Girl doll Jessie, which I got it from a 2nd hand antique shop in Singapore 6 years ago😆👍🌷🍀🌈💜💜

[jsanders]

Good video and good list. One of the most amusing doll-related stories I have ever heard was an incident involving a Cabbage Patch doll during the period of complete frenzy over them. (1983 or so?) Supposedly a woman had somehow been able to get her hands on one during her lunch hour. She left the doll on her desk and her coworkers "kidnapped" it and left a ransom note. She didn't take it seriously, assuming they would just give the doll back. However, the next day there was a small container of cole slaw on her desk with a note that said something like, "This is her arm. Bring brownies or worse things will happen." I don't remember how the story ended. Probably she was a good sport and brought the brownies, but I thought the whole cole slaw angle was pretty clever.