Meeting New Friends

Meeting New Friends
Jaxson, Cloe, and Sophina

Monday, May 31, 2010

Steffi Love and Evi

Steffi Love and her little sister Evi were manufactured by Simba Toys, a German manufacturer.  There is no date on the boxes.  Steffi is from the series "Pink and Blond" and Evi is from "Winter Fun".  I am assuming these are older versions since if you go to the Simba website they still have the "Pink and Blond" series and also "Winter Fun".  These outfits are not shown.  You can learn more about Steffi Love and Evi at the Simba website: http://www.simbatoys.de/en/brands__products/steffi_love.shtml



Police Woman

Angie Dickinson played "Sargent Suzanne "Pepper" Anderson on the TV Show "Police Woman" from 1974-78. Horsman Dolls produced the Police Woman doll in 1976.  Original clothes.  Hair is blonde, looks gray in the picture.

Vanna

Vanna White from the TV Game Show "Wheel of Fortune" was made by Totsy.  Christmas Edition.  There is no date on the box. I am assuming from other Vanna dolls made by Totsy, she was produced between 1990-1995

Sunday, May 30, 2010

Peach Blossom Barbie

Peach Blossom Barbie was produced by Mattel in 1992. Special Limited Edition, Original outfit.

Princess and The Pauper

The Princess and the Pauper Barbie was produced by Mattel in 2004.  Dressed in her original gown.  She still sings.

Storm - X-Men

This is probably one of the most unusual dolls I have found.  She is Storm from the X-Men.(Marvel)   Produced by Toy Biz in 1996. Not her original outfit.  I dressed her in a blue purple label Barbie gown.  She has molded on lightning bolt earrings.Eyes are all white.  This doll would make a great OOAK project.

Happy Memorial Day!

Happy Memorial Day to all my US readers.  Memorial Day is a time to remember the ultimate sacrifice our soldiers gave for our freedom. Thank you to all the members of the Armed Forces for your service to our country.
Found these two dolls yesterday at the Thrift Store.  They are from 2002 by Avon.  I thought the sentiments on their feet reflects my feelings today.   "I Wanna Be Patriotic" is what I am feeling this whole weekend.  "I Wanna Be On Vacation" won't be for another three weeks when school lets out.  Counting the days!


Saturday, May 29, 2010

Hollywood Hair Teresa

Hollywood Hair Teresa was produced in 1993.  She is in her original outfit. Missing her ring.  Not sure if the shoes are original.

Happy Family - Grandma

In 2003, Happy Family Grandma was produced.  She is in one of her original outfits.  Grandma also came in another outfit with a sweater.

Rosie

Rosie O'Donnell, friend of Barbie was produced in 1999.  Missing her vest and jacket.  Replaced shoes.

Friday, May 28, 2010

Janay - Integrity

Integrity -  Janay, Fashion Insider Award Nite from 2004.  Original silver dress, replaced shoes. Earring is missing one hanging hoop. Marked Integrity 2001.

Another Mystery Doll

This mystery doll is marked 1999 PA China.  I already knew that the PA stood for Play Along which is a division of  Jakks Pacific.  Play Along made Celebrity Dolls.  I can't figure out who this could be.  At first I thought she looked like Barbra Streisand when she wore her hair curly.   But I am not sure.   I dressed her in  a My Scene outfit.  Anybody want to take a guess?

Troy

Troy from High School Musical 3 "Prom Date"   Produced in 2008.  Original outfit.

Dolls of the World - Irish

Dolls of the World - Irish was produced by Mattel in 1994.  Original outfit, replaced shoes.

Campbell Soup Barbie

Campbell's Alphabet Soup Barbie was produced by Mattel in 1999.  Original outfit, missing accessories.

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Radiant Rose

Radiant Rose was the 2nd doll in the Society Style Collection in 1996. She was a Toys R Us exclusive.
Found at a flea market along with Yuletide Romance.  Also missing her shoes.

Yuletide Romance

Yuletide Romance was one in a Series of  Special Edition dolls  produced in 1996 for Hallmark by Mattel. 
She is missing her shoes.  

Star Wars - Queen Amidala

Star Wars Royal Elegance Queen Amidala  was produced by Hasbro in 1998. The first picture is of Queen Amidala in her original outfit and one missing some pieces with her hair down. 

 Took a picture of the back of their heads to show what the original style was and what it looks like when brushed out. 

The next picture is of Star Wars Queen Amidala Portrait Edition produced by Hasbro in 1999. 
Queen Amidala is wearing her Black Travel Gown. 
She has a hole in the middle of her forehead where there should be a crown(?) wrapped around her head.
If you take off her hood, she has no hair.


Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Perr-fectly Halloween

Perr-fectly Halloween came out in 2002.  Original outfit with black boots.  Also came with a black cat with leash.

Baby Doctor - Happy Family

Happy Family Baby Doctor Barbie was made in 2003 by Mattel.  Dressed in original outfit, added sneakers and the doctor bag.  She originally came with two babies, an exam table, and other accessories. Elbows are jointed.

Who Am I?

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Who am I?  I was found on the $.99 Thrift Store Shelf last Saturday. All I had left was my silver cuff bracelet.  The nice lady kept picking me up and putting me back.  Wondering if she would ever make up her mind. Finally, I was put in a cart with a few other friends.  When I got to my new home, I had my hair shampooed and conditioned.  She dressed me in a no-label outfit she had picked up at a Flea Market  that day. Perfect fit.   I now sit around with all my new friends waiting to find out who I am. Some clues from the nice lady. Miss No Name is marked 2005 Mattel on her neck.  She also has pink glitter lips.  Does anyone know who she is? 
UPDATE: Thanks to wigmajig, mystery doll solved.  Totally Hair Wave It from 2008. 

Monday, May 24, 2010

Star Wars - Princess Leia

Star Wars Princess Leia is the 1999 Portrait Edition produced by Hasbro. 
Outfit is complete except for 1 missing silver shoe.

Mari - Generation Girl

Mari, Generation Girl Dance Party was produced by Mattel in 2000.  When I found Mari, she was dressed in a McDonald's Uniform.  The uniform is from Mattel,  Barbie and Kelly, McDonald's Fun Time which came out in 2001   The 5 inch doll next to her is a McDonald's Barbie which was given away in Happy Meals. Marked McDonald's and Barbie 2001.

Sunday, May 23, 2010

Kira

It's sometimes difficult to figure out which doll you have if you don't have a clue to go on.  Kira had her yellow drop earrings and I knew her name.   I looked though my reference book but no luck.  Did a search on E-Bay and found Kira with the same yellow earrings.  She is an All American Kira which was produced by Mattell in 1990.  Added the purple label dress, short white boots and a ring.

Christie

Don't know which Christie this is.  She was found on the $.99 shelf at the Thrift Store since she had nothing to her name.  Brought her home.  Shampooed and conditioned Christie's hair.  She has such soft thick hair. Christie has been sitting on my doll pile for some time. I needed to find her the right outfit.   Yesterday I found a few outfits at a flea market.  It has no label but fit perfectly.   Added the pink heels.  I wish she had holes in her ears.  I had bought from a co-worker a set of pink heart earrings that would go great with this outfit.
UPDATE: Thanks to wigmajig.  She is a Salon Surprise Christie from 2001.  

Hip 2 Be Square

Hip 2 Be Square was produced by Mattel in 2000.  Earrings, ring and shoes were replaced.

Saturday, May 22, 2010

World of Tinker Bell

There are so many different versions of Tinker Bell I thought I would post the ones I found as a group. I don't have a reference book on Disney Dolls, so I haven't done much research on them. 
The first one is Princess Tinker Bell.  Produced by Disney. No date on box.  

Dressed as a ballerina, Tinker Bell  is marked Disney.  No date.  Only label on dress says "Made in China". Missing her wings. 


Tinker Bell is 10 inches tall.  Marked Disney on head. Also Disney label on outfit.


Tinker Bell is 8 inches tall. Has no identifying marks.  She is not Disney.  

This Tinker Bell has a label on her outfit marked Disney Princess.  No date. Missing shoes and wings.


The last Tinker Bell is marked Disney. Missing her shoes.  To me, it seems the head is too big for the body. The head also reminds me of the Princess Babies.

Please comment if you have any information on these dolls.

Anastasia

On my various trips to the Thrift Store I have come across a few Anastasia Dolls. 
The first doll is 8 inches tall.  Has a ponytail that grows.  There is a wheel on her back to retract it. She had on molded shoes and comes with an extra outfit.   Made in 1997.  Imported by Alcone Marketing Group. 




The next doll is Together in Paris.  Anastasia and her dog Anya. She was produced in 1997 by Galoob. She seems to have all her accessories.

The last Anastasia doll is called "Paris Elegance".  Produced by Galoob in 1997.  She has all of her accessories.  There are opera glasses for the child included in the box. 

Friday, May 21, 2010

Super Star Barbie

This Superstar Barbie came out in 1989.  She has a white star painted in each eye. She is wearing her 2 piece outfit.  I have the over skirt, but sadly it has a large hole in the front.  She is also missing her pink boa so I gave her a pink stole and added pink heels.

Supergirl

Supergirl came out in 2004 when Mattel partnered with DC comics. She is in her original outfit missing her short white gloves. She has the Ever-Flex body.  There were 3 other dolls in this series.  Wonder Woman, Batgirl, and Catwoman.

Pearl Beach Teresa

When Pearl Beach Teresa came out in 1998, she was wearing a pink 2 piece bathing suit. There was a child's color change ring that came with this series of dolls. I dressed her in a Fashion Avenue 2 piece set and added some blue heels. 

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Wonder Woman

In 2004 Mattel partnered with DC Comics to produce Wonder Women.  She has the Ever-Flex body. Original outfit. Missing her gold arm bands. 

Bratz Rock Angelz

Bratz Rock Angelz Jade came out in 2005.  She is in her original outfit.  When I found her she also came with another outfit, a cell phone and some extra jewelry.  Jade loves to sing with her group Rock Angelz.

Beach Glam Teresa


I finally figured out who this gal in the picture is.  While looking at the information for Steven, I came across a picture of Beach Glam Teresa who was produced in 2007.  Immediately I said to myself, that's the doll sitting on your bed.  Recognized her by the flower in her hair and her blue earrings.  She is not wearing her original blue and white 2 piece swimsuit.  Missing also her blue bag.  Left her in the outfit I found her in.  Barbie's dog Tanner saw Teresa and decided to get in the photo.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Flo Jo

The Florence Griffith Joyner  (Flo Jo) doll  was produced by LJN in 1989.  She is marked with LJN 1989 on her neck and back.  Also marked on her back Made in China.  She originally came in a pink and light blue running outfit with a silver tote bag and track shoes. Earrings are molded on head.  Her fingernails are alternately painted red and light blue. Dressed her in a pink label Barbie Fashion.  Added shoes and purse to complete the outfit.

Garden Party

Garden Party was produced in 1989. It is a two piece outfit with plastic snaps.  Added the shoes.  The Barbie modeling the outfit is not the original doll.  The doll is marked Mattel 1968, No country of origin. Twist and Turn body. No blue eye shadow. The closest I could come to figuiring out who she may be is a 1987 Funtime Barbie.   

Beach Glam Steven

Beach Glam Steven came out in 2007.  He is in his original outfit.  Not sure if he came with sandals.

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Totally Hair Barbie

Totally Hair Barbie came out in 1992.  At that time it was said she had the longest hair of any Barbie.  She is wearing her original dress and jewelry.  Shoes were replaced.  She came with a tube of Dep Hair Gel.  Also came out as a blonde.

Spectra

The Shimmeron Collection was produced by Mattel in 1986  Spectra was the leader of the group who came from another planet.  The others in this series were Astrogold, StylaBlue, Tom Comet and Ultra Violet.  There was also a dog named Spark.  Spectra was 11 1/2 inches tall. She had a metallic pink poseable body. A normal type head with a painted face.  Her hair was pink and had clear tinsel like strands through it. Her original outfit was a white lacey dress. 
UPDATE: Dress she is wearing is from a Barbie called "Birthday Party".  The doll was found in grocery stores in 1998. 

Teen Trends - Gabby

Teen Trends was a series of doll produced by Mattel in 2005.  There were 3 other dolls besides Gabby - (girlie), they were Kianna (punky), Courtney (preppie), and Deondra (sporty).  Gabby is 17 inches tall and is wearing her original outfit but missing her shoes.