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| Unknown 1990s Geoffrey, Inc. (possible Toys R Us-Exclusive) Doll |
This 11-1/2 inch, pretty Barbie clone with twist-and-turn waist and bendable legs is otherwise non-articulated. I found her at a thrift store for $2.99. Her clothing appears to be original.
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| Close-up of Geoffrey Inc.-marked fashion doll |
Her head is marked: ©1998 Geoffrey, Inc.
Her back is marked: Made in China
Geoffrey, Inc. is a Toys R Us (TRU) trademark. I assume she was sold there exclusively. Other than that, I do not know her ID. Recently, a white version was offered on eBay by a seller from the United Kingdom, described as Geoffrey Inc. Barbie.
Below are photos taken after she was bathed, hair restyled, ears pierced; earrings, bracelet, and shoes added.
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| Ears were pierced with pink quilting needles which serve as stud earrings. The stem of the needles is quite long. It could have been shortened, but I decided to insert each one in an upward angle to allow enough room inside her head and prevent the tip of the needle from piercing the vinyl on the opposite side of the doll's head. The pink color of the "stud" was changed to purple using a purple metallic marker (see next image). |
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| Metallic markers and quilting needles -- quilting needles are perfect earrings for most vinyl dolls. |
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| After the marker color dried, a coat of clear fingernail polish sealed the marker ink to prevent staining of the doll's ears. Mod Podge or other sealant could have be used. I left the "earrings" extended away from the ears until both the marker color and nail polish dried. |
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| She strikes a final pose, wearing her original or found-in fashion, with silver bracelet and clear purple high-heel shoes added; hair restyled, and earrings added. |
Does anyone know her manufacture-given name?
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