Sunday, June 2, 2019

Thanks To You, Our 2019 DSCB Annual Fundraiser Was A Smashing Success!

It takes a village to do just about anything worthwhile, and such is the case with our great DSCB team that brought our annual event to new heights. Our esteemed guest list of 75 passionate doll collectors included folks from all over New England, the East Coast, the Midwest, and even as far away as London and Paris!

Our guest speaker, Bradley Justice Yarbrough, told the engaging story of John W. “Jack” Ryan who was instrumental in creating the Barbie line along with Ruth Handler! The talk was riveting, and Bradley did a fantastic job of delivering this history. He was also kind enough to hold a Mattel themed identification and valuation clinic for us at the end of his program.

A huge shout out to our favor team who put together the Barbie "LBD" outfit modeled above. This dynamic duo put together 75 of these breathtaking take-aways. Thank you, thank you!

A big round of applause to another devoted team member who created the incredibly eye-catching and visually stunning Barbie-profile lava lamp centerpieces. And to the remarkable seamstress who surprised all of us with homemade cloth flower corsage buttons as a "bonus" event souvenir.

And to everyone who did the real event day legwork, ranging from event check in, auction management and payout, table and venue logistics, and hospitality, it is our efforts together, and the synergies that we create as a club, that makes us shine so brightly. 

Dolly kisses and Teddy hugs to our guest, attendees, helpers, and leaders involved in this annual celebration.

Sunday, November 4, 2018

Please Join Us At Our 2019 Doll Study Club Of Boston Annual Fundraiser!

Missiles, Matrimony, and Mattel:  
Jack Ryan’s Midcentury Madness


With Special Guest Bradley Justice Yarbrough

Barbie Historian, Chair of UFDC’s Collections Oversight Committee, and recipient of the “Barbie’s Best Friend” award from The National Barbie® Doll Collectors Convention

Saturday, May 18, 2019

Embassy Suites Hotel 
550 Winter Street, Waltham, MA 02451 
Auction check-in from 8:30 am to 9:30 am 
Event festivities from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm 
$75 per person

Our speaker will share the story of larger-than-life designer John W. "Jack” Ryan (1926-91) who was instrumental in creating and launching the “Barbie” line along with Mattel co-owner Ruth Handler in the 1950’s.  Ryan’s colorful biography reads like a tale ripped straight from the headlines of the National Enquirer.

A can’t miss event for anyone interested in the history of dolls in America! 

This event is for UFDC members and their guests only. 
Attendance is capped at 125 guests.
First come, first served. Please register today!

Friday, July 13, 2018

2018 DSCB Road Trip

Please join the Doll Study Club of Boston on a fun-filled bus trip adventure to the famous Gaithersburg, Maryland Doll and Toy Show! The trip is scheduled for Friday, November 30th through Sunday, December 2nd.

The trip has been priced to be as inclusive as possible. The cost for round-trip transportation, including our driver's accommodations and gratuity, is $89 per person for DSCB members and $119 per person for non-members. You are responsible for the cost of your meals, entrance fee into the show, and accommodations, giving you the chance to share a room if you choose. Contact the Gaithersburg Hilton at 1-301-977-8900 to make your room reservation ASAP.

We are extending this invitation to all doll clubs, doll enthusiasts, spouses and companions. Reservations with full payment must be received by September 27th with first priority given to Doll Study Club of Boston members.

Please click here for the downloadable registration form, which includes all the trips details.

Friday, June 1, 2018

Our 2018 Annual Fundraiser Hits It Out Of The Park!

On May 19, 2018 we held our annual DSCB fundraiser event. We had 71 total people register and pay to attend. Most attendees were from Region 15, but others came from all along the East Coast.

Our speaker was Rachel Hoffman from Ruby Lane. Her topic was "The Future of Doll Collecting: Buying, Selling, and Engaging The Next Generation Through Social Media and Community Building." Our emoji-themed event included a silent auction consisting of 47 regular lots and 4 closed bid lots, a sit down, plated lunch, Rachel's talk, door prize drawings, and doll appraisals.

We were very honored to have current UFDC leadership in attendance, including Ada Diedrich (DSCB President, past Region 15 RD, and past UFDC President); Susan Voake (current Region 15 RD); and Dr. Barbara Stone (current UFDC Vice President.) Many former Region 15 RDs
also came.

A great time was had by all and we hit our financial and attendance goals. Thank you to everyone who volunteered before, during, and after the event to make it possible!

Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Please Join Us At Our 2018 Doll Study Club Of Boston Annual Fundraiser!

The Future of Doll Collecting: Buying, Selling, and Engaging The Next Generation Through Social Media and Community Building 

Saturday, May 19, 2018

With Special Guest, Rachel Hoffman, Accredited Appraiser and Ruby Lane Dolls Lane Consultant 
Embassy Suites Hotel 
550 Winter Street, Waltham, MA 02451 
Auction check-in from 8:30 am to 9:30 am 
Event festivities from10:00 am to 3:00 pm 
$75 per person 

Come learn about what is happening in the doll world from a business perspective. But as a collector, why should you care?

  • Our marketplace has changed dramatically in the last decade. 
  • Think about your treasured collection, often decades in the making. What will become of it when it is time to move it along? 
  • We must identify and engage the next generation of enthusiasts, to guarantee the sustainability of the hobby we love. 
Rachel will:
  • Address these trends and issues as part of her talk. 
  • Share tips to help you better manage your doll transactions using today’s technologies. 
  • Identify and value as many dolls as time allows as part of the program. So bring a favorite doll along!
This event is for UFDC members and their guests only. 
Attendance is capped at 125 guests.
First come, first served.
Please register today!

Monday, September 25, 2017

Save The Date - May 18, 2018 - For The DSCB's Annual Fundraiser Event!

This year's fundraiser promises 
to hit it out of the park!

Click on the flyer above to enlarge it. 

We are excited to welcome Rachel Hoffman, Dolls Lane Consultant from Ruby Lane.  She will share stories and insights about the future of doll collecting, the state of the collectibles business, and how social media is proving key to engaging the next generation of doll enthusiasts. 

Registration begins shortly, and forms will be available for downloading here soon.  Stay tuned!

Friday, September 1, 2017

Welcome Fall, Sort Of!

We don't like saying goodbye to summer, but fall means lots of fun dolly times together!