I've never been the kind of collector who seeks out abolutely brand new mint in mint box pieces. That's not to say I don't have anything recent or can't appreciate something that's still in wonderful shape after withstanding the ravages of time. However, the thrill of discovering something old or cast off and restoring to it's former glory is truly one of my greatest pleasures. Like my Dad, the consumate recycler, who fortunately or unfortunately taught me to see the potential in just about everything no one else wanted, I seem destined to drag home more reclamation projects than anyone could do in ten lifetimes. Doll restoration is only my most recent adventure. Nevertheless, I actually seem to be finishing things on my doll projects.