How to Collect Elvis Dolls

Rock Your Doll Collection With Figures of Elvis

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  Shop for limited-edition collectible dolls that feature the visage and fashions of Elvis. These dolls are often accompanied by a certificate indicating how many dolls of the same kind were produced. The certificate may also indicate what number the doll was in the production order of this special series.

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  Find dolls that are tributes to the King's greatest hits. With figures featuring costumes from "Jailhouse Rock" and "Blue Hawaii" among others, Elvis dolls that immortalize his signature looks are among the most highly sought-after collectibles.

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  Get a doll that expresses Elvis's signature rock-and-roll physicality. The most desirable Elvis dolls will be those posed to mimic the King's infamous "gyrating" hips.

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  Look for accessories to complement the dolls you collect. Miniature microphones and stage sets help put your dolls in context with specific moments in Elvis's life, such as his appearance on the Milton Berle Show in 1956, where he sang "Heartbreak Hotel."

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  Display your dolls in a place where dust and light will not damage them. Using custom-shaped cases or glass covers to display your Elvis dolls is one way to increase their life spans. Utilizing UV-protected light shades in the rooms where they are displayed is another way of preserving them.

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  Collect porcelain figurines of Elvis Presley. As an alternative to dolls that highlight key moments in the life of King of Rock and Roll, porcelain figurines may be more durable than plastic dolls with cloth costumes.

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  Join a club for Elvis fans who collect dolls to learn more about the latest releases in this area. Another great resource for information about collecting dolls of all kinds is a more generalized doll-collecting club. Here, specific issues regarding storage and the development of different collector's categories may be addressed.