In this section I will compile information on some of my favourite dolls, mostly quirky vintage ones with big eyes and big heads but also a few exciting dolls of today.

I'm also putting together a vintage japanese doll guide with the precious help of my good friend Natsuko from Tokyo, whose collection is getting bigger and better by the day. Many pics will be taken by her, some by me, and a few taken off Yahoo Japan, the best place to find these treasures!

So this section shall grow and develop with time. If you have any interesting info or photos to contribute, or if you have taken any of these pictures and would like to be credited, please drop me a line! 		 


VINTAGE AMERICAN DOLLS

Kamar
Emerald Witch
Lonely Lisa
Love me Linda
Susie sad eyes
Joy

Little Miss No Name
Peteena
Leggy		      


CONTEMPORARY DOLLS

Momoko
Misaki
Nano-Haruka
Waif
Shirley Temple
Una


LICCA, FAMILY AND FRIENDS
by Takara

Ever since her debut is 1967, Licca has been the most popular and well loved doll in Japan. Now in her 4th generation*, her characteristics have changed a lot, but she has remained sweet, innocent and childlike. Personally, I'm mostly interested in the first two generations, which comprise of so many friends and family members it's unbelievable.Therefore it will take time to compile a full and complete list! Please note that the dolls appear in the order they were released. Its very interesting to see how the eye designs change as the years pass.


1st generation

Licca-chan
Wataru-kun
Izumi-chan
Goro-chan
Kurumi-chan
Orie-san


2nd generation 		         

Licca-chan
Rie-chan
Harumi-chan
Patricia-chan
Maki and Miki twins
Masato-kun

Emily-sensei
Ohanashi-sensei
Lina-chan
Tete-chan
Orie-san
Izumi-chan

Hitomi-chan		          


* A 5th generation was introduced in 1992 but was withdrawn after a few months. Now she's very hard to find.


CHI-CHAN, FAMILY AND FRIENDS
by Takara

Chi-chan, despite her chibi size was as popular as Licca. She had a lot of friends and many adorable carry cases. Dolls are listed in the order they were released.

Chi-chan
Ton-chan
Nut-chan
Amo-chan
Coco-chan
Kei-chan

Sat-chan
Mit-chan
Aka-chan
Chi-chan's mom
Teko-chan
Kako-chan

Kayo-chan		          



SCARLET-CHAN, FAMILY AND FRIENDS
by Nakajima-Seisakusho

Scarlet-chan
Canna-chan
Sumire-chan
Sayuri-chan
Akira-kun		  



MORE VINTAGE JAPANESE DOLLS

Roko-tan
Nana-chan
Kenji-kun
Ashinaga Leggy
Chika-chan
Yukko-chan

Rhythmy-chan		          



ITALIAN DOLLS

Candy Candy
Barbarella
Lenci