Jem and her rock band members, 12 in. by Hasbro, 1985-1986, were first seen in a TV cartoon series, Jem and the Holograms. They are all vinyl with eight joints, rooted hair and painted hair.

Real Suntan Secrets by Creata, 1988, 11.5 in., has a six-jointed body with bendable legs. When put in the sun her skin tone grows darker in just a few minutes. To restore the light tone, the doll may be placed in a dark location for an hour. She is boxed with a deck chair, sun glasses, brush, and tattoos. The box includes a warning for the doll’s owner to use sunscreen etc.

Mattel’s Big Jim Sports Camper, 1972, came with an array of camping and sports gear including a boat, cooking utensils, fire pit, folding table and chairs, etc. Ken is ready to take it for a ride.

All the My Friend dolls I have, like this Mikey, are wearing their original clothes. Dressing them is easy.

Jenny and Becky, the two My Friend dolls shown, also had a black friend, Nicky. They all had vinyl heads and limbs on soft bodies and could sit or stand.

The 16 in. My Friend dolls by Fisher Price were popular from 1977 to 1982. The series began with Mandy, dressed in pink as shown.

The Lone Ranger, 9.5 in., was made in 1973 by Gabriel Industries Inc. He has his original hat, mask, neckerchief, holster, and belt. He is posable with 14 joints and can stand alone.

These three knights sparked imaginations and an interest in stories about the era, stories about Robin Hood and King Arthur. The knight in front was part of an educational package, Lift the Lid on Knights by Running Press.