Skipper Vintage Dolls 1971-1976

1069 Skipper Sun Set Malibu

(1971-1972)

Suntan skin, long straight blonde hair, bangs, twist waist, bend knees, painted eyelashes, two piece orange tricot swimsuit, blue towel and sunglasses. Markings: © 1967 Mattel Inc. U.S. Pat'd. U.S. Pats. Pend. Made in Japan

1069 Skipper Sunset Malibu

(1973-1974)

Doll same as 1972, with New mark change; Made in Japan to - Made in Korea.

1069 Skipper Sun Set Malibu (1975)

Doll same as 1974, new white box, no towel or sunglasses, rest the same as 1973-1974.

1069 Skipper Sun Set Malibu (1976-1977)

Doll same as 1975, new rose box.

There is a also a Japan only version of the Malibu Skipper who was called Skipper Sun Sun, same blonde sun tanned doll, orange swimsuit, but packaging is written in Japanese.

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.

1179 Skipper Pose N Play (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.

4223 Quick Curl Skipper 1973-1975

4223 Quick Curl Skipper
(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. Markings: © 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. Markings: © 1967 Mattel Inc. U.S. Pat'd. Made in Taiwan.

521-16038 Chocho Chan or Butterfly Skipper 1974-1975

521-16038 Chocho Chan or Butterfly Skipper (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.

7259 Growing Up Skipper (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, long platinum or reddish blonde hair, curled 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 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.

8519 Skipper Twist 'n Turn 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.

7193 Fun Time Skipper 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.

8126 Skipper Bend Leg Europe (1974)

Has a twist waist and bendable legs, wore a two piece tricot navy blue swimsuit.

7379 Gold Medal Skipper 1975-1976

7379 Gold Medal Skipper

(1975-1976)

White solid box, one piece red, white blue swimsuit, gold medal, straight long blonde hair.

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, came with pale blonde long rooted hair with bangs. Unknown if shoes were included. Marked: © Mattel Inc. 1967 Philippines.