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
Giving dolls a second life. Rescuing dolls from thrift stores, flea markets,and estate sales.
Monday, May 31, 2010
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
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
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!
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?
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?
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
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.
UPDATE: Thanks to wigmajig. She is a Salon Surprise Christie from 2001.
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.
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 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.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Wonder Woman
Bratz Rock Angelz
Beach Glam Teresa
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Flo Jo
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.
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
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.