Simply a collection of head shots of dolls we found in The Bold Doll archives. There’s no particular link between any of them except that they are all head and shoulder portraits. Some are pristine and others show plenty of age and wear. There are links to any relevant story, where appropriate, in the captions.
The 12″ Fashion Royalty High Visibility Agnes Von Weiss. Sold as a Mini Gift Set, a 2014 W Club Online Event Limited Edition Exclusive. The haughty Agnes Von Weiss, has a slightly softer face-up in this edition. The trademark pout, though there, is much reduced by means of a lip screen that does not follow the natural line of the mouth sculpt. Urban Safari line by Integrity Toys. Each of the Urban Safari dolls has outfits in complementary shades and fabrics to all of the others in the range – allowing endless mix and match possibilities. High Visibility Agnes is the crown jewel of Urban Safari . Her fashion pieces are remarkably well-chosen and will take her seamlessly from day to evening, via a little cocktail party or two. A gorgeous doll that has perhaps been a little under-rated, I think this one will stand the test of time! Toreadora Grace, by George Gonzalez for Jamieshow from the Madrid Fashion Doll Convention, 2013. Toreadora is a beautiful limited edition doll in Jamieshow Smooth J-Resin. The doll wears a dramatic remix of the classic Toreador outfit, comprising: bolero jacket with mesh top and silk and chiffon overlay skirt, gold and black stiletto sandals (try running from a bull in those!) and black Cordoba hat. This edition has blue eyes, accented with gold eye-shadow, and red lips and nails.A vintage Barbie reproduction of the 1965 Sophisticated Lady, crafted in porcelain. The doll wears a long pink taffeta gown with silvery trim, a rose-colored velveteen coat, long white gloves, and sparkling tiara, Her hair is styled in a fabulous, but rare, brunette side-parted bubble cut. Limited Edition Collection: Porcelain Treasures Release Date: 1990 Body Type: Vintage Repro A battered version of Ideal’s Mitzi doll, that nevertheless has a certain charm. This doll was Ideal’s response to Mattel’s Barbie doll as introduced in 1959, and the Christmas toy of choice in 1960 – to such an extent the stores were unable get enough stock to fill orders. The must-have Christmas toy is not a recent phenomenon! To fill the gap, Montgomery Ward asked Ideal Toy Co. to make a substitute that resembled Barbie. The dolls were sold in December 1960 and marked with the maker’s name and the Roman numerals for the year. The doll’s box box was stickered to explain that the doll was similar to Barbie. It sold for $1.27. Mitzi was sold again in 1961, then was discontinued. A Canadian company, Reliable Toy Co., made a slightly different version of Mitzi and used a different mark. Many dresses and outfits were available that fit Mitzi. Unfortunately, those who received Mitzi instead of Barbie now own a doll that does not sell for as much money as the original Barbie . Hong Kong Lilli – a vintage version of the German Bild Lilli doll, cheaply-made in Hong Kong, wears a repro Bild Lilli air hostess outfit, beautifully realized by Julian Kalinowski.An even more cheaply-produced, yet adorably severe Hong Kong Lilli, in lightweight blown vinyl with molded hair and jointed ponytail. This doll was possibly sold under the name of “Susie” and she was produced in the 1960’s. The face paint is a little wild and patchy, and some of the hair color is faded. The doll’s nose is transparent looking but this only adds to her charm! Yet another inexpensively-made Hong Kong clone. this doll features a Tammy-style body and was aimed at the sub-teen fashion doll market, along with other interlopers such as Tina Cassini . This doll was given a nod towards luxury in her red-velour with faux fur trim coat. Fairylite’s Lady Penelope fashion doll from the Thunderbirds TV series, based on the likeness of the puppet from the show – but not a very convincing copy. The lip paint has oxidized to a fashionable 60s off-white color, it would have originally been pink. This doll had a range of outfits available to buy separately. Tin-Tin, the somewhat scary-looking companion doll to Lady Penelope (above). Another Fairylite doll with a sculpt very loosely based on the original Thunderbirds puppet. The whites of this doll’s eyes have invariably darkened over time, adding to her creepy look. Sold as a fashion doll, Tin-Tin did not have any additional outfits to purchase. Nor could she share clothing with Lady Penelope as Fairy light used a different body-type for Tin-Tin – she is unkindly referred to as ‘thunder thighs’ by some collectors.A bit of a departure for The Bold Doll – a china head doll, about 16 inches tall. This doll wears a yellow brocade dress, embellished with lace trim and blue ribbon, over lace-edged bloomers. She has china hands and forearms, and china lower legs and dainty blue china boots.There are some original imperfections to the china mold, which adds to the charm of this doll. We have no idea as to her age – and felt it would be rude to ask! Delilah Noir was produced by Ashton Drake Galleries in 2009, possibly in response to Wilde Imaginations successful Ellowyne Wilde doll. She channeled the steampunk vogue of the time and was designed to be prim and improper, naughty yet nice, and vulnerable but invincible. The vinyl ball-jointed doll was created as a blank canvas to experiment with costuming, wigging and accessorizing. In a similar vein to Ellowyne Wilde, she had a backstory: Born into a privileged home life, attending a respectable prep school, she is the ideal honor student: seemingly restrained and living by the book. However, when the sun sets, she discards her tartan skirt and buttoned-up blazer for corsets, laced-up boots, daring hemlines and intricate headwear. Vintage Candi teenage fashion doll from 1978, by Mego Corporation. This is a towering 18-inch tall make-up doll, the head was made of a special vinyl that allowed the addition and removal of water-based make-up supplied with the doll. Over time this vinyl has changed color and faded at a different rate to the body, lending the dolls a somewhat sickly or ghostly appearance. The doll came with a facemask and applicators to aid the accurate application of makeup. Campbell Kids were first used as part of an advertisement for the Campbell Soup Company in 1904. The kids were created by Grace Drayton, a popular illustrator of the day. Campbell Kids were originally drawn as average boys and girls, but they later were dressed for special activities like sailing or football or working as police officers. The kids were used in magazine and newspaper ads until about 1951. They appeared again in ads in 1966; and in 1983 they were redesigned with a slimmer, more contemporary look. The dolls shown are mid-century 10-inch all vinyl dolls by the Horsman Doll Co under license from Grace Drayton. In definite vintage condition, a 1962 12-inch tall vinyl Ken doll . This was the second edition of Ken, replacing the flocked-hair doll of the previous year. He has straight-legs, painted hair in blonde or brunette, and the same body as earlier doll. He was sold wearing solid red trunks in either cotton or stretch jersey material, a red/white striped jacket with white collar, cork sandals with red vinyl straps, and a black wire stand. Marked Ken ™ Pats.Pend. © MCMLX by Mattel Inc. In 1970, Ken got a makeover, he’s been working out and it shows with his more muscular body. The New Good Lookin ‘ Ken doll has brown molded hair, blue eyes, and bendable legs. He was sold wearing a mustard open-front shirt, to show off those pecs, and multi-colored swirled print trunks. This doll is marked: © 1968 Mattel, Inc. U.S. & For. Pat’d. Other Pat’s. Pending Mexico A Frenkendolly mash-up using a Mattel Divergent Tobias tattooed doll body coupled with a blank Fashion Royalty Homme head. Androidelicious! A rather startled-looking Rini Doll : Shopping Spree by Horsman. This self-styled Retro Chic 14-inch Fashion Doll has 17 points of articulation for ease of posing. Designed by Dorinda Balanecki in a limited edition release of 100 dolls in 2007. The doll was marketed as having a retro vintage look, but with modern technology and styling. This particular doll was all set for a Parisian weekend in her striped sweater, daringly split skirt, heels, and stockings China Girl doll from the 2013 Disney film Oz the Great and Powerful . She is a doll from the village of China Town where everything including the inhabitants, is made of china, and usually broken and repaired. The doll is made of plastic and features cracks and crazing throughout the doll’s body and hair – but not the face, presumably the Disney artists felt that this would be too unappealing and reminiscent of a horror doll! A portrait of Eleanor, a Korean BJD created by themodsdoll.com . This doll was released in November 2018. She has the Jazmin head sculpt, with makeup created by LJ and Yian Lee. Outfit design is by Alma and includes a black wool cape with silk satin lining, over a black lace dress, accessorized with black satin strap high heel shoes by sherryfang. Eleanor wears a carrot red wave wig by Ilaria Time of Doll, and a red-coated micro chain necklace. The doll is complete with waist pose hands, dressing ball parts, boxed with certificates and doll stand. You can find out more about Yian Lee and her modsdolls here . Baroness Agnes Von Weiss starts and finishes this post. Resplendent in white fur in contrast to her blood red lips and nails, and jet black hair, the Wicked Valentine doll from 2007. The doll was introduced at the 2006 Integrity Toys Convention in the guise of Concerto in M , and was not well-received by all on account of the ‘sour face’. She has since become a collectors’ favorite. Wicked Valentine was an FAO Shwarz exclusive with an edition size of 400. Collectors stood in line in freezing February weather to get her.
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