How To Choose The Right Barbie & Fashion Dolls For YOUR Collection: Dolly Vlog/ Doll Dress Up

[@BrokenDollyTV]

Are you glad for this kind of video? Do you find it interesting? Informative? Let Gypsie know your thoughts on this type of video!

[@DoubleNickelFilmsLtd]

I'd like to know where you found The articulated Ken Doll bodies; I'm having a hard time finding them.

[@dawnwatson4158]

I enjoyed the video and how the dolls get chosen by you. It is a beautiful collection!

[@elanbentley]

I’m looking for those interesting faces and hairstyles. I love dolls of all skin tones because I love diversity but I have a special love for dolls with natural hairstyles. Any fashionista with an Afro style is most likely going to be added to my collection. I used to buy all of the fashionista dolls for their outfits and trash the bodies. I have a box full of heads that may get used at a later date.

[@BrokenDollyTV]

That is hilarious, I know what you mean. Sometimes the fashionistas wow us with splendid faces and hair, sometimes, they seem only good for the clothing. You'd be surprised how many people on eBay will gladly take those reject parts off your hands at reasonable prices. It's one way I declutter doll parts in my stash. Sometimes I put the reject heads and bodies back together, along with simple boring outfits I never use, and give them away to kids in my neighborhood.

[@thedevilsadvocate858]

Beautiful collection and great tip. One can easily get overwhelmed by _every_ pretty doll. But collectors should prioritize type of dolls they _really_ want

[@BrokenDollyTV]

Totally agree

[@the_Toby_dream_life]

Aww I feel like ur speaking directly to me in each of ur videos cuz I’m exactly like u in ur head! I’ve been missing u so much abs hard found that there’s like 5 videos I hadn’t even known u had put out yet! Love I so much sweetness!! Ur literally my heart!!!

[@BrokenDollyTV]

Heyyy!!! I been missing you in the comments! KZbin likes to deactivate notifications for certain videos. They think they are sneaky but we catch them doing it. Lol. No worries, I have an epic video series in the works where I will show all the sculpts in my collection. Hopefully something to bingewatch while viewers enjoy a dolly day with their own dolls. Smoochies!😘

[@toddalmond830]

HELLO.. G. MY NAME IS TODD!!! I LOVE MY DOLLS FROM A LITTLE BOY!! GREAT VIDEO!!

[@BrokenDollyTV]

Hi Todd!!!!! There is a little boy barbie doll that used to be called Todd, back in the day when I was a kid. I'm glad to hear you love your dolls and I hope you continue enjoying them! Thank you for stopping by! Have a dolly day! - Love, Gypsie

[@cecilyoung5042]

The main thing is for you to have fun with yours dolls and I do the very same thing with my dolls. I use to be a hard core Barbie doll collector spending thousands of dollars by purchasing 5 to 6 dolls of the same dolls ,be itpart of the play line or the collector line. I was stunned and shocked to come across a doll that I paid $60.00 for years ago ,on sale on sale at doll show for $25.00 !!! Someone once told me to buy the dolls that you like and enjoy them and if that doll happens to go up in value that's fine . If it doesn't , you still have enjoyed your doll. At this present time ,I only purchase dolls that appeal to and are on sale,since I have so many dolls . Part of my doll collecting is ,since I have a large number of commercial Barbie doll sewing patterns ,I sew fully lines Barbie doll fashions. The challenge for me ,is to sew them as close to the quality of the original Barbie doll fashions of the 1959 Barbie doll. So have fun collecting and enjoying your dolls.

[@BrokenDollyTV]

This is an interesting topic i was discussing with another collector yesterday. We were making a distinction of how to prioritize certain doll purchases over others, the reasons for why collectors choose to add certain dolls, how much influence other collectors have over our decisions and so on. And I agree, the bottom line is, get the dolls you love. It shouldn't matter which dolls have perceived value over others, what trends are currently happening or who we think will be impressed with our choices. It matters most what each individual feels about their collection and the meaning of every doll we choose to add. Thanks for sharing your poignant thoughts and adding to the discussion!

[@alexandrocorona9283]

9:04 Omg you have the 2017 holiday Barbie Teresa doll she’s one of my absolute favorites.question what mtm body do you have her on I have mine on the soccer brown doll

[@zenamorgan1754]

I’m a huge fan of the Lara and Louboutin face sculpt. I tend to look for a face that speaks to me. I love the eye make up. definitely the hair as well. I also like dolls that you cannot tell their background, where they are multiracial.

[@BrokenDollyTV]

This comment sounds like literal thoughts in my own head! LOL It's nice to know other collectors put such thought into their choices as well, sometimes I think I am just overthinking things or being picky.

[@kaykay4662]

I have some of the same dolls as you! I love your collection!!! 💜💜💜

[@MissEddieBlueKawaiiKrafts]

Wait what Baby Phat Barbies?!? Is that really a thing?! Omg I use to love Kimora so much her daughters are SO beautiful & her perfume was the BEST!!! I still have a few of my old velvet track suits, shoes & boots from back in the day 😋🎀💜🍭

[@MissEddieBlueKawaiiKrafts]

I’m having a really hard time finding curly haired Barbies & dolls of colour with interesting faces 😕 I really like your dolls diversity. There is one new milly sculpt Barbie I really like for some reason, she has the blond hair but she kind of reminds me of 80’s & 90’s Barbies. She has yellow lightening bolt earrings ⚡️ & a shirt that says Rock. I usually go for more unique looking faces as well but that one idk just something about her is super nostalgic for me & I love her

[@BrokenDollyTV]

I think she is a fashionistas doll, the millie you are referring to. And with a closed mouth? The ethnic dolls you come across, even if they don't have curls, you can easily give them some by boiling the curls into their hair and restyling the straight texture. There are tons of easy tutorials on youtube to help. If you have access to AMAZON, I would start there, looking for brown dolls with cool hair styles. If the stiff bodies are a turn off, they can be replaced at a later date, so don't let that deter you.

[@brinac1.6.scaledolls]

I love the Mbili sculpt.

[@BrokenDollyTV]

It never gets old

[@_K-W_]

It's kinda sad you have to explain. I'm a fairly new sub, but the 2nd video I watched of yours was your complete doll collection - which included white dolls. It wasn't hard to find. Of course you'll have your own preferences and things you like more than others. Doesn't mean you don't like white. I have a tiny collection I started a short while ago, but I think my fav sculpts are Mbili and Selma they are gorgeous nomatter the skintone.

[@BrokenDollyTV]

i am so in love with SELMA too, she is a gorgeous face sculpt. Sometimes I wonder if the really pretty dolls are sculpted to resemble actual people, like people that work for mattel or maybe their relatives? Whatever the case, I get easily fascinated with all the different face molds. This is partially why I don't have a ton of "WHITE" barbies, they tend to make masses of MILLIE and new teresa sculpts for playline dolls, rather than a bunch of different ones. It's hilarious how many viewers actually became offended because I didn't choose to collect the exact same dolls they thought were worth having. Why so bothered by someone else's collection? LOL

[@juliasomerville6477]

Fashionistas 55 "Denim & Dazzle" is a one-off sculpt. I've heard it called "Greek." I don't think that's an official Mattel name though,, cause Mattel wants its dolls' ethnicities to be open for interpretation. I've always wanted that doll, cause she reminds me of a wonderful Italian person I know. But it's hard to find now. Kattis Dolls is a great place to check sculpts by the way.

[@BrokenDollyTV]

What a wonderful tip. Thank you. I can see how the doll could have been nicknamed Greek. I kinda like it.

[@nikitayla3985]

Great video Gypsie!!

[@BrokenDollyTV]

Thank you so much! I hope you stop by again!

[@RJ-zx3vf]

THANK YOU huhuhu I really needed this. Very informative ❤️

[@elinbrood7697]

Is there a place online that has all the faceups for a sculpt? I'm interested in collecting and wasn't sure what faceups are on sculpts.

[@IndigobluBeauty]

How do you find out what head sculpt the Barbie is?

[@paluxyl.8682]

You can see for some dolls at the Mattel website what head sculpt it is . For exampe is you look at this page you can see in the desciption the facial sculpt : barbie.mattel.com/shop/en-us/ba/barbie-bmr1959-doll-ght91

[@BrokenDollyTV]

Usually, Mattel has sculpts listed in the descriptions of their doll listings... check the specs section under the long paragraphs. Recently they have been adding body type labels too. Also, do google searches like "fashionistas barbie 101 face mold", you will see articles and posts of vloggers and reviewers that mention the head sculpts. Some sculpts have official MATTEL recognized names, some have nicknames given by collectors, some have multiple names depending on various reasons. And sometimes, if the particular version of the doll you are searching doesn't come up, check for dolls that were released in a different version but has the same face. For example, PUMA barbie has the same sculpt as HARLEM THEATER SELMA DUPAR JAMES. If you can't find PUMA barbie's sculpt name, you can search for HARLEM THEATRE dolls instead. And then you would be able to find her sculpt name... which in this case is SELMA. Usually, the sculpt gets named after the very first version of the head released. Or it can be the name of a designer associated with the doll, such as KARL. I sound so nerdy, maybe I will do a video explaining this stuff later, cuz i know a lot of others are probably wondering the same thing.

[@paluxyl.8682]

@@BrokenDollyTV I use this website if I want to find it out : fashiondollz.de/category/head-galleries/barbie-females-faces/

[@stephanieladeinde3224]

Hey gypsie ....great review do you collect lol omg dolls .or do you have any videos on them

[@BrokenDollyTV]

I don't consider myself a collector of OMG dolls, but I do admire them and like looking at them when I see them in stores. I think i am still waiting for them to look less cartoonish, but that probably won't happen as the whole appeal of those dolls is how babyish and cartoony they look. My daughter had some of the small ones that were first popular from that line. I like the bigger ones better. The only video I have with OMG dolls is a mail opening vid from a few years ago when our subscriber Hal send us a bunch of them from his personal collection. They were really cute and I gave them to my daughter because she liked them so much. I will be doing a video soon on my personal preferences of certain dolls over others, and my reasons for why I like them. This was a great question, thanks for stopping by!

[@kenichiestrella8386]

To be honest, we have the same reasons why I also collect. You are one of my bases that's why I could customize some of my collections especially when I do the head swapping, body donating, and doll hunting. Thank you. PS. Some head molds do not really have official names like the fashionista that you have painted her teeth.

[@BrokenDollyTV]

I'm glad to hear people are becoming bolder about customizing and body swapping. It is frustrating waiting around for the companies to produce the dolls exactly the way we prefer them. Feels like we are not being heard. People have been asking me more frequently about how to find out doll sculpt names... maybe I can do a vlog about it. Especially since a good handful don't have official names, and many go by nicknames given by collectors.

[@thesselmatthew-watkins1233]

Enjoyed this. My name is Thessel La Toya & none of my dolls stay the way they came. I'm from a small island in the Caribbean called St. Kitts & I live in a slightly larger island named Antigua with my husband who is from that country & our two children.

[@BrokenDollyTV]

Hi Thessel! I love your name! I never heard it before. I imagine your home is located in a beautiful setting? one day, maybe I will be lucky enough to dwell on an island! I miss North Carolina, where we used to live 2 years ago in a small beach town, surrounded by tiny islands. I hope to see you again in the comments!

[@thesselmatthew-watkins1233]

@@BrokenDollyTV why thank you Gypsie. My name came from my Godmother. It's her second name. When my mom was pregnant with me she told her if it was a girl to name me Thessel. It's quite a unique name & I love it.I have been subscribed to your channel for a few years now but I don't often comment as I'm a fulltime crafter & normally working while I watch your vids. I'll try to interact a little bit more.😁😊

[@luvlyleo2836]

It’s all about that doll for me 🥰

[@MaxineAndrew]

Ooh, I love this criteria list! I got so excited when this video popped up. Thanks for going into this. It's like a good mix of practical and sentimental reasons :D

[@BrokenDollyTV]

I have a follow up coming soon, getting a bit deeper into what collectors in general look for, rather than my own criteria exclusively. Stay tuned!

[@snowflakesplayz9839]

Thank you. I love your ideas!

[@BrokenDollyTV]

Glad to help

[@patrickriccio4004]

I totally agree. I hate the smiley face Barbies. I started collecting in 1993 and that's all they had. When the Bob Mackie face mold came out I only wanted them.

[@BrokenDollyTV]

Mackie is definitely an upgrade

[@KandeeDOLLZ]

Omg. That Luciana doll u showed... Sooo pretty! What exactly is she called? I want her!

[@BrokenDollyTV]

I think she is BARBIE LUCIANA GLOBAL GLAMOUR COLLECTION.

[@BFFR5150]

Hello Gipsy! Hope all is well🥰❤️ I was wondering .. Would you possibly be able or willing to make a video about good clothing options for integrity Homme dolls? I’ve been having such a difficult time finding clothes that fit that won’t break the bank.

[@BrokenDollyTV]

Interesting topic... personally, all my IT guys share clothing with my Kens. I just try on different stuff until something fits ok, and work the outfits around that. Otherwise, I plan to have my son start sewing some styles for my IT boys, their legs tend to be longer than Ken... but I cannot justifying spending more money on a doll's clothes than my human children's. lol If I find other options that seem reasonable, I will be sure to share them with everyone. Thank you for your request... it's very relevant.

[@whimsicalsparrow1]

Can you do a doll collecting for beginners

[@BrokenDollyTV]

Is there anything specific you want covered?

[@whimsicalsparrow1]

@@BrokenDollyTV good dolls on a budget and maybe how to get over negative stereotypes from others being that I am 44 but I have a ton of hard stuff happening and I have asperger's an I can tend to get a bit obsessed with things lol

[@BrokenDollyTV]

As a fellow Aspie, I totally understand how that goes. 😅 great topics, I will share my tips for sure. Thanks for the request.

[@whimsicalsparrow1]

@@BrokenDollyTV thank you so much I'm creating a Dolly channel pandagirlsdollworld

[@BrokenDollyTV]

I'll have to check it out. Let me know when your content is ready to view!

[@PinkWolf93]

Which made to move barbie is a good match for disney store Esmeralda?

[@BrokenDollyTV]

None that I know of so far... the closest match in my opinion is from the most recent wave of yoga dolls, wearing the blue pants. The darkest skin tone from that wave. I have a video coming up where I will show that doll if you're not familiar with it. You should be able to Google images of the latest wave. They are available at target.

[@PinkWolf93]

@@BrokenDollyTV thank you

[@nicoleblack1293]

i just started watching ur channel but im finding it very informative on head sculpts , but i wanted to answer the doll collection, i like the dolls that have made to move bodies and rooted hair n ken dolls scupted hair drives me nuts , but here lately im looking at fashions and accesories my name is nikki ( sorry for typos)

[@BrokenDollyTV]

Hi Nikki! I'm glad you stopped by and left a comment. I always love seeing new viewers in the comments section. Hope to see you again. Have a dolly day!

[@alexandrocorona9283]

Not gonna lie when I first found you back in 2016 I also thought you didn’t like White dolls lol

[@ladychaos91374]

for me personally forward glancing side glancing doll limit picture taking also do i have a name for this doll example i just got a grail of mine i've been chasing for years from 2009 granted price wasnt cute but i wanted her and used news from a doctor visit as an excuse to plunk the 300 and bring her home finally my friend and i have been watching Miraculous Ladybug so said doll minus the blue hair became Marinette

[@ladychaos91374]

for tonner dolls all except Mera are completely straight faced which i love and the 1st Mera was a convention exclusive not only was she side glancing but with said dorky smile on her face looked like she hadnt brushed her teeth in a week i bitched in robert tonner's general direction and future uses of Mera's sculpt their teeth got painted differently

[@BrokenDollyTV]

I think non collectors think we are crazy for putting so much thought into the little details we pay attention to when choosing dolls. But it has to be that way... without a standard, we would end up on that show "Hoarders" on every episode! LOL. Glad to hear you were able to get one of your grails. It's a satisfying feeling.

[@alexandrocorona9283]

I want that L.A girl Barbie but she’s too expensive like hell no am I gonna pay more that 15 for just a fashionista. I like her because I personally hate the skipper mold and that L.A girl is one of the few skipper molds I actually like at all

[@morganlefay195]

The one with the braids looks Blasian to me!

[@BrokenDollyTV]

I agree! She is definitely a Blasian in my dolliverse.

[@laurendewitt8403]

nice looking dolls for me comes to dolls the disney dolls from 90s mattel or disney store i buy them i am fan of moive like beauty and beast aladdin pocahontas i dont put modern day colthleson them mostly moives or tv shows re act the moive or tv show or do my own thing my barbie and ken dolls are diffent i have some modern day some from 17 and 18 and 19 cenury as far me buying doll if barbie some want re buy some my childhood and someone famous becuse fan he or she i do like rose parks Barbie

[@BrokenDollyTV]

I love that you only collect dolls that you personally find significant, and you don't fall into the trap of the latest trends. So many people are going broke and can't manage their doll collections because they just buy stuff that they think other people will be impressed by.

[@SeasonalFrostbite]

Yeah not every doll is worth buying

[@BrokenDollyTV]

I have an interesting idea for a video on this very topic... And I have been seeing a lot of comments discussing how collectors prioritize which dolls to get. It's thought provoking, to say the least.