The Ripley's have been interested in dolls and bears for many years and have an extensive collection. Merrily has taken advantage of her travels around the world in behalf of orphan children, to collect many different kinds of dolls, many of which are available at Apple Tree Dolls and Bears. A trip to New Zealand a few years ago introduced them to Golliwogs. They have developed a personal collection and an inventory of Golliwogs, or Gollies as they are more commonly known these days.