Victorian Ladies by Ideal, 1983, were made in 8 and 12 in. sizes. Made of vinyl with sleep eyes and rooted hair, their white color resembles porcelain. This one is Emma. Six other ladies were in the series.
Category Archives: 1980s
Hollywoods!
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.
Today’s Girls Dolls
This is 11.5 in. Candy, a 1988 Creata fashion doll reflecting a “New-Age” attitude. She can wear the clothes of Barbie and Maxie but would she want to? There are two other Today’s Girls, Cookie and Trish. Exciting fashions and career goals make up their world.
Starr Doll 1980
An 11.5 in. high school student named Starr was introduced by Mattel in 1980. She is shown standing with one of her friends, Kelley. Both are fully posable with eight joints and bendable knees and elbows. Many accessories for their activities at Springfield High School were available for imaginative play, such as the 14 page yearbook shown.
Corelle Doll, 1988
Catherine Refabert is the French designer Corelle dolls. This 12.5 in. Corelle, 1988, has a translucent vinyl head and limbs on a soft stuffed body. She has blue sleep eyes, thick rooted hair, and shows two teeth. Her original outfit has a vintage hankie look. I knitted her socks.
Baby Baby Doll
This is Baby Baby, 15 in., 1999 by Matchbox, with vinyl head and hands and soft stuffed body. Wearing her original outfit, she is weighted to feel like a real baby, and has a rattle and bracelet.
Always Sisters Dolls
Always Sisters were made by Kennner in 1988. They are 22 in. with hard plastic head, hands, and feet on a posable body of stockinet covered foam. They have ankle, knee, and elbow joints and their set-in eyes have lashes. Blair and Lauren are standing behind Brittany. Their original outfits and accessories are outstanding.
Lace Doll
Lace, 11.5 in., 1986 by Creata, was one of the Celebrity Rock Stars, with “studded” faux leather dresses, jewelry, and lace stockings.
Dixie Diner
The back of the Dixie Diner box shows the various characters and extra accessories.
The Dixie Diner Playset
The Dixie Diner Playset, Tyco, 1988, 15 x 10 in., plastic, with optional extras, include a counter and three stools that swivel. Doors and windows open and close. Other accessories include the juke box and the booth set. Frankie and Barbara Ann are shown. Other figures include Patty, Bobby, Darla, Peggy Sue, and Dotty. All have magnetic shoes so they can stand.
