Collector Spotlight: Dennis Milam Bensie - Master Wigmaker & His Personal Doll Collecting Journey

[@mpmorg3]

This was an awesome Interview! two people who I follow getting together and talking about one of my favorite things - Dolls. As a Gay man who grew up loving dolls, hearing Dennis' story, hit home in so many ways. Rachel, you are a wonderful Hostess and Interviewer. Thank you for this and look forward to content from the both of you!

[@CherishedDollFriends]

This is a very sensitive and kind interview. Thank you Rachel for introducing us to Dennis. How lovely to hear his stories and sad to hear his struggles. So much good can come from surviving childhood trauma. I love that you turned it around to doing what you love and sharing your journey with others. Happy Pride!🌈🥰

[@bestrnlynzeep]

Wow! I'm constantly reminded of the challenges young boys and men have gone through just because they like dolls. Things have changed. Not perfect but folks are no longer alone and there are lots of role models (as we see here). Things are far from perfect but we are coming along just fine.

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

Thank you for your thoughtful comment! It’s heartening to see the progress we’ve made in accepting and celebrating everyone’s love for dolls, regardless of gender. We still have work to do, but together, we’re creating a more inclusive and supportive community.

[@isabellep.461]

Wonderful story. I remember as a child how my dolls, especially Jem, and the show, were my safe bubble... Beautiful rainbow Farrah Fawcett hair! 🎉 Thank you for another great video 🙏 and dolls are for everyone ❤

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

Thank you for sharing! It's wonderful how dolls create such special memories.

[@braynroquero2918]

Thank you Dennis and Rachel. This means a lot to me

[@wilpeterson2833]

Such a fun - and, at times, poignant - interview, Rachel! Dennis is as fascinating as he is phenomenally talented. He also seems to have a heart that’s as big as his amazing creativity. I can totally and utterly relate to basically everything that he revealed about his personal story … especially the childhood doll thefts motivated by desperation. (Same here, and also not proud of it.) But he obviously endured, overcame and found deserved professional success, as well as personal liberation. That’s truly an inspiration for allll of those other marginalized, potentially desperate little boys who just want the freedom to be their doll-loving selves. Thanks SO much to both of you for sharing this relatable and super-timely story!

[@robertkinder4152]

Thank you for bringing amazing content! The wig is beautiful and fun! I must say, after crazy weeks of work and family, I always look forward to your videos. Thank you.

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad to hear you enjoy our content and that our videos bring you joy after busy weeks. Your support means a lot to us!

[@dwightsteele4027]

I really enjoyed this interview, thank you both! 🕊️❤️😊🌈

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

Our pleasure!

[@sandradolls5682]

Thank you Rachel and Dennis Amazing heartwarming and fascinating. My heart broke for little Dennis 💔 You're wig is fabulous and feel so privileged to be part of the Doll community world wide so much I'd like to say ...... And as a Mum of a 30yr old witness so many boys being shamed because they wanted to have dolls . You are beautiful soul and fantastic with hair . And Rachel, Robert Tonner an Christopher, every doll collecter we embrace ❤

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

Thank you so much for your heartfelt comment. Dennis and I truly appreciate your kind words. It’s heartbreaking to hear about the challenges boys have faced, but together we are creating a more accepting world. Your support means the world to us, and we’re grateful to be part of such a wonderful community. ❤

[@sandradolls5682]

@@RachelHoffmanDolls ❤

[@Rgirl1]

Thank you both for a great interview! 🫶🌈

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

Thanks for listening!

[@pamelamorgan2866]

Saruman's Shiny Silver Chin Locks, Lord of the Rings. One of my favorite characters.

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

You got it!

[@pamelamorgan2866]

Thanks for the interview Rachel and Dennis. Great doll adventures!!!❤

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

Thank you for joining us, Pamela!

[@Charlies_dolls]

Great interview ❤ love the Cher content ❤

[@patriciasdollydreamz6569]

This was wonderful 🧸🍼🧸🍼🧸

[@valt8744]

Really enjoyed this interview and hearing Dennis's story. Glad he walked into the doll shop!

[@bbvintagedelights]

Fantastic interview! I love the encouragement given to all who want to collect dolls regardless of gender. ❤ Rachel you are a class act!!! ❤

[@AJ-fd7oh]

Lovely video! Rachel can you tell me what type of glue to use on bisque dolls? For gluing back their wigs? Thank you!

[@noraritter6128]

I love all your videos! Thank you for these awesome interviews.

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

Thanks for watching!

[@sandradolls5682]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@dat1phoenix173]

Such a great interview! I loved this video ❤

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

Thanks so much!!

[@DianaBoettger]

Rachel, really interesting and beautiful interview with Dennis. Thank you!😊

[@margaretlynch1494]

🙋‍♀️❤️

[@MyStitchinDolliverse]

So amazing Dennis!! 🎉🎉🎉 this is Valerie from the theatre world of Seattle, now in Denver ❤

[@wantingoneangel8976]

Rachel and Denis, I really LOVED the rainbow wig that is in the style of Farrah Fawcett 's wavy style hair💯💯💯💯💯!!! And no offense to Denis, but as a Child I had a Cher Doll, but I did not like her and I got rid of her. If I had known Denis when he was a Child, I would have gladly gave him my Cher Doll🤗🤗!! And I so wish that Denis lived closer to me because I have a Uneeda Doll that my now Late Grandfather bought for me, but she has a hole in her head and my Uneeda Doll that I so love could use a wig. I can not part with my Doll, even though my Mom said because she has a hole in her head, I should get rid of her, but I just can not!!!! I moved to my new Apartment Aug 7th, 2023 and I brought my Uneeda Doll with me, even though she has a hole in her head !! And Denis although stealing is wrong and I do not judge you, I am glad that you did not get caught😌😌!!!! Rachel and Denis thank you for showing us Denis's beautiful wig for Ellowyne Wilde💖💜💙💚💛🧡❤!!!!!!

[@adelheidhueg9011]

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[@caiorenam5906]

Oi

[@joymontague251]

Very interesting video. Wonderful wig! No kids should be told what they can and cannot have according to gender. My brothers received things I didn't get because I was a girl. I wanted GIJoe, I wanted this military man you could toss up in the air with a parachute attached that was very popular when I was a kid and my brother got, styrofoam planes that you could snap together and fly. My dad told me I couldn't throw a ball because I was a girl and of course psychology I all of a sudden couldn't throw it straight. I am glad that as I got older, sports included girls. My brother didn't know how to throw and catch and I started showing him at 2 because I knew my dad was ignoring him and I thought that if my brother could play my dad would like it and our dad did. My dad couched soccer for my younger brother and was mad when they let girls on his soccer team. My mom was her own person, she thought girls could do anything and boys could have dolls and kids whatever toys they wanted. People get way too serious about what kids do instead of just letting kids play and interact with other kids. A lot of kids now have their eyes glued to their phones, which isn't much benefit to them for interaction with other kids and people.