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AUSTIN DOLL COLLECTORS SOCIETY

The Austin Doll Collectors Society is an organization of antique, vintage, and modern doll collectors, dealers, and artisans. We meet on the second Sunday of each month and our meetings are fun and educational. We begin with refreshments and socializing, and, following our brief business meeting, there is a special doll-related program and "show and tell." The Austin Doll Collectors Society is a nonprofit organization and is a member of the United Federation of Doll Clubs.

Thursday, November 10, 2011

November 7, 2011, Program on Modern Ball Joint Dolls

Member Nancy Choate did a program on modern ball joint dolls.







Originally made in Japan, Korea, and China of high-quality resin, these dolls have multiple joints.  Modern doll artists in the United States and other countries are now producing ball joint dolls in resin and vinyl.










These dolls are meant for adults, not children.  They are made to be modified, and their owners can paint the faces (called "face up") and change the wigs, eyes, and even body parts, making the dolls their own unique creations.  Some dolls come with interchangable faces.








Nancy shared dolls from her own extensive collection, and many members brought their own ball joint dolls.

  






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