Birthday Dolls 2024

Beautifully wrapped birthday gifts from my friend, Debra R.

I received a box of beautifully wrapped birthday gifts from my long-time doll-friend, Debra R. We have known each other for nearly 30 years. Among other things hand-picked specifically for me were four dolls and a doll fashion.

The unwrapped doll gifts are shown in this photo and described below.

A brown-complexioned 15-inch kidskin doll by Beate Schulte

The leather head is over a molded face.

Very little information is available online about the German artist, Beate Schult, except for a sprinkling of dolls made during the mid-to-late 1980s. A doll identical to mine was offered in a past Theriault's auction and is said to be from 1985. However, my doll's head marks are BS / 88. This indicates mine was released in 1988. Theriault's description is copied below:

Of brown tinted soft leather, the face is mounted on head form and has painted brown eyes, closed mouth and facial features, with black fleecy and tightly-curled black yarn hair, two-tone tan/brown stitched body with suede side torso, wearing original orange suede vest and hand-painted muslin pants. With original paper label from Beate Schult and marked "BS85" on back of head. Excellent condition. The doll was made by German artist Beate Schult in 1985 from a series of international dolls, a black child, an Asian boy, and a white-complexioned child, and is very rare as well as artfully created.

L.U.V. Londynn by Far Out Toys

A close-up of Londynn's face reminds me of Madame Alexander's Paris Williams. 

L.U.V., an acronym for limitless, unique, and vibrant, is the theme of a line of four 10-inch vinyl fashion dolls that includes the fashionably dressed Londynn. The back of the box indicates that "Londynn is adventurous and outgoing. She loves to show off her unique and individual style. Always willing to push her limits to experience new things." Londynn's elbows and wrists are articulated. I do not know if the knees and ankles are articulated. Follow the link to the Walmart buy page for out-of-the-box photos.

This is a fashion doll clone that looks like My Scene Jai.

Close-up of the My Scene Jai clone

The My Scene Jai clone has a thin, multi-articulated body. The Afro-textured hair is tightly coiled and closely rooted. She wears a cute two-piece fashion. 

Ruby Red Fashion Friends "Sprinkles on Top" fashion is pictured above.

This adorable fashion designed to fit Ruby Red Fashion Friends' 14-inch dolls will be perfect for my most recent Ruby Red Toys acquisition, Voice of the Future Jada or By the Sea Maya. I am leaning toward redressing Maya because I like Jada's outfit. Included in the box is a denim jacket that has a multicolored yarn pom-pom attached to a front pocket, a sleeveless ice-cream-cone-print purple dress, a pair of white socks, and a pair of white shoes that have matching pom-poms on the vamps.

Jolie James Op Art Opening from the Poppy Parker Collection by Integrity Toys

My fourth and most impressive doll gift this year is Integrity Toys' Jolie James Op Art Opening from the Poppy Parker collection of 12-inch multi-articulated, exquisitely crafted high-end fashion dolls. This doll and her ensemble are stunning! A close-up of her face and her packaged accessories are captured in the final photos. 

I love this sculpt!

Most of the accessories are stored in a slide-out compartment at the top of the doll's box.

Jolie's backstory from the Fashion Doll Chronicles website reads, Young actress Jolie James is delighted to join her friend Poppy Parker for this moment in art and fashion history in London, England! Ready to be the central attraction of the show, Ms. James is dressed to create an optical illusion of her own... This girl is truly trippy!

The accessories, most shown here, include:

Faux-fur wrap with matching optical print lining;
Black and white kitten heels (designed to fit the articulated ankle feet, included);
Oversized hoop earrings;
Black and white bangle bracelets;
Cuff bracelet;
Oversized sunglasses;
Ring;
Custom-designed layered hoop necklace;
High-contrast handbag;
Pair of long-manicured hands;
Alternate pair Poppy Parker hands;
Bonus! Pair of alternate high-heeled lower legs;
Doll stand;
Certificate of authenticity.

I love my doll gifts, and as usual, Debra always outdoes herself from one year to the next. True doll friends are the best.

Related Links:

Theriault's Auction of Brown-Complexioned Beate Schult doll

Londynn's Walmart buy page

Jolie James Op Art Opening from the Poppy Parker Collection (scroll down at this link to see Jolie's photos and description.)

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