Vintage Plastic Dolls
Vintage plastic dolls are collected by many peoples for different reasons and not just merely to remind them of their childhood days. Collecting vintage plastic dolls gives insight into history, just as collecting stamp does.
 VINTAGE RUBBER HARD PLASTIC OPEN/CLOSE EYES 11" DOLL-HONG KONG  US $4.99
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 VINTAGE EUROPEAN SCOTLAND PLASTIC OPEN/CLOSE EYE DOLL US $4.99
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Collection of vintage plastic dolls can range from variety of vintage and modern dolls. Older time’s dolls were made with porcelain which later was made with composite materials like vinyl, china clay and plastics.
If you are keenly interested in collecting vintage plastic dolls then you should start visiting antique stores, fleas markets and other dolls shops. Before buying this vintage doll you need to make sure certain checklist like
1)The face of doll should not be that greasy, usually face of vintage dolls is greasy due to leaking of plasterers. This grease can however be removed by using powder over it but would render to worsen doll’s face make up.
2)Check for the body parts of plastic dolls, they should be bent with no restraint. Plastic dolls are more prone to limb rupture because of brittle joints. In addition, these loose limbs cannot be revamped so always make sure to check them before buying it.
3)Check for the freshness in vintage dolls and they must be complete and have original face paint. Original paints on lips, eyes, cheeks, fingers eyebrows, and nose. Ensure that all parts are perfect.
4)Other things that you should look for are bendable knees, outfit and box or case, skin tone of doll, hair, appropriate and proper parts.
5)The foremost characteristics would be price considering the overall appearance of doll. A nice looking Vintage plastic dolls would be more costly than not that good looking one.
