We are so pleased to have this cute bunk bed back in stock! It sold out so fast last year . . . and then the manufacturer had to refuse one shipment so you can be assured these are just right for 18" dolls and baby dolls and actually, dolls up to 21 inches. Click HERE to read more about it.

Also back in stock is the new White Sailor Ensemble (click to see it modeled by our own Rebecca Rubin doll) plus the new floral swimsuit shown below is back in stock too. And yes, it does come with the yellow tube . . . but you'll need to help in blowing it up!

PS: Just in case your didn't get the DollCloset.com email Newsletter . . . every Thursday you can get an automatic 20% off on purchases over $20.00 End August 31, 2009

We have many items from the Lee Middleton Doll Company, but the most popular by far is the Middleton Bedding Set shown above. It includes a mattress, pillow and blanket - all in pretty pastels.

Another popular Middleton item is the Middleton Flower Pajama Set . . . notice the fuzzy slippers that are included!

They are perfect for 19 to 20 inch Playbabies . . . and back in stock. Don't miss the Puppy PJs either - too cute.

The pink and white Athletic Shoes are back too . . . plus we have new black T-strap dress shoes for your girls - watch for their picture soon in the Large Baby Doll Middleton section.

Our Rebecca arrived and she is wonderful! As you can see above, we've already put her to work modeling a cute sailor outfit that we thought was perfect for her (it even includes the shoes, socks and hat!)

We also received and read the six books - here's our predictions on future products we can expect:

1. Rebecca crochets very, very well - and has a special sewing basket for it. I'm sure that will be coming

2. I thought her doll would be the nesting dolls mentioned in the first book . . . but in Rebecca to the Rescue (# 5) she visits Coney Island with her family (the day after her brother's bar mitzvah as a special treat for everyone). She isn't able to win the Kewpie Doll she wants but her brother wins it for her.

3. Fashions: The Movie Dress already out is a costume she wears in the silent movie "The Suitor" starring her cousin Max as the gardner-suitor (Bk # 4)

I certainly hope the dress on the cover of Candlelight for Rebecca comes out for Hanukkah as it really looks special and I want it!

I think the outfit on the cover of # 6, Changes for Rebecca will be another item - it's a coral color with embroidery down the front, white collar and cuffs trimmed with lace, a white hip belt and it looks like an overskirt on the sides (hard to explain, see page 67)

The only nightwear shown did NOT include the cute white outfit AG is selling us - Rebecca is wearing striped PJs (almost like Molly's!) and her cousin Ana is wearing a white nightie that looks like Josefina's!

Most of the other outfits weren't shown in great detail but a pale blue dress was shown several time so that is a possibility.

Here's another outfit we thought Rebecca would like (look for it in July at DollCloset.com) - a coat and hat, sleeveless dress underneath plus tights and black boots!

In case you haven't seen it yet, the New York Times had an article about Rebecca . . . with a picture! Click HERE to read it and see her picture . . . Cute isn't she?

I was glad to read she wouldn't have dark brown hair as that would be too much like Ruthie's . . . and I'm soooo tired of red hair!! Rebecca's hair shade sounds perfect - now to really see what her hairdo looks like! Her face mold looks the same as Josefina's.

I'm really looking forward to her!

We have several outfits coming that we think will be perfect for Rebecca but in the meantime, Samantha's clothes will do in a pinch.

We are still celebrating Samantha's birthday with lots of special prices - the sale will last through Saturday, May 30, 2009.

We just received a shipment from Corolle of missing dolls and clothing!
Back in stock is Bebe Cheri as shown above (she's the 20 inch baby doll you see Brad and Angelina's daughter holding so often) . . . what's really cool as that she arrived in time to be included in the May Celebration Sale - now through Wednesday May 13, 2009.

In addition, the Corolle Chole doll from the Les Cheries 13 inch series arrived too - she's the one with the brunette hairdo.

We also received more of the Night Set for the Les Cheries dolls as shown below - these are very popular and sell out fast!

PS: A surprise from DollCloset.com and Corolle will be announced in our next Newsletter - a goodie for girls!

We have been taking pictures and more pictures over the last few days because we have acquired the doll models and some of the outfits (Made in the USA) used by Doll Fashions Unlimited at the New York Toy Fair from 1995 to 2000! Some of them are unbelievable and we're sure you will agree. Above are a few outfits that are VERY limited and will be available in the "Last Ones" Sale beginning Thursday April 30, 2009.

Here's a few of the dolls we'll also have - first a Madame Alexander 18 inch Victoria baby doll

And a Dallas Cheerleader doll! Not a Barbie but an 18 inch doll made to compete with American Girl Dolls. This is Kassi, a redhead with fixed green eyes, dressed to the nines as a Dallas Cheerleader (but modestly as she was for young girls!) Come back on April 30th to see even more (including two dolls made in Germany) as we present our "Last Ones" sale!

It's Birthday time for two of the American Girl dolls - Felicity shown above and Molly shown below!

ALL of their outfits, books, etc are on sale now through Sunday, April 26, 2009. Don't miss out!

PS: Next week will be Julie's birthday celebration - her special day is May 1st!

She arrives (it appears) in a dark red or burgundy straight dress with a belt around the hipline and gold buttons down the front. Black cuffs and tiny collar are accents. NO bangs, curly brown hair (shoulder length) and a big white hairbow at the back of her head.

Her parents immigrated from Russia so her "doll" is a set of nesting dolls that were her mother's. She has a little brother and twin older sisters . . . her Mama has a cousin who is an actor! Rebecca wants to do that too.

In the second book, Ana, Rebecca's cousin arrives from Russia and the two families live together in New York City.

In the third book, Rebecca celebrates Hanukkah . . . she is wearing a very good looking lilac dress on the cover! She has a pretty pink dress on the fourth book's cover - and hat. It's called Rebecca and the Movies.

The plots of the books include immigration, Ellis Island, the Silver Screen and the Labor Movement.

Looks like fun!! Sorry but I don't yet have pictures to share but will try to find . . .

Inventory Time for DollCloset.com means it's the Perfect Shopping Time for YOU!

While we're busy counting, you will be able to get an automatic 15% discount on ALL orders over $15.00 (in-stock items only)

Sale starts at noon, Pacific Time, Monday March 30th and ends at noon, Pacific Time, Friday April 3, 2009.

The only catch is that we cannot start shipping orders until April 3rd, once our inventory is completed.

It IS a great time to order 18" springtime dresses for dolls such as American Girl (like the pretty print dresses shown above) or the First Communion dresses shown below - they make a wonderful gift and momento of her special day.

For the Medium Baby Dolls such as Maxy Muffin and Bitty Baby don't miss the adorable Bunnies Set retired from American Girl.

And, as you may already know, the discount applies to Weekly Special Sale items too!

That means that the Madame Alexander "My First Communion" Dolls that are on sale now will be reduced a further 15%! That adorable doll comes in several versions - the Latin one is shown on our Home Page but we also have an African-American , Blonde and Brunette!

A super start to a lovely Spring!

Let's start with American Girl Dolls . . . first, both Chrissa and Sonali have joined DollCloset.com as models. You can see Chrissa above dressed for Winter in the Pink and Solali is pictured below in her Red Roses dress . . . it's on sale as part of our Valentine Specials (through February 14, 2009)

The HOT news about American Girl Dolls is that it's official - there will be a NEW Historical doll in 2009!! Her name is Rebecca and she lives in New York in 1914. Not sure when she will be released but her books come out in June - they are:

Meet Rebecca
Rebecca and Ana
Candlelight for Rebecca
Rebecca and the Movies
Rebecca to the Rescue
Changes for Rebbecca

From the names of her accessories it's apparent she is Jewish - her accessories have been said to be: a Sabbath set, a Hanukkah set, a sideboard, a bed, kittens, a phonograph, a movie outfit, a school outfit, and a school set.
Can't wait!! The last Jewish doll was Lindsey, the first Doll of the Year - our Lindsey model is pictured below in a her Blue Twin Set.

Following up American Girl is the owner - Mattel - they just won the court case against Bratz Dolls! Bratz Dolls is to be discontinued . . . but, of course, there will be appeals so who knows what will happen when. Quite a victory for Mattel -

New dolls are being shown now at the IDEX Show in Florida and then at the Toy Fair in New York City. Here's what we know so far:

Corolle Baby Dolls will include a 14 inch interactive baby doll named Bebe Tresor, The doll will coo, babble or giggle when rocked. The other Corolle interactive dolls are 17 inches (like Lila shown below), so this is a great addition to their line. And, of course there are great new fashions in all of their doll sizes!

There are some new dolls coming from Ginny - but not as many as in the past. All new dolls will be the Vintage 7.5" style rather than the Modern 8" style except ONE. There are a few new outfits coming for the Vintage Ginny dolls too. If you want a Modern Dress-Me Ginny or a Clothing Pack, we have a few left . . . but cannot get more from Vogue. We do have more of several including Oh So Pretty" shown below:

New Gotz 18" Dolls will be coming in March or April; Elisabeth shown below looks the same, but Julia (the redhead) and Jessica (the blonde) are in new outfits. Unfortunately, the prices will be going up (but not as high as American Girl Dolls!)

The Gotz Baby Dolls will not include a redhead this year - fortunately we still have a few left of the 2008 Maxy Muffins shown below. Look for a new hairdo for the 2009 Maxy Muffins - two cute braids!

That includes the
Corolle Baby Dolls such as Louis shown above . . . and

Gotz Baby Dolls

and

Madame Alexander Baby Dolls

Celebrate the birth of Millie's Grandsons with Savings!

The question we get over and over is "Will I get my order in time?"

Delivery after Christmas will also be delayed . . . several years ago a customer wanted some Birthday Party items for December 28th and told us to use Priority Mail. Her order did not arrive until a week and a half after the party!

Don't miss our St. Lucia Outfit!

It's time for our Madame Alexander Doll Sale! All of her lovely dolls are reduced, including the lovely Yuletide Delights Pussycat shown above and all of the other Madame Alexander baby dolls on our pages. . . such as the precious 12 inch Huggums baby dolls (there's a Yuletide Delights Huggums too) to the Sweet Baby Nursery Dolls. This collection was just introduced last year, sold well and is almost gone this year too!

Madame Alexander 8 and 10 inch lovely dressed dolls are on sale too - some are perfect for Christmas memories like the Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Set shown above while others are perfect gifts for the beauty and wonder, like the Princess and the Pea Set.

New to DollCloset.com this year are the Cloth Dolls including wonderful ones from Madame Alexander such as sweet Madeline shown above and the classic Raggedy Ann and Andy cloth dolls!

All are on sale through Saturday November 22, 2008 - get your lovely gifts now and SAVE !

PS: Do you know the origins of Raggedy Ann and Andy? A little girl named Marcella was very, very sick many years ago. Her Daddy made up stories to tell her every night - about Raggedy Ann and Andy and all of their friends! Eventually he wrote the stories down and had them published in his daughter's memory.

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The Gotz Doll Sale for both 18 inch Dolls (like the Julia from 2007 pictured above) and for Baby Dolls (includes Maxy Muffins and Bath Babys as shown below) has begun!

It ends on November 8th at midnight.
Check them out and get a good deal for the special girls in your life!

At the same time, don't miss the bargains to be had on "Last One" items. That means that we will not be able to have another outfit, or doll etc like the one on sale before 2009 and sometimes never!

The Last One Sale started 11/1 and lasts until 11/3/08 at midnight - or while in stock! Some of the Sale items include lovely Madame Alexander dolls like this Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer set:

OR this precious Afternoon Tea Ensemble:

OR the perfect Sleigh Bed by Middleton:

If you missed last week's Ginny Sale, remember that you can always get 20% off if you spend $20.00 on Thursdays, our Customer's Appreciation Day Sale!

This is Christmas Tree Vintage Ginny!

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Corolle Dolls are on sale through Saturday October 26 . . . and that means ALL of the dolls from the 12 inch Calin and Tidoo Baby Dolls to Louis shown above (our newest 14 inch Baby Doll - and a real cutie!) to the 14 inch Toddler Dolls such as the Vanilla Blonde shown below:

Also included are the 13 inch Les Cheries dolls such as Cathy with her long black hair:

And then there are the very lovely 17 inch Girl Dolls such as Fleur from 2008:

Order your Corolle Doll now while they are on sale!

Corolle Dolls are just the first dolls to be on sale - next week the Ginny Dolls will be featured and then Gotz (18 inch and baby dolls) for a week. We will continue down the DollCloset.com Navigation Bar until all the dolls have been featured . . . yes, even Madame Alexander and Karito Kids!

Plan ahead and SAVE!

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