Thursday, November 9, 2023

Truly Stumpous

In 1969 Mattel came out with the Truly Stumpous doll.  She was one of the first celebrity dolls.  She came in two versions.

#1108 Standard 

#1107 Talking








Thursday, October 12, 2023

American Girl ~ Samantha Treat: gold silverware


American Girl has had many great items.  It can be hard to identify some of those items.  I want to let you see what the silverware for Samantha Treat look like.  They are untagged.  The tag would of be on the plastic bag they were in.




 

Thursday, September 14, 2023

Twiggy

Mattel came out with Twiggy in 1968.  She was out for one year.  She had 4 outfits.

#1725 Twiggy Do's - comes with dress, socks, shoes, necklace, and purse.
#1726 Twiggy Turnouts - dress, swimsuit, boots.
#1727 Twigster - dress, scarf, shoes, orange purse, mirror, brush, comb, talc puff, eyelash pencil, and eyelash brush.
#1728 Twiggy Gear - jumpsuit, belt,  hat, shoes, and camera.





#1725 Twiggy Do's

#1726 Twiggy Turnouts

 

#1727 Twiggy Twigster



#1728 Twiggy Gear



Thursday, August 3, 2023

Brenda Starr

Brenda Starr is one of my favorite dolls. There is so much we do not know about her & a lot we do. Here are some things that I have learned. Brenda Starr was issued in 1964 by Madame Alexander. She was out for a year and was discontinued due to royalties. Madame Alexander then re-issued her a Yolanda in 1965. Yolanda was discontinued in 1966. In 2003 Effanbee Doll Company bought the rights to Brenda Starr. They introduced Brenda Starr in 2003. In 2004 the line was extended with Daphne Dimples and in 2005 with Basil St John. They retired the line in 2007. Both Madame Alexander & Effanbee Brenda Starr dolls are popular still.

This blog is about Brenda Starr #900 by Madame Alexander. She comes with a doll, chemise, shoes, a stand & a hair booklet. She has many clothes. The doll comes with clothes or only clothes. It is hard to find all her clothes & then was no booklet on the clothes.  Any information you have would be great.

Here are the outfits I know of.  Do you know if an outfit I missed?  Do you have the booklet Madame Alexander Doll Fashion Parade of 1964?  I would love a copy for the blog.  I have seen #955 with the doll and without is the product number the same?   If so are the missing number Brenda Starr outfits or just Madame Alexander product numbers for different dolls.  I know that Cissette doll clothes use some of these product numbers too. 

  • 900 - Doll, chemise, shoes, hair booklet & stand
  • 901
  • 902
  • 903
  • 904
  • 905 - Dress - green floral print, panties, shoes
  • 905 - Dress - Pink with olive panties, shoes
  • 906
  • 907
  • 908
  • 909
  • 910 - Dress - blue floral, green bead necklace, shoes & belt
  • 911 - Swimsuit, cover, shoes & bag
  • 912 - Lounging Suit: pink pants, floral top w/sequins (there is more than the color version of the top), white shoes, earrings, green bracelet, necklace
  • 913
  • 914
  • 915 - Shirtwaist dress: pinks w/ lace skirt - petticoat, panties, white shoes, purse, earrings
  • 916
  • 917
  • 918 - Black lace dress - dress, hot pink shoes, and black tote
  • 919
  • 920 - Press Club Ball: lace top w/satin emerald green skirt - taffeta panties, black shoes & silver purse
  • 920 - Press Club Ball: lace top w/satin blue skirt - taffeta panties, black shoes, long gloves & silver purse
  • 921 - Blue Nylon Sheath w/ attached cape - panties, earrings, black shoes, gloves, pearls necklace
  • 922
  • 923
  • 924
  • 925 - White Raincoat w/pink & orange inside, matching sheath dress, white hat & umbrella
  • 925 - White Raincoat w/small flower print, matching sheath, hat & umbrella
  • 925 - White Raincoat w/large rose print, matching sheath, hat & umbrella
  • 926
  • 927
  • 928
  • 929
  • 930 - Bride: lace gown, veil, petticoat, white shoes, flowers


  • These are single items of clothes,  Are there more?

  • 955 - Pink long nightie
  • 956 - Pink short nightie
  • 957 - Pink robe

  • I have no product number the following:

       

         



    Yolanda doll #1030 was released in 1965. Her box lists the following. Her hair color is Blonde, Aubrun, Tosca, Brown hair colors.  She comes in blue and brown eyes.  Dress - pink, blue, masie, red, green, white, accsa, rose, lay, navy, chart. and beauty. Her box is now a Madame Alexander blue box. They did make a change to her face. Does she have her own clothes? I know she has a Yolanda tagged Wedding Dress. 


    Thursday, July 6, 2023

    Tutti, Todd & Chris

    In 1965 Mattel came out with Tutti Barbie's little sister.  She was poseable in her arm and legs.  She comes in blonde & brunette hair colors.  She was available through 1971, but in European & Canada, she was available until the 1980s.

    Dolls

    • #3550 Tutti - comes with dress, panties, headband, hat, comb, brush, and shoes
    • #3570 Chris - comes with dress, green panties, green metal barrette, 2 green ribbons,                           comb, brush, and shoes
    • #3580 Tutti - comes with dress, headband, comb, brush, and shoes
    • #3590 Todd - comes with shirt, shorts, hat, socks, and red sneakers


    Outfits

    • #3601 Puddle Jumper - comes with coat, hat & boots
    • #3602 Ship Shape - comes with dress, panties, hat, socks, and shoes
    • #3603 Sand Castles - comes with romper, hat, shovel, bucket,  and shoes
    • #3604 Skippin' Rope - comes with dress, tights, shoes, and jump rope
    • #3606 Clowning Around - comes with dress, panties, clown, and shoes
    • #3607 Come to My Party - comes with dress, panties, socks, and shoes
    • #3608 Let's Play Barbie - comes with dress, panties, hat, socks, shoes, tote, and                                                      Barbie doll
    • #3609 Plantin Posies - comes with dress, panties, hat, shoes, watering can, spade, and                                       seeds
    • #3614 Sea Shores - comes with swim coverup, swimsuit, shoes, ball, and sailboat
    • #3615 Flower Girl - comes with gown, hat, shoes, and flowers
    • #3615 Pink Pajama - comes with pajamas, slipper, comb, brush, baby doll, baby                                              blanket
    • #3617 Birthday Beauties - comes with dress, tights, shoes, invitation, plate, cake,                                                     present

    Sets
    • #3552 Walking My Dolly - comes with tutti, doll stroller, baby doll, blanket, dress, hat,                                                 socks, comb, brush, and shoes,
    • #3553 Night Night, Sleep Tight - comes with a doll, pajama, robe, slipper, bed, bedspread
    • #3554 Me & My Dog - comes with doll, dog, coat, hat, tights, and shoes
    • #3555 Melody in Pink - comes with doll, piano, bench,  dress, socks, and shoes
    • #3556 Sundea Treats - comes with tutti (dress, panties, socks, and shoes) todd (shirt,                                               shorts, jacket, socks, shoes) table, strawberry sundea, chocolate                                           sundea, 2 spoons
    • #3559 Cookin Goodies - comes with a doll, dress, panties, apron, socks, shoes, stove, pot,
    • #3560 Swing-A-Ling - comes with a doll, dress, panties, socks, shoes, headband, swing
    Special
    • #3301 Chris Fun Timer
    • #3577 Buffy
    • #1133 Lori n' Roni
    • #1134 Nan n' Fran
    • #1135 Angie n' Tangie
    • #7377 Carla









    Thursday, June 1, 2023

    Julia

    In 1969 Mattel came out with Julia. She was one of the first celebrity Barbie.  She came from the popular TV show, Julia.  She was available until 1972. 

    Julia's doll comes with a nurse's uniform, hat, and white shoes. Her hair was dark brown/black.  Over time her hair can oxidize to a shade of red.  


    • #1127 TNT Julia
    • #1128 Talking Julia
    • #1751 Leather Weather - comes with coat, top, skirt, purse & shoes
    • #1752 Brr-Furr - comes with coat, dress, hat & shoes
    • #1753 Candlelight Capers - comes with cape, dress, hat & shoes
    • #1754 Pink Fantasy - comes robe, nightgown, slipper
    • #1594 Simply Wow Set - comes with doll, dress, jacket, hanger & shoes