Madame Alexander Dolls

Collections of Madame Alexander Dolls

In the world of designer dolls, the name Madame Alexander evokes a sense of style and quality. Known for their blinking eyes and round faces with red lips, these dolls have been loved for over 80 years. Generations of women have collected them and passed them on to their children.

The dolls come in several different collections. These collections range from holiday favorites to movie characters, historical figures, and pop culture references. A couture line of dolls is available as well. Madame Alexander also features a plus-sized doll modeling fashionable designs.

Visit the following 2006 collections at the official Website:

• Baby Alexander
• Fantasy
• Holiday
• Special Occasions
• Americana
• Couture
• French Kitty
• Hollywood
• Storyland
• Vintage Alexander
• Angels
• Disney Favorites
• Heritage Collection
• International
• The Arts

Treetoppers and accessories are also available.

A doll hospital is open for repair work if a doll should become damaged. However, with proper care and storage, most breaks and scratches can be avoided. To contact the hospital, email them at dollhospital@alexdoll.com.

Age Appropriate Dolls

The Huggable Huggums dolls are great for younger girls.

When looking for a Madame Alexander doll, it is important to keep in mind the age of the girl for whom you are buying them. While they are made of cloth, composition of elements, or hard plastic, the dolls are expensive and should be handled with care. Of course, any of the dolls can be played with, but obvious wear and tear would lessen any future value they might have.

Very young girls who would want to play with the dolls would enjoy the Disney Playdolls like Snow White and Cinderella. These toy dolls are completely soft, so there is no fear of damaging the face.

Dolls that are good for elementary aged girls include the My First Huggums, Huggums, Huggable Huggums, and Snuggums.

If you want to get younger girls the more collectible pieces, consider getting them in designs they would like and understand. The Disney Favorites would be a good place to start. Other good dolls to choose from include the Sesame Street “C” is for Cookie doll or the Tooth Fairy doll.

Tweens and teens who may understand that the more elaborate dolls are meant to be displayed and not played with may enjoy the Couture dolls. In addition to receiving the doll, a storyline for all six of the couture dolls is available online. Each doll has a connection to the other that relates back to the fashion magazine Elan. Older girls may appreciate the fashion and stories that go with the dolls. A vintage doll or doll that may become valuable would be appropriate for this age group as well.

If you want to jumpstart a child’s collection during the holiday season, consider getting a special doll just for her. The My First Christmas with Lenox doll would make a great gift for a new daughter, niece, or granddaughter.

Collectors Club and Buying Tips

Joining a collector’s club may be a great gift for a child who loves Madame Alexander dolls. Special privileges and meetings are open to members of the club. Reviews of the dolls and exclusive offers are available to members only.

When you purchase a vintage doll, consider the year it was made and condition it is currently in. Also keep in mind that for the doll to continue to rise in value, you should take many precautions in its upkeep. Contemporary dolls can range in price depending on what retailer you purchase it from, so doing price checks on the dolls at several places can make a difference in how much you pay.

eBay has a buying guide specifically for Madame Alexander dolls. Epinions offers comparison shopping.