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| 18-inch circa 1960s high-heel fashion doll marked P11. |
In addition to the My Forever First Lady Bookmark sent to my friend for Christmas, I also sent her another 18-inch high-heel fashion doll to add to her collection. Shown above, the doll was purchased from a Facebook friend during the spring of 2018. Plans had been to send the doll in August 2018 with other birthday gifts, but in May 2018, I found a different 1960s high-heel fashion doll, shown here, that I sent my friend instead for her birthday. Since 14R and other 18-inch 1950s-1960s high-heel fashion dolls are difficult to find, and these are the dolls my friend prefers to collect now, I held this one back to give her for Christmas.
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| Close-up of her lovely face |
She is missing her bridal veil. Except for the drop pearl earrings and silver high-heel shoes I added, the doll is all original including her off-white taffeta undies. As illustrated in the second photo above, her face is immaculate, all eyelashes are intact, and her hair is still in great condition.
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| Possible Dreams Santa "What's in the Box?" #4056203 |
My friend and I both collect Possible Dreams African American Santas. This year I sent What's in the Box? by Possible Dreams to her, shown above in a stock photo. I added a little something-something to the box Santa holds.
She sent Possible Dreams Lollipop Santa to me, which is shown in the next four photos.
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| Possible Dreams Lollipop Santa #6000705 |
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| Close-up of Lollipop Santa better illustrates the little girl's face. |
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| This is how Santa looks from behind. |
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| Lollipop Santa's peppermint-candy-themed gift bag holds a gift and candy. |
Lollipop Santa holds a little girl whose arms are reaching for the lollipop he holds. Santa has a peppermint-themed gift bag that holds a wrapped gift, candy canes, and more lollipops.
Because of their realism, I enjoy collecting Department 57 Possible Dreams Clothtique Santas. The history is included on the back of Lollipop Santa's box and reads:
Our very first Clothtique Possible Dreams Santa was introduced in 1985. The stiffened fabric process was inspired by Vintage European Statuettes. Our unique combination of sculpting and fabrics bring each Santa to life.
Designed by Ann Dezendorf in the U.S., every Possible Dreams Santa is hand made by a team of skilled artisans. Each is carefully packaged and delivered with exquisite detail and artistic expertise...
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Doll Gifts From My Friend
The Christmas wish list I shared with my friend included only two doll-related items. I never ask for anything that isn't doll related, but she always surprises with me with loads of other things. The photo above was taken of the oversized shipping box of beautifully wrapped presents she sent this year. The doll-related asked-for items which were included and shown next were the 30th Anniversary 2018 Holiday Barbie and a Hallmark Keepsake Barbie ornament which is inspired by that doll.
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| 30th Anniversary 2018 Holiday Barbie and Hallmark Keepsake ornament inspired by the 2018 Holiday Barbie |
The 30th Anniversary 2018 Holiday Barbie is the first African American Holiday Barbie with natural hair and is the only reason I wanted this doll as I do not actively collect Holiday Barbies. I do collect the annual Holiday Barbie ornaments. This doll has up-slanted almond-shaped brown eyes that I had not seen previously on a manufactured Barbie. I have, however, seen this done by a doll collector/artist whose online photos of her work might have inspired the Mattel designer's creation of this doll. IJS.
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| Take a closer look at 2018 Holiday Barbie |
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| Hallmark Keepsake 2018 Barbie Ornament out of the box |
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| The back of the 30th Anniversary Holiday Barbie's box illustrates the other two dolls in this Barbie Signature collection. Note that each doll's arms are positioned differently. |
Also included with my doll items from my friend was a reproduction of Barbie's #1640 Matinee fashion. (I was 10 when this fashion was first released!)
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| Reproduction of Barbie Matinee Fashion #1640 |
The fashion, which was originally released in 1965, includes a red sleeveless sheath, waist-length long-sleeved jacket with leopard-print fur at collar and sleeves, and red hat with an attached sheer scarf. Not shown is a pair of red pumps that complete this fashion ensemble.
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Dolls From My Daughter
After she asked what I wanted for Christmas, I gave my daughter a wish list of two dolls. Sibahle Collection Zuri, a doll that represents albinism and Barbie Mod Friend's Giftset.
Zuri
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| Part of Sibahle Collection's Rainbow Nation, Zuri is a 13-1/2-inch all-vinyl doll. Her name means "beautiful" in Swahili. |
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| The back of Zuri's box describes the company's mission to create a diverse line of dolls representing different races, skin tones, and skin conditions. |
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| Zuri represents a girl with albinism. She has gray eyes, blonde 4C-textured hair, blonde eyelashes, and freckles. |
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| She is dressed in a full-length dress, the bodice of which has black ovals on a tan, rust, or orange (in the back) background. The skirt has three layers of orange tulle over an orange fabric underskirt. Zuri can be ordered wearing an orange, pink, or yellow dress. |
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| She wears white undies and has on white flat shoes. |
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| Zuri's hair is pulled up into a high ponytail to create one Afro puff. |
Ndanaka, which means "I am beautiful" in Shona, is scheduled to be released in March 2019.
Barbie Mod Friends Gift Set
The week before Christmas, a member of my doll group shared that both Walmart and Amazon dot com had the Barbie Mod Friends Gift Set reduced from $80 to $40. I had originally asked my daughter to buy another Sibahle doll for me (Neha), but that doll was out of stock. I thought about asking her to contribute to the crowdfunding campaign for Ndanaka, but because I'd have to wait until March or possibly thereafter to receive the doll, I asked for the Barbie Mod Friends Gift Set instead.
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| Barbie Mod Friends Gift Set |
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| Close-up of the dolls' faces |
The vibrant colors of their fashions and the dolls themselves so remind me of the hours I spent as a child playing with my Barbies (none of which were Black), but the fond memories remain. I do not recall if I ever owned Stacey, but she is a welcome addition to my adult collection.
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| In this photo, taken from a downward angle, the dolls' Pilgrim-style pumps can be seen. Christie's shoes are orange. Barbie and Stacey's shoes are lime green. |
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| The back of the gift set box describes the dolls' friendship. |
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Not quite sure how I missed this post...but what an amazing series of gifts! I have actively collected the Holiday Barbie’s from their inception and this year I completed the series this year from 1988 to now (the caveat being that there was a period of about 5 years where Mattel didn’t release official named Happy Holiday or Holiday Barbie dolls, so I don’t own these few). The holiday Barbie has always been the first Christmas thing my Dad would buy in preparation of the coming season, so I’ve always loved them...have to admit being in Australia it’s only in the last few years that you can sometimes find the diverse offering beyond the classic blonde Barbie version...I have a few African American holiday dolls...and a plethora of Caucasian Barbie’s...online definitely helps these days! Love the Afro of this years 30th anniversary, it’s such a great look with that big tulle gown! Are the mod friend set dolls possibly silkstone could that be the reason for the weight...I know that a number of their most recent repro dolls (like the Francie’s for example) were Silkstone? Zuni is precious!
ReplyDeleteWe'll chalk it up to your being busy as the reason you might have missed this post.
DeleteI had to have this year's Holiday Barbie, strictly because of the Afro and I guess the eye shape difference was a little intriguing to me, too. It's so sweet that the Holiday Barbie has always been the first Christmas gift your dad would buy. Those dolls will always have a special meaning to you.
The mod friends, Christie, Barbie, and Steffie are not Silkstones. The weight of their rubbery-textured vinyl mimics the original 1968 dolls' vinyl, which was of a far superior quality than the plastic Mattel uses today.
Zuni is waiting for the release of Ndanaka, a doll that represents someone with vitiligo.
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