Loose DAFs

A variety of dolls and action figures

Loose dolls and action figures (DAFs) as displayed on one shelf of a three-tiered bookcase.  DAFs are by Hasbro (GI Joe), Hot Toys, Ideal, Integrity Toys, Lanard Toys, Madame Alexander, Mattel, M & C Toy Limited (World Peacekeepers), MGA, Mixis, Only Hearts Club, and an unknown manufacturer.  The guy on the far right with the weapon, constantly polices their actions. 

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After the Comparison...

...all playscale males, Desiree and Reese (incorrectly referred to as Dayle in yesterday's blog) were returned to their respective areas of display (with the exception of Son's  ©1992 GI Joes). 

Reese and Desiree sit on the side of a two-drawer storage bin (far right)

as Darren stands in the middle.

DID's Obama stands on HSM Chad's box along with Bo (the dog) and Ty's Li'l Ones

Sweet Sydney and Marvelous Mariah.

WPK (Worldpeacekeeper) continues to keep Rosa company.

Tyr enjoys the company of the two Opals.

Omega (my deep-dark chocolate... I mean) Emerald's companion returns

to his position of display above Tyr and the two Opals.

Adventure Team GI Joe (not pictured here) is back in his box on a shelf with other boxed Joes and Janes.

My son's ©1992 GI Joes remain in the "studio." 

I have not decided if I should incorporate Son's Joes into my collection or if I should return them to the toy bin with the rest of his remaining childhood toys.

I wonder what the inanimate ladies think.  What do you think... bin them or fully dress and display them? 

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They Like Them Taller, Dark, and Handsome

As a result of one reader's comment, "I have yet to meet a 12" GI Joe doll that is as tall as Barbie," posted on my Memorial Day blog, which features several of my male, never-removed-from-box (NRFB) playscale  action figures by Hasbro, I had to see for myself if Joes are, in fact, too short for Barbie and similar-sized dolls. 

L-R:  (c)1992 GI Joe, 2006 Reproduction of 1960s Adventure Team GI Joe, and another (c)1992 GI Joe

First, I retrieved a pair of loose 1992 GI Joes from my son's former bedroom.  These eliminated the need to debox my other Joes.  I did debox Adventure Team GI Joe (a 2006 reproduction of the 1960s GI Joe).  Using a 12-inch metal ruler, I measured each figure.  Repro Joe stands approximately 11-1/4 inches.  The 1992 Joes are 11-1/2 inches. 

Desiree (Mattel) and Boogie Beach Dayle Reese (Integrity) are the females used for the comparison.  Desiree is a little over 11-3/4 inches tall.  Dayle Reese is 12 inches. 

Front trio:  Left and middle (c)1992 GI Joes; front, far right Repro Joe

Back Row:  Desiree (Mattel) far left; Boogie Beach Dayle Reese (Integrity) far right

Back Row: Variety of male playscale figures

Next, I gathered and photographed the entire group of dolls used for the comparison and included the metal ruler in the group image.  The dolls were lined up from left to right on two rows.  The shortest dolls (the Joes, as Vanessa said) were placed on the front row.  Repro Joe (front, far right) is the shortest in the group.

Omega and Boogie Beach Dayle Reese

Triad's Omega the ebony-complexioned doll shown in the above image, is the tallest male doll used in the comparison.  He stands 12-1/4 inches.  As noted previously, Boogie Beach Dayle Reese is the tallest female.

Desiree and Dayle Reese with DID's Obama (with extra body)

With the exception of DID's Obama figure, all dolls' heads are on on their original bodies.  The head  of the DID Obama figure uses an extra action figure body purchased separately to use with the extra head included in the DID Obama set.  I am not sure if the extra body is identical to the body used by the manufacturer, but the figure I created measures approximately 11-3/4 inches tall.

I took several comparison photographs.  These illustrate the size differences in the dolls used for the comparison. 

(c)1992 GI Joe and Desiree

(c)1992 GI Joe and Dayle  Reese

Comparison with 12-inch Tyr Anasazi

Comparison with 12-inch Darren

Comparison with 11-3/4-inch World Peacekeepers Figure

The girls pose with the tallest (Omega), to the shortest (the GI Joes)

Based on my findings, it is safe for me to assume that my NRFB Joes are similar in height to the Joes used in this comparison.  They are shorter than my other playscale males and females.

 

One finale pose with the tallest, darkest male, Omega.

Like Vanessa of Fashion Dolls at Van's Doll Treasures, I also have never "met" a GI Joe doll that was taller than Barbie. While the playscale males in my collection are all dark and handsome, the Joes definitely did not measure up for Desiree and Dayle Reese.  These two women prefer male companions of Omega's stature; they desire to look up to their men and not down on them.

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A Philly Collector of Playscale Dolls and Action Figures: Interview with Debbie Garrett of Black Doll Collecting, etc.

Happy, elated, enthused, grateful, honored, blessed, thankful are just a few adjectives to describe how I felt to:

1. Be asked for an interview by D7ana -- a very knowledgeable playscale doll and action figure collector and,
2. To read the results of the interview. 

Once again, D7ana, muchas gracias, merci beaucoup, dankeschön, asante! I cannot thank you enough!

The interview can be read here.

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