My 10 Picks for a Doll Collecting Starter Pack

[@monsoondreamer]

Thanks once again for your wonderful advocacy for the hobby. Today’s video really made me think: when I was a kid, I had the original Barbie (yes Im that old) and collected the foreign dolls that my father brought back from his military travels. Both of which might explain my love for the smarties. Thanks again for all you do, Allison.🧡

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

I loved getting to see some of those dolls, they were super interesting 😍

[@ImawerecatProductions]

Similar to Barbie, but with a bit of an edge, is Monster High. They're incredibly detailed, they were a phenomenon in their heyday, and the characters' personalities are varied, so whether it's because they are your favorite monster or cryptid, really pretty, or have traits you can relate to, there's a doll or two for everyone. Your can also find them second hand really often, though the reasonably priced ones are usually a bit worse for wear... There's also a reboot out now, and so far the new dolls are really cool too.

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

That's another great line 💜💜

[@lorenasirca]

You are the sweetest, dear Allison! As always I am so humbled by all the love and appreciation, it just melts my heart! Thank you from the bottom of my heart, I feel so honored to be included on the list! As you said, I really hope one day we will get to meet in real life, to give you a big, big hug, my friend! Until then I send a huge hug virtually, to you and all the dollies! ♥

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

I love your dolls so much 💜💜💜

[@lorenasirca]

@@MunecasPoupeesDolls 💜💜💜

[@paulaartandmusic4412]

I learn new things about dolls every time I watch you. Thank you.🙏🏼

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Thank you so much for watching and learning along with me 💜

[@MaxineAndrew]

Barbie makes up 2/3 of my dolls and it's 100% a childhood thing 😂😂 This was another amazing video - very much enjoyed! 😁

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Thank you so much for watching 💜

[@leighh8965]

These days, Rainbow High dolls blow Barbie out of the water. Good articulation, good fashion, nice details, inset eyes, diversity. And all within a reasonable price-point. I really like Japan's Licca for an International fashion doll. Great video!

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

RH really are very nice, I was very close to adding them to the list. I'm doing the International Playline event at MDCC this year on Licca 😍

[@Lars1996]

Their proportions are so unattractive imo…

[@TammyPowley]

Of course, I'm a big Blythe fan, so it was nice to see you included her.

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

She's iconic 😍

[@kelleypopelar3162]

I love that SmartDoll made your foundation list. Also the wooden jointed dolls are so interesting.

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

I loooooove Smart Dolls 😍

[@SaraA92]

In my opinion it depends a lot on a person's taste. If I were to start collecting again tomorrow I think I would start with something as simple as a Barbie. 😉💜 Thank you for this video.

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Thank you for watching 💜

[@pamcecalek3339]

Great list, but I would agree that doll collecting stems from what you remember from your childhood or see along your travels...my thoughts as I am years older, would be to add Ginny dolls or Madame Alexander dolls, modern iconic dolls right up there with Barbie I believe. I look forward to your videos, your enthusiasm is so fun to watch, and I love seeing new dolls that are different from what I collect. All the best to you!

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Thanks so much Pam for watching and sharing your thoughts 💜

[@lindy5884]

Love Ginny and also Betsy McCall. So adorable.❤❤

[@AmbrosiasDollhouse]

I really enjoyed this video. I really would like one of the Lavender dolls. They look so lovely and you always describe the smell as so wonderful. I inquired and the waiting list is so long. If I could just get a small one… that would be so marvelous. One day… I’m sure if it. Awww I love how you are a true collector!!! ✨🌟✨

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

They are among my favorites 😍😍

[@prairierose_]

I really enjoy your countdown/informative videos. Well, I enjoy all of your videos, but this style of video in particular is what drew me to your channel. I love to learn and you do a great job explaining your thoughts and making it interesting. Really enjoyed this one, thanks! Congratulations on 20k subscribers! 😊

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Thanks for watching!! They're a lot of fun to write and make 💜💜

[@Nerdydollgirl]

Another awesome video Hunny! You always make the most informative videos! Thanks so much! ♥️♥️♥️

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Thank you for watching 💜

[@TeenyTinkers]

OMG I am so honoured to see Bowie again, and to have my dolls mentioned in this list. fangirling and so touched. thank you allison! Also, great list in general!

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Bowie is a great doll by a great artist 😘

[@TeenyTinkers]

@@MunecasPoupeesDolls

[@sunflowershine5160]

I love Ruby red fashion friends they’re so cute but I love your countdown as well thank you for sharing!

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

They *almost* made the list, I kept debating between them and Blythe

[@chequitamcgowan403]

All are awesome 👍🏼😍🥰❤😍🥰❤

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

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[@lacygullage971]

A soft sculpture Cabbage Patch doll was on my doll bucket list, and I finally got one last year. I also have a small collection of the Mass Market CPK dolls plus the three I had when I was a child. I also love the Disney Animator dolls. I have to buy every one I see at thrift stores.

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

I'm the same way with the Animator's dolls, I just can't leave them behind

[@steph585]

Thank you for another great video. I have a Blythes American Girls, a Barbie, Smart Dolls, Ellowyn and Prudence and I am on the waiting list for Lavandee et Poupee so I was glad to see this on the list and agree they are all essentials!

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

You are going to love your Lavande et Poupées doll they are something else 💜

[@haruhi7745]

Ah love listen to your information and tips about all kinds of dolls, which is easy to understand for newbie doll collector. My favorite is my first American Girl doll Jessie, which I got it from a 2nd hand antique shop in Singapore 6 years ago😆👍🌷🍀🌈💜💜

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

My favorite doll of all time is an American Girl too 😍 they're so special 💜

[@jsanders2993]

Good video and good list. One of the most amusing doll-related stories I have ever heard was an incident involving a Cabbage Patch doll during the period of complete frenzy over them. (1983 or so?) Supposedly a woman had somehow been able to get her hands on one during her lunch hour. She left the doll on her desk and her coworkers "kidnapped" it and left a ransom note. She didn't take it seriously, assuming they would just give the doll back. However, the next day there was a small container of cole slaw on her desk with a note that said something like, "This is her arm. Bring brownies or worse things will happen." I don't remember how the story ended. Probably she was a good sport and brought the brownies, but I thought the whole cole slaw angle was pretty clever.

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

🤣🤣🤣 that is HILARIOUS! Coleslaw 🤣🤣🤣 that sounds like something my coworkers would do - when I was in the office I frequently brought dolls inside with me so they had all the opportunity in the world 🤣

[@vickiturner-simpson5091]

Love this!! Definitely would love to see an iconic doll video! I have 2 lavendee et poupee dolls on order and I'm so, so excited! She's absolutely incredible!

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

You are going to love them so much when they arrive 🥰

[@steph585]

Great video for a new collector.

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@paisliesplace3921]

OMG you got that beautiful Scarlett O'Hara doll for only $3.00!!!??? I have been wanting either the porcelain or vinyl Scarlett with that beautiful floral green dress for the longest time. Congratulations!!! Anytime I go to goodwill or salvation army to find dolly deals I leave with allergies and nothing more. 🤣🤣 Those little Korean dolls are just too cute!! Great video Allison! Thank you for sharing!!

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

I felt sooooo lucky that day 😍

[@paisliesplace3921]

@@MunecasPoupeesDolls Scarlett is lucky too, she couldn't have landed a better dolly Mom!!💜

[@Brezavaqt]

Excellent, excellent, excellent list!! I would add Integrity Toys...they are like high fashion Barbie-or Barbie on steroids!! And maybe even a reborn or two. :-)

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

I just got my first Integrity and haven't had a chance to really feel her out yet, can't wait to get to know her better!

[@sabrinaturner6589]

@@MunecasPoupeesDolls I can't wait to hear your thoughts! 🥰

[@battleangel5595]

I'm happy to see that Danny Choo's Smart Dolls have made your list. I started off collecting my 1/3 scale dolls with Danny's original Mirai. And absolutely loving each anime creation he's created. Granted I also have two Miku and an Asuna from Volks... All which stand proud in my collection of cute things.

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

I love his dolls too, they're so amazing 💜

[@Tam.I.am.]

Alison, have you ever heard of Original Doll Babies? If not for them we'd never have had CPK dolls. I have two of them in my family, and I love the funny little faces. I also have a couple of vintage off brand CPK types, a Wee Blinks, and a Sweet Love Kid. Wee Blinks especially looks neat displayed next to the CPK dolls (I've two of those now. A single ponytail pacifier girl with dark hair and eyes, and a dark eyed brown Koosa cat). I got a 30s or 40s composition doll today. She was on sale for ten dollars at the vintage sale we had at the farmers market where I work, and she's a big one, with a wig. Her eyes still work, though her cry doesn't. Please forgive the off topic comment, I'm just really excited.

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Yes I am planning to do a whole video about the controversy surrounding that at some point

[@DopamineDecor]

I think Sashas are a good doll for a collection and she fits with AG and OG accessories!

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Sasha is a great choice! I think I'm going to make a video of 10 MORE Dolls to Start Your Collection cause there's just so many good ones

[@wendybailey4891]

As always a really fun video!

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Thanks for watching Wendy 🥰

[@cordulaberlin288]

What a cool idea for a video! 👍💜

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@sallymaysimpson5063]

Love Animators.

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Me too they are so much fun 🤩

[@sarab2726]

I loved this video! Although you did just remind me of a CPK doll I've had in my baby land cart for AGES (I haven't bought any as an adult; I try to stick to BJD and Gotz/AG but I do also have found myself collecting a few other brands like Himstedt and Rainbow High. I haven't heard of the Lavendapouppe dolls outside of your videos; I'll have to check them out :) Happy Easter!

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Happy Easter to you too 💜

[@elainejenkins680]

My favorite doll when I was a kid was a Chatty CathyI don’t still have my Chatty Cathy that I had when I was a kid but I found one on the secondary market that I am in the process of fixing up. It doesn’t talk but I don’t care.

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

I love giving dolls that need a little love a refurbishing...it's very satisfying 💜💜

[@lcarolc03]

So Great !

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@historybuff7491]

Interesting list. I agree with all of it for the reasons you have said. I don't totally agree with your reasons on Cabbage Patch, but I do have a token Cabbage Patch doll in my collection. Unfortunately, I agree with your Barbie reasons. I dislike Barbie, a lot. And yet, dispite this, I have 5 in my collection. They are playline and are Barbie's friends. I am not sure where I am going with my collection. I inherited 3 generations of doll (under 20 dolls, though), and they seem to want to be my core of the collection. Newer dolls work with them, but I am still working out where I am going with this collection.

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

My collection takes me in whichever way the wind blows if that helps 🤣

[@MsMoniqueWilson]

As always - great video wiith such helpful content!!

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Thanks for watching 💜

[@folklodoll4780]

I have the Franklin Scarlett. (New )She have a triangular crochet Stole. A Beautiful Doll. Shame about the Schoes .

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

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[@julz1371]

Love love love your top ten vids! 😁... I would add Pullip & Ruby Red Fashion Friends. As far as from other countries, that's pretty much all my dolls 😂... In live in Australia & unless someone can set me straight our doll manufacture & culture here is not huge. Most of my collection is USA. Started vintage, Velvet & Chrissy because Velvet was childhood doll. Absolutely looove Spanish dolls, Paula Reina & Berjuan. I just love dolls 😂 ... It's your fault Allison, I found Paula Reina & the Spanish dolls 😂... ❤️

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Ruby Red almost made the list! Maybe I should have done a top 20 and I would have included them, Rainbow High, and a few more 😆

[@julz1371]

@@MunecasPoupeesDolls 😅 yeah maybe! The list could go on hey! 💖

[@laninaantwine8529]

Thank you that was really helpful and I just subscribed to the channel thank you again very helpful

[@ShirleyTempleFan]

I really like the blife Dolls

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

💜💜

[@ShirleyTempleFan]

I subscribed the day ago I really like this video

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Welcome and thanks 🥰

[@folklodoll4780]

Franklin MGM Scarlett, missing the Hat.

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

I actually do have her hat, just not on during the video. But her shoes are missing 😭

[@lauraleecreations3217]

❤❤❤❤

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

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[@freddiedarkdolls]

Thank you for the interesting tips! I realized that you haven't mentioned the 1/6 or 1/12 scaled fashion dolls, only Barbie :) Don't you have any of them or don't you have any interest for them?

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

In a list of 10 you can only include so many 😉

[@freddiedarkdolls]

@@MunecasPoupeesDolls oh, that's true.... :D

[@Nekomaniac95]

I love the varity on this list. Gives you a lot of insights into different doll genres (?), especially if you have a more narrow taste, but want to connect with other people in the hobby outside of your comfort zone.

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

I tried to choose a wide variety both of types and budget choices, I'm glad you enjoyed 💜

[@theartstudios4090]

American girl dolls aren't 140, they're 115. They're still expensive but like you said they're really easy to find cheap and to restore.

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

I think I got mixed up cause I always get the dolls with the "meet accessories" and I think that bundle used to be right around $140 for both

[@lindseyhall2817]

It’s like American girl dolls and cricket dolls

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

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[@lindseyhall2817]

I actually own two crickets and most of the American girl first set anyway

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

@@lindseyhall2817 do you mean Ideal Cricket?

[@lindseyhall2817]

@@MunecasPoupeesDolls I mean the talking doll cricket

[@lindseyhall2817]

I’ve got a you tube video that has her singing about her favorite things she’s an old doll from 1986

[@ShirleyTempleFan]

I have a cabbage patch kid

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

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[@gloriaburton1494]

I saw the video of you and Rachel at the flee market. I have 2 baby face dolls in great shape. would you be interested in them.

[@makingwaffles]

Do you mean "poupees" from Nacho Libre??? 😫♥️

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Poupées is the French word for dolls

[@davidmcclellan9959]

HI MUNECAS I FOUND 18 INCHES MY LIFE DOLL SHE FULL SOFT PLASTIC NO CHEST PLATE I BOUGHT FROM THRIFT STORE LOVE DAVID

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Congratulations 🎉

[@bidyutranjandutta6515]

Plz unbox skyland pigi dolls plzzz 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

I'm not even sure what those are 😅

[@heatherthompson91]

I PREFER CABBAGE PATCH KIDS! HI FROM HEATHER'S ARRIVES RATED E FOR EVERYONE! It's a show about Christmas and other stuff except porn!

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

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