Thumbelina Repair

Hello! My name is Linda and I am affiliated with Joyndolls and I would love to bring your vintage Thumbelina doll back to life!

I became interested in doing this for others, like you, when I fixed my own childhood 14 inch Tiny Thumby. I was so delighted in doing so that I found a 19 inch on Ebay and fixed her too.  There are some stipulations as to what I can fix.  I am still investigating the possibilities of fixing the wigglers but have not had success in doing so yet.  I’ll let you know as soon as I do.  What I can fix are the dolls that wind and their heads move.  The mechanisms I use fit 14, 16, 19 and 21 inch dolls and also have a music box built into the mechanism that can play or not play.  This will be your choice.  Personally I prefer to hear the lullaby.  The later dolls that are criers and wigglers can be converted to where their heads will move.  I can replace the crier if you would like.  Your vintage Thumby’s cloth body may need some special attention.  I can sew seams that may be loose but the holes and rips will have to be patched.  I love to patch these holes with cute decorative patches such as hearts and flowers.  Also, if there are badly stained areas to the cloth body I can cover these with patches too.  I will clean her vinyl parts with special cleaner and will try to remove any existing stains.  She will have all new stuffing inside her.  The original stuffing is disintegrated foam rubber.  I will wash and style her hair to get rid of those Thumby frizzies.  Your baby will look as good as new when she comes home to you!!!  If you decide that your new baby needs new clothes I keep darling little outfits in stock in all sizes.  I buy from an excellent seamstress that has made several outfits for my babies.  My stock will vary so it’s best that you email me and I can give you an update of what I have.  Prices, colors and styles will vary but I’ll dress your baby cuter than her vintage clothes.  Time of repair may vary according to what repair your doll will require.  Allow a 4 to 6 weeks and a minimum of 2 weeks.  My email is Thumbelina_repair@joyndolls.com if you have any questions. Linda

Repair also includes: a new mechanism, body cleaning, new stuffing, washing the hair and styling.

Rerooting can be also completed, price will vary according to number of hair plugs that need replaced.  If you need more information please email thumbelina_repair@joyndolls.com. 

For more Thumbelina Information click the link at the bottom, there is also a message from Linda, who is the specialist for Thumbelina repairs.

Shipping instructions/address will be accessible at the end of the sale.  Shipping charges are the responsibility of the buyer to/from destination.