Four dolls from the Littles family are shown here. They are 2.25 in. with rooted hair and five-jointed bodies. Left to right are Hedy, a visiting friend (Little Kiddle Liz Locket from the 1960s), Belinda, Flossie, and Daphne.

The Littles home, 1980-1983, is 12 in. wide, 18 in. deep, and 20 in. tall. It is made of fiberboard and plastic. There are five rooms in the Victorian style house. The furniture is mainly painted metal. The living room includes a settee with matching chair and footstool and a piano. The bathroom on the roof has a tub with shower, toilet, and lavatory. The patio has a tilt-top table, lamp, and plant.  The kitchen includes a sink-icebox combo and a cook stove; the chairs and drop-leaf table are shown in the next room. The bedroom has a cradle, dresser, “brass” bed, and armoire. The drawers open.

These two 11.5 in. fashion dolls reflect the popularity of the California beach scene over recent decades. Fun in the Sun from Kee Bee Toy Stores is jointed with bendable legs. Sun Dreamer, 1987 by Creata, is described as “the California scene teen for the fun life.” Her skin tone is a dark tan. She has extra-long hair, bendable legs, and wears only one earring.

These two 11.5 in. hollow plastic manikins were made by Mel Appel in 1988. These unusual manikins were completely open on the back. The one in the blue suit is still attached to the card along with her stand and shoes. The other doll wears a Barbie bikini.

These Robotech characters by Matchbox Toys, 1986, are based on a science fiction TV series by the same name. It originated as a 1983 Japanese TV series about fighting extraterrestrial invasions. Rick Hunter, 12 in., is an intergalactic fighter pilot; redheaded Lisa Hayes, is first officer of the space fortress; and blonde haired Dana Sterling is leader on the 15^th Squadron. Also available were Flight Uniform, Street Clothes, and Fashion Accessories.

Hollywoods, 5 in. by Tonka, 1986, were presented as cool kids with cool clothes and cool things to do. This one has molded-on sunglasses, sun suit, and sandals. She came with a skateboard. A 1988 card with clothes for a Hollywoods boy is in the background.

My daughter in Florida sent some photos of Jem from her collection.

True Heart, 7 in. by Mattel, was the Heart Family’s sheepdog. He is with Grandma Heart, 1987.

Fashions by Me, 1982 by Hasbro, is a 13 in. unusual fashion doll. It has a one piece plastic body with cutouts along all sides to tuck in her clothing. Over the years a few cracks appeared in the cutouts but it still works as a no-sew solution to sewing the clothes. It came in a large box with materials, patterns and accessories.