Hobbies And Interests
Instructions
Decide how you want to grow your collection. You could collect only Jill, only Ginny, only Jeff or Jan, just the teen dolls--or you could simply collect as many Vogue dolls as you can acquire. You also could stick to a certain series of these dolls, either by year or by theme. For example, you could stick with Vogue dolls from the 1950s or all of the Christmas-themed Vogue dolls.
Learn more about Vogue dolls. You can buy the "Collector's Encyclopedia of Vogue Dolls: Identification and Values" by Judith Izen. You also can find information online about the different dolls (see Resources below).
Keep with you a list of specifics about Vogue dolls when shopping to add to your collection. Everything from whether the waist swivels to height to the material used for hair can help you determine whether the vintage doll at the antique shop is simply an old fashioned knock off of a Vogue doll or the real thing.
Shop for Vogue dolls at antique shops, flea markets, yard sales and toy stores. You can also find many Vogue dolls online. Verify authenticity before purchasing. A serial number imprinted on the doll and a Vogue label are good starts, but refer to guides on doll collecting to go through all the criteria.
Join an online doll message board to discuss your passion for Vogue dolls and to get tips for growing a bigger collection.