Paperdoll Review

03/27/2025

Here's a between-the-covers look at two extra special issues of Paperdoll Review and OPDAG's Paper Doll Studio. We were down to the last three copies of each and I thought it was important to spotlight them and provide some commentary about the contents. Paperdoll Review Issue 97 has sold out, but as of this writing there are two copies left of Paper Doll Studio Issue 120.

A between-the-covers look at two extra special issues: Paper Doll Studio Issue 210 from 2018 and Paperdoll Review Issue 87 from 2023. Articles feature fashio...

03/26/2025

Our new books have gone to press! Pre-orders are now open on paperdollreview.com for ORRY-KELLY by Gregg Nystrom and MADALING by Dan DeSantis. Thanks to Gregg and Dan for these glamorous paper dolls!

03/20/2025

Happy first day of Spring! It's a good day to remind you of the deadline for our upcoming theme, SUMMER FUN. Get your paper doll images (vintage paper dolls or your own original art) to us by May 15, 2025!

03/18/2025

Exciting news! A new paper doll book by Gregg Nystrom! In this glamorous book for Paper Studio Press, Gregg pays homage to Hollywood costume designer Orry-Kelly and seven of the stars he dressed. We hope to have it in stock mid-April.

03/17/2025

A paper doll for you! From the 1911 Polly's Paper Playmates Series, Phyllis dances an Irish jig! Click the link below for a printable PDF:
https://paperdollreview.com/IrishJig.pdf
Thanks to Julie Matthews for restoring this delightful antique paper doll!

03/13/2025

We're busy behind the scenes getting new books ready for press! Here's a look at MADALING by Dan Desantis. This exotic beauty should be available mid-April. She'll be joining her adventurous friend Cairo—Dan's first book—currently available from paperdollreview.com!

03/12/2025

Tons of Tillies! 56 to be exact. 😁 These Tillie the Toiler comic paper dolls are from Sylvia Kleindinst's collection. I'm planning to sell them as a lot via paperdollreview.com. I'm getting the photos ready to post soon. SOLD.

03/11/2025

Here's a peek at Ralph Hodgdon's tribute to silent star Marion Davies! Available now from paperdollreview.com

03/06/2025

Our SCRATCH-N-DENT SALE is on! This is a super opportunity to grab books at low prices, most just $4 each, for collecting, cutting, crafting and sharing! Books may show scuffs, scratches, bent corners or bent spines. Shop right away as our discounted inventory is very limited... some items as low as one or two. Here's a direct link to the Sales, Special Offers & Vintage section of our website:
https://paperdollreview.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=50

03/04/2025

Our new magazines are here! I'm excited for everyone to see this extra lovely issue! Thanks to the many wonderful contributors! We couldn't do it without you! Subscribers should receive their issues in the next week or so. Single issues are available for purchase:
https://paperdollreview.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=11&products_id=2931

02/28/2025

Here's the latest unboxing video! I'll post items on our website I have time. Enjoy!

Box #8 contains a giant binder of paper dolls including star sets by Ralph Hodgdon, Sandy Vanderpool and Brenda Sneathen Mattox. Plus Tom Tierney’s award pap...

02/26/2025

Why paper dolls? That's the question Marguerite Carrithers asked artists and collectors during her internship with Paperdoll Review in 2021. Her article on the topic appeared in our magazine issue #88, which is nearly sold out. Since it's such an important topic, I've posted an an article reprint on my blog. Click the links below for the blog and back issue. Enjoy!

Why Paper Dolls article reprint
https://paperdollreview.blogspot.com/2025/02/why-paper-dolls-find-out-why-we-love-to.html

Paperdoll Review Issue 88
https://paperdollreview.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=11&products_id=2358

02/25/2025

Here's a look at "Caroline Comes Calling," a new paper doll book by Deanna Williams. The costumes cleverly incorporate props and furnishings to help set the Victorian scene as Caroline pays a visit to her sister Alexandra.
https://paperdollreview.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=85&products_id=2923

02/22/2025

What's in vogue on the Moon and Mars? Alina Kolluri has designed a fun and fabulous wardrobe for her COSMIC COUTURE paper doll book... now available!
https://paperdollreview.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=84&products_id=2922

02/17/2025

Do you recognize the artist who drew this coloring page? It's from "Favorite Ballets" coloring book by Brenda Sneathen Mattox (Dover, 2004). This scene depicting "La Sylphide" was colored by Julie Allen Matthews for Jane Rasor's article on Classical Ballets. Our next issue is going to press soon! Click the link below to subscribe!
https://paperdollreview.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=11&products_id=55

02/14/2025

Happy Valentine's Day, everyone! We are feeling the love today from our magazine subscribers.❤️ Here are just a few notes we've received about our very special magazine:

"Thank you a million times over for Paperdoll Review! There’s nothing like it in the world." - Mary L.

Paperdoll Review is, without a doubt, my favorite magazine! - Karen K.

"Thank you for providing a hub around which all paper doll lovers can connect! You give us a center where we can see that we are a tribe, not just a handful of nomads, each isolated and wishing for company." - Nan H.

"We are so fortunate to have all of you creating this wondrous magazine! Please, please do not ever stop!" - Larry B.

Current subscribers: if it's time to renew, please do so right away as issue #93 is going to press soon. And if you're not already a subscriber, I hope you’ll give it a try!

https://paperdollreview.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=11&products_id=55

02/13/2025

Our new books are now available to order!
https://paperdollreview.com

Cosmic Couture by Alina Kolluri, Caroline Comes Calling by Deanna Williams and Marion Davies by Ralph Hodgdon. A terrific trio!

02/11/2025

We have another book to look forward to! This gorgeous Marion Davies book is by Ralph Hodgdon. Has anyone seen a Marion Davies movie? She's one of my favorite silent film stars.