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Since 2003, Dollybird has been the go-to magazine for doll collectors and craft lovers.
Published twice a year by Hobby Japan, each volume is packed with doll sewing projects, craft tutorials, doll news, event coverage, and interviews with doll artists and designers.
Dolls of all sizes get the spotlight, from tiny 1/12 scale to larger fashion dolls.
And that’s not all.
Some volumes come with exclusive, limited-edition dolls and accessories available only through Hobby Japan’s Online Shop or select retailers like AmiAmi.
This page lists every Dollybird volume covered here on Dolly Insider, in numerical order. Click any image or title to see what’s inside that issue.
Explore More Dollybird Content
There’s more to Dollybird than just the volume list. Here are 3 ways to go deeper:
Dollybird Sewing Patterns by Volume
Want to know what sewing patterns and paper crafts projects are inside each book before you buy?
Visit Your Complete Guide to Dollybird Magazine Patterns by Volume for a full breakdown of projects by doll type, organized by volume.
Dollybird Exclusive Dolls & Items
Dollybird has released some truly special dolls and accessories over the years, available only through Hobby Japan.
Visit our Dollybird Exclusives release list to see the limited dolls and items released from 2017 to present.
Where to Buy Dollybird Books
Looking to add a volume to your collection? Here are the best places to shop:
- CDJapan — great for current and recent volumes shipped internationally
- eBay — best for older and out-of-print volumes
- Etsy — good for finding individual volumes from independent sellers worldwide
- Amazon Japan — another solid option for both new and used copies
Dollybird — Frequently Asked Questions
Dollybird is a Japanese doll and craft magazine published by Hobby Japan.
It launched in 2003 and comes out twice a year.
Each issue includes doll sewing projects, craft tutorials, doll news, event coverage, and interviews with artists and designers.
It covers dolls of many different sizes and scales.
Dollybird is published by Hobby Japan, a Japanese publisher well known in the hobby and figure collecting community.
Twice a year. New volumes typically release in spring and fall.
Yes!
Sewing and craft projects are a big part of every volume.
Patterns are included for dolls of various sizes.
Want to know what’s in a specific volume before you buy?
Visit Your Complete Guide to Dollybird Magazine Patterns by Volume for a breakdown of projects by volume.
Dollybird offers a wide range of doll sizes, from small 1/12 scale dolls to larger fashion dolls.
The specific dolls featured vary by volume, but you’ll often see brands like Neo Blythe, PetWORKs, Azone International, and others featured throughout the pages.
Yes!
Dollybird volumes include exclusive dolls or accessories available through Hobby Japan’s Online Shop or authorized retailers like AmiAmi.
These are made to order, so there is a set pre-order window. If you order during that time, you get the item.
Once that window closes, your best options are the secondhand market or checking if a partner shop like AmiAmi has any remaining stock.
See our Dollybird Exclusives release list for the full rundown.
Yes, though older volumes can be harder to find. eBay is one of the best places to track down out-of-print issues.
CDJapan, Etsy, and Amazon Japan carry current and recent releases.
Yes, Dollybird is written entirely in Japanese.
That said, you can still enjoy because the sewing patterns are visual and most come with photo instructions.
If you want to go deeper into the articles and interviews, a translator app like Google Translate makes that easy.
No app? No worries. The books are still a feast for your eyes.