u/bbyxmadi

For reference, I am 24F. Supportive might sound weird, like it’s just collecting, what’s the big deal? But I’ve seen how judgmental and rude people can be towards collectors of dolls while it’s usually not the same towards Hot Wheels or Pokémon card collectors.

I grew up with Monster High, Bratz, and Barbie and started collecting again in 2021 at 20. My parents and sister didn’t even judge me once, but I hid my collection from my older brother, SIL, and basically didn’t tell anyone else in my family because I was scared of being judged. I finally told my brother and SIL a few years back and they thought it was so cool (especially since she grew up with Bratz), and my brother would always be like “I remember that one!”, “is this one worth anything, you should sell it” (I tell him no lol). My mom accidentally told my aunts and I was mortified, but they were also supportive and now I’m like unapologetically a doll collector. Always “who wants to see my collection?”

I show my mom new dolls, my sister too. I get their opinions, cute or not? Worth the price? And all that. They both even buy me dolls for Christmas and birthdays.

So I wanted to know if you guys have any positive stories. I also know that me being female probably helps, unlike male fans who get judged a lot unfortunately.

Via 7NEWS Australia:

“Neil the seal has returned to Seven Mile Beach, Tasmania, for his annual moult; a natural instinct of elephant seals is to return to the area they were born. Residents have captured footage of the local legend's antics including scratching himself on bollards and playing with a telephone booth.
Neil has become popular with locals over the years, with a strong admiration for traffic cones and falling asleep in their front yards.”

Went back to the elderly man for his Snoopy-wares, got a cute figure and a spoon dish (I’m assuming that is it’s intended use, but I’m using it for my rings!)

He was telling me about how over the winter, a woman bought $400+ of his Snoopy items. I can’t imagine how much cool stuff he had🥹

I don’t know what years these are from, I’m assuming 90s/00s, but if anyone knows let me know

whoever owned her before left the batteries in her compartment and they were so corroded, I cleaned it with vinegar and put new batteries in and they fortunately work! Also washed and did her hair

She’s beautiful! 🧚🏼‍♀️

Sasha: https://www.bratz.com/products/bratz-rodarte-collector-doll-sasha

Cloe: https://www.bratz.com/products/bratz-rodarte-collector-doll-cloe