United Federation of Doll Clubs - UFDC

03/18/2026

UFDC is excited to announce a partnership with Barbie Dream Fest 2026–the ultimate fan event for Barbie enthusiasts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, from March 27th to 29th at the convention center.

Exclusively for UFDC members, use ticket code UNITED for15% off all pass and ticket types!

Want to sell dolls at the event? Also exclusive to UFDC members, you can get space in the Collector room for $400–a $100 discount off t he $500 current price! Contact [email protected] if you are interested!

For more information about Barbie Dream Fest and all the Barbie fun planned, and to buy tickets, visit BarbieDreamFest.com
And, be sure to stop by and visit our UFDC table at the event!

Barbie Dream Fest is brand new three-day convention for Barbie fans of all ages, coming March 27–29 2026, to Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

03/06/2026

Deadline extend til March 15, 2026

The 2026 Convention Journal theme is “Past, Present and Future”. Celebrating dolls of yesterday, today and the future. The journal will be a hardcover book edited by Ann Leis.
Advertise in the journal with your Ad. Ads can promote your business, club events, or honor a friend.
We can design your ad for free or send you the required dimensions.
In addition to your print ad, journal contributors will receive free virtual ads on our page.
The rates are as follows:
$550 for a full page
$350 for a half page
$135 for a quarter page
For more information:
Contact Loretta Nardone, 2026 Journal Advertising Manager Email: [email protected]

03/04/2026

Following on from the sad announcement of Barbara's passing, we can share that there will be a celebration of her life on Saturday, April 11, 12-2pm at Lasting Tributes, 814 Bestgate Rd, Annapolis. There will be a late lunch at Barbara's afterward (363 Broadview Lane, Annapolis, Maryland, 21401) for those who wish to stay. If anyone wishes to send flowers to Lasting Tributes or to the house, please do so a day or so before.

03/02/2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Past UFDC President, Barbara Stone. Barbara passed away peacefully yesterday. Her husband Jim was with her. Please join us as we send condolences to her family and friends. Her obituary will appear in the spring issue of DOLL NEWS.

02/20/2026

02/18/2026

Help us encourage and support our young collectors of the next generation and join the junior event at this years convention. A wonderful gift for the next generation of collectors, ensuring the preservation and future of the dolls we love.

02/14/2026

If you haven't already registered for the 77th Annual UFDC Convention, there's still time. Don't miss this event presented by the heart of the doll world. Not a UFDC member, go to UFDC. org.

02/13/2026

Happy Valentine's Day wishes to all UFDC Members and Doll Collectors!

Thank you Marie S. for a wonderful Valentine's Day photo!

02/06/2026

The 2026 Convention Journal theme is “Past, Present and Future”. Celebrating dolls of yesterday, today and the future. The journal will be a hardcover book edited by Ann Leis.

Advertise in the journal with your Ad. Ads can promote your business, club events, or honor a friend.

We can design your ad for free or send you the required dimensions.

In addition to your print ad, journal contributors will receive free virtual ads on our page.

The rates are as follows:

$550 for a full page

$350 for a half page

$135 for a quarter page

For more information:

Contact Loretta Nardone, 2026 Journal Advertising Manager Email: [email protected]

Deadline March 1

01/26/2026

Featuring a fabulous corporate member Ruby Lane. Thank you for your continued support!