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“The Dolly Fairy”.

Here at Diane’s Dolls & Bears in Barnsley South Yorkshire, I offer dolly hospital services and online sales of antique dolls, 1950’s hard plastic dolls, fashion dolls, Blythes and old teddy bears.
Website based from 1999, I’ve been around a while and gained an honest and professional reputation in the doll, teddy bear and repair world as “The Dolly Fairy”.
I also supply dolls, parts and teddy bears for film sets, theatre props, TV studios and even theme park rides!. I’m also often asked to appear on TV programmes to share my doll repair and restoration knowledge.
The Dolly Fairy is a doll artist too!.. specialising in the customisation of Blythe dolls  and stockist of custom ready dolls for you to customise yourself.
My doll repair and restorations service offers a wide choice of repairs and treatments including doll re-stringing, dolly spa clean, paint work, eye and wig replacements and specialist treatments for Sasha dolls such as oxidised lips treatment and mildew control. Examples of my work can be found in my doll restoration gallery .

Buying Dolls & Bears

Antique Dolls for wax, bisque, cloth and composition dolls for sale (pre- 1930’s)

Blythe dolls for my ooak custom Blythes and custom ready dolls for sale too.

Hard Plastic Dolls for 1950’s British and USA hard plastic dolls for sale.

Vintage Fashion Dolls  for old favourites such as Tiny Tears, teenage fashion dolls and vinyls for sale .

Sasha dolls for  vintage Gotz and Trendon Sashas for sale.

Antique and Collectable Bears for old and collectable teddy bears for sale.

A layaway service is available for dolls and bears over £100.00.. please see terms and conditions for details.

Dolls or Bears you wish to sell?

I’m always interested in buying antique dolls, 1950’s hard plastic dolls, vintage fashion dolls and old teddy bears in good condition. I also buy entire collections, large or small (sorry, no modern porcelain dolls).

To ensure the quickest response please email me at thedollyfairy@gmail.com or drop me a line via my contact form  and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible (sorry I can’t take phone calls without prior approval due to high volume)

Identification and valuation

Unfotunately I can’t offer identification or valuation services of your own dolls and bears .. I recommend you contact your local auction house for this service or one of the online Facebook groups.

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  1. I am so glad I found Diane’s website , I sent her my much loved childhood Sasha doll for re string and lip touch up . I am thrilled with how she looks !. Diane has made her beautiful again .
    She kept in touch letting me know that she arrived safely and when she was on her way back , she has been so very kind and I can’t thank her enough for what she has done . I can highly recommend Diane – she is brilliant !

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  2. Diane has just repaired 2 dolls fig me and has done an amazing job. Thank you again. I know where to send again if ever the need arises and would highly recommend.

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  3. Diane is amazing! So professional and talented! She has just sympathetically restored my family baby doll who after surviving WW2 bombing and other trauma’s was looking very sorry for herself and in a very delicate state! She is now looking beautiful and is much more robust, she is now ready for the next 90 years and more loving from future generations of the family. Thank you Diane you truly are the Dolly Fairy. Happy to recommend you.

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  4. Sent my mums doll for a restring, clean and new wig. On initial contact with Diane and right until the dolls return you could not fault the service and care that Diane gives to the customer and the doll. It obvious Diane cares about the dolls and how precious they are to the owners. My mum was thrilled to have her doll back looking like new. Highly recommend Diane such a fabulous experience.

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  5. I can’t thank Diane enough, she has transformed my baby doll with an older grown up body. She gave me advice on sourcing a suitable body of the right height and dimensions. The procedure went well and now I have a beautiful young lady waiting for a new outfit.

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  6. Just got back from Diane ,my vintage tiny tears , she needed new eyes , what an amazing job she has done she looks amazing ❤️❤️ just how I remember her I’m more than pleased with her , I would recommend anyone who has a broken Doll or Teddy bear to go to this very talented lady .Diane kept me informed all the time Thank you so much it’s made my day ❤️❤️❤️

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  7. I have just received my parcel with my mended Walkie Talkie doll. I am absolutely thrilled and my Grandaughter will be pleased that her arms are now functioning. A fantastic service.

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  9. Thank you Daine for repairing my childhood doll. Its lovely to see her rejuvinated. You did a splendid job and my grand daughter will be delighted to adopt her when she gets a bit older. My doll now has a new name Millie.
    Thanks again.take care

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  10. My very special doll has just arrived back restored and looking lovely. It was a pleasure dealing with Diane and I appreciated her helpful suggestions.

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  11. I want to say a HUGE thank you to Diane for restoring my sister’s doll which she has had for years. This doll means a lot to my sister but it had seen better days. I emailed Diane to find out if she could re-string the doll and in addition to this, Diane did a wig repair on the doll and gave it a Dolly Spa so I could give it to my sister for a special birthday. Diane did an absolutely amazing job with the doll. My sister was over the moon when she opened her present and couldn’t believe her doll could look like new. I would highly recommend Diane for any doll repair. Fabulous!

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  13. So pleased to have found Diane to mend my beloved childhood doll Betty. I was nervous about sending her off in case she got lost. I felt reassured that she was in safe hands and am delighted to have her back fully mended. Quick and wonderful communication made it all so simple. Diane obviously loves what she does. Excellent, trustworthy business. Thank you so much.

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  14. Can’t praise Diane enough, very professional. She has brought my doll back to life. Can’t thank her enough

    So pleased you’re happy with my work Maureen your lovely feedback means so much to me 💖🤗 xxx

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  15. Gorgeous dolls exactly as described, great communication and fast post. Very happy to buy here again, thank you very much Diane. xx

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  18. Just love my beautiful blythe dolls Angelica and Ruby, that arrived so well packaged and with a lovely thank you note, love buying off this lady, and have bought many different dolls over the year, each one is special to me, thank you for such a wonderful service you give.

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  19. My lovely doll has just arrived. She is just as described. An absolute beauty. She was perfectly packaged and arrived amazingly quickly. Diane you are always a pleasure to do business with both as s buyer and seller. I am delighted with my purchase!

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  20. Many thanks for your excellent work in putting my childhood doll, Rosebud, back together again. From the initial inquiry onwards, communications have been nothing short of excellent. Thank you for taking such good care of her. I thoroughly recommend your services.

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  21. I am delighted with the work you have done, Diane, to restore my 70 year old German doll! Thank you so much. Your communication with me before, during and after the restoration was second to none, and I really appreciate the care you have taken to bring my doll to life again. You are so quick too! I offer the highest praise possible! Sue

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  22. Topsy was looking the worse for wear (and headless), but after a visit to Diane, she now looks as good as new. Not bad for 66 years old. Thanks so much, Diane. Rose, my other doll, will be coming for a visit soon. Thanks once again.

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  23. My 65 year old doll has been reborn! Thank you for your fast and efficient service. You have done a wonderful job in making her whole and beautiful again.

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  26. Thank you Diane for the lovely Tressy top, which arrived quickly and was well packaged. I look forward to putting it on one of my dolls. Many thanks.

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  27. My Pedigree Elizabeth doll arrived on my birthday-two days earlier than predicted and a lovely birthday treat. She was well packaged and is absolutely beautiful-thank you Diane.

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  28. Comment: Thank you so much Diane for yet another beautiful doll.I am delighted with my new Dream Baby. She was very expertly packed and arrived safe and sound. A great addition to my “Nursery”
    You really are the best!!

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    2. Thank you, Diane, for re – stringing my 1970’s Sasha doll, and giving her a spa treatment.
      Also for the tip about maintaining her hair! Very happy with your work – she is as good as the day I bought her again! X

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  29. Hi Diane, I just want to say a massive “Thank You” for sending me all the fabulous dolls recently! They are all outstanding beauties! I LOVE THEM ALL❤️💐👍

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  31. Very pleased with the genuine, original dress for my tiny tears doll, which was in perfect condition! ..it brought back lots of happy childhood memories, thank you..

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  32. Thank you for the speedy delivery of the ordered item. I can now use the quality elastic to re build the German doll my wife bought 20 years ago. Hopefully no longer a floppy pot doll, but a flexible tight limb doll. Thank you.

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  33. My order for hard plastic doll was made on Friday, delivered Monday in good packaging. Diane was courteous and I am delighted with purchase. Would use again.

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  34. I have purchased 2 Sasha dolls from Diane (Caleb & Gregor -redhead). They both arrived exactly as described, well packaged& in good time. I am very pleased with them.

    Diane has been friendly, helpful & courteous in all her communication s both for purchasing the dolls & originally for a restring query.

    I have no hesitation in recommending Diane

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  35. I’m delighted with my sweet Rosebud doll in her lovely clothes, she is a great addition to my vintage collection. Thank you Diane, it’s always a pleasure to buy from you.

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  36. My blossom doll just arrived well pleased with her beautiful condition and just as described Diane is the only seller I buy from as the condition reports and photos means I buy with complete confidence

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  37. Many thanks for my pedigree doll just arrived and she is lovely her holly hobby dress is cute and matches my vintage holly hobby rag dolls

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  38. I’m absolutely thrilled with my Dolly after having her spa thank you and it’s so lovely to see her with her arms finally attached after what must be decades! She looks beautiful again and I can’t wait to show her off to the rest of the family! My Nanna would be so happy to see her Dolly restored. Thank you Diane!

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  40. Thank you so much for restringing my doll, she’s just as I remember! My doll was well packaged and arrived very quickly. Thank you Diane.

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  41. Thank you so much for restringing my pedigree doll. Service is quick and she returned carefully packaged. I will be back in touch. Thank you.X

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  42. Hi Diane, more lovely purchases of you, they are gorgeous, I’ve loved everything, quality is fab, your packing too and they always smell so beautiful and when I open package I get et a double hit of happiness thank you so much, love shopping here 😘💯

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      1. Hi Diane, I got my parcel (box) of goodies, and they sure were goodies, packed Beautifully, smell gorgeous, and wow the clothing is just perfect, all items look fab in the photos, but when you see them they truly are a wow, big Big thanks Jeanette 🙏💕😁👍💯always thrilled with my purchases of you ❤

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  43. Delighted with my antique cabinet size German shoulderhead. This is the latest of my many buys from Diane! As always beautifully packed and very fast delivery.
    I can’t recommend Diane too highly she is simply the best!

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  44. Diane thank you so much for the gorgeous dolls clothes, not only are you items gorgeous, the delivery is speedy and your packaging is like a boutique, with all the care you take, your also a wonderful lady, great communication, friendly, nothing to much trouble. I love dianesdollsbears
    Big thank you Jeanette

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  45. Had my forthcoming 60 year old doll from 1950’s…repaired by Diane..absolutely the most kindest person in the world.
    She has given life to my doll..restringing her…
    Would highly recommend her.

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  46. My wife bought a doll on Sunday evening. Arrived safely today. EXACTLY as described and as shown in photograph. My wife delighted with doll. Superb, professional service. Would recommend.

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  47. Diane sent the supplies for my foray into restringing a doll very quickly and efficiently. Highly recommended. Thank you.

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  48. I was so pleased to find Diane’s Website and to learn that she re-strings all kinds of dolls. My lovely Sindy ballerina has had a visit to Diane and has been safely returned all fully re-stringed and just like she was when she was new! She poses beautifully once again. Diane was kind enough to let me know when she had arrived and also when she was about to be posted back to me. I’m a very happy customer and highly recommend Diane if your doll needs help!

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  49. My Rosebud doll arrived fast and well packaged. She is adorable and just as described. Thank you so much!

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  50. DIANE WAS MOST HELPFUL — THE SUPPLIES TO RESTRING MY GERMAN DOLL ARRIVED PROMPTLY AND SO I WAS ABLE TO RESTRING MY DOLL, AND NOW SHE IS ALL HEALED UP !! VERY SATISFIED CUSTOMER.

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