Welcome again! I have more goodies to show you all!
But before that, I did some edits to the look of the blog. I once again got the background black and also added a fun dot pattern.
Here's a fact: Did you know that when looking at a white computer screen with the brightness turned up almost all the way it's equivalent to looking straight at an uncovered light bulb? That is why a chose a black background. Much easier on the eyes. :)
Now, back to the dolly goodies!
I haven't mentioned yet that my mom got me a fabulous EAH doll! It's the Mirror Beach Apple White!
It's not one of the lines I was collecting but she is a cutie. I haven't taken her out yet but I will once I get my Barbie room set up at our new house. And with all EAH dolls, we got to show off the shoes!
This is the best I could do in the box. Some gold heel sandals which look like they have leaves on them.
I remember that Mirror Beach was one of the first lines to come out after the first wave and people were concerned that the shoes and accessories were going to be repeats of the first wave dolls. I don't think that any other doll has those shoes but her sunglasses are identical to Briar's. She's still an adorable doll and I love her black and red theme.
Now, remember last time how I mentioned that my dad got me all this vintage stuff from a collector who was liquidating her inventory? Well, she also threw in some freebies! How nice is that! And you've got to see what I have.
First, some fun party plates! Love these! They read, "Another birthday...and STILL a doll!" Love it!
Also the party napkins that go with the set!
Now we have some Barbie magazines. Don't you just love the Rockers outfits? I actually have the one Barbie is wearing. Check out Ken's hair! (And tiny guitar I might add!)
Then this magazine from Sears. I do remember getting a couple of these in the mail once upon a time, way back in the day. I think I kept mine too but who knows where they are now.
I remember this sticker album well. I have the same one! Probably housed with the magazine above but like I mentioned, they are lost at the moment. I was so intent on getting all the stickers for this album! I think I had most of them.
And what about this fabulous Sticker Fun book! This one with Skipper! And also her boyfriend, was Todd his name? Or was that Midge's boyfriend?
**EDIT** Okay, this was going to drive me crazy. I google searched it. Midge's boyfriend/husband is Alan, so this must be Scott, Skippers boyfriend.
*squee* Paper dolls! Remember these things? I loved these as a kid and played with them all the time. These ones are still intact.
And this one! This one is neat as the book creates a couple different backdrops for Barbie. And comes with props too!
**EDIT** I have a fond memory of getting paper dolls for Christmas. Usually they were from my Grandmother. We would open Christmas presents in the evening and later, after it was dark out, we would all retreat into the breakfast room in the kitchen (from the living room/formal dining room) to have more food and desert. And my mom, grandma, and aunt would all sit around the table after eating and punch out the paper dolls (so I wouldn't rip them.) Ah, good times. :)
And lastly we have...Colorforms! I remember these so very well. I had a "Garfield" one and my brother had one that was "The Real Ghostbusters". As much as we tried to keep them intact, we eventually lost all the pieces. It was fun to go through boxes when I was a teenager and when I'd go through a box I'd eventually find one or two Colorforms that got randomly stuck in there. I think all the pieces were eventually rediscovered until I had to toss it because the box was so badly damaged.
This box is the same way. The top gets pushed in from the weight of other things on top of it. The playscene does not sit flush with the height of the box. However because it was purchased from a collector, it is still in excellent condition.
This is the sport fashion set and the date on the box is 1975. You can tell from the face sculpt of the dolls on the box!
This one has never been played with. All the Colorforms are still on their cardboard packaging.
I forgot to mention what Colorforms are in case you do not know! Colorforms are basically window cling/static cling playsets. The board is shiny and I think their slogan was "they stick like magic!" I don't think they are manufactured any more.
Well, that is all of the vintage goodies. Aren't they just so so cool? I just can't get enough!
Friends, do you still have any of your old sticker fun books? It's not usually something we hold on to but you might have! Ever play with Colorforms or paper dolls? Let me know in the comments!
Until next time!
Welcome Barbie Friends!
Well, it's been a few weeks since I've posted an update. Been getting ready for my baby's first birthday! Can you believe it's almost been one year already? I can't believe it. Life moves way too quickly!
As the title suggests, there is a second part to my very vintage Barbie Christmas! As shown last time I got 4 fabulous new vintage dolls. Well, what goes best with Barbie?
Her wardrobe!
Vintage Clothes! *squee* I think we are all in agreement that we love vintage clothes!
1. A fun ballet outfit. This is the Vintage Barbie Ballerina #969. The cool thing about this one is it still has the ballet program which, as mentioned by the Fashion Doll Guide, is very rare. It is also missing the crown. I love the little bag for the ballet slippers!
2. This beautiful green skirt and bolero jacket. This is Theatre Date #1612. I do not have the hat or the white satin top that goes under the jacket. This is so beautiful! I love the green! It also goes with green open-toe pumps. I may have some I can put with it.
3. Some of you may remember (way way back when I started this blog!) this outfit as I have my mom's original outfit on my Sandi doll. This is the Satin n' Rose #1611. I do have the pillbox hat and the open toe pumps with the glitter! This fashion has the 4 main pieces of the outfit. I do have to say that this outfit is much cleaner than mine. Mine was played with a ton when I was little. This was one of my favorite outfits to put on Barbie!
4. This is so pretty! These pieces were actually sold separately in Fashion Pak's from the Satin Mix and Match Group. I love the pink glitter and it even has the pillbox hat with it! The jacket is identical from Theatre Date. The glitter is still intact! I need the shirt though. The shirt is identical from the Satin n' Rose Pack.
5. One of my absolute favorites of all time. This is Enchanted Evening #983. So beautiful, I have the reproduction displayed at all times no matter where I am living at the time. This is not the original stole. Anyone know what outfit the stole is from? (Enchanted Evening had an entirely white stole.)
6. This cute little top is from the Barbie Resort Set #963. Have to find some cute shorts I can put this with!
7. How cute is this??? As shown in the paper, this is Picnic Set #967. Missing the fishing pole though and unfortunately two different shoes. I don't have the checkered shirt but I do have one from my mom's original fashions that would work perfectly! I love the bag and hat!
Shoes are so rare so I'm doubting that I could find a matching pair.
Here is my mom's vintage shirt that I could add. From the Fun at the Fair outfit. Would be so perfect for the Picnic Set.
Also included in the mix of fun vintage clothes are some clothes for KEN!
8. This little yellow shirt is from the Vintage Ken Casuals #782. Needs a wash though!
9. This fun red sweater is from a fashion pak. I love this!
10. LOVE! This is Ken Terry Togs #784. With the towel and robe in great condition! Even comes with tiny accessories like the soap and razor! No slippers or comb though.
11. And this one is my favorite of all! This is Boxing from 1963. No shoes and socks. And did this one also come with a white tee? I love the boxing gloves! This is so fun.
There were also some other things that I got with the clothes. I got a pack of hangers and some accessories that had not yet been removed from the plastic packaging.
I also got this fabulous wardrobe!
Missing a drawer but this is so great with the places for shoes and everything!
It looks like it was made by the Susy Goose company.
I also got this fun storage bench!
So where did all these vintage things come from? My dad found a doll collector who was liquidating her collection so he picked out some things that he thought I would like. I LOVE THEM ALL! Since they were purchased from a collector all the clothes were in plastic bags (like you see in the Ken Terry Togs picture.) Even though some of the clothes are dirty I do see that she did take good care of everything she had.
Friends, do you have any of the pieces shown here? It's going to be fun to dig though all my dolls and dress them up in these fabulous vintage pieces! I love getting the old body style for that purpose. Now I need a couple of vintage Kens!
I do see that the look of the blog has changed a little bit so I'll have to fix that so bear with me as I change it around a little bit.
See you all next time!
Hello!
Okay okay....I know what you're thinking. The title has "vintage" in it! Does that mean I got something vintage for Christmas?
Why YES! Yes it does!
So excited when I found these underneath the Christmas tree this year.
I present to you, the newest vintage dolls to my collection. Dolls! As in, more than one!
#1 - Barbie!
A beautiful brunette bubblecut doll. She's lovely!
She also came wearing what I believe is the Plantation Belle outfit. (need to get her a slip though!) She also came with the hat and purse.
#2 - Another Barbie!
Lovely Blonde Bubblecut doll.
When I removed the veil, her hair came with! I think we all know which doll this is!
She is one of the Fashion Queen dolls from the 60's!
She did come with her super stylish wigs!
Unfortunately I do not have her original outfit. Rats! She did come with the Brides Dream Dress but I don't think that's the original veil. Could use a cleaning. So excited, this is going to be fun to make it look like new.
She also came with pantyhose! How fun is that!
And I do have some white open toe heels I can give her. Brown doesn't go too much with a wedding dress. :)
Okay, SO super excited about these next two.
#3 - MIDGE!
*squee* I can't believe I can add another of Barbie's Best Friend to my collection! Last year I received my very first Midge from the California Dream series. Now I have this fabulous vintage one for my collection. Her hair is in perfect condition and she has freckles. I love the freckles!
Not sure about the dress though. I think it might be a OOAK. I didn't check for any tags. Can anyone confirm?
#4 - ANOTHER MIDGE!
Goodness, I just can't believe it! Now I have three Midge's in my collection. And two are vintage!
She's so cute. But the poor girl is missing a sock!
She also has freckles and came dressed in the Tennis Anyone? cardigan however that's not the correct skirt and top. It matches though!
She did come with the fabulous tennis racket and ball! Not sure what the gold thing to the right is. Maybe it could be a belt?
And in the box I still had one more doll!
A beautiful 80's - 90's doll wearing a very interesting fashion.
I was curious so I did some Google digging. And actually found it! I am so horrible at fashion ID's so I'm surprised my keyword search got some hits.
These are the Barbie Astro Fashions from 1985! The one I have is Space Racer.
But wow! Look at these! I'm in love. I have to have them all. I have to! Look at the blue of the Dazzling Dancer? These are so awesome! Why have I not heard of these!
This outfit comes with a helmet of some sort with silver wings.
The bodice is one piece with a belt and the jacket is actually a vest. Gotta love those shoulders!
And this poor lady is also missing a piece of footwear. Her boot. Wonder if I can make one to get me by.
I checked to see if I could get a boot on eBay but these fashions are scarce it seems like. There were only a few and no accessories that anyone wanted to part out.
Well, that's all for today! Do you have any of the fashions that these dolls are wearing? Have any vintage Midges in your collection? Anyone have some of the super duper fabulous Astro Fashions? Let me know in the comments!
See you next time!
Hello again Barbie Friends!
Today I've got one of my newest Barbie additions from Christmas to show you.
As I do every year, here is the new edition of the Holiday Barbie!
Isn't she gorgeous?
And as in recent years, the box has been friendly to allow for some great photos!
I love her face however, I do wish that they all had real eyelashes. Anyone else with me on that one?
Her dress has a beautiful jeweled upper while the lower is a mix of printed silver and red organza.
Gorgeous!
I had to search a little to find her shoes. They are peep-toe pumps. Super cute!
As in past years, there is an excerpt on the back of the box. It reads: "A joyful winter wonderland awaits you! The pleasure of being home for the holidays - fragrant evergreen forests, a horse-drawn sleigh, and lots of love and laughter - are the wishes for this beautiful scene, delivered by 2015 Holiday barbie. Lacy white "branches" frame our radiant Barbie doll dressed in a ruffly red holiday gown embellished with a silvery brocade inset. An intricately sculpted, silvery trim accents her sweetheart neckline. Happiest Holidays to you!"
And I also got the Holiday Barbie Hallmark Ornament! She's so cute and I love how they included a hanger. Those generic ornament hangers don't work so well on ornaments this heavy.
However I remember posting a while ago about how Hallmark would no longer be making Barbie ornaments anymore. Strange.
As the back of the box says, there are branches around her and I do love them. Adds to the overall winter feel of the box. The last few years we have seen dolls dressed in red but I do love this one. She is just exquisite!
Did you find the 2015 Holiday Barbie under your tree this year? Let me know in the comments!
I'll have more Christmas goodies coming up soon!
