DOWNTON ABBEY STYLE

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DOWNTON ABBEY STYLE.

Fashions from the period of the early 1900's through the 1920's as featured in the hit TV drama and it's movie spin-offs. There's even a nice bi-fold background to pose these lovely ladies in front of. As Lady Mary might say, "How Thrilling!"

 

ARCHIE'S GIRLS

 

ARCHIE'S GIRLS.

From the pages of the comic books here are Archie Andrews and his gal pals Betty and Veronica. This is a reworking of previously released doll body shapes for the Bob Cummings Models and later Dr. Kildare sets. Reworked or redrawn sets were common throughout the heyday of paper doll publishing.

More interesting and unusual paper dolls coming next week!

 

STAR PRINCESS & PLUTA 2

 

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STAR PRINCESS & PLUTA 2.

Released during the STAR WARS craze in the early 1980's but pretty firmly based on Flash Gordon and Buck Rogers from decades earlier, Star Princess was not a paper doll version of any real doll as so many were during this period. I've added a bi-fold background just for fun.

She and her faithful robot companion Pluta appeared in another set from the same time which I posted back on September 25, 2023.

 

RETURN TO OZ

 

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RETURN TO OZ.

Based on characters from the 1985 film sequel to the 1939 WIZARD OF OZ. This film version played more like a horror movie and did poorly at the box office although it did give us a look in live action of some of L. Frank Baum's delightful characters from other OZ books.

For another take on Dorothy and Friends with the same tri-fold background see the post for March 18, 2024.

 

SHIRLEY TEMPLE

SHIRLEY TEMPLE.

Here is a standard size version of the Shirley Temple Giant Doll in keeping with our theme of "Baby" performers this week. Originally a two part doll with clothes that filled the entire page and that stood about 30 inches high. If you are interested in my recreation of that doll see the post for May 19, 2025.

I will be on vacation for the next two weeks. Depending on the availability of wi-fi I will still attempt my weekly posts here. Thanks for following along!