When my partner started dating his now ex-wife, his first Hanukkah gift to her was an well-intentioned but ill-received doll that has become an ongoing joke for over 20 years. Now I want to see if I can have another doll made in the same manner, but I don't know where to look to have this done. [more inside]
posted by Neely O'Hara on Mar 7, 2013 - 12 answers

I want to change my Barbie doll's skin tone and paint her face to give her different eyes. How? [more inside]
posted by discopolo on Feb 14, 2013 - 8 answers

Where online can I find cheap (or free, that's always good!) 80s and 90s Barbie shoes and accessories, aside from eBay and Etsy? Copious amounts of linked examples inside. Someone please please help me out here! And any Barbie collectors who wanna chime in are definitely welcome! [more inside]
posted by PeppahCat on Mar 23, 2012 - 9 answers

Where can I get a rag doll repaired in the UK? [more inside]
posted by robintw on Nov 4, 2011 - 1 answer

Restoring 80s-era Playskool "Jammie Pies" plush doll--her painted eyes have worn off, how can I fix this? [more inside]
posted by adrianna aria on Nov 28, 2010 - 4 answers

Voodoo Filter: Can anyone explain this strange "doll" I saw hanging from a door in Paris?
posted by Paris Elk on Sep 24, 2010 - 8 answers

Please help me find my son's lovey. He received this giraffe from my mom who brought it back along with other animals from her trip to Disney. The name on the tag is embroidered and I think it reads "strasburg". It's soft/plushy and the feet have a bit of sand in them. The other two animals from this same line is a blue elephant and a tiger - both of which rattle. They were purchased more than a year ago and he adores his giraffe and finds comfort with it. I have tried to hunt this giraffe down online for some time and haven't had any luck. As time passes, the giraffe is getting more and more worn. We'll need a replacement soon enough. TIA for any help!
posted by Jujee on Jan 1, 2010 - 4 answers

I'm looking for the online equivalent of a dollhouse, or Lego or Playmobil people — a Flash/Java/whatever app that lets the user dress up a bunch of characters with different clothes/props/features/whatever and arrange them in a scene. I know I've seen stuff like this on websites for kids. The catch is, we need this for a psycholinguistics experiment we're running, which means we need to be able to run the app on our own server and record the user's actions (with consent, of course). Does something like this exist? [more inside]
posted by nebulawindphone on Nov 18, 2009 - 4 answers

As the Papa-To-Be, I'd like to find a cute plush stuffed toy as an anniversary present for my Mama-To-Be. Must not be any licensed character, must be soft! [more inside]
posted by blastrid on Sep 11, 2009 - 22 answers

Is there anywhere I can get Obama nesting dolls like these either (1) in NYC, or (2) for less than $48? [more inside]
posted by rachelv on Dec 9, 2008 - 2 answers

My 3-year-old is getting into dressing her Little Mommy doll. I've been using her old newborn clothes, but the dolls are too small. (And the stuffed animals are the wrong shape.) Can you recommend a doll that can wear the newborn clothes? [more inside]
posted by mausburger on Sep 27, 2008 - 7 answers

Help my find a book about a "haunted" dollhouse from my childhood! [more inside]
posted by starfyr on Jul 21, 2008 - 12 answers

Tragically, I'm looking for a baby doll for ToddlerTaff that looks like her-ish.... to assist in the arrival of her new brother or sister. Google fails me with the specifics... [more inside]
posted by taff on Jul 10, 2008 - 12 answers

Teddy bear/stuffed animal repair in New York that doesn't cost a fortune? [more inside]
posted by theseampsgoto11 on Jun 23, 2008 - 2 answers

Anyone know what movie this prop is from? [more inside]
posted by exolstice on Jun 21, 2007 - 9 answers

I took a photo of this doll when I was on holiday in Japan (because it's the spitting image of someone I know). What is it? Where can I find more information/photos/videos anything?
posted by lemonfridge on May 3, 2007 - 7 answers

I just bought an antique Japanese doll and she's in fair condition except for one thing--her silk "skin" is very discolored. How can I make her snow white again? [more inside]
posted by bristolcat on Sep 10, 2006 - 5 answers

Where can I get a George Bush doll, in the next few hours, in the Seattle area? I want to explode him with fireworks later tonight.
posted by mildred-pitt on Jul 4, 2006 - 17 answers

Can you identify this vintage doll? (warning: nudity) [more inside]
posted by weapons-grade pandemonium on Jun 4, 2006 - 7 answers

Asian Ball Jointed Dolls Filter -- Can you recommend a reputable American seller/dealer, and what has been your experience with them (the vendor)? It seems like the only ones I can find are foreign companies and I'd rather buy from someplace stateside if I can, unless I'm confident enough in them from recommendations.. [more inside]
posted by vanoakenfold on May 9, 2006 - 2 answers

Tiny tee-shirts? [more inside]
posted by Marky on Dec 28, 2005 - 8 answers

I am trying to buy or make a "trapeze artist", a stuffed animal or doll that does trapezes, like they have on the ceiling in stew Leonards. can anyone tell me how to make one or where to buy one? [more inside]
posted by Izzmeister on Dec 5, 2005 - 6 answers

Are there plush Dick Cheney dolls available on the net?
posted by drezdn on Oct 10, 2004 - 1 answer