Skipper

Eu sei que estou em dívida com o blog, mas ando meio ocupada com a BJD, que aliás tem me rendido boas bolhas nos dedos. Enfim. Vou colocar aqui um artigo que achei bem interessante sobre a Skipper. Na verdade sobre dois modelos de Skipper da década de 1970. O artigo está em inglês, mas prometo traduzir no fim de semana. Entre na página da minha coleção e veja como ela mudou de uma década para outra. A minha é da década de 1980.

Quick Curl Skipper Dolls

There were two different Quick Curl Skipper Dolls released between 1973 and 1977. The doll's hair contain metal fibers that make them style-able without any heat or any other tools. With the included curling wand, you could curl Skipper's hair easily.

Both Skipper Dolls are wearing maxi-dresses and include the standard Quick Curl accessories. While they use the original Skipper face and head mould, they have painted on freckles and eye lashes. These tolls were made in Taiwan and are not the same quality as the original vintage Skipper dolls that were made in Japan. They are prone to their limbs falling off and the hair with the metal fibers is very prone to break off. This can make it difficult to find a doll that is in excellent condition.

The first version is much easier to find. She came in two different boxes. The one pictured below is much more commonly found, therefore the other box is considered to be HTF and therefore more valuable.

Name:	Quick Curl Skipper Doll	Deluxe Quick Curl Skipper
Model #:
Model #:	4223	9428
Issue Date:	1973 to 1975	1976 to 1977
Box Date:	1972	1975
Hair Color:	Blonde	Blonde
Face:	Turquoise Blue eyes, Brown Eyebrows, Brown Freckles, Pink Lips, Painted on Eye Lashes	Turquoise Blue eyes, Brown Eyebrows, Brown Freckles, Pink Lips, Painted on Eye Lashes
Clothing:	Long dress with turquoise blue bodice and white and turquoise gingham shirt and sleeves Blue Hair Ribbon White Flat Shoes	Pink and white woven long dress with shirred bodice, lace trimmed short sleeves and white lace trimmed ruffled hem White Crocheted Shawl - attaches to the dress White Bead Necklace Pink Flat Shoes
Accessories:	Skipper came with the same Quick Curl accessories as Quick Curl Barbie - hot pink brush, curler and pointed comb, two white metal barrettes (or bobby pins), yellow and blue hair ribbons	White plastic brush, comb, curler, long blonde fall on a pink ribbon, two white metal barrettes (or bobby pins), yellow and blue hair ribbons
Stand:	White X Stand	None
Body Markings:	©1967 Mattel, Inc. U.S. Patd. U.S. Pats.Pend Made In Taiwan	©1967 Mattel, Inc. U.S. Patd. U.S. Pats.Pend Made In Taiwan
Other Quick Curl Dolls:	Quick Curl Barbie Quick Curl Francie Quick Curl PJ Quick Curl Kelley Quick Curl Miss America Quick Curl Cara	Deluxe Quick Curl Barbie Deluxe Quick Curl PJ Deluxe Quick Curl Cara

Here are the current listings on eBay:
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		Picture Product Price Bids Time Left Vtg. Blonde Quick Curl Skipper Doll w/Yellow Lips VGC $8.99 - 3d 20h 59m QUICK CURL BARBIE KELLEY SKIPPER TRIO IN ORIGINAL DRESS $99.99 - 4d 23h 47m RARE Vintage1972 QUICK CURL SKIPPER Barbie MINTY in BOX $151.00 26d 02h 01m
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