DEALING WITH BAD STEREOTYPES/STIGMAS SURROUNDING BARBIE DOLL/TOY COLLECTING - Tips for new hobbyists

[@inthedollyverse8360]

I had a lady at work imply that I was crazy when I told her I about my hobby. I showed her some pictures of my dioramas and that turned her around. Now she keeps giving me tiny things for them. LOL!

[@BrokenDollyTV]

🤣🤣🤣 oh how the tables turn... I guess she's going a bit crazy too eh? I had a boss that did the same thing once.

[@mad4charms881]

Thanks for this video. Yes, i stopped collecting for years while I was raising my boys. I'm now in my 40s and back into it. For a while I was feeling like dolls were mainly for kids and I was too old for collecting, but I got over that. I really do enjoy dolls, they truely are therapeutic, and I don't care what others think anymore.

[@sharonthompson672]

Yes! Anything that brings you joy and does no harm (hoarding, neglecting responsibilities, &such) why not? I love my dolls! I have enough, I need to hit pause now and organize and curate, I might even write a book! I also never lost my love of puppets! Enjoy your hobbies 🥰

[@angelabolden5390]

Glad I found this video! Really helped me to not feel guilty for collecting dolls. No bills go unpaid. Have money saved. I'm very selective in what I collect. Actually have a budget.

[@BrokenDollyTV]

Amen! Something non collectors do not factor in when they are quick to judge grown responsible people for enjoying our hard earned money the way we want to. As they have the right to do as well. Some folks spend their extra money on cigarettes and beer, we spend ours on dolls! What's the harm? Thanks for stopping by! Have a dolly day!

[@barbie.travels]

BROKE IT DOWN! I started collecting 4 years ago by accident as coming into the doll community from my daughters while we were relaxing on vacation in Maui. I thought the photos were amazing! Taking it to another level, I was dealing with massive stress at work and needed a venting outlet and this was very therapeutic for me which turned into a hobby that I love to this day! This has kept me calm, humble and very blessed with my dolly universe of friends!

[@BrokenDollyTV]

Amen! Doll therapy is powerful!

[@CHEMP0P]

My first 'reason' I used was that Barbie MTM make a great mannequin dummy/muse for figure drawing. My collection is well past the point where that excuse is going to fly LOL

[@BrokenDollyTV]

🤣😂🤫 love that. We are some of the most creative hobbyists out here!

[@stephanieinthewild2678]

For the most part most who have seen my collection looked at it with wide eyes saying it is really cool. Im not even a huge collector but ive collected here and there for three decades. In result i have around 600 barbie dolls (boxed and unboxed), barbie dreamhouses, condo, fasion plaza, and furniture. I love my collection. I would never allow anyone else to rule my happiness or lifes well being.

[@PheonixStarsx]

I was at a festival and when I showed my sister the amazing doll stand she told me the people who bought them were either mentally ill who never washed themselves and never had a job, or mentally challenged 30 year olds who have to have people who take care of them………I’m just 15 and I love dolls

[@BrokenDollyTV]

Clearly she is not aware of the scale of the doll community... so many adults who have been collecting since childhood and never stopped. Nothing wrong with it. That's like saying only mentally challenged men play video games as adults. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 grown ups are allowed to have fun too. We just forget to admit to young folks how much we stop ourselves from having a good time because of the fear of what other adults may think of us. But the truth is, Many adults admire those of us bold and confident enough to do our own thing. Stay fearless.

[@LudovicaParziale]

How does she know so much about the supposed psychology of doll collectors?🧐 Lol.

[@Theasworld1984]

this is why I'm somewhat of a closeted doll collector the only time I felt ok being opened about it was when my grandmother was alive because she was a doll collector as well even more than I was. I was more of an accessory and fashion collector but I do have dolls that are like family to me.

[@doll_juice]

I notice people can be really judgemental when they don't understand something or it's unfamiliar and unusual. I stopped telling others around me about my doll collection because they didn't and still don't get it. I realised that it's my money, I don't need anyone's approval on how to enjoy that money. It's not my mission to convinced them my hobby or passion for doll collecting isn't abnormal. Going out and gossiping, getting hammered and being skint isn't my bag. When I wake up the next morning my dolls are still there, that bottle for them however, remains empty. It's true, physical items don't make a person whole, but it can give comfort bringing happiness to said person. And if these people want to laugh or mock others who collect unusual things, says more about them than the collector. 💯

[@BrokenDollyTV]

Damn right! Well said. 👏🤙

[@morganlefay195]

Proud doll collector here! I love your dolls, and I love how you have styled them. Your sense of style is amazing!

[@BrokenDollyTV]

Hi Morgan! Thanks for your beautiful comment. I'm glad to see you in the comments! 😍 come hang out with us again soon!

[@PandoraBoxPanda]

Hi Gypsy , this was great advice. I love collecting dolls. It makes me happy, do what makes you feel good and enjoy it and really take Gypsy advice and welcome to our fabulous community 🥰

[@BrokenDollyTV]

I love your wonderful comment!

[@c.w.2000]

Good tips. I think the main thing is to be calmly assertive. If people see that you seem otherwise “normal”, and you’re not trying to hide anything, they will likely move on. Also, do be honest with yourself if it is indeed turning into hoarding or becoming an addiction.

[@BrokenDollyTV]

So eloquent, very true

[@jenniferlouise7994]

Awesome video! I have a friend that I recently told about my collecting and I had decided to make her in mini form for a friend for my mini me. I showed her pictures and she thought it was so cool. Now I am making her a mini of her own❤️ She’s an awesome friend

[@BrokenDollyTV]

That is amazing! Its always cool to see how dolls brighten up someone who considers themselves grown out of dolls and toys. 😆

[@SHAWNTESH]

My oldest son once said that no matter where you take a picture at in my house, there’s going to always be some dolls in the background 😂

[@BrokenDollyTV]

Ain't that the truth! Love it. It means your personality is everywhere and your presence is a part of the atmosphere.

[@SHAWNTESH]

@@BrokenDollyTV Thank you🥰

[@sharonthompson672]

4:52 Now, I don't want my main living spaces to have dolls, I want a designated spot , like a refuge, a quiet place to enjoy & admire them. Then I can bring people there who enjoy them too, but not get pushback from the other type who may be visiting. 👍 But, to each their own, I would never insult someone in their own home, especially someone I'm fond of. *edit* You're so inspiring! Love what you said. I haven't been to a doll & miniature show in ages, I'm going to see if there's anything in my area. Also, I just got inspired to incorporate some of my vintage jewelry into embellishing some of my dolls' costumes! 👍

[@BrokenDollyTV]

Loving this comment. Thanks for stopping by. Have a dolly day!

[@N-nh4mw]

I’ve got back into dolls this year, I’m 37 an love dolls, they make me happy it’s like a break from the stress of real life. Also my kids thought I was having a mid life crises when I started collecting lol 😂

[@BrokenDollyTV]

We're the same age! Never too late to start or resume collecting plastic people 😆 welcome back to the dolliverse

[@N-nh4mw]

@@BrokenDollyTV 🤣 the best place to be

[@candilc]

This should be renamed, "Adult Doll Collecting 101"! I found a dolly collecting friend at work because i bring my dolls to work to do crafts in my spare time. One coworker said, "Ugh, dolls are creepy...". I quickly said, "Dolls aren't creepy, creepy dolls are creepy!" And then that's when another co-worker said, "my dolls are supposed to be creepy!" I found a dolly friend!

[@flowermeerkat6827]

Good advice about curating one's collection. I have a diverse doll collection and it really doesn't have a theme but what I do to keep the hoard under control is only keep what I can display. So when the hoard grows too big, I donate, sell, or give away some of the dolls.

[@BrokenDollyTV]

U absolutely have a theme! Keep what can be displayed. This is actually a really great way to manage your collection! Thanks for sharing.

[@cutekoala5492]

I wanna start collecting dolls

[@jcescolastico5299]

O I just love Barbie!! only Barbie, Ken, Christie and her friends! and any Barbie Signature Dolls. it makes me happy just a decoration in my room. ❤❤❤

[@sylvannebautista]

Thank you for this. I used to feel down and sorry whenever I tell someone about my hobby, but then I realized that it's nothing to be sorry about. Some people will not understand and I've also met people who shares the same passion so I am happy. :)

[@BrokenDollyTV]

Amen! I just bought a baby doll from ashton drake... I bring it to work with me and most of the ladies at work love to look at it. I think a lot of ppl secretly like dolls but feel compelled to act like they outgrew them for societal acceptance. 😆🤦🏽‍♀️

[@sylvannebautista]

@@BrokenDollyTV omg I did the same thing . Bought a Sonny Angels mini doll that I bring to work, my coworkers saw it and now they are asking where to buy it because it's cute, they said I turned them into loving these cute dolls. 😁😁

[@dnabunny4946]

Thank you so much sweetie for making this video for us. I really do appreciate it and it’s helping me out a lot because last year I started collecting Barbies again and sometimes I feel alone because I do not really know that many people who collect Barbies in person only on KZbin watching the videos so this video was very helpful. Thank you so much I appreciate it, and by the way, I love your dolls and I hope you have a good day and take care of yourself and be safe and continue doing what you’re doing and keep up these good videos💕

[@BrokenDollyTV]

Thank you for your lovely comment. Welcome to the dolliverse! Our community is usually very helpful and supportive so feel free to engage with new people in the community. In our daily lives, Nearly all of us have to deal with people judging our hobby. I've learned that when I tell people I sell my reject doll parts online to other collectors, most people back off cuz it sounds practical. 🤣🤦🏽‍♀️ im glad this video helped in any way

[@dnabunny4946]

@@BrokenDollyTV thank you very much sweetie. I appreciate that and I can’t wait to watch your next video until then take care and have a beautiful day.💕😽💕💕😽💕😽💕😽💕😽💕😽💕😽💕💕😽💕😽💕😽💕😽💕😽💕😽💕

[@meixingprofit3753]

This was a great video! And your collection is beautiful.

[@BrokenDollyTV]

Thanks so much!

[@piperspit9796]

Monster high dolls have been there for me sense I was 11. They saved my inner child for years. My whole family fought a lot, and I had a really hard life. I don't care about what people think about it. I love my dolls and my military gi Joe's. ❤️

[@BrokenDollyTV]

I can relate. My childhood was tumultuous and my mom was really hard to live with. She has one of those personalities u have to tiptoe around cuz u never know when she will explode. 😆😬 dolls were therapeutic for me.. thanks for sharing your story.

[@piperspit9796]

@@BrokenDollyTV voltage. No problem ⚡

[@aoarecruiter]

People can say what they want. Collecting dolls is great.I tell ya one thing I wasn't bored or went insane during the quarantine. I bet they wanted to play with dolls then. lol

[@BrokenDollyTV]

🤣🤣🤣 I know right!

[@raymond8897]

Thank you.

[@BrokenDollyTV]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@DrkPanthra]

Girl my home is “decorated in dolls’. lol my hubs don’t really care. 😊

[@BrokenDollyTV]

Thats wussup! I bet they're splendid!

[@FirstmaninRome]

I menorized all the pay grades and code names of my gi joe collection as a child and i had themm allat seceral points. I also have aspergers

[@BrokenDollyTV]

Yes! We are discovering more and more collectors with aspergers. And that makes me happy!

[@savannahrobertson6285]

thank you soooo much for making this video!!! i have faced so much stigma because of my doll collecting from family and friends and i think you are one of the only youtubers who is as obsessive as i am about dolls and face sculpts and skin tones and making made to move hybrids. love you girly you keep collecting and thanks for giving me the confidence and inspiration to embrace my collecting as a legitimate hobby

[@BrokenDollyTV]

What a lovely heartfelt comment. Thanks for sharing your experience and positivity. Dolly hugs!

[@alga4693]

Nice black and white clothing theme for the display at the end.

[@BrokenDollyTV]

Thank you!

[@nychellebrewer]

Thank you for the video! This is something I've encountered too, to some extent, which is why I tend to create spaces for my doll collection downstairs in my home office, where casual visitors won't ask so many questions. But speaking of questions 😊 May I ask about your two Asian male dolls (they're standing to either side of the Korean lady at 15:40): the man in the white robe with his arms crossed in front of him, and the older gentleman with the topknot and facial hair? I've never seen these before. Are they available in the U.S. at all? They're so expressive, I love them.

[@BrokenDollyTV]

One is tate Tanaka, I think thats his name. He was an integrity toys doll from the Industry line. The other is the japan ken doll, very rare, one of my grails. Both are pretty pricey if you can manage to find them, they are available in the USA. I found Japan ken on ebay and the integrity toys guy from the integrity website, though I imagine you have to find him from a 3rd party site now. Hope that helps.

[@nychellebrewer]

@@BrokenDollyTV Yes, thanks! I mean, pretty much out of my range for now, but it really helps to know the brand and keep an eye out...

[@kittypage333]

You bring up such great points here, its wonderful finding ppl who get it.

[@BrokenDollyTV]

Hope to see you again in the comments!

[@kittypage333]

@@BrokenDollyTV you are my fave doll lady :) you are so knowledgeable, & I love your vibe & how you inspire ppl to love what they do unapologetically . After buying some new dolls at Christmas, I'm now having a blast fixing thrifted ones. Today's diversity in dolls makes it such a different gig than when I was a child, they actually look like people now, especially after you work your magic, & inspire us to do it.. Just got my Willa doll today, she reminds me of you & Frida Kahlo..good vibes Lady!

[@BrokenDollyTV]

😁 I am so blessed to have wonderful dolly friends all over the world. This community and hobby reminds me we are all human and can relate to one another in some way. I appreciate every time someone tells me they are inspired to spend time with their dollies. The best thing about personalizing our dolls, no matter how small of a tweak we make... maybe an ear piercing, maybe an outfit change, or a new hairdo... those personal touches open our minds to be in a creative zone. Imagination and creativity is essential to be productive as adults. We get burned out easier when we don't stop to "play" and take time to do what makes us individually happy.

[@kittypage333]

@@BrokenDollyTV I am getting flooded with ideas for changing these dolls, its so friggin fun.. am looking forward to experiencing more of the community thing...ive always been the lone creative odd sheep in my family & faulted for it..so Hello Dollyworld!! So happy to find you all!!

[@BrokenDollyTV]

You're not alone! There are millions of us!

[@ManuelGonzalez-py6bb]

Love your voice, and how easy and clear is to understand when you’re not really good at english, send you a hug from Mexico 🌞❤️

[@BrokenDollyTV]

Hi! Bienevidos! Some if my favorite friends are from Mexico! Thanks for hanging out with us here. 🥰

[@wendydekruyff1819]

Love your words with your amazing collection!

[@phonexriver8097]

hi gypsy love your views on Barbies i have a collection of over 600 my daughter an i had this hobby for 40 yrs now it is just me i lost my daughter 6 months ago but i keep her alive by collecting she is with me in spirit i keep her alive while collecting sometimes i sit here in my doll room well i always sit her cuz these are my little people an we communicate i have lots of fun they are my sanity i have a web site which i show dolls with music in the background or they decide to tell there own stories they come alive it which makes me more alive .god bless you an thanks for your enthusiiasm enjoy your site have a great nite

[@BrokenDollyTV]

Hi, what a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing it. My heart goes out to you and your family. I imagine your daughter is looking down happily seeing you continue to enjoy the dolls. People don't fully appreciate the therapeutic benefits of this hobby. I'm so sorry to hear you lost your daughter. I can't even fathom how painful that must be. You're always welcome here to connect and hang with us. Have a dolly day!

[@phonexriver8097]

THANK YOU YOUR SUCH A SWEET LADY REALLY AM ENJOYING YOUR VIDOES I WOULD LIKE YOU TO SOME TIME CHECK OUT MY DOLLS ON MY SITE IT ISNT ALL BARBIES BUT MOSTLY ARE I LIKE DRESSING THEM EVERY TWO WEEKS CUZ THEY LIKE A CHANGE SO DO I CUZ THIS IS MY JOY MY LITTLE PEOPLE ' THEY MAKE ME VERY HAPPY AN SAD AT THE SAME TIME CUZ MY DAUGHTER IS NOT HERE , BUT MY DOLLS NEED ATTENTION AS THEY HAVE LET ME KNOW MY DOLLS ALL HAVE NAMES ALSO AN BELIVE YOU ME I KNOW WHICH ONE IS HAPPY OR SAD . THEY HAVE SOME BIG ATTITUDES FOR BEIN SO SMALL. I HAVE SWEET DOLLS AN BITCHY ONES AND STUBBORNED ONES WELL ANY WAY YOUR A GEM KEEP UP WITH YOUR DOLLS GOD BLESS@@BrokenDollyTV

[@lorraineniess116]

unless you are a collector of ROAD KILL, I don't think anyone should be embarrassed or guilty of there passion for collecting Dolls, Coins, Stamps or whatever, everybody should have a collection hobby, they are good for our souls.

[@BrokenDollyTV]

Omg roadkill! This is the best comment ever. 🤣😬

[@PuzzlePinkdolltuber]

Very cool

[@lynnlobliner3933]

Great video Gypsie.

[@BrokenDollyTV]

Thanks, I'm happy to see you in the comments again! 😍

[@anthonymahaffey2358]

I'm glad you are doing this video.

[@maddier1388]

You are so right you’re beyond! Thank you for this! I need to do so much tidying now! Thank you.

[@BrokenDollyTV]

Glad to help!

[@uniquelyme7662]

I have autism and I always have Barbie with me at all times I even have one in my bag when I go to work

[@BrokenDollyTV]

For realz. I take dolls with me to unfamiliar spaces, they are like my comfort objects. I don't bother explaining to people anymore. And they can give me all the weird looks they want. Not my problem. 🤣🤣 BTW, I'm autistic too. Didn't get diagnosed until my 30s. Explains a lot. 😆

[@thefairybug40]

I'd really love to see an update on your finished version of that green-haired BMR Ken. The version I saw in that one restyle video you did inspired me to get one. I've removed his hair and lipstick, but I'd really love a more detailed guide for the eyes. I only have one shot at this, and I want to get it right! Yours looked so great, and I'd really like to achieve the same effect!

[@BrokenDollyTV]

No sweat. I will upload some pix of him to the community tab. I'm not sure yet if I'm done with him but he's very pleasing on my was as is, so far.

[@BrokenDollyTV]

I posted some photos of his face, lemme know if u need more references. ✌

[@maddier1388]

Yes, you must sell the junk and sort through. And if they don’t understand, it’s a doll thing. Hearts.

[@BrokenDollyTV]

Thanks for your cool comment! 🥰

[@vanlifedolly463]

Thank you this video ♥️

[@phillipgalan660]

Barbie is the best fidget toy!

[@whimsicalsparrow1]

Thank you so much.i have reborns to I'm actually a reborn artist

[@BrokenDollyTV]

Oh awesome! Me too! We have lots in common. I'm working on the other video with budgeting tips for buying dolls. Stay tuned.

[@whimsicalsparrow1]

@@BrokenDollyTV caint wait.i will comment with my new channel

[@coloring4relaxation345]

I am proud toy collector thank you for posting this video.

[@beautyintheskies]

I really didn’t get it (the collecting mentality) when I was younger but I married into a family that are collectors of a lot of things (snow globes, precious moments, enamel pins) and now I can see the joy it gives my family members I get it. I do think they need to be a bit more discerning in what they collect ( from my perspective they are too general) but at least I understand where they are coming from now.

[@BrokenDollyTV]

What an insight, thanks for sharing your experience with us. It's interesting hearing from someone who learned how to relate to collectors, despite not being one as well.

[@Agent-vj3ns]

Very insightful. Thank you for the video. I started with 1/6 tbleague phicen bodies (only have 5 or 6 now with a bunch of head sculpts and accessories), they're made w soft seamless skin and stainless steel skeletons.. just like 1:1 scale dolls. I have 2 1:1 dolls, they're 5'5" 75lbs and everything costs about half as much as 1/6 stuff lol. It's nice coming home to these beautiful customizable sculptures every day. I feel like my family would understand. MS and the medication have disqualified me from a romantic relationship but I still admire the inherent beauty of the female figure. Just got a looks gtd91 curvy barbie because tbleague doesn't make AA bodies or sculpts.

[@BrokenDollyTV]

I love this comment and thank you for sharing your experience. Dolls and posable figurines are a wonderful way to soothe our spirit and relax our minds. I love to hear from people outside the usual collector profile, teen girls and middle aged women. Artists, disabled community, men (even straight guys), fathers, teachers, medical professionals ... there are so many ways people use dolls to enrich their lives. The negative stigmas distract people from discovering a liberating hobby that could bring a lot of joy to folks. Thank you again.

[@InkpadsPlaypad]

Or you can pause the Barbie on the elephant! I've been an active doll collector since I was 10 years old. There was a dry spell that we went through for I want to say 5 to 10 years where Barbie was the only full size fashion doll that was available in the mass markets. And she was kind of on a downwind in my opinion for a while, with all the amazing fashion dolls coming out right now she seems like she's climbing out. But that being said I believe my collection has grown a lot since the LOL OMG fashion dolls came out. And has since become a little bit unorganized. 😬 There was a time that I was strictly only collecting coleco cabbage patch kids. That was my focus but it took over! I don't know how to have restrictions. But it's always been fun for me

[@BrokenDollyTV]

😎 whatever works for you is the way to go! I think we all go thru spells where our collection becomes out of control or just a hot mess. 🤣 then we get spare time and little by little bring order to the hobby. I have times where I'm super organized for months, then I'll get distracted or a change will cause me to neglect my collection and stop keeping things organized.

[@gbalonso8261]

Haha i felt to young when i started and too old at the same time. I think i was 14 or 15 and was the last one in my firend group to still have dolls. Then i learnd other people were also collecting but.... they were all i think 30 or older...

[@BrokenDollyTV]

Welcome to the club!

[@robertgibson1036]

I've collected dolls for years i collect mostly black dolls i have a vast amount of them various decades from the 1800s 1900s Victorian Edwardian , most decades all my dolls are well chosen i have a to like them most people i know are ok sometimes im gifted dolls and your right some people just think i like every doll in existence but your also right other collectors know exactly the doll types I collect and some people who are annoying and say why black dolls because im a white Irish man and truthfully music was the inspiration black gospel music soul music reggae when i was introduced to at an early age , and others will say but why i have white dolls. I also have Asian native American Japanese i even collect g i joe action figures and my black Barbie collection is vast i do Thier hair reclothe them but all my close friends don't find me strange for doll collecting I'm not strange im unique

[@BrokenDollyTV]

@@robertgibson1036 love this comment. Thanks for sharing your experience with us.

[@thomasherzog3318]

Who is (what line is he from etc.) is the male doll with the goatee and the blue hair tie in the intro? He's really unique looking. :) THanks :)

[@BrokenDollyTV]

Is he the guy that looks Asian? I think you're asking about the Dolls of the world Japan ken. He is the only ken with that facial sculpt, I think his face is based on a real actor's. He was one of my grail ken dolls, the price is ridiculous because he is rare and discontinued. Hope that helps. 😊

[@thomasherzog3318]

@@BrokenDollyTV ah, yep I bet that's it... and figures he'd be super rare and out of my reach. I LOVE him... so unique looking. My barbies would all pull each other's hair out over him.. hehehehe :P~~ Thanks for replying to my question. :)

[@1alvin1990]

Thank you for this video ❤️💋

[@BrokenDollyTV]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@jolliepoussey9]

I went back to collecting now that all my kids are in college.

[@BrokenDollyTV]

Never too late to join the collecting club!!!! Welcome back!

[@jolliepoussey9]

@@BrokenDollyTV Thank you!! My twin sister never stopped collecting, but then she is an Integrity dolls/ Barbie collector.

[@ladychaos91374]

exactly i take my smartdolls with me to the doctors if they dont like it too damn bad taking 56 tonners to florida while i personally escape the cold of an east coast winter lol i tweaked a cooler and my smartdolls can get in the pool too without getting wet they have oil in their joints they're not supposed to get wet my tonners have no problem jumping in the pool you just be sure to give them a fresh water bath with some dawn and let them dry out and theyre more then happy to join me out in public Tyler and Matt and their like bodied posse are used to being mistaken for barbie my tonners are more like barbie and Ken only taller

[@ladychaos91374]

i just got through scrubbing Selena her dress had black sleeves their arms are vinyl her arms are very badly stained i got some of the staining out she's going through the 2nd half of her treatment i have caked her arms in lol zit cream deluded with water and she's getting nice and crispy sitting under the uv lamp fingers crossed i can get the rest of the stains out

[@BrokenDollyTV]

She got crispy! Oh no! Don't roast her over a campfire! Lol... I'm happy to hear you're confidently traveling with your babies. I bet you turn heads everywhere. Tanners are quite lovely.

[@deanbarnette1602]

Very well said 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@BrokenDollyTV]

Thank you so much!

[@donnajimenez1497]

Hi, I loved your video and made feel a lot better. I have a question. I love your Barbie brunette on the wheel chair. Can you tell me who she is? Thank you 😊

[@BrokenDollyTV]

I'm so happy the video added something positive to your day. The doll is FRIDA KAHLO BARBIE. I showed her details in a previous upload, along with how I gave her a new body. Her original body has articulated elbow and stiff legs.

[@zabavnaya-xt8tb]

Integrity toys are gorgeous but so expensive 😢😫😩😖

[@BrokenDollyTV]

Aint that the truth

[@whimsicalsparrow1]

I bought my first few dolls and will do my first video on my channel thank you soo much 🤗

[@BrokenDollyTV]

I'm glad to hear it. Excited for you.

[@MaxineAndrew]

Such a thoughtful video

[@gilbirdsareawesome]

I have friends who collect anime figures but are super judgy of my dolls

[@BrokenDollyTV]

@@gilbirdsareawesome 🤣 wait til they realize they are doll collectors too.

[@crystalbutterfly4812]

How true I had a horrible seller on Esty she accused me of all sorts of stuff. Esty refunded my money but I will never buy on Esty again to many Barbie seller weid -ohs and she was of Canada that make it even harder.

[@BrokenDollyTV]

Yikes. That's messed up you had a bad experience like that. Hopefully it won't happen again. Have a dolly day!

[@moxie96]

Do you come across people who get mad at which race of dolls you collect? Like if you are white but like to collect all black dolls and do the black and white friends get pissed off that you are not keeping within your race? Or black and have mostly white and other race dolls than black? Personally I always collected the doll I wanted and left the others alone and I had all races of what was made in the 80s barbie (and my black friends marked up the ones that were or thought were Asian) and one stole my collection because her mother couldn’t afford them and she was not behaving enough to grow her own collection-her mom stopped buying them for her entirely after she stole mine by the way- but now I have older ones more than my childhood collection and select new ones.

[@BrokenDollyTV]

Good questions... I don't know if people get upset about the diversity in my collection... never directly except once along time ago when a viewer insisted I was racist AGAINST white barbie cuz I didn't like Millie. 🤣🤣🤣 Nonetheless, I'm sure this happens to other people because I have heard of it. And I think its total nonsense. Dolls are art, they represent fantasy or reality. By that logic, men should only collect male figures and women should only have females figures... right? People get worked up over senseless issues these days. I think people should be free to collect whatever they like. Sometimes I have dolls that are supposed to be one race and I change their race to fit the story I have for the characters. Art is freedom. Anyone who concerns themselves with what other grown people do with their money need to find a hobby. As for teens or kids, they get a slight pass because they usually don't know any better. When they are older, they usually realize how silly that kind of thinking is.

[@queencleodenile9748]

I don't personally collect barbie but my sister (she's not a collector) got me a Barbie doll and because it's from her I kept it because she cared enough to gift me something. Still not a barbie Barbie person tho .

[@BrokenDollyTV]

I totally get it, sometimes it's the sentimental attachment that makes something special. I have a barbie from the 90's era, which i would never have added to my collection because i have no interest in those dolls. but my daughter's favorite teacher gave it to us as a gift, so she is special.

[@sharonkaysnowton]

Buenos dias, Gypsy- I am an adult doll collector of 40 years. I know why we collector dolls. It is fun and relaxing. It is not weird. It is not strange. I am also a believer and remember reading Jesus saying "Suffer not the little children to come unto me". This is the child in me remembering those best times of my life. This is how I share myself with Jesus. My dolls are all Catholic like me, so in my 15 doll houses you will see lots of Catholic "things" such as statues, crosses, Bibles, etc. Peope collect what they want to collect. It makes you happy, so be happy. I am a doll crafter- I collect dolls, create doll houses, make doll furniture, make doll clothes etc. I started my collection for my 46 year old daughter when she was a little girl. She was a tom boy and did not care about the dollies. I care. Just enjoy your life!!! Also, I limit myself to 100 dolls and sometimes share with friends, so they have their "mini-me".

[@BrokenDollyTV]

Thats so awesome. Thanks for sharing this story with us. Excuse my super late response, sometimes good comments are hidden from me because youtube algorithm is strange these days. Appreciate you sharing your thoughts with us. Have a dolly day!

[@amberschade6185]

Use old dolls for practicing new techniques . No pressure first attempt model's lol

[@BrokenDollyTV]

For sure

[@laurendewitt8403]

with me nobody famen ily and friends make big deal of my doll collecting i have 6 american girl dolls i have few 17 or18 larage disney dolls when disney store use make larage sing dolls out collection i have two jasmine respunzel and sing ariel and pocahontas stop making larager size made sing dolls barbie size i do have little girl native american doll she so cute she was gift from fromer teacher from my high school she pass away last year when not collection disney store dolls its vintange mattel disney dolls from 90s or 90s barbie or other dolls based on real people my mom friend is childless like me never been married she also barbie collection she early 70s so i think she told me she has orginal barbie from mattel from 1959

[@BrokenDollyTV]

You're one of the lucky ones who people accept exactly how you are. Its a blessing. I wish more people had that experience.

[@PuzzlePinkdolltuber]

They made Barbie extremely sexualized when they first made her, I agree

[@BrokenDollyTV]

Parents complaining for so long is why barbie looks like she does today. Remember how even in the 90s the bodies were very boobilicious? 🤣 that didn't stop people from buying them for their kids. So when people say dolls are for kids, I just look at them like they need to read more. 😏

[@PuzzlePinkdolltuber]

@@BrokenDollyTV lol ikr

[@jcescolastico5299]

Btw your Korean Doll and Asian are all beautiful

[@BrokenDollyTV]

Thank you! And I agree, dolls are lovely decorations. I'm rearranging my display dolls now. I think I might have overdone it, there are too many in my small room! 🤣🤣🤣🤦🏽‍♀️

[@lucyhogan7172]

My life my money my choice

[@BrokenDollyTV]

amen

[@christinesmith6368]

No their gonna judge you no matter what size your collection is and guess what its their damn issue and insecurity.

[@BrokenDollyTV]

Anytime someone judges others, regardless of what for, its definitely a reflection of their own insecurities. I think this plays a role in why they attack people who overtly collect... it bothers them to know someone can be cold enough to admit they love doing something very unusual. That takes a level of confidence and bravery. And those who judge others are normally lacking that trait.

[@christinesmith6368]

@@BrokenDollyTV 🙌 Couldn't have said it better myself.

[@kirstiemack8183]

don"t lisin to people lie them ignor people like that you do you