Photograph courtesy of Telisa Spain Name: Gabby Douglas Barbie Made by and When: Mattel, 2016 Material: Articulated vinyl Marks: ©2016 Mattel (on head); FGC34 / K071 (on upper back in gold); ©2016 MATTEL / 1186 MJ. 1. NL. / MADE IN INDONESIA (on right buttock) Height: 11-1/2 inches Hair/Eyes/Mouth: Black rooted hair styled in aContinue reading “Gabby Douglas Barbie”
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Brandy
Photograph courtesy of Telisa Spain Name: Brandy Made by and When: Mattel, 1999 Material: Vinyl, articulated Height: 11-1/2 inches Hair/Eyes/Mouth: Multiple rooted microbraids and “baby hair”/brown painted eyes/smiling mouth Clothes: Full-length orange skirt and top with feathered collar; has extra shimmery orange paints; includes microphone, gold platform shoes, and a doll stand Other: This portraitContinue reading “Brandy”
Baby Crissy
Baby Crissy by Idel is part of the grow-hair Crissy doll family.
Crissy Grow-Hair Family
Name: Black Ideal Crissy Family, L-R: Beautiful Crissy, Tressy, Velvet, Tara, Cinnamon Made by and When: Ideal Dolls Beautiful Crissy (1969), Tressy (1971), Velvet (1970), Tara (1976), Cinnamon (1973) Material: Vinyl Height: Crissy and Tressy are 18 inches. Velvet and Tara are 15-1/2 inches. Cinnamon is 12 inches. Hair/Eyes/Mouth: Black pupil-less eyes with eyelashes (Crissy,Continue reading “Crissy Grow-Hair Family”
40th Anniversary First Black Barbie
Name: 40th Anniversary First Black Barbie Made by and When: Mattel, 2019 copyright, released in February 2020 Material: Vinyl Marks: Unknown (doll is still boxed) Height: 11-1/2 inches Hair/Eyes/Mouth: Black upswept Afro puff/brown painted/full red lips Clothes: Shimmery red flowing, trumpet-style gown with cut-away sleeves and side split, red high-heel shoes, bold gold necklace inspiredContinue reading “40th Anniversary First Black Barbie”
1980 Black Barbie Reproduction
Name: My Favorite Barbie 1980 Black Barbie Reproduction Made by and When: Mattel, 2009 (released in 2010) Material: Vinyl Marks: Unknown (doll remains attached to box liner) Height: 11-1/2 inches Hair/Eyes/Mouth: Black Afro/brown painted eyes/red painted pursed lips Clothes: Red two-piece shimmery top and skirt. The skirt is longer than the first Black Barbie’s skirt.Continue reading “1980 Black Barbie Reproduction”
Malibu Christie
Name: Malibu Christie Made by and When: Mattel, 1975 Material: Vinyl, Twist ‘n’ Turn waist, bendable knees Marks: ©MATTEL, INC /1966 /6 / KOREA Height: 11-1/2 inches Hair/Eyes/Mouth: Long straight black hair/brown painted eyes/closed mouth, peach lip color Clothes: Yellow one-piece halter-top, backless bathing suit Other: Ebony complexioned doll _________ Your comments are valued. Donations aidContinue reading “Malibu Christie”
Live Action Christie
Name: Live Action Christie Made by and When: Mattel, 1971-1973 Material: Vinyl, Twist ‘n’ Turn waist, jointed wrists, bendable knees Marks: ©1968 MATTEL, INC. / U.S. & FOREIGN PATENTED / PATENTED IN CANADA 1967 / OTHER PATENTS PENDING TAIWAN Height: 11-1/2 inches Hair/Eyes/Mouth: Long black hair with middle part/brown painted eyes with rooted eyelashes/closed mouthContinue reading “Live Action Christie”
Talking Julia
Introduced in 1969, Talking Julia by Mattel was fashioned after Diahann Carroll’s role as Julia in the TV sit-com of the same name. #juliadoll #talkingjuliadoll #diahanncarroll #celebritydoll
Julia (2nd Issue)
Mattel’s 2nd issue of Julia, released in 1970, wears a one-piece nurse uniform. The doll represents the role Diahann Carroll played in the sit-com, Julia. #juliadoll #celebritydoll #fashiondoll #blackfashiondoll #vintagefashiondoll #blackhistory #blackdollhistory
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