Adult men collecting dolls may seem unusual, but it's often a profound act of healing. How do dolls help men grieve, reclaim lost identities, and challenge rigid masculinity through care and memory.

Discover the rise, fall, and revival of the Art Doll Movement—from its 1970s origins to today's niche renaissance. Explore one-of-a-kind dolls as sculpture, identity, and storytelling, featuring icons like McKinley, Wiley, Bychkova, and celebrity collectors like Demi Moore.

Explore the decline in value of artist-made art dolls, the difference between worth and value, and how memory shapes collecting. Why dolls once sold for thousands now struggle in today’s market—and how cultural amnesia plays a role.

Explore the boom and bust of the mass-produced collectible doll industry from the 1980s to 2000s. From Ashton-Drake to Franklin Mint, discover how limited editions, TV hype, and artist branding created a market bubble—and what it means for doll collectors today.