Bubble Buddy, 10 in., was made in Italy and marked “EFFE Italia S.P.A.” He is made of vinyl with open mouth, rooted hair, and jointed head and arms. When his tummy is squeezed he will blow bubbles. A wand and bubble solution was packaged with him.
Mel Appel Dolls
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.
Candi Doll
Candi, 11.5 in., 1981 by Mego, is wearing a tagged Jordache outfit. An 18 in. version of Candi was also made by Mego.
Candi Doll
Candi, 11.5 in., 1981 by Mego, is wearing a tagged Jordache outfit. An 18 in. version of Candi was also made by Mego.
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.
Argentina Doll
Argentina, 11 in., 1984 by Effanbee, was described as a “play size Collector Doll.” Fully jointed with rooted hair and sleep eyes, she is one from a set of international dolls
Signature 17 Doll
Signature 17 is the name of these 11.5 in. high fashion models, 1989 by Creata. Design originals by Chic and Avanti are represented here along with plastic bottles of signature cologne. The Chic doll wears polka dots and the Avanti doll wears red and blue. There is a third one by Spirt.
Victorian Ladies
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.
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.
