Patti Playpal*t life-sized companion dolls were an enormous hit in the 1960s. These gorgeous dolls could actually wear the clothing of the children they belonged to! Patti Playpal dolls are in demand on today's collectors' market, although surprisingly little information has been available about them. This wonderful reference not only chronicles the Playpal Family with their original outfits and play sets, but also all of the other life-sized dolls of the era that have been a source of confusion to collectors and dealers alike. Finer points like original hair colors, hairstyles, and outfit variations are finally documented. Over 250 color photos, original catalog and television advertisements, and valuable information about the dolls and the prices they command today make this long-awaited resource an excellent addition to the library of all doll or toy enthusiasts.
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This is Carla Marie Cross's third book on modern collector dolls. A collector and researcher of dolls, she is especially fond of all dolls made from 1940 on.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
It's more about Patty than I knew before......,
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This review is from: The Patti Playpal Family: An Unauthorized Guide to 1960s Companion Dolls (A Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Paperback)
But not nearly as much as I was hoping to learn. The book is attractive with its many color photographs, but there just isn't much 'meat' to it, I'm afraid. Very disappointing.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not definitive but welcome.,
By Erica (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Patti Playpal Family: An Unauthorized Guide to 1960s Companion Dolls (A Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Paperback)
As a lover of the large dolls of the 1950's, 60's and 70's this book is a welcome addition to the world of doll collecting. The drawback is that any collector who wanders through Ebay and tracked sales over time in a spreadsheet could have done the same. Many of the photos in the book I had already seen and even bid upon! (Thus three stars) Nonetheless some of the dolls are truly pretty and beautiful.For the newcomer, this is a great primer to get you started. I am still waiting for the really definitive book on large "Walker" dolls. Until that comes out Ms. Cross will have to do.
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The Patti Pllaypal family,
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This review is from: The Patti Playpal Family: An Unauthorized Guide to 1960s Companion Dolls (A Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Paperback)
Good reference book, Lots of great pictures, with information on more dolls than just Patti. Easy reading format and easy to find specific dolls.
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