If you are new to dolls, you may not know where to start when you want to identify and value a doll. The first thing to consider in doll identification is what material the doll is made of--specifically, what material the doll's head is made of. This will narrow down your search, as well as, many times, narrowing down the era that your doll is from. Find out more in our Guide To Doll Materials.

I have been able to confirm that Twilight Barbie (as Bella) and Ken (as Edward) dolls will be released in November, as well as a Jacob doll in February 2010. The timing is perfect for anyone wanting their own vampires under the Christmas tree this year. The suggested retail for the Twilght dolls will be $34.99.

Generations of Dreams Barbie is one of the latest Barbie dolls released to commemorate Barbie's 50th Anniversary in 2009. The doll's gown is a patchwork of iconic Barbie images, artwork and logos from Barbie's five decades of history. Find out what I think of the Generations of Dreams Barbie in Review of the Generations of Dreams Barbie Doll.

Because of the recession, I have more people than ever approaching me to help them determine what their dolls are worth. Twenty years ago, you could look in a printed price guide and be pretty confident that you had the best information on doll value. But today, with the volitile, open markets of the Internet, things are not so simple. For more information on doll valuation, don't miss my two-part series: What is the Value of a Doll? and What Is The Value of a Doll Part II.