STAR PRINCESS & PLUTA 2

 

Star Princess Background Left Side.

 

Star Princess Background Right Side. 

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

 

OZ Background Left Side

 

OZ Background Center

 

OZ Background Right Side

 

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!

 

JANE WITHERS

JANE WITHERS.

Perky child star on a par with her sometime film rival Shirley Temple, Jane Withers had a long career in radio, film, stage and television. This doll was originally one of the Giant two part ones that stood 30 inches tall and with clothes that filled an entire page. The set also came with a smaller doll and clothes. I have rendered them both to page size here and scaled their outfits accordingly. 

 

FANNY BRICE - BABY SNOOKS

FANNY BRICE - BABY SNOOKS.

This character was first introduced by the legendary Fanny Brice in the Ziegfeld Follies and later popularized in the golden age of radio. Everyone alive back then would have been familiar with the "Baby" and her imaginary antics and Brice continued to play her for the rest of her life to the delight of audiences around the world.

 

MOMMY & ME

MOMMY & ME.

To wrap up our "Dress Alike" week here is a set from 1955 with more clearly defined roles for the dolls. A mother and her daughter dressing alike, what could be more natural.....until we get to those evening gowns. What on Earth is that about? Still a fun set with interesting period fashions.

More paper doll posts are coming next week!