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Fashion Doll Clothing Market

15 hours 20 min ago
Fashion Dolls like Barbie have long attracted children and adult collectors. Buying premade and patterns to make clothes have created additional markets.

Collecting Fire King Glass

Mon, 03/08/2010 - 5:48am
Collecting Fireking dishes and Fireking glass patterns, introduced by the Anchor Hocking Company in 1940-1976, has increased in popularity among vintage glass collectors.

Collecting Old Maps of China and Hong Kong

Sun, 03/07/2010 - 8:01pm
Old maps are a source of great fascination. They tell how people viewed the world centuries ago, as well as often being a good investment.

Book Swap Like a Pro

Sun, 03/07/2010 - 7:26pm
Even a novice can benefit from book swapping. Here's how to get started, and some suggestions for turning into a swapping pro.

Assessing the Condition of Postage Stamps

Sat, 03/06/2010 - 10:59pm
Stamp dealers and collectors categorise stamps in a number of ways one of them is by condition.

How To Buy a Super Dollfie in the USA

Sat, 03/06/2010 - 5:34pm
While it's possible to buy many Korean Ball Jointed Dolls online, the Volks Super Dollfie is a bit more challenging to obtain.

Birds on Antique Chinese Civil Rank Badges

Mon, 03/01/2010 - 11:01pm
The nine ranks of Chinese and Manchu civil officials in the Qing dynasty (1644-1911) were each depicted by a different bird.

Animals on Chinese Military Rank Badges

Mon, 03/01/2010 - 10:18pm
Officials employed in the Manchu army wore badges with their rank depicted by an animal. These military squares are limited in number and not easy to acquire.

Haviland Limoges -- French China for America

Mon, 03/01/2010 - 3:27pm
The name Haviland Limoges refers to a type of porcelain that is made in France for the American market. What is the secret of this famous product and popular collectible?

Victorian Keepsake Books and Annuals

Sun, 02/28/2010 - 5:00pm
Small and pretty books in the Victorian period were generally aimed at women. They were richly illustrated and full of sentiment,. often given as small gifts.

How to Paint a Doll's Face

Sat, 02/27/2010 - 9:15pm
Even non-artists can learn to paint a doll's face with the right tools, some practice, and a steady hand. There are even some shortcuts to getting a perfect doll face.

Vintage Board Games

Fri, 02/26/2010 - 3:37pm
Vintage and retro board game concepts still hold the keys to fun for collectors and players alike.

Victorian Christmas Ornaments

Fri, 02/26/2010 - 3:24pm
Old-fashioned Victorian ornaments were inspired by patriotic imagery and unique holiday traditions.

The Chinese Custom of Footbinding

Wed, 02/24/2010 - 9:48pm
The tradition of binding Chinese women's feet to make them appear as small as a lotus bud was thought to have started at the end of the Tang dynasty a thousand years ago.

Postage Stamps of China and Hong Kong

Wed, 02/24/2010 - 5:07pm
Though computer games are all the rage now, stamp collecting is still a popular hobby with collectors of all ages who also hope it to be a good investment.

2010 Finding Just the Right Pin

Tue, 02/23/2010 - 7:34pm
Visiting Vancouver for the 2010 Olympic Games? Try visiting West Vancouver a seaside community with their own unique pin.

Pick Up Sticks and Jacks

Tue, 02/23/2010 - 10:36am
Celebrate the simple pocket-sized games that dominated childhoods of yesteryear.

Feather Trees and Bottle Brush

Mon, 02/22/2010 - 5:21pm
Collect and decorate miniature Christmas trees from its most colorful eras.

Collecting Vintage Handkerchiefs and Scarves

Mon, 02/22/2010 - 5:21pm
Find unique projects for simple and patterned vintage handkerchiefs, scarves, and other small antique linens.

Collecting Nativities and Crèches

Mon, 02/22/2010 - 5:19pm
Celebrate Christmas all year-round with a collection of modern, vintage, and antique nativities and crèches.