Saturday, November 5, 2016

Episode 9: A Not so Brief History of the Super Dollfie

There is a lot more to Volks than we can cover in one hour! We go over the humble beginings of the Super Dollfie, then go through a timeline, trying to put the development of the Super Dollife in context within the hobby as the Super Dollfie develops into the modern day models.  Also, Happy Birthday Volks!

Monday, September 26, 2016

Webisode 3: Monster High

Here's a special treat, one week early! For October (and late September) you guys get a Webisode! We're sure all of you have seen Monster High dolls in the stores and online and in blogs, now you get to learn a little about them... more than a month ahead of Halloween. A dual purpose episode! Watch as Becca unboxes Elle Eedee, while Becca and Lindsey discuss the aesthetics, creation, evolution, and future of Mattel's Monster High franchise. Special thanks to MommyandGracieShow "The Doll Hunters" for being a primary source for their interview with Garrett Sander at NYCC 2013. Would you like more video episodes of Ningyo BINGO? Let us know in the comments!

Sunday, September 11, 2016

Episode 7: What's the Deal with Cerberus Project and Delf?

On November 16, 2011 there was a mild panic in the hobby, as the Luts Delf line of sculpts were discontinued.  As some of these sculpts had always been available as standard unlimited releases, what led to this?  Learn about Cerberus Project, Fairyland, Luts, Feeple and Delf in this episode!

Episode 6: I'm on the Inside, and Enjoying Coffee in the Dollhouse.

This is part two of two of a massive look into how dolls and doll collectors are portrayed in various forms of media.  This part focuses on how inside groups cover ABJD in the media, both for people inside and outside of the hobby.  Best enjoyed with part one, so get ready for a long ride!

Saturday, June 4, 2016

Episode 5: I'm on the Outside, and I'm Looking into the Dollhouse.

This is part one of two of a massive look into how dolls and doll collectors are portrayed in various forms of media.  This part focuses on how outside groups create media about dolls and doll collectors to show to other outside groups.  Linsey and Rebecca lament over how collectors are made into entertainment, and the art that is the ABJD sits on the shelf, forgotten as the pens write, and the film rolls on...

Episode 5: I'm on the Outside, and I'm Looking into the Dollhouse.

This is part one of two of a massive look into how dolls and doll collectors are portrayed in various forms of media.  This part focuses on how outside groups create media about dolls and doll collectors to show to other outside groups.  Linsey and Rebecca lament over how collectors are made into entertainment, and the art that is the ABJD sits on the shelf, forgotten as the pens write, and the film rolls on...

Friday, February 19, 2016

Episode 4: Is it Better in Vinyl?

Attention everyone!  Mattel has introduced new body-types for Barbie! That is the whole episode!  Kidding aside, Rebecca and Lindsey take this opportunity to briefly look at the Asian 1/3 scale vinyl dolls, their markets, and the companies that produce them.  And by briefly, an hour and change isn't that brief, but the world of vinyl dolls in impossible to contain in just one mere podcast episode.

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Episode 3: Joints- Friction and Function

Rebecca thinks she is recording with her new microphone... but isn't really.  But more to the point, this episode goes into the wonderful world of doll joints. What makes them work?  How can they be made to work better?  How have they changed over time?



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