How Doll Collecting Makes Your Life Better
We are ALL about doll collecting here at Virtual Doll Convention. Expanding our knowledge, creating communities, and enjoying the hobby are where we thrive. And chances are that if you are reading this, you might feel the same.
It is one of our favorite things to talk about so thank you for clicking on this article. Make sure to scroll to the bottom for information on FREE access to our past online conventions.
Here are some of the top ways that doll collecting makes our lives better:
The thrill of the hunt: Doll collecting can be a fun and exciting hobby because it involves searching for rare or unique dolls to add to your collection. This can include scouring antique stores, flea markets, and online marketplaces to find the perfect addition to your collection. Click the video to shop at the Flea with Rachel, Allison, and Paul. It was so much fun!
Learning about history and culture: Collecting dolls can also be a great way to learn about different cultures and historical periods. Many dolls are made to represent specific ethnic groups or time periods, and researching the background of your dolls can be a fun and engaging way to learn about different parts of the world and different eras of history. Don’t miss the history lessons in this dollhouse tour with Susan Dossetter.
Creative expression: Doll collecting can be an excellent outlet for creativity, as collectors can style and display their dolls in various ways. This can involve creating custom outfits and accessories, setting up displays and dioramas, or even creating their own stories and scenarios for their dolls. This pattern-making workshop with Robert Tonner will get you started in making patterns for your own dolls!
Connection with other collectors: Collecting dolls can also provide an opportunity to connect with other collectors who share your passion. This can involve attending doll shows and conventions, joining online forums and social media groups, or even hosting your own events to share your collection with others. Join our latest VDC Convention Group here!
Nostalgia and sentimentality: For many collectors, dolls hold sentimental value because they represent a connection to childhood memories or special moments in their lives. Collecting dolls can be a way to reconnect with those memories and hold onto something special from the past. This video with our dearly beloved Jonathan Green is so sweet, where he shares his childhood Raggedy dolls.
Sense of accomplishment: Collecting dolls can also provide a sense of accomplishment as collectors work towards completing a collection, finding rare or unique dolls, or restoring damaged dolls to their original condition. This sense of accomplishment can boost self-esteem and provide a sense of pride in one's collection. Can you remember a time when you felt accomplished in your doll hobby?
Overall, doll collecting is a hobby that can bring joy and fulfillment to collectors of all ages and backgrounds. Whether collecting for nostalgia, aesthetics, historical or cultural significance, or as an investment, the beauty and intricacy of dolls make them a timeless and cherished collectible.
We invite you to join us for replay content of any of our past events by visiting the “Past Event Info” tab on our website. From there, you can navigate the schedules of all of the past conventions FOR FREE! Our latest Convention is the Better Together Pop-Up and before that, it was Shoot for the Stars. You can experience all of the content on YouTube or Facebook, just click the links on the schedule.
Happy Doll Collecting!
