Peking Opera dolls

These cute Peking opera dolls I got from my travel to Beijing last year. They are made of of hard plastic.

Daruma doll

One of my latest acquisitions is this Japanese Daruma doll. Daruma dolls, according to wikipedia,

is a hollow, round, Japanese traditional doll modeled after Bodhidharma, the founder of the Zen sect of Buddhism. These dolls, though typically red and depicting a bearded man (Dharma), vary greatly in color and design depending on region and artist. Though considered an omocha, meaning toy, Daruma has a design that is rich in symbolism and is regarded more as a talisman of good luck to the Japanese. Daruma dolls are seen as a symbol of perseverance and good luck, making them a popular gift of encouragement. The doll has also been commercialized by many Buddhist temples to use alongside goal setting.

My dolls will have a home

Datu Lubay Doll Collection will soon have a home. We shall open the Balay ni Datu Lubay Toys Museum this quarter. Aside from the dolls, we will also display folk and contemporary toys, art works, and folk arts. Balay ni Datu Lubay is at 1 Progreso cor Gobierno Sts., San Jose, Antique, Philippines.

Little Indian Girl

This porcelain native American Indian girl comes with her own certificate of authenticity. I got her from amazon.com. And she travelled far from my sister's house in Riverside, Ca.

Barbie Spain & Sumatra

Here are the recent releases of the Barbie Dolls of the World series. Sumatra, Indonesia and Spain. Sumatra is wearing a Balinese dancer's costume, while Spain is wearing the classic Flamenco dancer's costume. Very elegant. Now I promise to buy every new release of the collectibles. By January, they will release France - in Cancan dancer's costume- and Scotland, complete with a bagpipe.