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Dollhouse Miniatures – The Rising Popularity Of The Hobby

Doll house miniature versions of famous German castles or palaces were produced before World War II to fill a void in the German market after the devastating bombardment of the cities of Amsterdam, Leiden and Antwerp by the Allied forces on the east and West coasts of Europe. These miniature reproductions served as a valuable morale boost for the German people since they could visualize memories of home and a feeling of “togetherness” among the people. After the war ended, many of these miniature figurines remained as heirlooms passed down from one generation to another and became even more precious to collectors. Some of these castle doll house miniature versions went on to become famous names in their own right. Examples of these are the Schloss Charlottenburg, which was damaged during the war but restored and is now a museum, and the Georgians, which was damaged during the war and remained in ruins for years before being painstakingly recreated and became a popular tourist destination.

Since the reunification of Germany, the number of interest in doll house miniature versions of famous German castles and palaces has greatly risen. In response to this growing demand, more companies have begun to produce these collectible miniatures in different sizes and with varying degrees of detailing and intricate designs. Some companies have gone a step further and have created custom miniature versions of famous German architectural masterpieces. This has attracted more people to the hobby of creating miniature versions of important historical and cultural landmarks and as a result, there is an abundance of quality doll house miniature models to choose from in the market today.

Miniature figures of German officials, soldiers, merchants, school children, politicians and other important people from the past and present can be found in different scales. The most popularly used doll house miniatures are those that are based on actual historical models and recreate them in the 21st century. These dolls are often highly detailed, and can come in a wide variety of styles and sizes suitable for any taste. Moreover, they are often made using the most durable materials such as faux leather and other high quality fabrics.