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Vintage Skipper
doll is 9 1/4"
tall and is Barbie's little sister. She made her market debut in 1964 along with
Ken's best friend the Allan doll. Skipper has her own wardrobe that she shares with her same
size friend Skooter, also vinyl cases, transportation, house's and accessories.
The Ginger doll was introduced in 1976, see below for more details.
related
Skipper clone dolls |
Skooter, Ricky,
Fluff, Tiff Skipper clothes
1964-1970 |
1971-1976
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0950 Skipper Straight Legs
doll (1964)
Skipper doll has painted blue eyes, coral lips and long
straight rooted hair with bangs; blonde, brunette or titian; variations
are; pale-lemon blonde, reddish-auburn, two-tone brunette
(which is usually very heavily rooted) and straight non bending legs.
Swimsuit is one piece red and white cotton, brass headband, red flat shoes, a black wire stand, white comb and brush. White booklet cover.
Doll mark:
Skipper © 1963 Mattel, Inc.
S950 Japanese Skipper doll (1964)
This Skipper doll was exclusive to the
Japan market, is the same as the U.S. version except for
her unique eyes - which glance to the left, are dark brown
and the Skipper name was left off the doll marking. Came in
the same hair color variations as the USA marketed doll.
Doll mark:
© 1963 Mattel,
Inc.
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0950 Skipper doll straight leg hair colors are; Blonde,
Color Magic carrot orange, Auburn and Brunette, (with variations
within the hair colors) the scalp is also painted to match the hair
color of the doll.
0950 Skipper Straight Legs
doll (1965)
Same as 1964, new marking:
© 1963 Mattel, Inc
0950 Skipper Straight Leg
doll (1966-1968)
New pinker skin tone, rest same as
1965.
HTF - 0950 Skipper Color
magic hair - These dolls must have come from around
1966 when Color Magic Barbie's were introduced - it has
brunette hair that by now has oxidized to a
carrot color, also has a orangey painted
scalp. Information is from the book "Skipper,
Barbie Doll's Little Sister" by authors; Arend, Holzerland
& Kent, and has a nice photo of all the hair
color variations.
0950 Skipper Straight Leg
doll (1969-1971)
Re-Issued (Japan) pinker skin, new
clear plastic "X" stand, new art work on box
with 1970s fashions, PJ replaces the Midge doll on box & Barbie
is in a TNT swimsuit.
Same markings and stock No. as
1965-1968.
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1030 Skipper Bend Legs
doll (1965)
Same long straight hair/bangs.
(blonde, brunette, or titian). New swimsuit is
one-piece blue, red & white stripe inset with a blue anchor, red
flat shoes, brass headband, white brush and comb, gold wire
stand and booklet.
Doll mark:
© 1963 Mattel, Inc.
1030 Skipper Bend Legs doll (1966)
Same as 1965, but with the new
pinker skin that all Skipper & friends were made
from, often called "Mod" skin tone. Same mark as above.
1030 Skipper Bend Legs doll (1967-1968)
Same as 1966, new box lime green,
one piece cardboard box with clear cellophane front. New
artwork on box of later 1970s fashions.
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1105 Skipper Twist N Turn doll (1968)
New rooted eyelashes, one piece
blue, pink stripe swimsuit. New twist n' turn
waist, new box and graphics hair colors are; ash, pale
blonde, titian and brunette. Faces have vivid face color.
Accessories are; white comb and brush, black eyelash comb, clear X
stand, turquoise headband, swimsuit and
booklet. Later issued were marked Made in Taiwan, same
doll, clothes and hair.
Doll mark:
© 1967 Mattel,
Inc. U.S. Pat'd U.S. Pats. Pend Made in Japan
or Made in Taiwan
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1105 Skipper Twist N' Turn
doll (1969)
Made in Taiwan and marked as such,
new two sausage curled hair-do; Golden blonde or Java
brown hair color, rooted eyelashes, one piece red, orange
checked, solid orange bottom swimsuit, orange hair bows, clear X
stand, white comb and brush, black eyelash brush. Same mark as late
1968.
Doll mark:
© 1967 Mattel,
Inc. U.S. Pat'd U.S. Pats. Pend Made in Taiwan.
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1105 Skipper Twist N' Turn
doll
(1970-1971)
New box with clear cellophane
front, new swimsuit; jacket of orange vinyl with yellow
daisy heads, edged in yellow, over orange vinyl shorts
and top. Hair color is still either; Golden Blonde or
Java brown. Orange hair bows, white comb and brush, clear X stand, black eyelash brush.
Doll mark:
© 1967 Mattel,
Inc. U.S. Pat'd U.S. Pats. Pend Made in Japan
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1147 Living Skipper Trade-In doll (1970)
Bendable knees, elbows, swivel
waist, neck, hands, arms and legs. Blonde hair
tied in two pigtails with hot pink ribbons either; strawberry blonde or pale
blonde, rooted eye lashes. Green, blue, pink one piece swimsuit, hot
pink neck tie ring, clear X stand. Has a special pink trade-in box.
Doll mark:
© 1969
Mattel, Inc. Taiwan U.S. & For. Patd. Other Pats.
Pend Patd. in Canada 1967
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1117 Dramatic New Living Skipper
(1970)
Same as doll show on left, with a different box that says "Dramatic New
Living Skipper", but this was not a trade-in doll. Same markings as 1147.
1117 Dramatic New Living Skipper
doll
(1971-1973)
Same doll, new blue box, new yellow
swimsuit, orange skateboard, new two piece clear plastic
stand and booklet. Same markings as above doll. This is a very
hard to find doll, box and yellow swimsuit.
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1069
Skipper Sun Set Malibu
doll
(1971-1972)
Suntan skin, long straight blonde hair, bangs,
twist waist, bend knees, painted eyelashes, two piece orange tricot
swimsuit, blue towel and
sunglasses.
Doll mark:
© 1967 Mattel Inc. U.S. Pat'd. U.S. Pats. Pend. Made in
Japan
1069 Skipper Sunset Malibu
doll
(1973-1974)
Doll same as 1972, with New mark change; Made in Japan to
- Made in
Korea.
1069 Skipper Sun Set Malibu doll (1975)
Doll same as 1974, new white box,
no towel or sunglasses, rest the same as 1973-1974.
1069 Skipper Sun Set Malibu doll (1976-1977)
Doll same as 1975, new rose box.
There is a also a Japan only version of the
Malibu Skipper who was called the Skipper Sun Sun doll, same blonde sun
tanned doll, orange swimsuit, but packaging is written in Japanese.
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1179 Skipper Pose N Play
Swing Gym
Gift Set 1972-1973
Included a Swing A Rounder Gym in
orange and pink plastic, doll is exclusive to this set,
waist, head, elbows and legs are posable, doll has
shoulder length pigtails either
strawberry or HTF pale blonde, two piece solid blue with
blue and white check bib and skirt playsuit.
Doll mark:
© 1969 Mattel
Inc. Taiwan U.S. & For. Patd. Other Pats. Pend Patd.
in Canada 1967
1179 Skipper Pose N Play doll (1973)
Same doll as above, only sold as a "baggie" in
a clear plastic bag, stapled on cardboard header.
This was a method to move old store stock. Same markings as
above doll.
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4223 Quick Curl Skipper doll
(1973-1975)
Long blonde hair with metal fibers
that allow hair to be curled and stay that way, long blue
& blue, white checked dress, short sleeved, black
ribbon bow at waist, included are a pink comb, brush,
curling wand, yellow & blue hair ribbons, two white
metal barrettes, Taiwan white flat shoes, and
booklet. Two types of packaging; (shown) carded
with a clear bubble or a (HTF & higher
value) orange box with clear cello, and folded flap
to view contents. Doll mark:
© 1967 Mattel Inc. Taiwan U.S. Patented Other Patents Pending
9428 Deluxe Quick Curl Skipper (1976-1977)
Same doll as above, new pink box,
new pink maxi dress, white crocheted shawl, pink comb,
brush, white bead necklace, blonde tie on fall wig, same
barrettes and ribbons, pink flat shoes.
Doll mark:
© 1967 Mattel
Inc. U.S. Pat'd. Made in Taiwan
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521-16038
Chocho Chan doll or Butterfly Skipper doll
(1974-1975)
Chocho
was not referred to as a friend of Barbie or Skipper, but does use the
Skipper Deluxe Quick Curl body and hair. Came in blonde, brunette
or titian pigtails.
Wore either a red or hot pink satin dress,
orange flat shoes and had cardboard yellow wings that a child could wear in
her hair, additional accessories were; pink comb, brush and hair curler,
green and yellow hair ribbons and two white barrettes.
Doll mark:
© 1967 Mattel Inc. Taiwan U.S. Patented Other Patents Pending
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7259 Growing Up Skipper doll (1975-1977)
Growing up Skipper doll, was one of the
most controversial dolls in 1975, just about every newspaper in the U.S.A. carried a story about her, some
women's groups and a few parents wrote to complain, but
with sales expected at 1 1/2 million, the doll must go on to
market. She's 9" tall with long platinum or reddish blonde
hair curled with a end flip. She's Two dolls in One"
when you turn the left arm she grows a modest bust line,
slimmer waist and becomes 3/4" taller. (turning the
arm back again reverts to the previous shape and size doll).
Included are a red headband, red body suit, blue collar,
blue scarf, red socks, red flat shoes, white platform like wedgie
sandals, two
red and white plaid skirts; one short skirt and one long.
Doll mark:
©
1967 Mattel Inc. Hong Kong U.S. & For. Pat.
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9222
Growing Up Ginger doll 1976
Growing Up Ginger
doll is 9" tall and uses a Skipper head mold and the same construction as
Growing Up Skipper, rotate her arms and she grows modest breasts
and her waist slims and she becomes 3/4" taller. (turning the arm back again
reverts to the previous shape doll), brunette long hair, brown eyes, blue body
suit, a long and short blue and white polka dot skirt, lavender
scarf, and collar, blue flat shoes and white platform shoes.
Doll mark:
© 1967 Mattel, Inc. Hong Kong U.S. & For. Pat.
Note:
Both the Skipper and Ginger doll boxes have a graphic drawing pictured on
front, however, in 1975 Skipper had a picture of the actual doll. |
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7379
Gold Medal Skipper doll (1975-1976)
Shown on left; White solid
box, one piece red, white blue swimsuit, gold medal,
straight long blonde hair.
Doll mark:
© 1967 Mattel, Inc. U.S. Pat'd. U.S. Pats. Pend. Made in
Korea
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8519 Skipper Twist 'n
Turn doll
Europe (1972-1973)
Came in a blonde or brunette,
has a twist waist, straight non-bending legs, wore a blue with white
and pink flowers swimsuit with white attached little pleated
skirt.
Doll mark:
©
1967
Mattel Inc. U.S. Pat'd. U.S. Pats. Pend. Made in Taiwan
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Not
Shown
7193 Fun Time Skipper doll Europe (1974)
White box,
clear window, similar to Sunset Malibu only with pink
skin, heavy eye makeup, long straight pale blonde hair,
yellow two piece tricot swimsuit. Doll was only available in the
European market.
Doll mark:
© 1967 Mattel Inc. U.S. Pat'd. U.S. Pats. Pend. Made in
Korea
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8126 Skipper
Bend Leg doll
Europe
(1974)
Has a twist waist and
bendable legs, wore a two piece tricot navy blue swimsuit.
Doll mark:
© 1967
Mattel Inc. U.S. Pat'd. U.S. Pats. Pend. Made in Korea
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9926
Party Time Skipper Europe (1976-1979)
Came in a hot pink box with
partial front cello, wore a yellow satin party dress with lace and
ribbon trim, has a twist waist but her legs do not bend and are of a
soft vinyl, she has long pale blonde rooted hair with bangs, rooted eyelashes,
painted eyes, closed mouth.
Unknown if shoes were included. Doll mark:
© Mattel Inc. 1967 Philippines
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In 2024 Mattel reproduced the 60th anniversary Skipper doll of the original 1964
face sculpt and silkstone body.
related
Skipper clone dolls |
Skooter, Ricky,
Fluff, Tiff Skipper clothes
1964-1970 |
1971-1976 |
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Skipper Vintage Doll Resources:
Collectors Encyclopedia of Barbie Dolls & Collectibles book in 1984 by Sibyl DeWein and Joan Ashabraner.
Skipper Barbie dolls little sister, Tutti and Todd identification and value guide book in 1998 by Scott Arend, Karla Holzerland, Trina Kent.
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