TIMEY TELL
COMPANY: Mattel
YEAR OF PRODUCTION: 1964
I've been told that the dolly world can be just as wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey as the life of a time lord, and that appears to be the case with this young lady. Timey Tell wears a large watch on her wrist, and...I actually don't know if it's tied to her ability to talk, but she can announce various activities to do at various hours. She even has accessories for some of those activities, like a tea set for four-o'clock. Hmmm...did Americans do teatime at four-o'clock in the sixties? Did this doll turn off at night? Jeez, I've had toys that woke up in the middle of the night, and it made long for a cinder block to hurl at said toy.
COOCHY COO BABY
COMPANY: Ertl
YEAR OF PRODUCTION: 1996
I blame Eve Ensler for ruining my views on "coochy-coochy-coo." Read "The Little Coochi Snorcher That Could" if you dare and you'll see what I mean (linked content is rated X for violence, rape, and underage sex). Dumbest pudendal euphemism that I've ever heard, first and foremost, and then the subject matter of that monologue...ewww. Adult content aside, from what I can gather Coochy-Coo Baby functions in a way similar to some of the dolls I own. Squeeze her tummy, and she apparently makes baby noises. She'll also suck on her bottle or her pacifier if her tummy is pressed, and I think that's pretty cool. Bless You Baby Tender Love sure can't do that! She's got a hole in her mouth for a bottle, but she sure as snot doesn't suck on it!
Coochy-Coo Baby and Bless You Baby Tender Love do have a few things in common, though. Their gimmicks are both triggered by squeezing the doll's tummy, and they both appear to be all one piece, with no joints whatsoever. Ooo, I bet that means that Coochy-Coo is soft! Baby Tender Love certainly is. I have to admit though that Coochy-Coo freaks me out a little, mainly because of her huge eyes and huge mouth. She looks a little like a modern-day Cry Baby, but not as cute. Still, this doll is kinda interesting, and I love how her gimmick is kid-friendly. She comes in both white and Afro-American variants.
BABY COLOR AND SHAMPOO
BUBBLE SURPRISE SUZY
BABY DID IT
COMPANY: Kenner
COMPANY: Ertl
YEAR OF PRODUCTION: 1996
I blame Eve Ensler for ruining my views on "coochy-coochy-coo." Read "The Little Coochi Snorcher That Could" if you dare and you'll see what I mean (linked content is rated X for violence, rape, and underage sex). Dumbest pudendal euphemism that I've ever heard, first and foremost, and then the subject matter of that monologue...ewww. Adult content aside, from what I can gather Coochy-Coo Baby functions in a way similar to some of the dolls I own. Squeeze her tummy, and she apparently makes baby noises. She'll also suck on her bottle or her pacifier if her tummy is pressed, and I think that's pretty cool. Bless You Baby Tender Love sure can't do that! She's got a hole in her mouth for a bottle, but she sure as snot doesn't suck on it!
Coochy-Coo Baby and Bless You Baby Tender Love do have a few things in common, though. Their gimmicks are both triggered by squeezing the doll's tummy, and they both appear to be all one piece, with no joints whatsoever. Ooo, I bet that means that Coochy-Coo is soft! Baby Tender Love certainly is. I have to admit though that Coochy-Coo freaks me out a little, mainly because of her huge eyes and huge mouth. She looks a little like a modern-day Cry Baby, but not as cute. Still, this doll is kinda interesting, and I love how her gimmick is kid-friendly. She comes in both white and Afro-American variants.
BABY COLOR AND SHAMPOO
COMPANY: Kenner
YEARS OF PRODUCTION: 1993-1994
Oh, I can just here my mama: "Don't make a mess in there, Moon!" LOL, I loved to play in my bath when I was little, and if I had a doll or a toy to play with me I was in hog heaven. Occasionally I did make a mess and I got a severe scolding or even a swat on the rear! That said, Baby Color and Shampoo is exactly what she sounds like: a doll with hair dye and shampoo. You could streak her hair with the included dye, and the apparently you could wash it out and do it all over again. In theory it sounds pretty good, though I do wonder how well it worked in real life. My friends had Doodle Bears that never got completely clean despite what the advertisements said. Anyway, in addition to the shampooing/hair-dying gimmicks, Baby Color and Shampoo could blow bubbles when one squeezed her tummy...but out the top of her head! Not out of her mouth like babies normally would! Nonetheless I'd have been all over this doll like white on rice had I liked dolls in 1993. I was solidly a Jurassic Park girl by then. Baby Color and Shampoo was not alone in the water-play-meets-hair-coloring category, by the way; Foam 'n' Color Barbie was there too. Again, I have no idea how well Barbie's foam washed out, but either way it sounds like something I'd have loved.
YEARS OF PRODUCTION: 1993-1994
Oh, I can just here my mama: "Don't make a mess in there, Moon!" LOL, I loved to play in my bath when I was little, and if I had a doll or a toy to play with me I was in hog heaven. Occasionally I did make a mess and I got a severe scolding or even a swat on the rear! That said, Baby Color and Shampoo is exactly what she sounds like: a doll with hair dye and shampoo. You could streak her hair with the included dye, and the apparently you could wash it out and do it all over again. In theory it sounds pretty good, though I do wonder how well it worked in real life. My friends had Doodle Bears that never got completely clean despite what the advertisements said. Anyway, in addition to the shampooing/hair-dying gimmicks, Baby Color and Shampoo could blow bubbles when one squeezed her tummy...but out the top of her head! Not out of her mouth like babies normally would! Nonetheless I'd have been all over this doll like white on rice had I liked dolls in 1993. I was solidly a Jurassic Park girl by then. Baby Color and Shampoo was not alone in the water-play-meets-hair-coloring category, by the way; Foam 'n' Color Barbie was there too. Again, I have no idea how well Barbie's foam washed out, but either way it sounds like something I'd have loved.
BUBBLE SURPRISE SUZY
COMPANY: Kenner
YEARS OF PRODUCTION: 1993-1994
Another doll named Suzy! I guess one could say that Suzy here was Baby Color and Shampoo's companion or sister. Worthpoint apparently thinks so. A close look at the dolls' feet reveals that they both had the same body mold, so there's that much more in common. Suzy is another water play doll, and one...basically dressed her in bubbles. I could've sworn that there was a Barbie doll back in the day who wore bubbles too, but all I could find online was Foam 'n' Color Barbie, who definitely does NOT wear dresses made of bubbles...no, I found her! Her name was Bathtime Fun Barbie, and she also wore soap bubble dresses. Once again, both Barbie and Suzy are dolls I'd have enjoyed as a child, because I loved to play with soap. Suzy appears to be kinda obscure; I was unable to find a commercial for her, and I only found images of a white doll, with lilac eyes, no less. <glances up> Oh, Baby Color and Shampoo has lilac eyes too. Interestingly, in this video Suzy's molded earrings can clearly be seen. I don't often see baby dolls with earrings.
CHLOE CHARMSYEARS OF PRODUCTION: 1993-1994
Another doll named Suzy! I guess one could say that Suzy here was Baby Color and Shampoo's companion or sister. Worthpoint apparently thinks so. A close look at the dolls' feet reveals that they both had the same body mold, so there's that much more in common. Suzy is another water play doll, and one...basically dressed her in bubbles. I could've sworn that there was a Barbie doll back in the day who wore bubbles too, but all I could find online was Foam 'n' Color Barbie, who definitely does NOT wear dresses made of bubbles...no, I found her! Her name was Bathtime Fun Barbie, and she also wore soap bubble dresses. Once again, both Barbie and Suzy are dolls I'd have enjoyed as a child, because I loved to play with soap. Suzy appears to be kinda obscure; I was unable to find a commercial for her, and I only found images of a white doll, with lilac eyes, no less. <glances up> Oh, Baby Color and Shampoo has lilac eyes too. Interestingly, in this video Suzy's molded earrings can clearly be seen. I don't often see baby dolls with earrings.
COMPANY: Kenner
YEAR OF PRODUCTION: 1995-1996
One of the glitzy toddler dolls, Chloe Charms carries charms in that big silver necklace of hers, and they could be used to decorate her dress and hair. I think little girls could wear 'em too. <glances at the commercial> No, the charms come out of Chloe's crown! Now that, I love. You turn the plastic dome on the crown, and out pops a charm. Pretty cool! As with Twist 'n' Style Tiffany, I prefer Chloe Charms's black self to her white one, because her smile looks genuinely happy rather than pageant-y, but they're both cute.
One of the glitzy toddler dolls, Chloe Charms carries charms in that big silver necklace of hers, and they could be used to decorate her dress and hair. I think little girls could wear 'em too. <glances at the commercial> No, the charms come out of Chloe's crown! Now that, I love. You turn the plastic dome on the crown, and out pops a charm. Pretty cool! As with Twist 'n' Style Tiffany, I prefer Chloe Charms's black self to her white one, because her smile looks genuinely happy rather than pageant-y, but they're both cute.
COMPANY: Kenner
YEAR OF PRODUCTION: 1996
Oh mercy, baby did what??? LOL, the box says it all: after being fed Baby Did It loads her pants and it's up to the owner to clean her up. She comes with her powder and what I presume is a thing of wipes, and a baby bottle, so basically this doll is your classic drink 'n' wet doll. I don't like this doll's face much; she looks a little like a space alien. The name makes me laugh though, because it reminds me of my sister's hijinks during her potty training days!
KATIE KISS 'N' GIGGLES
MY PRETTY BALLERINA
Yep, I'm finally including her! Every time I discuss glitzy toddler dolls this one crops up at least once. I guess she technically could be called glitzy herself since she's wearing jewelry and engaging in a hobby that few toddlers engage in. Not that I know of, anyway; my friends didn't start gomming around with roller skates until they were about eight, and they didn't rollerblade until ten or eleven. ANYWAY, like most of the dolls above, California Roller Baby runs on batteries, is ridiculously happy-looking, and has a gimmick that is fairly easy to operate. She legit skates, without anyone holding her up like Barbie in her sparky rollerblading days. Granted, Cali wouldn't win any races, but she IS skating on her own.
ROCKIN' BOPPERS
SWEET TREATS
DIAL-A-DOCTOR BABY
COMPANY: Hasbro
Oh mercy, baby did what??? LOL, the box says it all: after being fed Baby Did It loads her pants and it's up to the owner to clean her up. She comes with her powder and what I presume is a thing of wipes, and a baby bottle, so basically this doll is your classic drink 'n' wet doll. I don't like this doll's face much; she looks a little like a space alien. The name makes me laugh though, because it reminds me of my sister's hijinks during her potty training days!
KATIE KISS 'N' GIGGLES
COMPANY: CapToys
YEAR OF PRODUCTION: 1994
YEAR OF PRODUCTION: 1994
CapToys! Who do we know from CapToys???
So there was more to CapToys than Blooming Dolls! Katie Kiss 'n' Giggles is Violet's "cousin," so to speak, and her gimmick is a simple one. Squeeze her tummy and she kisses you. She's even got her own lip gloss for the occasion. In the kissing sense Katie is very much like the Cabbage Patch Kissin' Kids, in that they also kiss when squeezed. I think Rowena Skylar runs on batteries, though...and maybe Katie does too. I dunno. Either way I don't think Katie has the cutest face, but I love her simple, kid-friendly gimmick.
So there was more to CapToys than Blooming Dolls! Katie Kiss 'n' Giggles is Violet's "cousin," so to speak, and her gimmick is a simple one. Squeeze her tummy and she kisses you. She's even got her own lip gloss for the occasion. In the kissing sense Katie is very much like the Cabbage Patch Kissin' Kids, in that they also kiss when squeezed. I think Rowena Skylar runs on batteries, though...and maybe Katie does too. I dunno. Either way I don't think Katie has the cutest face, but I love her simple, kid-friendly gimmick.
COMPANY: Tyco
YEAR OF PRODUCTION: 1989-1990
Now she's in me, always with me...ahem, I like ballerina dolls. I think I've discussed that, LOL. My Pretty Ballerina did what ballerinas do: stretch at the barre and turn pirouettes. This particular doll also has joints all over, which is...actually more than I can say for a lot of ballerina dolls that I've seen/owned. You'd think that ballerina dolls would be more limber than the average doll, but a lot of 'em aren't, probably because of production costs. I won't knock it, since even the stiffest ballerinas I own have a lot of grace. But My Pretty Ballerina has the joints to get the job done, plus arms like a gibbon. Seriously, this child has LOOOONG arms! LOL, again, I can dig it.
YEAR OF PRODUCTION: 1989-1990
Now she's in me, always with me...ahem, I like ballerina dolls. I think I've discussed that, LOL. My Pretty Ballerina did what ballerinas do: stretch at the barre and turn pirouettes. This particular doll also has joints all over, which is...actually more than I can say for a lot of ballerina dolls that I've seen/owned. You'd think that ballerina dolls would be more limber than the average doll, but a lot of 'em aren't, probably because of production costs. I won't knock it, since even the stiffest ballerinas I own have a lot of grace. But My Pretty Ballerina has the joints to get the job done, plus arms like a gibbon. Seriously, this child has LOOOONG arms! LOL, again, I can dig it.
CALIFORNIA ROLLER BABY
COMPANY:
YEARS OF PRODUCTION: 1991-1992 (Maybe???? I actually don't know how long she was produced, LOL.)
ROCKIN' BOPPERS
COMPANY: Worlds of Wonder
YEAR OF PRODUCTION: 1990
From the company that brought us Julie, the Rockin' Boppers danced to their own music, or music that anyone else supplied. Anything from "S.O.S." to "Gimme All Your Lovin'," or whatever you might prefer. These aren't as technologically advanced as Julie, but they're cute and once again, they're kid-friendly. I will say though (since I talked about My Pretty Ballerina's long arms), dig the Boppers' stubby little legs! Good thing the clothes make them look a little more in proportion.
YEAR OF PRODUCTION: 1990
From the company that brought us Julie, the Rockin' Boppers danced to their own music, or music that anyone else supplied. Anything from "S.O.S." to "Gimme All Your Lovin'," or whatever you might prefer. These aren't as technologically advanced as Julie, but they're cute and once again, they're kid-friendly. I will say though (since I talked about My Pretty Ballerina's long arms), dig the Boppers' stubby little legs! Good thing the clothes make them look a little more in proportion.
SWEET TREATS
COMPANY: Matchbox
YEARS OF PRODUCTION: 1989
These fantasy-themed soft dolls hail from a land called Sweet Land where the girls are both attractive and good-natured. Hmmm, sounds a little like Paradise City, where the grass is green and the girls are pretty. More song references aside, I associate Matchbox more with the little cars that I collected than with dolls, but I won't knock it. These remind me of Rainbow Brite a smidge, with their colors and their soft bodies and such. They were also scented, like many dolls of the era, and...that's pretty much it! They're cute, cuddly, and colorful, and I like these. Blueberry Cheesecake is my favorite.
YEARS OF PRODUCTION: 1989
These fantasy-themed soft dolls hail from a land called Sweet Land where the girls are both attractive and good-natured. Hmmm, sounds a little like Paradise City, where the grass is green and the girls are pretty. More song references aside, I associate Matchbox more with the little cars that I collected than with dolls, but I won't knock it. These remind me of Rainbow Brite a smidge, with their colors and their soft bodies and such. They were also scented, like many dolls of the era, and...that's pretty much it! They're cute, cuddly, and colorful, and I like these. Blueberry Cheesecake is my favorite.
COMPANY: Hasbro
YEAR OF PRODUCTION: 1997
<steps out of the ether> Hello, I'm the Doctor. <big smile> Basically...run! LOL, I couldn't resist! I can only remember Mama calling the doctor for me once, when I was sick with tonsillitis and running a 104-degree fever. She probably did it a couple'a times when I was a baby too, since I was sick enuff for it on two occasions, but I remember the tonsillitis incident. Mercy, that was a hellish week. School had thankfully just let out for the summer, but that was the only positive thing about the ordeal. I remember Mama reading my thermometer, saying "Oh dear God, a hundred and four," and grabbing the phone, while I was holding my throat thinking "Why can't that danged doctor come here like he does in my books???" But that wasn't the way it went. I had to cripple out of bed and get diagnosed that way. Anyway, Dial-a-Doctor Baby can also suffer from four common childhood ailments, though thank God, tonsillitis isn't one of 'em. She can develop sore gums, a fever, your classic head cold, and...well, a boo-boo! The accompanying portable phone has buttons that correspond with whatever ailment you think Baby is sick with, and Dr. Johnson gives the needed advice. In addition to her phone Baby is accompanied by a thermometer, cold meds, teething gel, and a bandage. Baby herself appears to be your basic baby doll, with a soft body, vinyl head and limbs, and rooted hair. She makes no sounds or movements, but she's got a sweet face. Dial-a-Doctor Baby can be either blonde or Afro-American, and her black variant is adorable.
HOLLY HOBBIE AND FRIENDS
COMPANY: Mattel
YEARS OF PRODUCTION: 2006
Ah, the perfect fusion of then-modern and retro! Apparently this rendition of Holly Hobbie was based on a TV show that was airing on Nick Jr. in 2006, and if that's the case then Holly is a city slicker with two friends from the country, and is apparently the great-granddaughter of the original Holly. Way to make boomers feel old, Mattel; the original Holly Hobbie only dates back to the sixties. Holly herself looks very retro with the bell-bottom jeans and all those beads. I also have learned from a VERY reputable source that these dolls had fashion packs to go along with the dolls, which is always a plus. Unfortunately the outfits came with gimmicks, and the only one that really worked well was the bead gimmick. But still this is a cute line overall, one I wouldn't have minded dabbling in if I'd been aware of it in 2006.
4-EVER BEST FRIENDS
COMPANY: MGA Entertainment
YEARS OF PRODUCTION: 2003
Before the Moxie Girlz, there were these. I can only presume that these were MGA's first attempt to counter parental complaints that the Bratz were too skanky, and if that's the case then MGA kinda failed a little bit. These dolls are less vampy than the Bratz, but a few of 'em are still pretty scantily clad. Some of these dolls are going for a swim though, and if you're swimming you get a little more of a pass. So these dolls followed the concept of friendship and were sold in packs of two, not unlike the present-day Hey Bestie dolls. This redditor says that the dolls have jointed wrists in addition to the usual five joints and have cute little tummies, but their vinyl is kinda off in coloration. Their build and little girl theme makes me think of Riley, whom I love. Ooo, ooo, I wonder if they can share clothes??? If I ever get either Riley or one of these dolls I'll find out and report back to y'all.
WEE 3 FRIENDS
COMPANY: Mattel
YEARS OF PRODUCTION: 2004-2005
The main reason why I know about these is because they share a body mold with What's Her Face!, and thus the two lines can share clothes. Other than that the two lines had NOTHING in common; WHF was heavily customizable, while Wee 3 Friends were just cute little dolls who hit the ol' friendship thing hard. The characters' names were Janet (left), Stacie (center), and Lila, so basically they were resized versions of Barbie's sister Stacie and her two primary friends (redheaded Whitney got a rename). I was fixin' to say these reminded me of Stacie and her friends! LOL, Stacie never attained the popularity that Skipper did, but I've always found her adorable. Fortunate me, I have a few, full little outfits and all! Anyway, these dolls saw several waves, named stuff like Rain! Rain! Rain!, Snow! Snow! Snow!, and Party! Party! Party! as seen above. Like 4-Ever Best Friends and Hey Besties these dolls were sold as a group, which would've killed my interest as a kid because the only one I'm interested in is Lila. Red hair, y'know.
LISA FRANK FAB FRIENDS
COMPANY: Play Along
YEARS OF PRODUCTION: 2000
I remember these very well, the Fab Friends. I was once a live-strong, die-hard Lisa Frank fan, and I'm still a casual fan, so these dolls appealed to me greatly. Cassie, Lisa, and Mara wore retro-themed, brightly colored outfits, had big, bold eyes, and garish hair to match. These apparently came in two sizes, but I never saw the smaller size. The local Wal-Mart had the big ones pictured above, but there was also a smaller size that was just as colorful but not quite as cute. Anyway, it may surprise y'all, especially after what I said about Wee 3 Friends, that my favorite of these was...Mara. Not Lisa, despite that beautiful red hair. No, Mara had hair that made me thirst for grape juice, plus big green eyes. I don't know why I never asked for one of these dolls, but I didn't. With my fondness for Lisa Frank stuff, I know I'd have gotten one if I'd asked.
TEEN TRENDS
<steps out of the ether> Hello, I'm the Doctor. <big smile> Basically...run! LOL, I couldn't resist! I can only remember Mama calling the doctor for me once, when I was sick with tonsillitis and running a 104-degree fever. She probably did it a couple'a times when I was a baby too, since I was sick enuff for it on two occasions, but I remember the tonsillitis incident. Mercy, that was a hellish week. School had thankfully just let out for the summer, but that was the only positive thing about the ordeal. I remember Mama reading my thermometer, saying "Oh dear God, a hundred and four," and grabbing the phone, while I was holding my throat thinking "Why can't that danged doctor come here like he does in my books???" But that wasn't the way it went. I had to cripple out of bed and get diagnosed that way. Anyway, Dial-a-Doctor Baby can also suffer from four common childhood ailments, though thank God, tonsillitis isn't one of 'em. She can develop sore gums, a fever, your classic head cold, and...well, a boo-boo! The accompanying portable phone has buttons that correspond with whatever ailment you think Baby is sick with, and Dr. Johnson gives the needed advice. In addition to her phone Baby is accompanied by a thermometer, cold meds, teething gel, and a bandage. Baby herself appears to be your basic baby doll, with a soft body, vinyl head and limbs, and rooted hair. She makes no sounds or movements, but she's got a sweet face. Dial-a-Doctor Baby can be either blonde or Afro-American, and her black variant is adorable.
HOLLY HOBBIE AND FRIENDS
COMPANY: Mattel
YEARS OF PRODUCTION: 2006
Ah, the perfect fusion of then-modern and retro! Apparently this rendition of Holly Hobbie was based on a TV show that was airing on Nick Jr. in 2006, and if that's the case then Holly is a city slicker with two friends from the country, and is apparently the great-granddaughter of the original Holly. Way to make boomers feel old, Mattel; the original Holly Hobbie only dates back to the sixties. Holly herself looks very retro with the bell-bottom jeans and all those beads. I also have learned from a VERY reputable source that these dolls had fashion packs to go along with the dolls, which is always a plus. Unfortunately the outfits came with gimmicks, and the only one that really worked well was the bead gimmick. But still this is a cute line overall, one I wouldn't have minded dabbling in if I'd been aware of it in 2006.
4-EVER BEST FRIENDS
COMPANY: MGA Entertainment
YEARS OF PRODUCTION: 2003
Before the Moxie Girlz, there were these. I can only presume that these were MGA's first attempt to counter parental complaints that the Bratz were too skanky, and if that's the case then MGA kinda failed a little bit. These dolls are less vampy than the Bratz, but a few of 'em are still pretty scantily clad. Some of these dolls are going for a swim though, and if you're swimming you get a little more of a pass. So these dolls followed the concept of friendship and were sold in packs of two, not unlike the present-day Hey Bestie dolls. This redditor says that the dolls have jointed wrists in addition to the usual five joints and have cute little tummies, but their vinyl is kinda off in coloration. Their build and little girl theme makes me think of Riley, whom I love. Ooo, ooo, I wonder if they can share clothes??? If I ever get either Riley or one of these dolls I'll find out and report back to y'all.
WEE 3 FRIENDS
COMPANY: Mattel
YEARS OF PRODUCTION: 2004-2005
The main reason why I know about these is because they share a body mold with What's Her Face!, and thus the two lines can share clothes. Other than that the two lines had NOTHING in common; WHF was heavily customizable, while Wee 3 Friends were just cute little dolls who hit the ol' friendship thing hard. The characters' names were Janet (left), Stacie (center), and Lila, so basically they were resized versions of Barbie's sister Stacie and her two primary friends (redheaded Whitney got a rename). I was fixin' to say these reminded me of Stacie and her friends! LOL, Stacie never attained the popularity that Skipper did, but I've always found her adorable. Fortunate me, I have a few, full little outfits and all! Anyway, these dolls saw several waves, named stuff like Rain! Rain! Rain!, Snow! Snow! Snow!, and Party! Party! Party! as seen above. Like 4-Ever Best Friends and Hey Besties these dolls were sold as a group, which would've killed my interest as a kid because the only one I'm interested in is Lila. Red hair, y'know.
LISA FRANK FAB FRIENDS
COMPANY: Play Along
YEARS OF PRODUCTION: 2000
I remember these very well, the Fab Friends. I was once a live-strong, die-hard Lisa Frank fan, and I'm still a casual fan, so these dolls appealed to me greatly. Cassie, Lisa, and Mara wore retro-themed, brightly colored outfits, had big, bold eyes, and garish hair to match. These apparently came in two sizes, but I never saw the smaller size. The local Wal-Mart had the big ones pictured above, but there was also a smaller size that was just as colorful but not quite as cute. Anyway, it may surprise y'all, especially after what I said about Wee 3 Friends, that my favorite of these was...Mara. Not Lisa, despite that beautiful red hair. No, Mara had hair that made me thirst for grape juice, plus big green eyes. I don't know why I never asked for one of these dolls, but I didn't. With my fondness for Lisa Frank stuff, I know I'd have gotten one if I'd asked.
TEEN TRENDS
COMPANY: Mattel
YEARS OF PRODUCTION: 2006-2007
I saw these in a "For Young Collectors" segment in Doll Reader, but I never saw 'em in stores. Basically the Teen Trends were another Mattel line trying to keep up with the Bratz, and they had enuff cliches that they got an entry on TV Tropes. LOL, I love that website! Anyway, the Teen Trends were here and gone before one could cover a sneeze, though I've yet to uncover a reason why. They probably didn't sell, and one Redditor noted that their marketing stunk, so that can't have helped. Kianna (far left in the above image) was my favorite since she was the resident punky girl, but they all have cute (slightly grown up?) faces. They were also highly jointed, which tickled my fancy even then, but...I think I've discussed why I went on a doll hiatus around 2006. It lasted until 2011, when we moved the first time. Anyway, I've vocalized a passing interest in the Teen Trends in the past, and I even have two of the outfits, which I tried on Hot Looks and on Delilah Noir. Unfortunately I hear that these dolls are not aging well and develop sticky heads, but I still may bring a Kianna home.
Before I wrap this up, TV Tropes mentioned a fifth character, a Japanese girl named Rayna who never made it to production. She even has her own Amazon page, so close was she to production.
SQUEEEE!!! She'd have been my girl had she made it to production. Rayna and Sachi would've made a great pair...oh yeah, and Nancy too. Nancy with her black hair with red streaks, not Day of the Dead Nancy.
Another random post in the books, kiddies! Did y'all ever own/know of any of these?
Cheers to all,
RagingMoon1987
Before I wrap this up, TV Tropes mentioned a fifth character, a Japanese girl named Rayna who never made it to production. She even has her own Amazon page, so close was she to production.
SQUEEEE!!! She'd have been my girl had she made it to production. Rayna and Sachi would've made a great pair...oh yeah, and Nancy too. Nancy with her black hair with red streaks, not Day of the Dead Nancy.
Another random post in the books, kiddies! Did y'all ever own/know of any of these?
Cheers to all,
RagingMoon1987



















