Collection Catalog Project 25-29

1971-1977
Sunset Malibu Barbie

# 1067

1971-1977
Sunset Malibu Skipper
#1069

1971-1977 

Sunset Malibu Francie

#1068

1972-1977

 Sunset Malibu P.J.

#1187

1973-1977

Sunset Malibu Christie

#7745

I think this was the first year for low cost basic beach dolls which became very popular over the years.   I still need to get the Ken for this series but haven't really been looking too hard (and for the time being I have put a hold on any doll buying unless it is something special and a great price).

P.J., Christie and Barbie are my favorites in this series.  Christie is the only one that I have the original swimsuit for, and she had her sunglasses still attached to her head.  Francie is my least favorite.  She is actually the Casey facemold which I think was a kind of copout.  The Skipper is okay, she has beautiful think long hair.

The project continues!  The Husband and I are limiting are time out in public so I should get a lot more of this done along with sewing.

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Dust Bags

No I am not protecting the dolls from the virus, just from dust.

I mentioned in an earlier post that I was looking for another way to

store my dolls and decided to try them on stands with dust covers in the closet.

I am using unbleached muslin, cut 10" x 13", hemmed on one 10" side.

Then folded in half the long way and stitched on one side and the top.

I will probably make small labels identifying each doll and pin to the top of the bag. 

I mostly use the Kaiser doll stands and find them a little slippery under foot. 

So I am using a piece of  open weave type of shelf/drawer liner on the bottom to keep

everyone on their toes!  Works great.....

I am hoping this way of storing works for me as I am tired of trying to come up with the 

perfect solution.

On another note I hope that everyone is safe and healthy where ever you may be.  As a senior

citizen I am somewhat concerned about this virus but I am a very healthy senior and am doing

whatever is recommended to stay that way.  While I believe this is very serious, I also believe some

people are causing a panic.

So stay calm, I believe we will pull through.

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Happy St. Patty's Day

Trish and Daryl would like to wish everyone

a 

HAPPY ST. PATTY'S DAY

Hope everyone is staying safe today!

Collection Catalog Project 20-24

The cataloging continues, albeit a bit slow.  Today's entries are:

1964 SL Skipper 

#950

1964 SL Skipper 

#950

1965 SL Skooter 

#1040

1969 TNT (Marlo) Flip Barbie 

#1160

1969 TNT Julia

#1127

I am also changing out how I store my dolls.  I don't display all of my dolls, just bring a few out at a time and except for a few 90's dolls and my Silkstones I always debox my dolls.  Naturally most of my vintage dolls no longer have boxes (except for the 1 Allan) so I am always looking for ideas to keep the ladies and gents safe. 

I did have most of my vintage dolls stored in vintage cases, but that can cause bent legs.  I have also stored a lot of the dolls in 4" x 13" boxes but that causes their hair to be flat.

My plan now is to store them on stands covered with unbleached bags (I made them) on shelves in the closest. I figure the stands will help keep their legs from getting bent and the bags will keep the dust off.  I will put a tag on the bag and the bottom of the stand to identify the doll and they are stored nude, of course. 

We'll see how this works out.  How do you store your dolls?  I would love to know!

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Collection Catalog Project 16 - 19

The Vintage Men:

1962 Ken #750 

1962 Ken #750 

1964 Allan #1000 (Complete w/box)

1964 Allan #1000

The blonde Ken has a replaced leg, which is shorter than the other one.  I learned that there was a 2nd issue of Ken in 1962 that was a little shorter than the other issues, so someone must have replaced his leg but from the wrong issue.  So blonde Ken has a noticable limp, but the ladies still love him!

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Supersize Barbie #9828

Look who I found over the weekend:  Supersize Barbie

She has some issues -  wobble head and waist, residue from a label on her chest and thinning hair.  But she has the bodysuit portion of her outfit and it is in pretty good shape, just needs washing. 

Her face paint is good, no rubs but she could definitely use a spa day!  Oh yeah and she has her diamond ring!

She is not a doll I was looking for but there she was lying in a basket at one of the thrift stores we go to for books.  I don't find her a cute as many of the other Barbies but she will be a nice addition to the collection.  And she was a good price.

I am going to clean her up, see if I get her some clothes or at the very least make her something simple.  Shoes are going to be an issue I fear but I'll have get her at least one pair.  A girl has to have at least one pair of shoes!

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Catalog Collection Project - 11 - 15

The next 5 cataloged dolls:

1969 SL Standard Barbie #1190

1969 SL Standard Barbie #1190

1969 SL Standard Barbie #1190

1968 Fair Hair Barbie #4043

1969 TNT Stacey #1165

I think the MOD dolls are some of my favorites.  I was 11-12 when these dolls started coming out so the outfits they had were more like what teens were wearing then.  I think at that time I had a better connection with them.

Now that I am older I really love the classic styles of the early 60's vintage doll outfits but these are still dear to me.

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