MGA Entertainment Novi Stars were an American line of fashion dolls released by MGA Entertainment in 2012.

August 2012 These dolls were released for the very first time in August 2012. The Novi Stars girls live in California in the US. It's rumored that the concept of Novi Stars was inspired by a toys series called “Spectra” which came out back in the 1980s.

Dolls. The main focus of Novi Stars! Currently released are 10 characters and 3 series of dolls out.

Little ones can come along on the adventure and help her explore new places. Novi Stars doll stands 7" tall.

The first documented dolls which look something like what we know today, are the dolls of ancient Japan. The Hina, Daruma and Kokeshi dolls date back to 8000 BC and were an important part of Japanese culture. Used as lucky charms, religious icons and childhood toys, dolls have a long history in Japan.

19th century The earliest bisque dolls from French companies were fashion dolls. These dominated the market between approximately 1860 and 1890. They were made to represent grown up women and intended for children of affluent families to play with and dress in contemporary fashions.

Barbie: The world's most famous plastic doll.

Channapatna toys are a particular form of wooden toys and dolls that are manufactured in the town of Channapatna in the Ramanagara district of Karnataka state, India. This traditional craft is protected as a geographical indication (GI) under the World Trade Organization, administered by the Government of Karnataka.

2014 The series began back in 2012 before going on Hiatus Christmas of 2013. As of fall 2014, the last line of Novi Stars were released before it was officially discontinued.

Since ancient times, dolls have played a central role in magic and religious rituals and have been used as representations of deities. Dolls have also traditionally been toys for children. Dolls are also collected by adults, for their nostalgic value, beauty, historical importance or financial value.

Dolls dating from 3000–2000 bc, carved of flat pieces of wood, geometrically painted, with long, flowing hair made of strings of clay or wood beads, have been found in some Egyptian graves. Some ancient dolls may have had religious meaning, and some authorities often argue that the religious doll preceded the toy.

Wood, leather, papier mache, cloth and composition are found in older dolls, as are china and wax. As plastic developed, dolls were increasingly made from these. Vinyl, rubber, hard and pliable plastics are all found in more recent dolls.

The Thanjavur doll is a type of traditional Indian bobblehead or roly-poly toy made of terracotta material. The centre of gravity and total weight of the doll is concentrated at its bottom-most point, generating a dance-like continuous movement with slow oscillations.

The earliest documented dolls go back to the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greece, and Rome. They have been made as crude, rudimentary playthings as well as elaborate art. Modern doll manufacturing has its roots in Germany, from the 15th century.

Since ancient times, dolls have played a central role in magic and religious rituals and have been used as representations of deities. Dolls have also traditionally been toys for children. Dolls are also collected by adults, for their nostalgic value, beauty, historical importance or financial value.

Historically Indian toys date back to 5000 years. The excavated toys and dolls found in Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro included small carts, dancing woman, etc. India has a rich culture of storytelling through its toys. Our ancestors have been preserving this culture by making toys which show a perspective of life.