The Iconic Dollcast

This week on The Iconic Dollcast, we’re diving into the world of American Girl’s newest Girl of the Year, Daisy Davenport, with a very special guest — author Megan Wagner Lloyd!

Megan joins me to talk all about her journey as an author, her personal history with American Girl, and what it was like bringing Daisy Davenport’s story to life!

We chat about our earliest American Girl memories, the importance of the historical characters and their stories, and what makes this iconic brand so meaningful to generations of collectors.

Of course, we’re getting into all things DAISY! 🌼 Megan shares some behind-the-scenes insight into developing Daisy’s character, the writing and research process, and the exciting connection to one of American Girl’s most beloved historical characters, Molly McIntire!

We also discuss Megan’s first impressions of Daisy’s doll and collection, her other published works, and what she’s been working on since Daisy’s debut.

Whether you’re a longtime American Girl collector, a fan of the books, or just getting to know Daisy Davenport, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!

🌼 A huge thank you to Megan Wagner Lloyd for joining me on The Iconic Dollcast!

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This week on The Iconic Dollcast, I’m joined by Nick (@dadsdolls), a doll collector, Barbie lover, customizer, and doll photographer!

Nick and I dive into his history with dolls, from his earliest memories and what it was like growing up loving dolls to the collection he has built today. We talk about his favorite eras of Barbie, his love for more recent releases, and some of the most special dolls in his collection.

We also get into the creative side of the hobby, including customizing, rerooting, doll photography, and sharing a collection on social media. Nick opens up about being an adult doll collector, dealing with judgment, and what it means to feel supported in a hobby that still carries plenty of stereotypes.

Of course, we have LOTS of Barbie talk! We discuss where Barbie stands in 2026, areas where we think the brand could still improve—including the lack of body and skin-tone diversity among Ken dolls—and some of Nick’s unpopular doll opinions.

Plus, we talk recent purchases, the new Deluxe Disney Villains dolls, and plenty more from the world of doll collecting.
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This week on The Iconic Dollcast, I’m joined by doll collector and artist Valerie (@mystitchindolliverse)

Valerie and I are diving into the creative world of doll artistry — from the dolls that first sparked her love of collecting to Blythe dolls, her favorite projects, and how she developed her own style as an artist.

We’re also getting into the reality behind creating: the tedious little tasks that go into a finished doll, challenging projects, the eternal struggle of keeping a craft room organized, and of course, why doll artists can NEVER bring themselves to throw away those tiny scraps of fabric and materials that might come in handy someday.

Valerie also shares her five essentials for anyone interested in trying doll design themselves, what social media has been like as a doll artist, and some of the latest pieces she’s been working on.

It’s a fun, creative conversation about collecting, making, and everything that happens behind the scenes before a finished doll ever makes it onto Instagram.
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This week on The Iconic Dollcast, we’re heading to Flatsyville! 🎀

I’m joined by Emily (@emily.in.flatsyville), a passionate collector of the wonderfully quirky and colorful Flatsy dolls of the 1960s and ’70s, and she’s here to give us a full introduction to these vintage cuties.

Emily takes us through the history of Flatsy — when the dolls first appeared, who produced them, what made them unique, and just how popular they were during their original run. We get into their adorable packaging, accessories and playsets, the different sizes they came in, and their surprisingly colorful hair that helped Flatsy stand out from other dolls of the era.

We also talk about the many Flatsy knockoffs, reproductions, and what it’s actually like to collect these dolls today. Emily shares tips for finding Flatsy dolls online, what collectors can expect to pay in 2026, which dolls are harder to track down, and some of the favorites from her own collection.

Whether you’re already a Flatsy fanatic or — like many collectors — have seen these little faces before but never knew their story, Emily is taking us on a trip through one of the most charming corners of vintage doll history.

Welcome to Flatsyville! 💕
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This week I’m joined by Frank (@fashionqueerhistorian) — doll collector, published author, fashion historian, and PhD researcher whose work explores queer fashion doll collectors and the relationship between dolls, identity, gender, and fashion.

We talk about Frank’s own history with dolls, why doll play has traditionally been so heavily gendered, and why boys playing with Barbie has historically been viewed so differently from girls playing with action figures. Frank also takes us inside his academic research and explains how something as seemingly simple as playing with and collecting dolls can tell us so much about gender, queerness, culture, and self-expression.

Then, of course, we get into BARBIE AND FASHION! We discuss Barbie’s relationship with the fashion industry, queer designers and fashion houses, some of Barbie’s greatest — and not-so-great — fashion moments, where Barbie fashion stands today, and Mattel’s complicated history when it comes to explicitly LGBTQ+ Barbie and Ken dolls. 
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