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The stories I have collected here at www.RaggedyAnnCollectors.com are going to be published in my book.

The book will be titled "Raggedy Ann Collectors & their Stories."

Some of the stories here at www.RaggedyAnnCollectors.com need to be updated...along with photos.  If your story appears here on my site please contact me with your updated story and photos.  I will need full size photos (.jpg images) for printing (publishing).  If you can't e-mail your photos to me I will provide you will my mailing address.  These stories have to be updated please if you want your story and photos to appear in the book.  With your revised story please submit no more than 3 photos.

For those of you who don't already have a page on www.RaggedyAnnCollectors.com ......I would LOVE to recieve new stories and photos to publish to my site/book.

Please submit your Raggedy Ann Story and Photos today!  The publishing process of this book will be set into motion next January 2013.

A release form will need to be signed for your story and photos to appear in my book.

Raggedy Hugs & Blessings, Becca Miller

A Seattle woman wants to find a permanent home for her enormous collection of Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls before she dies.

Kathy Jackson has so many dolls you could spend hours looking and not see the same one twice.

The fact is, she lives in a literal doll house.

"If you're talking about Raggedy Anns you really need to get prepared from the front door on," she says. "They're up and down and all over and everywhere."

Her rooms are overrun with redheads. She has a Raggedy Ann ring, watches, pinatas, pillows, paintings, plaques, games and books.

"Little, tiny ones - big ones, coffee cups, towels, sheets," Kathy adds.

She owns nearly 6,000 Raggedy Anns and Andys. She's been told it's the world's largest private collection.

The dolls even have their own closet of clothes, and have taken over her kitchen bathroom and bedroom.

Each doll has its own personality, it's own story - and Kathy remembers every one.

"This is Spike, the trouble maker - he's always in time out," she says.

The oldest doll is from 1915. He's naked, so he goes to the nudist colony.

"My very first one was this little darling here," Kathy says, displaying a small doll that now reclines on a shelf. Her husband found it when she had surgery.

Then they just kind of started multiplying.

Now, as Kathy nears 70, she wants to make sure her dolls find a permanent home and doesn't want to burden her sons.

"I would have to build a museum or have a 53-foot semi to run 'em around in," says one son.

Museums have told Kathy they don't have room for her colossal collection, but it's in her will that the babies must stay together.

"It's just like your children - you don't pick favorites, they're all my kids," she says.

Kathy never tires of her dolls.

"They always have a smile on their face - so why would you tire of that?" she says.

She, too, promises to die with a smile on her face. If her wish is met, she's already got the Raggedy Ann urns.

If you think that you can help Kathy's dream come true please e-mail RaggedyBecca@aol.com .  I will then forward your e-mail to Kathy.

Annual Cynthiana Kentucky Raggedy Ann & Andy Festival

April 21, 2012

Saturday

Call Pat at 859-234-5236 for more information.

Aurora World, Inc. has been named the newest plush license for Raggedy Ann & Andy dolls. Aurora will officially announce this at the upcoming Toy Fair in February. Aurora plans to initially produce four sizes of Raggedy Ann & Andy dolls this summer: 8", 12", 16" & 25" dolls. Raggedy Ann & Andy joins Aurora’s list of plush licenses, including Lamb Chop, Hush Puppies, and Garfield.  Aurora World, Inc. (www.auroragift.com) is a leading manufacturer and supplier of high quality, competitively priced plush toys and gifts. Aurora’s name reflects its extensive product lines and growing influence in the worldwide marketplace, as well as its international manufacturing, R&D and distribution resources. Founded in 1981, the Korean company with headquarters also in the United States, United Kingdom and Hong Kong, has ascended quickly to become a respected leader in the world’s toy and gift industry. Aurora created the international plush toy phenomenon - YooHoo& Friends™ - and its corresponding free, interactive web site (www.yoohoofriends.com), appealing to young children and tweens alike. The company sells its products via a wide variety of retailers including major zoos, high-end toy stores such as Learning Express, top gift chains such as Hallmark and Claire’s as well as hospital gift shops, fine florists, candy stores and gift/stationery stores worldwide.

These dolls will be available at www.RaggedyLand.com this summer 2012!

Raggedy Ann & Andy

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