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Information to help the miniature collector find and keep up to date with new releases, markets and research connected to collectible miniatures including: china, pottery, glass, dolls' house miniatures, toys, die cast cars, model railroads, railways, toy soldiers, gaming miniatures and many others.
Modern Miniature Furniture Collectibles
List of suppliers of miniature collectible modern chairs and sofas in 1:6 scale as well as modern dolls house 1:12 scale collectible furniture, lights, appliances and accessories.
The Collectible Miniature Automata of Laurence and Angela St.Leger
Tiny working automated scenes by master miniaturists.
Miniature Collecting 101
Starting point for new collectors or those who want to improve their collections.
Money Saving Tips for Miniature Collectors
Save money with these tips for miniature collectors. Simple ways to stretch your dollar and improve your miniature collection.
Display Miniatures - Planning a Location, the Scope and Size of a Display
How to plan miniature displays to take advantage of viewing angles, available locations and collection sizes.
How to Display Miniatures - Choosing a Theme and a Story Line
How to choose a theme, define a story line and create a story board when planning a miniature display.
Tips for Beginning Miniature Collectors
How to start collecting miniatures, making decisions about what to collect, what story you want your collection to tell.
How to Find Information About Your Miniatures
How to use the net and local resources to determine what your miniature is and some of its history.
Document a Miniature Collection
How to document a collection of miniatures, information to keep, ways to record it.
Check the Condition of A Miniature
Questions to ask when evaluating the condition of a miniature.
Wade Whimsies - Exploring the History
Information about the history and current new introductions of Wade Whimsies collectible miniatures.
Miniature Black Lights
A review of Lemax's Purple Lights from the Lemax Spooky Town Accessories
DOLLHOUSES HISTORY
Jennifer McHendry has produced an illustrated history of dolls' houses and collectible furniture from the 1890's foorward. There are many useful reference photographs for collectors.
M.I. Hummel Collector's Reference
Information about M.I. Hummel figurines for collectors from the official M.I Hummel website. Includes information on how the figurines are made and suggested price guides.
Camille Allan's Infant Sculptures
Camille Allan's infant sculptures have created several webmail surges. These are outstanding sculptures of infants in miniature.
Dating Miniature Bottles (liquor)
An Article from the Port Nicholson Miniature Bottle Club in Wellington New Zealand outlining identifying marks on miniature liquor bottles which will help to date them. The majority of identifying marks are for American and Japanese bottles.
TC's Vollum's Wooden Dolls
Wood dolls with a playful spirit of adventure is how T.C. Vollum describes the 4 and 6 inch carved wooden dolls on this site. Be sure to check out the miniature story lines created using these dolls. There is also a tutorial on how to carve a dollhead from a wooden bead.
ANRI Carvings Pre 1952
Article from ANRI discussing the traditional ANRI wooden figures produced before 1952 in the Italian Tyrol.

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