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.
Category Archives: 1980s
The Littles Dolls
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.
Fun in the Sun and Sun Dreamer Dolls
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.
Bubble Buddy Doll
Mel Appel Dolls
Candi Doll
Candi Doll
Robotech – Matchbox Toys
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 15th Squadron. Also available were Flight Uniform, Street Clothes, and Fashion Accessories.