Tiny Wonders, Big Smiles: Explore Our Collection of Dolls & Toys Under 10 Inches

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In this special video, originally presented to the Dorothy Coleman Doll Study Club of Richmond, Virginia, Rachel delves into the enchanting world of small doll and toy collecting. She unveils why tiny treasures, all under 10 inches tall, are more than just collectibles; they're pieces of art steeped in history and craftsmanship. Highlights include the timeless elegance of Madame Alexander dolls, the rare charm of a Bru Jne, the whimsical appeal of Bonzo dogs, and the detailed miniatures in a dollhouse, each with its own unique story.
The video offers a captivating tour of some of the most exquisite miniatures in Rachel's shop, showcasing the joy and wonder these small wonders bring to collectors of all backgrounds. It's an invitation to both seasoned enthusiasts and newcomers to explore the magic of doll collecting, emphasizing the community's shared love and diversity of dolls.
Thank you for joining this journey into the art of collecting tiny treasures.
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@JoaniesDollPhotography 3 ай бұрын

I enjoyed seeing this part of your collection!

@connieshepherd-lw9jo 3 ай бұрын

I have all sizes of dolls! I put the small dolls for my big girls dolls

@RachelHoffmanDolls 3 ай бұрын

Love it! Thanks for tuning in!

@gracestone266 3 ай бұрын

Wonderful video. Love the small dolls.

@bettyboop4263 3 ай бұрын

If I had it to do over I would have collected only small dolls. ❤

@bbvintagedelights 3 ай бұрын

Wonderful video! That dollhouse is to die for!!!❤

@peg319 3 ай бұрын

Wonderful tour! I love doll houses with miniature furnishings!❤

@RachelHoffmanDolls 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@dianabadillo2646 3 ай бұрын

Hi Rachel! Thanks for this wonderful video. I just love small dolls & miniatures much. They are easy to collect because they don't take up much space & the tiny details are to die for. I collect L.Ed. dolls from.Doll Artist's, Vintage dolls. I have the Little Kiddles & Flatsey dolls from the late 60's in mint condition.I love Antique dolls too, but cannot afford them, but I have reproduction ones s wonderful doll artists with wooden jointed legs, arms & hands, Victorian Silk costumes & hats that look almost like the originals. There were some miniature dolls in the cabinet that you did not get to talk about that I had never seen. I hope that in the future you can review them. Lived the Doll House, especially the tiny dolls & the tiny baby in the basket with the layette set. Just adorable!!

@robinkrueger5977 3 ай бұрын

Everything is so sweet!😃I love how you have everything displayed! You your mother sure left you a nice treasure full of memories! Thanks for sharing!❤️

@lisaakinlabi 3 ай бұрын

I loved seeing all of these collections. Thanks for sharing.

@RachelHoffmanDolls 3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

@vincenowell9172 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for this presentation, Rachel. I adore my 8” Madame Alexanders and my 8” Ginny dolls. 😊

@janiceschenck4583 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your treasures! I absolutely LOVE the doll house. Seeing it made me want to play with it. Hahaha! :) Rachel, you always do such a lovely job on your videos, and you look so pretty!

@d.d.d.a.a.a.n.n.n 3 ай бұрын

I looooove small dolls! Thank you for this themed video!

@RachelHoffmanDolls 3 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@user-wb9qk5ml3z 3 ай бұрын

Wow many cuties If I visit your country I visit your shop 😊😊❤❤

@margaretlynch1494 3 ай бұрын

🙋‍♀️❤️. THANK YOU! LOVE the Christmas Room especially!

@RachelHoffmanDolls 3 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@TheTimelessToybox 3 ай бұрын

What a fun video! I agree with so many of the benefits of small doll collecting! One of the best reasons for them, in my opinion is how it’s so much easier to make sets or little rooms and things. I make stop motions and the most fun part is setting up the little sets for whatever the story is! Bonzo is amazing and I am happy to learn about a new character!! Little madame Alexander dolls are amazing and so fun to collect and it is amazing how much detail the have! Thanks for another great video!

@CherishedDollFriends 3 ай бұрын

Hi Rachel, I really enjoyed seeing the sweet little miniature dolls at your shop. I do love small dolls but most of mine are 16”-18”. I do have one tiny Madame Alexander doll dressed like Scarlett O’Hara. She is adorable. You always show us something new. I had not heard of Bonzo the dog. Thank you for sharing him with us! 🙏💕

@RachelHoffmanDolls 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing and enjoying this video with us. Love your comments!

@michaellane5409 3 ай бұрын

What a wonderful video. I used to buy only large dolls. My smallest bisque is a 16-inch SH Santa. Then I bought my first NancyAnn Storybook, and now I'm hooked. If I love it, I don't care what size it is.

@lauraburdett8932 3 ай бұрын

I loved the tour. It was fun!

@RachelHoffmanDolls 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@dodrbeckd 3 ай бұрын

I love small dolls, I have decided that is all I can collect now, for all the reasons you have stated. Ginny and Madame Alexander are some of my favorites. I like the ones that need to be fixed up.

@dodrbeckd 3 ай бұрын

I also have miniatures and dollhouses. My mother had a amazing doll house and she collected dolls 🎉

@chrismont5475 3 ай бұрын

I have a Antique case with 80 - 100 Miniature All Bisque dolls & Doll house dolls, Calgary Canada ; Have Kewpies, 2 in Original boxes,

@SommerL 3 ай бұрын

I would love to see it!

@RachelHoffmanDolls 3 ай бұрын

How awesome!! Sounds marvelous.

@CherylAnnRose 3 ай бұрын

I love small dolls! I collect all kinds. Especially on the look out for Madame Alexander’s and Nancy Storybook dolls. I find them at my thrift store every now and then for a song. I also like all sleepy eye dolls particularly the Older Vogue dolls.

@wantingoneangel8976 3 ай бұрын

Rachel, I so LOVE that Eric Landsdown Dollhouse😃😃💜💜💜💜💜!!! I had a plastic Dollhouse ( a Kusan Dollhouse from the 1970s) that was Victorian looking and I had reproduction of antique Dollhouse Furniture that sadly is gone, except I managed to save the miniature iron stove that is made of iron and I now display it on my kitchen counter!! I also LOVE your Black Bru Jne Doll with all her beautiful dresses💖💖💖💖💖, your Kewpie Dolls❤❤❤❤❤ and ALL your Madame Alexander Dolls💜💜💜💜💜!!! I also LOVE your adorable Bonzo Dogs🐶🐕, especially your Velveteen Bonzo Dog❤❤❤❤❤ !!! I too LOVE miniature Dolls like Strawberry Shortcake Dolls, Honey Hill Bunch Dolls, and other miniature Dolls that are vintage that I like to Collect💖💖💖💖💖!!! Thank you so much for sharing all your Mom's beautiful antique miniature Doll Collection and your beautiful Doll house💜💜💜💜💜💜💜!!!

@bronwynharrington3401 3 ай бұрын

As always, Great video❤

@RachelHoffmanDolls 3 ай бұрын

Thanks again!

@stephencotton2694 3 ай бұрын

Hi Rachel really enjoy your channel doll collecting never crossed my mind until last yr I was in a thrift store and I saw thus bueatiull vintage doll dressed in mcm clothing with set hair she was $3.99 I bought her and a few others never new a thing about madame alexander but turns out it was a 1956 cissy doll in a wallpaper print dress and hat I cleaned her up washed and pressed her clothes sewed up her nylons come to find out one sold on ebay for $1500 I went on the madame alexander site(they are the people that told me what I had)many prople wanted to buy her but I don't want to sell her she's a work of art in my opinion si now this 57yr old man is a doll collector my wife thinks I'm mad😂 I've got quite a collection going I'm loving the furga alta moda dolls at the moment love all your content kind regards

@sherryspotts8335 3 ай бұрын

Luv Luv Luv ❣️❣️❣️I bought a little doll from you, a little boy 😊I adore that little thing ❤❤ Enjoyed this show so much 💕 Thank you 😊

@user-jp3bu8ut9m 3 ай бұрын

Great video, thank you.

@Suzanne-sw7bm 3 ай бұрын

Very enjoyable video. 😀

@shannancarothers4578 3 ай бұрын

I had over 100 Madam Alexander dolls. Sadly, I lost them. My daughter has Mini American girl dolls . We didn't have the money or space for the large.

@sandradolls5682 3 ай бұрын

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@karenfollett4950 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this! I love small dolls and minis❤ Any "liddle kiddles?" The mattel versions are mid 60s to (I think) 70. Then tyco bought the rights for "new" kiddles in the 90s. All of them are a delightfully ginormous rabbit hole to fall in❣️

@RachelHoffmanDolls 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your love for small dolls and minis! I adore 'liddle kiddles' too! They're such treasures filled with charm and nostalgia. Your enthusiasm is contagious! Let's definitely explore them further in a future video. Stay tuned!

@lanisioux2644 3 ай бұрын

And there are the Alexander 7" quints that I often see behind you?

@RachelHoffmanDolls 3 ай бұрын

yes!!

@maroulio2067 3 ай бұрын

I love small dolls- my niche is antique and vintage Japanese all bisque ones that are from 2" babies to children up to 5 and ½". They are still inexpensive. I have a cabinet but no dolls' house, but would love to have one. I do have many mini items, some old, some I made, many that are actual doll's' house items of all scales, and many items that are just very tiny but never meant for a dolls's house, such as my collection of old Japanese jewelry chests used as 'furniture'.

@CherylAnnRose 3 ай бұрын

How do keep up on dusting your shop? I thought of this as I was looking at your Christmas Tree with all those ornaments.