Fruit Style Barbie
Cherry
Mattel
2002
She is Cherry Scented
Hair is blond.
Marked on head - 1998
Marked on back - 1999
Made in Indonesia
Thrift Store find.
Friday, September 30, 2011
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Barbie Video Girl
Barbie
Video Girl
Mattel
2010
Marked on head 1998
On back 2009
Made in China
She also came as a brunette.
She has a video camera embedded
in her body.
The camera lens is in her necklace
She was a display doll.
The camera is not working.
Most likely needs a battery.
Also don't have the cord to connect
her to a computer.
Garage Sale find
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
2011 Halloween Dolls
Before going to the Thrift Store today
I stopped by Target to see if the Target
Exclusive Halloween Barbie had come in.
Went over to the doll aisle, I saw the Target
Exclusive Holiday Barbie, but no Halloween Barbie.
Doesn't Halloween come before Christmas?
I saw one of the toy employees and asked if the
Halloween Barbie is coming in. She told me it's
over by the Halloween Items.
So I go over to the other side of the store.
Looking thru the decorations, costumes, etc.
Can't find Barbie.
Saw another Employee and asked where would
she be. She called over on her Walkie-Talkie and
found out she was in the Seasonal Candy Aisle.
Would never have thought to look for her in the
Halloween Candy.
We finally find her on the bottom shelf.
Barbie
Halloween Treat
Mattel
2010
Made in Indonesia
Target Exclusive
In the Halloween Candy Aisle I also found
Kelly
Dressed as a Bumble Bee
Mattel
2010
Target Exclusive
Made in Indonesia
Kelly was the only one left on the shelf.
From information I found on the net
there are two other dolls in this series.
A Skeleton and A Pumpkin (with orange hair)
Another doll that I found was
Mini Lalaloopsy
Candy Broomstick
MGA
Target Exclusive
2011
Made in China
Loved her accessories, a black cat, a Magic Spells book
and a cauldron with a ladle.
No other Halloween versions of this doll.
Left Target with all 3 dolls.
Before going home today, I stopped
at A&P to pick up some groceries.
They had the Barbie Halloween Doll.
It didn't impress me, so I walked out without her.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Meeting Chyna Doll
I finally had the pleasure of
meeting Chyna Doll
aka Cecile of
Take a few minutes to check
out her site!
We were going to get together last
Tuesday, but the weather was bad.
Our first stop today was the Flea
Market, where we both
bought dolls.
Then it was off to the Thrift
Store, but we made a quick stop
at Toy's R Us.
We walked out of TRU's without
spending a dime.
Finally got to the Thrift Store but
there weren't any dolls
that either of us wanted.
Cecile bought a few other items.
I can't wait to see what she creates
with one of the items she bought.
While at the Thrift Store you can see some
of the items they haven't put out yet.
One was a doll treehouse, complete
with a tree and a rope ladder.
And there was also a doll house.
We wanted to have a closer look but they
didn't bring them out. :(
It was time to go home since Cecile had work
later on in the day.
Cecile brought me a present.
Close up of her face
Her name will be Chyna Doll
(aka Cecile)
I just love the outfit Cecile made for her.
She also brought me
It's a glass votive candle holder with
3 of her small creations and their pictures.
I haven't unwrapped it yet.
I brought Cecile some nude dolls to
use some of her magic on.
It's was great having someone to talk to while
doll hunting. Someone who shares your passion for dolls.
We will be going again sometime in the future.
Remember to check out her blog.
Monday, September 26, 2011
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Cali Girl - Western Lea
Cali Girl
Lea
Mattel
2004
Made in China
Comes with an extra pair of sandals, a skirt,
horse grooming accessories, a bucket and her
western hat
She is scented.
There is also a poster inside.
The top and bottom of the box turn
into her stand.
Original Price 13.99
She was found by a dealer who finds
boxed dolls for me.
Flea Market find.
Saturday, September 24, 2011
I Can Be An Architect
I Can Be Series
Architect
2011 Career of The Year
Mattel
2010
Made in China
Toys R Us find.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Star Spangled Dolls - Jazz Performers
Sometimes if you wait and are
patient enough you are able to find
dolls from your want list.
Ever since I purchased some of the Sunshine Family
dolls in May, I wanted to get some of the dolls
from the Star-Spangled series.
Jazz Performers
Star Spangled Series of dolls
Mattel
1975-76
Marked on head Mattel 1973
On back - Made in Taiwan
We're Mellie and Louis Harris from the port city where life is music and
music is jazz. Louis plays the trumpet with Jelly Roll Morton, the
famous piano player. I sing blues. We play in parks to people dancing on
the grass, at cotillions or in caberets ' till the night is filled with
swirling colors and a sweet jazz wail. Our favorite place to play is on
the street corners for the whole world to hear!
About 2 weeks ago I happened to come across
their auction on E-Bay. They were listed with another set
of Steve and Stephanie dolls. It never said anything in the auction
about the Star Spangled Series.
Supposedly this set dolls and the other set came from
a Mattel Employee. No boxes.
They are all original. The Steve and Stephanie also
have wrist tags which made them more desirable.
I was happy to get both sets of dolls at a very
reasonable price.
E-Bay find
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Tori
Tori
Victorious
Nickelodeon
Spin Master
2011
Made in China
She is only articulated in the knees.
Toy's R Us find
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Imani
When I picked up this doll
last Saturday, I wasn't sure who she was.
Her head was marked Olmec 1992 and
her body marked Hasbro 1988.
At first I thought maybe she was re-bodied, but
her head and body matched perfectly.
It seems that the hair has been undone.
She has one braid left in the back of her head.
She could either be Crimp and Bead Imani
or Pop Star Imani.
Hasbro introduced these 2 dolls in 1994 and 1995.
She was found without clothes, so I dressed her
in a Pink Label Barbie outfit. (School Spirit Barbie 1995)
Flea Market find
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Brooke Shields
Brooke Shields
B.C.S. and Co.
LJN
1982
11 1/2 inches
Original Outfit, not sure about the boots.
Marked on back
1982 B.C.S. & Co.
Head has a 1 with and oval. (?)
Made in Hong Kong
Garage sale find.
Monday, September 19, 2011
Vitamin C
Vitamin C
Mattel
2000
Marked on head and back
Mattel 1999
Made in China
Bought nude so I put her in a homemade
gown I had found.
Need to find an articulated body for her.
She is one doll I really want to re-body
Thrift Store find.
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Boxed Grease Sandy
Grease
Sandy
Mattel
Collector Edition
25th Anniversary
2003
Made in China
Flea Market find
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Action Figures
I finally found some Action Figures.
The first one is:
Rambo
First Blood Part II
N2Toys
2001
Made in China
12 inch figure
Flea Market find
G.I.Joe
Hasbro
Marked Hasbro 1996
Made in China
He's a tad shorter than Barbie
Original Clothes I am assuming
Missing his boots
Thrift Store find
Friday, September 16, 2011
Mattel's Vintage Spectra
No, This is not another Monster High post.
This post is about Mattel's Vintage Spectra.
Spectra
"Lacy - Spacey -Out -of-this-World"
Mattel
1987
Original Outfit
Marked on head Mattel 1986
On back Mattel
Made in Malaysia
Same size as Barbie
Jointed elbows and knees.
Normal head, metallic bodies.
Mattel produced this series of 5 dolls who came from
the Planet Shimmeron.
There were 4 female dolls and 1 male doll
Spectra also had a dog named Spark.
This series of dolls only lasted 1 year.
Thrift Store find.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Surf's-Up Beach
Surf's Up Beach
Steven
Mattel
2007
Original Outfit
Made in Indonesia
Flea Market find
Monster High Sale
For all you Monster High Fans!
Just got an e-mail from Big Lots.
Starting this Saturday, September 17th
They are having a Monster High Gift Set Sale
Will probably go to see what they have.
If I do buy any, they will be deboxed...
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Harley Davidson Ken
Harley Davidson Ken
#2
Mattel
1999
It is hard to see what is marked on the head.
I think it reads 1990
On his back Mattel 1975
Clothes not original.
Made in China
I think I am going to name him Rob. Not sure who he
will be paired up with yet.
Thrift Store Find
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Vintage Black Doll
Need help!
Today, while walking around the Flea Market, I stopped
at a new dealer where I had bought the Gone With The Wind Dolls,
At first, I saw the Action Figures and played with Barbies that
he had. After looking thru the Action figures and picked out two.
Out of the corner of my eye I spied her.
12 inch black doll.
Stuffed with sawdust. Her foot needs some
mending. Some of the sawdust is falling out.
I am assuming she is from the 1940's or 50's.
No labels to identify her.
Skirt is original since it is the same material as
her head scarf. Scarf is not removable.
I know black dolls from that era are rare.
I believe her face is painted gauze.
Her face paint is still good, not sure if she was
repainted. (I don't know how I would be
able to tell if she was)
Her only flaw is that her foot needs mending.
Any information on her would greatly be appreciated!
Flea Market find.
Monday, September 12, 2011
Stylin' Safari
Blythe Loves Littlest Pet Shop
Pet Vacations
Stylin' Safari
Hasbro
2011
Made in China
Toy's R Us Exclusive
Toy's R Us find
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Ever Girl Clothes
I found nothing at the Flea Market or the
Thrift Store today. Hasn't really been anything exciting
the last few times I went.
I did pick up an Ever Girl outfit.
Ever Girl
Funky
Playmates
2005
Made in China
Thrift Store find
Never have come across an Ever Girl
On the back it says there were twelve different dolls
Wanted to find out more info on the dolls and found out
that D7ana from
A Philly Collector Of Playscale Dolls and Action Figures
did a blog post on the dolls in 2009.
You can read the post at
Friday, September 9, 2011
Cindy's Country Kitchen
Hi, I'm Cindy!
Welcome to My Country Kitchen.
Today I am going to show you some
delectable treats I've been whipping up
in My Country Kitchen.
First we have Surprise Pudding with a
Raspberry Sauce.
Next Chow Mein Noodle Salad.
Great lunchtime meal if you are dieting.
Steak and Eggs for Breakfast anyone?
French Bread and Cheese make a good
mid-afternoon snack.
Sausage Pizza topped with mushrooms and peppers.
Great lunch for the kids.
A delightful double decker pudding with cherries on the side.
And our last item for today!
Everybody's favorite, Lime Gelatin with fruit slices.
Let's dig in.
See You Soon.
Love ya, Cindy
Frannie here:
Cindy is a Sophie Liv Doll by Spin Master.
The background is "Jody's Country Kitchen" by Ideal
From the 1970's.
Purchased from Tara, one of my blog followers.
(Thanks Tara!)
The food items I purchased today at the Thrift Store.
They are magnets, but I thought they would make great food
items. They were still wrapped in plastic. Had stickers
saying they were purchased at A.C. Moore (craft store).
Made in Taiwan.
Hope you enjoyed Cindy's Story.
Today, my other half's daughter asked if I would sell her
Cabbage Patch Dolls . She has about 10 of them.
I most likely will be selling them on E-Bay. So if you are interested
in Cabbage Patch dolls, watch for my posting when I am putting them
up on E-Bay.
Question: Has anyone seen a Halloween Barbie for 2011? Went to Target today.
There were none.
Is Mattel making them this year?