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FAQs
How do you identify Terri Lee dolls? ›
Identifying and dating your Terri Lee doll can be done easily by looking at the face painting, the type of wig and the raised writing on the back of the torso. These are the faces that are most seen on Terri Lee dolls. All the faces were hand painted by artists in the factory so many are different.
What year did the Terri Lee doll come out? ›Developed by Violet Lee Gradwohl of Lincoln, Nebraska, in 1946, the dolls were made in the likeness of her two daughters.
When was the first Buddy Lee doll made? ›Starting in 1949, Buddy Lee was produced as a 13-inch hard plastic doll. The Buddy Lee dolls were discontinued in 1962 because they were no longer profitable. By then, Buddy Lee had become the second-highest-selling doll in the United States.
How do I find out how much my doll is worth? ›Browse the internet and you will find access to plenty of doll price guides and doll reference books. These can help you identify your antique doll's value. Check out sites such as Amazon to view their guides. You can also look at doll auctions and find out what the final selling price was for similar dolls to yours.
How do I identify my doll markings? ›Lift up the hair around the back of the doll's head to see if the manufacturer's mark has been stamped. The majority of antique dolls have a mark but it could also be somewhere else on the doll's body, for example on its back or the soles of its feet. You could also check the inside of the doll's clothing for any tags.
What was the name of the most popular talking doll in 1960? ›Chatty Cathy, with its pull string mechanism connected to a simple photograph record inside the doll, was the first successful talking doll. Introduced in 1960, the doll "spoke" eleven phrases. By 1963, eighteen phrases.
Who was the first historical American Girl doll? ›The American Girls faced challenges specific to the periods in which their stories were set, but also experienced childhood emotions that felt familiar to late 20th-century readers. The first three dolls, Samantha (1904), Kirsten (1854), and Molly (1944), were white.
What year did my child doll come out? ›My Child dolls are a toy made by Mattel from 1985-1988. Most had felt "skin" on their heads although some had vinyl skin. The dolls are around 35cm in height, with petite features and poseable limbs. The sales slogan was that every child could have a doll just like them.
How can you tell if a Buddy Lee doll is real? ›These little guys were made for the H. D. Lee Company Inc., the makers of Lee jeans, and they are marked "Buddy Lee" on the back of each doll. Original clothing will also have a Buddy Lee tag on it. While the attribution is not positive, some doll collectors believe that these were made by the Gem Toy Company.
When did they stop making My Buddy doll? ›Hasbro discontinued the line before the start of the 1990s and Playskool took over production, making changes to the likeness and clothing. My Buddy is one of several dolls said to be the inspiration for Chucky, the evil doll from Child's Play.
What is the oldest known doll? ›
Dolls are said to have existed as early as the Paleolithic Era (roughly 2.5 million years ago to 10,000 B.C.). The eldest one, discovered in Siberia in 2017, had a head carved from soapstone and a body made of organic materials which have since then decomposed. It is believed to be over 4,500 years old.
How do I identify my child doll? ›According to websites, they were made to be 'one of a kind'. Each came with their own serial number, making each one special. The serial number is located on a tag on the dolls torso. Some numbers were hand written (like on my doll), others were stamped (like all the rest of the dolls featured here).
How do you identify a nesting doll? ›Authentic vintage Russian nesting dolls will often have a signed provenance on the underside of the piece. The most expensive Russian nesting dolls are wholly unique or limited in number. Most dolls that feature identical interior figures are crafted in mass quantities.
How do I identify my Mattel doll? ›- Look at the Body. On the back of most dolls, there is a marking with a year. ...
- Look at the Back of the Head. ...
- Look at Anything A Bit “Different” About the Doll (for example; hair, tattoos, piercings, earrings, etc.) ...
- The Mattel Customer Service Website. ...
- Google Images. ...
- Amazon. ...
- Social Media. ...
- Doll Blogs.