What are kewpie dolls?

Kewpie dolls are dolls that were characterized by fat faces, very wide eyes and twisted wavy hair on the upper part of their head. When these dolls were first released in 1912, they were extremely popular, and while kewpie dolls are not as abundant and popular as they were, there are kewpie collectors, which ensures a strong continuing doll market. Replicas and modern dolls can be found in many toys, while the kewpie vintage dolls can be sold for very large amounts, especially if their provenance can be verified. O'Neill claimed that kewpies had come to her and that they should have been like benevolent spirits who would help people out of trouble; They were often shown in funny small scenes that were to appeal to young women and girls. When the cartoon series became a success, about 'Neill began to produce the Kewpie Dolls paper to satisfy the demand for more product, but the fans demanded a doll they could actually hold, and the first Kewpie doll was born.

Early kewpie dolls were made of ceramic bisque and many came with fantastic clothes. Later, versions were made in celluloid and hard plastic along with soft "Kewpies". Dollars have shown as a big intervention that a number of kewpie goods were released from pins to decorative plates. The characteristic dolls were quite easy to recognize for consumers, so the brand was extremely successful.

Many people consider Kewpie dolls to be cute, with their exaggerated features and small size. "Kewpie" is actually short for "Cupid" and like Cupids on Valentine's cards, Kewpie dolls tend to be pink, plump and children. Many of them are also equipped with wings and strengthening with Cupid and their arms are often wide open, as if the doll was about to hug someone.

As with other collector items, the purchase of kewpie dolls shouldBe a certain care. Vintage versions are generally very expensive and it is good to verify dolls to confirm that they are authentic to ensure that one does not end with a replica. Modern dolls are less expensive and many manufacturers produce different versions. Since 2008 he has been the official manufacturer of Kewpie Charisma Brands.