Ideal Dorothy Hamill and her ice skating rink

Growing up some kid told me she was Luke Skywalker's real life sister and I believed that until the mid 1990s...

Kenner Glamour Gals 1980 Catalog

Glamour Gals was an interesting attempt by Kenner in the early 1980s to capture the girls market. Instead of doing the standard 1/6th fashion doll made so popular by Mattel's Barbie, Kenner decided to do what they at the time were doing best, action figures.

The 4" size of the figures allowed Kenner to expand the Glamour Gal's environment more than a traditional doll line could adding many play sets and environments in a cost effective manner. The line failed to catch on and was retired in 1983 but a tremendous amount of product was made during that time, one that certainly captures the decades look and fashion sense very well.

Check out the 1980 Kenner Glamour Gals Catalog

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Dusty!

 I don't think I've ever blogged about Kenner's Dusty, which was their attempt to get in some of those pink Barbie dollars. A lot of effort went into the line, and I think Kenner seemed to be intentionally making Dusty look far less glamourous. While Barbie was a model, Dusty looked like your neighbour.

1982 Kenner Sea Wees Catalog

 

Kenner Sea Wees were a yearly staple during the late 1970s/early 1980s, poart fashion doll, part bath toy, these figures had a lasting popularity. In 1982, the theme was "Tropigals" and well, I'm not sure what the difference is..

 

Oh it's probably the grass skirts, look I'm not awesome with Girl's toys but I do love this stuff.

Check out the 1982 Sea Wees Catalog.

 

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