Peek inside an $8.5 million dollhouse

If you think dollhouses are child's play, you haven't seen a dollhouse that's on display in New York. Michelle Miller reports on the Astolat Dollhouse Castle billed as some of the most costly real estate in an expensive city.

[loriewillis]

The reporter was very rude. I also think she was confused and she didn't understand how much time and effort goes into making a doll house; let alone one to this degree. But that is no excuse for being rude I think it would have been more appropriate for someone else to have done the interview.

[emeraldsea]

I can't believe how rude they were being! It's not obsession obviously people want to see it. Stop treating it like it's nonsense just because it's not important to you. Ugh.

[luvdamommy]

I like the word passion rather than obsession. Passion is love .

[Angelofthursday]

Those who say that the creation of this master piece was a wast of time and effort have no idea what art or passion is, and I pity them, as they likely have little enjoyment in life because of that fact.
And those who say that they should have spent their money and time on other people are hypocrites, because you are no saint, and the charity work the owners of this work of art are doing now is likely more than you've done in your life.
Each piece in this doll house was hand crafted, undoubtedly the work of an artist throwing their all into their own passion of creating, and to see the work of so many come together in such a way is a privilege to behold, and those who don't understand that are terribly privileged themselves not to recognize it.

[elliewatson-eichorn]

Please fire that interviewer immediately. Glad that lady handled her own and calmly explained. She’s probably the type that only lets her kids play sports and nothing else. That house took so much time and effort it’s really a work of art.

[lovelykay]

Interviewer was almost condescending... snobby idk but she didn't seem to appreciate the artistry.

[rakunetac]

Pretty amazing but you could buy a real mansion with that kind of money!

[fangwolf]

when a non-toy collector/maker asks, "Do you play with it?" Ugh!! I hate it when people ask me that.

Edit: I had no idea that people were responding to my comment all these years, but to answer your most common question: Im offened because people ask it in a derogatory way. If they were being nice and curious I would find no offence.

[arlette]

ew, i dislike the interviewer she doesn't understand this kind of art and sees it as a joke.

[TheInkyAbys]

This seems like something I would attempt to build but never finish due to my obsession with detail.

Like, not just making it real but making the books be readable, the sink useable, the lights real, all that stuff

Who ever made this has got my respect.

[jacquelinemezo]

I have put together a dollhouse and decorated it with paint/ wallpaper/ lights & soforth as well as bought and make items . It truly is a joy and (not going to lie) a little irritating at times but just seeing the love and time spent on these works or art of people of all ages is truly awe inspiring . I love when i see children get involved with design as well as set up of rooms and play . Everyone has their own hobby and as long as we can experience and learn from others interests it's all good. Just be respectful and open your mind to crafters of all mediums.

[klopia]

Me: who would buy that

Me again: **counts money** 25 CENTS! WERE GETTING THERE!

[batsuchan]

there's even doll inside the doll house

[sclogse]

My parent's friend had a three story dollhouse miniature that stretched about 25 feet wide. Back in the 80's he sold it for over a million. Lived in San Francisco, was big in the Miniature Society, and was in charge of costumes at the Bohemian club. Smoked, got emphysema, and lived on an oxygen tank for five years before passing.

[Sarahizahhsum]

Oh wow, this is truly a masterpiece. That interviewer needs to stfu. This woman has brought this broke girl so much joy, her spending her money in this way is beautiful and impressive. I appreciate it. What say you have her do? She is passionate about dollhouses and chose to share it positively with the world to inspire us to create something of our own. What a lovely work of art. I love miniature anything! ❤❤❤

[sharonkaysnowton]

2023- I enjoyed re-watching this video. It reminded me of why I started building Barbie doll houses from cardboard- it is my passion. It allows me to express my creativity. I love doing it with cardboard boxes because they are strong and last. When I am through I can throw them away. The furniture I make I can store and keep. Any furniture I purchase I can store and keep. Building Barbie doll houses is a work of art and a OOAK. Building any doll house is a work of art! I love this doll house. Beautiful.

[deaconsmom]

I know this is old, but for those of you who don't make miniatures and/or dollhouses, tiny things are expensive. The food on that table alone probably cost over $200. The rugs and carpets were probably a few hundred more. Then you factor in building materials that run into hundreds, for a much smaller house and multiply that by 28 for all the rooms. A genuine silver tea service - oof. I won't even price them. This builder obviously spared no expense and I can see this adding up into 8 million. I'm remodeling a house from 1890 and I'm already a few hundred dollars into it; it's still a shell. There's nothing inside - the walls are bare wood planks, the floors are bare, the 36 windows each need to be restored and dressed. It has five doors, five porches, three floors, everything. I'll be several thousand into it until all is said and done. Teeny tiny infant dolls run from $20 up into the hundreds. Dog figures, nice ones, are also a mint. As the woman said, it adds up.

[SA-nxcr]

Its so beautiful and the attention to detail, truly a masterpiece!

[charlie]

I loved when she said: "I call it passion"

[cluxseltoot]

Excellent video - which I found informative. i liked both the content and the witty delivery. I would like to see a whole programme on this Doll's House, room by room, as someone has thought the whole creation out precisely.