Doll Toys

Doll collecting is rated as the second biggest child hobby in United Kingdom and third in the world.

As there are so many doll manufacturers, it can get confusing to decide what doll is best to buy for your child. You not only need to know which are best doll manufacturers but also need to know, that which is best child, suited doll. It can be handcrafted doll, play doll, artist doll, designer doll, licensed doll, toy doll, dollhouse, baby doll, plush doll etc.

Depending on your taste you go with doll manufacturer. Although Germany is doll in doll making but China, United Stats and United Kingdom are also very advanced. There are many countries trying to follow these leading countries. But still Germany is at top in doll manufacturing.

Second thing you need to consider is which type of doll you needed. There can be many different type of doll available in the market.
Artist Dolls

These dolls are specially designed, and are look very much like real human. These are usually very expensive. Newly made original Artist doll can cost from $1000 to $20000.

Usually artists, who makes these doll for specific manufacturers e.g. Hildegard Guenzel is know to make dolls for Goetz.

Artist doll are not usually suitable for child play. These are usually collected by persons of age above 30, having doll-collecting hobby.

Variation Dolls

Variation dolls usually stay in production for few years or more. With the passage of time, their features can be enhanced and changed. It can be a change in outfit, hairstyle, shape etc. Shildkroet is an example of variation doll. These can be made either by artists or manufactured by manufacturers. These are less expensive then Artist Dolls and usually go up to $500.

Hand Crafted Dolls

These are mostly suitable for older children. Dolls can be manufactured by companies or designed by dell artists. These many have certificates. These are of high quality and more realistic dolls. Doll materials are designed with play in mind. Soft bodies and bath babies are also lies in this category.

Licensed Dolls

These dolls are manufactured under licensing rights to sell or produce. For example, Engel Puppen has licensing agreement with Goebel to produce Hummel dolls, Goetz manufacturers Harry Potter doll under special licensing agreement. These can vary in price from expensive limited editions to play dolls.

Play Dolls

These are specially made for children play. These are usually cheap. These dolls mostly used in child daily routine play and can be used in harsh conditions.

There are hundred of variations of dolls including, Barbie Dolls, Story Dolls, Musical Dolls, Woody Dolls, antique dolls, adult dolls, museum dolls, Victorian dolls, which are easily available from doll toy shops. Some of toys retailers including toys r us dolls, Barbie r us, BC dolls, Baby r us, Washington Doll House Vancouver Doll show, Graco Dolls, Waldorf dolls etc. There are many doll accessories are available including doll houses, doll hospitals, mp3 accessories, story games, Jesse blow up, doll games, patterns, guitar tab, Bratz accessories, doll beds etc.

In the end, I would like to conclude in a sentence that you need to purchase one which strict you more in mind. It should be strong, non-breakable, good quality and unique. Discuss about Doll Toys at Toys Forum at child toys store.