Whitman's boxed paper dolls are sturdier, made of a heavy cardboard, and come with plastic stands that support the dolls far more than the cardboard strips supplied with paper dolls in folders. Of course, they cost more, too.
1974's #4336/7411 Newport Barbie and Ken paper dolls were one of umpteen Malibu-based paper dolls, and the only Malibu set I have in a box. I assume there are others. These dolls came with all-Whitman designed outfits, including one that comes as a surprise!
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| The funky sunglasses pictured on the box are, alas, not included. |
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| Newport Barbie and Ken paper dolls actually look like teenagers, which is ironic because the dolls themselves appear to be in their 20s! |
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| Ken and Barbie look too dressed up to be grocery shopping! |
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| Who knew that Barbie worked at McDonald's in 1974?!!! |
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| Whitman must have a requirement that all Barbie paper dolls come with sailing outfits. |
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