Doll collecting is a distinct facet of modern pop culture, merging design, fashion, and history. However, information about this hobby is often scattered chaotically across manufacturers' websites, blogs, and social media platforms. «Mine!» brings this information together into a unified digital space. The media helps readers discover new releases, explore brand histories, understand model specifics, locate rare pieces, and make more informed purchasing decisions.

Core Objectives: 1. Systematize Knowledge. Create a structured database of brands, collections, models, and releases. 2. Provide Timely Information. Track manufacturer announcements, new releases, and assortment changes. 3. Provide Contextual Depth. Share the history of brands, design decisions, and the evolution of collecting. 4. Aid Decision-Making. Publish practical guides on choosing, purchasing, storing, and assessing the condition of dolls. 5. Preserve Information. Form a digital archive valuable to both novice and seasoned collectors.

1. Official Product Specifications.Model name, manufacturer, collection, release date, SKU, materials, dimensions, contents, suggested retail price, and stated production run.2. Historical Information.Brand founding year, collection history, designer names, manufacturing changes, archival catalogs, and old promotional materials.3. Market Data.Offer prices, product availability, price trends, completed sales results, distribution geography, and condition of items.4. Community Data.Owner reviews, photos of actual items, quality discussions, information on variants, and user experience. 5. Visual Assets.Official photographs, press releases, catalog images, collector photos, and images of packaging and doll details.

Primary sources form the foundation of the factual section. These are materials published directly by the manufacturers, sellers, or other participants in the events. They allow for first-hand information gathering and confirm key details about dolls and collections.

Official Brand Websites

These are used to obtain model names, specifications, release dates, pricing, and collection information. Model cards and news publications are created based on this data.

Official Press Releases

They contain descriptions of new releases, collection concepts, photographs, and manufacturer statements regarding production runs.

Manufacturer Catalogs

These help in studying archival models, SKUs, release years, and the specifics of individual collections.

Official Stores

They allow for tracking the original cost of models, their availability, completeness, and pre-order terms.

Official Brand Social Media

These serve as a source for announcements, teasers, photographs, and notices about new releases. They help in quickly tracking news and changes.

Exhibitions and Events

Presentations, interviews, and demonstrations of new models provide additional information about the design, production, and future plans of brands. News stories and reports are created based on these events.

Source Handling Protocol: Priority is given to information published directly by the manufacturer. If details are only found in a retelling from a third-party source, they require further verification and are not automatically considered confirmed.

Secondary sources supplement official information with the real-world experience of collectors. They help reveal the characteristics of specific items, share owners' opinions, trace the history of models, and illustrate shifts in the secondary market.

Collector Forums

These host discussions about models, details on specific editions, and personal ownership experiences. Any information gathered from them requires additional verification.

Thematic Communities and Groups

These allow users to find collection photos, reviews, user-submitted discoveries, and discussions about new releases. Keep in mind that participant evaluations can be subjective.

Blogs and Reviews

They help students explore impressions of models, unboxing experiences, comparisons, and detailed evaluations of build quality. It is important to account for the authors' potential commercial interests.

Online Auctions

These are used to study the history of bidding, concluded deals, and price fluctuations for rare models. However, the cost of a single transaction does not always reflect the overall market situation.

Marketplaces

They allow users to track current listings, seller pricing, and the condition of displayed items. A listed price does not guarantee that the item was actually sold for that amount.

Archival Websites and Catalogs

These assist in finding details about older models, past collections, and discontinued product lines. The information may contain gaps or inaccuracies.

Usage Principle: Secondary sources help find additional context, formulate research questions, and study community experiences. However, significant facts are cross-referenced with primary materials whenever possible, and personal opinions or unverified information are not presented as definitive data.

For «I Need It!», a priority system is implemented to help the editorial team determine how confidently specific information can be used.High Priority Officially confirmed sourcesManufacturer websites, official press releases, catalogs, documents, and direct statements from brands. These are used to verify specifications, names, dates, and stated release conditions.Medium Priority Specialized independent sourcesSpecialized publications, archives, expert reviews, and communities with a history of publishing. These are used for context, comparisons, and finding supplementary information.Supplementary User and commercial sourcesAdvertisements, comments, individual reviews, and unverified publications. These are used as observations and prompts for verification, but not as sole evidence for critical claims. If sources contradict each other, the editorial team notes the discrepancy, searches for the original source, and does not publish the disputed information as established fact.

Working with sources is divided into five sequential stages.

1. Monitoring. The editorial team tracks manufacturer websites, newsletters, official accounts, catalogs, and specialized communities.

2. Registration. Found information is entered into a centralized database, noting the link, date of discovery, and source type.

3. Classification. The material is assigned categories: brand, model, release, history, price, review, image, or event.

4. Verification. The editor cross-references the information with original sources, identifies contradictions, and notes any missing data.

5. Utilization. The verified information is passed to the editorial process—becoming the basis for a news item, article, model card, or analytical piece.

For «I Need It!», a unified digital database is proposed, in which information is stored as related records.

It allows you to: — Create a unified catalog of brands, collections, and models; — Link each model to its information sources; — Track new releases and specification changes; — Maintain a history of pricing and availability; — Find related publications and visual materials; — Update information without re-collecting all data; — Use the same data across the website, Telegram, and social media.

The database becomes the central element of the media system: the editorial team works with a single mass of information, and publications utilize specific parts of it.

1. External SourcesInformation gathering begins with external platforms: official brand websites, catalogs, stores, forums, thematic communities, and auction sites.2. Data CollectionInformation enters the system via automatic monitoring, RSS feeds, specialized forms, manual entry, and file imports.3. Machine ProcessingAt this stage, automated tools extract text, recognize information from images and documents, classify data, and identify potential duplicates.4. Central DatabaseAll gathered information is systematized and stored in interconnected sections: brands, collections, models, releases, sources, pricing, and media assets.5. Human ReviewAn editor verifies facts, cross-references information from various sources, refines details, prepares the copy, and makes the final publishing decision.6. PublicationThe prepared content is posted on major media platforms: the website, Telegram, and visual social networks.7. Feedback and UpdatesReader comments, corrections, and new data serve as triggers for re-verification and updating the database records. Division of ResponsibilityMachine processing accelerates technical operations and aids in information systematization. Human review is responsible for veracity, context, and editorial judgment. After publication, the data continues to be refreshed through feedback and new sources.

The «I Need It!» database consists of nine primary entities. Each one is responsible for a separate category of information and is linked to other sections of the system.1. BRANDManufacturer name, country of origin, history, official website, and basic company information.2. COLLECTIONLine name, release period, concept, design features, and brand affiliation.3. DOLLModel name, SKU, dimensions, physical characteristics, sculpt details, and general description. 4. RELEASERelease date, production run, original price, sales geography, and model availability information.5. ACCESSORYName, category, material, description, and relationship to a specific doll model or release.6. SOURCELink to the original source, material type, author, data acquisition date, and reliability level.7. PRICE OBSERVATIONRecorded model value, currency, verification date, marketplace, and item condition.8. MEDIA ASSETPhotographs, renders, and other visual materials, including their authorship, format, and terms of use.9. ARTICLETitle, section, publication date, editorial status, and relation to mentioned models and collections.How are the data connected?For example, one doll model can belong to a specific brand and collection, have multiple releases and accessories, appear in various price observations, and be featured in several articles.This structure helps avoid information duplication, track changes, and utilize the same data across different «I Need It!» materials.