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Doll Shop Hobby shops cater to those with hobbies; they stock all sorts of interesting hobby paraphernalia like model kits and stamp albums. But nothing compares to the finesse and delicacy involved in maintaining a doll collection or building a miniature doll house. First, a little information on doll collecting and then a little bit on doll houses.

Doll collecting, in particular antique doll collecting, is the second biggest collection hobby in the United States, so there are alot of experienced collectors, and presumably doll shop owners, ready to help beginner's with their doll collection. First, you should decide what type of doll to collect because trying to collect them all will either bankrupt you or make you insane; whatever one comes first. There are many types of dolls to incorporate into your doll knowledge base:

Artist Dolls are dolls produced by professional artist; an artist doll is therefore a unique find.
Baby Dolls look like real babies.
Cloth Dolls are dolls like Raggedy Ann.
Ethnic Dolls are dolls from around the world.
Fashion Dolls include dolls like Barbie and other similar things.
Miniature Dolls must be shorter than six inches tall.
Wooden Dolls are made of wood, usually very old, and are adorned with clothes and wigs.

Every hobby has its own language; doll collecting is no different. Learn doll lingo or else you may be duped into paying more for a doll than you should. Consult your local doll shop or online doll shop directory for more information on doll collecting and to learn fascinating terms like "bisque" (an unglazed porcelein material) or "intaglio eyes" (eyes that are molded onto a dolls head). Once you can talk the talk, then it's time to walk the walk. Visit your local doll shop to search for collectibles. You may also try visiting antique and specialty doll dealers, auctions, and doll shows to procure dolls for your collection.

Concerning doll houses (because many doll enthusiasts are also interested in building models), doll shops supply a vast selection of products to help you build your very own doll house. The easy part is building the frame; furnishing the house in all it's detail is the hard part. Think about how difficult it would be to upholster a 10 cm long sofa or find an accompanying throw-rug for a mini-living room? Furnishing details are endless; doll shops can help you find anything you need for your doll collection and doll house.

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