I thought the 1987 Jewel Secrets dolls were beautiful. Except for one detail. I didn't have a problem with Ken's cape being a drawstring bag, but I HATED the girls' skirts that were drawstring bags. The dolls could never stand properly in them!
The Western/Golden Jewel Secrets paper dolls, stock number 1537-1, also dated 1987, has a weird detail too. Ken's hair is reddish brown and Whitney has auburn highlights, although both real dolls were brunettes.
The girl dolls are in their bodysuits (they are most definitely NOT bathing suits!) but Ken is in a tank top and boxers based on his tuxedo. Their clothes are their full original costumes plus the separate outfits that were sold for each of them.
Did you know that these dolls were meant for Mardi Gras? Their accompanying storybooks mention Rio de Janeiro and Carnival.
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| Don't have Jewel Secrets Whitney and can't afford her? Try her paper doll version instead. |
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| The little girl could cut out this cardboard choker to have one like Barbie's. |
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| The bows are also removable. |
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| Paper doll Whitney will return in 1988. |
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| The yellow gown is a Whitman design for Skipper and the red gown is #1859 Ruby Rose of Rio. |
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