Bobby Marshall, a doll designer from Laguna, Philippines, is one of those designer who are very flexible when it comes to design aesthetics. My style has always been a combination of vintage and contemporary which Bobby achieved when I commissioned him doll clothing pieces. In the Philippine doll community, Bobby is known to create amazing …
Jun Handmade Creations by Jhune Tolentino
A whole ensemble that can be transformed into a day to night look is what every collector would love to see in a fashion pack. But, what if you got a bit more? Let's say a look that your doll can also use for bedtime? That is truly high-end which we usually see as concept …
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Mecca Roño the Thoughtful Doll Artist
She is famous for her chopsticks hair bun look - it's her signature! It's her logo too. Our creative doll artist feature is Mecca Roño. She is an art director who collects Monster and Ever After High dolls, Blythe and Ball-jointed dolls. She is a talented young lady from Makati City who can also sing. …
The Melancholic Beauties of Cg Villaruel Garbino
Our feature Filipino doll artist is from Quezon City. He is a collector of different dolls. He collects fashion dolls like Barbies and dolls from Integrity Toys. His collection also ranges from different fantasy dolls like Monster High, Ever After High, Blythe and Taeyang dolls. In the Philippine doll collecting community, he is known to …
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Dolls, Passion and Entrepreneurship: Sasha Ravacio of AtelierniSHASHA
I've met Miss Sasha when I was just starting my journey in the doll collecting world. I had a little talk with her during the Philippines' first National Swap Meet event last 2017 at SM Aura Premier in Metro Manila. She brought with her one of her repainted dolls, Luna. It was truly a great …
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Miss Wawie: The Woman Behind CraftnPlay
This is Manikalogia's first ever Filipino artist feature. This post is all about Miss Wawie Manalang San Pascual. She is one of Southern Dollies most talented members. I am very sure that she was outside drowning when God showered talents. Miss Wawie is also an English teacher, a happy housewife and a cool mother of …