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Ode to Salesroom Doll Dealers at the UFDC Convention

Posted on July 19, 2015 by Denise Van Patten

Doll dealers who sell at the UFDC National Convention really don’t get enough credit. I was a dealer only once at Convention, in 2011, and it was exhausting work.  First of all, you have to transport–often by several thousand miles–dozens … Continue reading →

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Tiny Dolls Take Center Stage at the UFDC “Small Dolls, Big Dreams” Special Exhibit

Posted on July 19, 2015 by Denise Van Patten

One of the highlights at every UFDC convention is the Special Exhibits. These exhibits highlight certain dolls in-depth and in style. There were four Special Exhibits this year, and I’ll highlight each of them in my UFDC Convention coverage. The first … Continue reading →

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Legendary Barbie Designer Carol Spencer Makes Dinner Dazzle at UFDC Event

Posted on July 18, 2015 by Denise Van Patten

I didn’t register for the UFDC convention until fairly recently, so when I arrived in Kansas City I had no special events on my schedule. So on Wednesday I stood on a line to get tickets to available events. I was happy … Continue reading →

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UFDC Annual Convention: Off To An Energetic Start

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Denise Van Patten

At the 66th annual United Federation of Doll Clubs National Convention in Kansas City I have had no trouble staying busy. In fact, the exact opposite has been true. The “A Dream Come True convention officially began yesterday, and I … Continue reading →

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UFDC Convention and Theriault’s Love, Shirley Temple Exhibit and Auction in Kansas City this Week!

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Denise Van Patten

I’m in Kansas City all week, and will be blogging the Theriault’s Love, Shirley Temple exhibit and auction, and then later in the week, A Dream Come True, the 66th Annual UFDC Convention. Its been awhile since I have been … Continue reading →

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