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Dolls are a great gift; so what dolls are you buying for the doll lover on your gift list? Is there a particular one or kind that you would love but can't find?

At Monarch Collectibles, our most popular dolls of this year's holiday season are Adora and Alexander baby dolls, followed closely by the 18-inch (American Girl-sized) Alexander dolls.

We would love to hear from you in reply to our questions above, so feel free to reply as we will read and respond to all comments. Also, please keep us in mind for your last minute dolly holiday shopping needs!

Thank you and Happy Holidays from Monarch Collectibles!

Looking for a last minute present? Monarch Collectibles has a collection of more than 3,000 dolls in our store.

We have the new Twilight Barbies and Tonner dolls, as well as other celebrity and movie-themed dolls, such as Disney-inspired, Gone with the Wind, and Wizard of Oz. We carry a variety of collectible fashion dolls and baby dolls, including the following: Adora, Alexander, Anastasia, Annette Himstedt, Ashton Drake, Berenguer, Cabbage Patch, Corolle, Delilah, Doll Maker by Linda Rick, Effanbee, Franklin Mint, Gene, Ginny, Gotz, Hildegard Gunzel, Kewpie, Kingstate, Lee Middleton, Marie Osmond, Raggedy Ann, Robin Woods, Rustie, Tonner, and many others!
We have a wide selection at our website, www.dollsdolls.com, but if you're looking for something specific or can't find the right doll on our site, please do not hesitate to e-mail us at monarch@dollsdolls.com and we will reply as soon as possible!

Thank you and happy holidays!

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Holidays provide a built-in excuse for indulgent entertaining. This all-purpose foodie community covers everything from homemade hangover cures to dinner party menus. Need quick advice? Get five-minute snack suggestions, low-fat ingredient substitutes, and even measurement conversions. Delicious recipes garnished with humorous advice. Yum.

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