It has been a very busy year. Starting in May I took part in the Quinlan Doll show in Philadelphia.
I took home a 3rd place prize for my doll Alex.

In the summer I had fun setting up at the Hanover Dutch Days Celebration. There I sold all my dolls except the St of Baron Munchhausen Dolls.

Over the summer I worked on many household projects. I have not even started to sculpt for the next Quinlan show in May. Time flies when you are busy.

So it's been a year. I have been very busy posting mainly on Facebook. Most of my doll friends are on there. I had an excellent time at the Quinlan Doll and Teddy bear show in Philly back in April. I won an awards for my Gandalf the Grey sculpture. I made some new friends, took a few classes and honed my craft. Here are some dolls from this year.

I had a great time at the Susan Quinlan doll show in Philly earlier this year.
I will be going again next year, April 14, 2018, with some experience under my belt.
Here are a few dolls I have done in 2017.

      So I have been at it a year. My journey into the world of Art dolls has been very eyeopening. I was able to attend an Art Doll convention in May of this year. I met many Artists with various levels of expertise and attended workshops. I was able to have a sale table and sold one of my dolls. Overall it was great. As of right now I have accumulated a ton of dolls which I continue to make. I feel like I am compelled to make dolls. When I am not sculpting I feel antsy. The following are some of my more recent endeavors.

Killer Queen

https://www.professionaldollmakers.com/user/collinstoys/

Tom Hiddleston Inspiration for my Dorian Grey Doll 32" Tall

 It has been a while since I have posted a Ken doll size repaint. I had become frustrated with the limitations of the pre-made doll heads to look like certain individuals. Over the last year I have been studying Art Dolls. I have become competent in their construction and plan to utilize this medium in the future.
      Here are a couple of the dolls I have done in the new style. These are entirely made by me with custom face sculpts. They are one of a kind and will not be repeated. If you would like to order one please contact me. Your order will be a different outfit or size than the ones pictured.

24" doll: David Bowie as Jareth the Goblin King from the movie Labyrinth.

12" doll: Andy Warhol from Japanese TDK commercial

The doll repair business has taken off so please visit my other blog: http://collinsdollhospital.blogspot.com/

Baby Jesus Back Together for Christmas 

Newest Creations

Here is the final on the Glee Adam Lambert Doll.

Also some original Watercolors & Acrylic Paintings which are on display at The Gallery in New Oxford, PA.

      It's been a while since I've posted anything. I have been suffering from a winter related malaise. After a long bout of flu and asthma, I suffered a back injury. Needless to say this winter has been very long for me. 

I continue to run my E-bay store as always. I have been painting with acrylics, taking some art classes online and going to Doll Doctors' Association meetings. Now that the first signs of spring are here I feel rejuvenated. I've been reading Dr. Wayne Dyer's new book I Can See Clearly. Instead of toiling away in my own misery I am looking forward to all the wonderful things I will make and do this season. The following are some of the projects I am working on. They are unfinished so please bear with me.

These are going to be Daenerys Targaryen and Adam Lambert from his Glee "Marry the Night" performance.

I am currently posting for Doll Doctor's Association on Social Networking sites. So just in case you want to follow them...

www.facebook.com/pages/Doll-Doctors-Association

www.pinterest.com/DollDoctors

www.dolldoctorsassociation.com

www.twitter.com/DollDoctorsAssn

Some Things I've Been Working On

Just to catch up with you, here is what I've been up to.
Operating CollinsToyEmporium.com for your doll and toy needs.
I've also been building a garage to expand my workshop, a huge job when you are working alone.
I am working on a new Adam Lambert doll for his Glee " Marry the Night" performance.
I have been doll doctoring, going to doll club meetings and doll shows. I've been painting again, art is key to my sanity and raising my family who is very supportive. Thank you.

Spanish Soldier

This is a doll of a rein-actor of a Spanish soldier from 1740's.
This was my first custom sculpted resin portrait head.
Photo on left is my clients father in his costume.

Some of my Latest

Adam Lambert in Drag  

Lady Gaga Piano Dress

A Little Trespassing

Super Sexy Adam Lambert VH1 Diva Doll

Hand painted face & boots.
Hand sewn Clothing.

I know I do a Ton of Adam Lambert Dolls, But I can do anyone.  I just tend to get more orders for him. So here is my newest LADY GAGA doll. She will be going up for auction on ebay soon.

Lady Gaga wearing The Crystal & Leather coat by Void Of Course from the Born This Way Ball

I am so excited to see Adam signing Rachel's doll for her. 

Rachel and Her Doll