1980s, International Takara Dolls November 4, 2014 Nancy The Japanese company Takara made this 1985 11 in. Barbie (on right) under license from Mattel. She is fully jointed with bendable arms and legs, light brown hair, brown eyes, and a Japanese animee face. Everyday Kimono describes her outfit. The second Takara doll, Jenny, was made 1981-1987. She is the same size and construction as the Barbie. Her box was labeled Jenny’s Club as there were six other dolls in the series, all bendable for posing. Share this: Pin It
The Japanese company Takara made this 1985 11 in. Barbie (on right) under license from Mattel. She is fully jointed with bendable arms and legs, light brown hair, brown eyes, and a Japanese animee face. Everyday Kimono describes her outfit. The second Takara doll, Jenny, was made 1981-1987. She is the same size and construction as the Barbie. Her box was labeled Jenny’s Club as there were six other dolls in the series, all bendable for posing.