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Today, the Mattel Toy Company employs approximately 25,000 people worldwide. Their vision is to be the world’s premier toy brands – today and tomorrow.
The famous Mattel Toy Company: How did it all begin?
Ruth and Elliot Handler and Harold “Matt” Matson started a new company named Mattel in 1945. They started this company out of a garage workshop in Southern California. Their first Mattel products were picture frames.
Elliot developed a side business in dollhouse furniture made from the picture frame scraps. Harold Matson sold out to his partners, Ruth and Elliot Handler. The Handlers experienced great success with their doll furniture business and turned the company’s focus to toys.
In 1947, the first in a line of musical toys was produced. It was the Uke-A-Doodle.
In 1955, Mattel began advertising their toys through the Mickey Mouse Club television show and introduced another extremely successful toy call the “Burp Gun.” The Burp Gun was an automatic cap gun based on a patented mechanism.
Barbie is born:
In 1959 the ever so popular Barbie made her debut. Barbie was inspired by Ruth Handler’s daughter’s fascination with cutout paper dolls. She was a doll in which little girls could play out their dreams. The name “Barbie” is after Ruth Handler’s daughter, Barbara’s nickname.
Ken was introduced in 1961. Ken was Barbie’s only boyfriend, and named for the Handler’s son, Ken. Soon Barbie and Ken were joined by friends of the Midge doll in 1936 and Skipper in 1965.
Christie, an African-American doll was introduced in 1968. Christie was the first of many ethnic friends of Barbie that included Theresa in 1988 and Kira in 1990.
Ruth and Elliot Handler, founders of Mattel, left the company in 1975.
Candy Fashion Dolls
The Candy Fashion dolls were originally produced in 1962, and reintroduced by Charisma, Marie Osmond’s company in January of 2006. In the 1960′s, Candy Fashion dolls were “the dream of every girl.” They could be found in supermarkets across the country, and were best known as having “the most exquisite clothing.” Candy Fashion dolls came with four complete ensembles and matching accessories.
The Charisma Company has faithfully reproduced the original dolls using more quality materials to last for generations of enjoyment and stylish play. Charisma has also created a replica of the vintage box to display Candy and her four original fashions that include mannequin stands and accessories.
Annalee Mobilitee Dolls, Inc.
Annalee Thorndike made her first doll as a young girl in 1934. Doll making was her hobby. She turned the hobby into a commercial enterprise in the early 1950′s. Annalee selected a theme and created a collection of dolls surrounding that theme. Today, the Annalee Mobilitee Dolls Company has become one of the country’s premier makers of collectible dolls.
Annalee is known best for her pose sable dolls that feature a variety of mice, bears, rabbits, and other stuffed animals, along with human figures. Her line of collectibles are about everyday events and occupations, seasons such as Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Irish Celebration, Spring, Halloween and Harvest Days.
Ginny Dolls
The Ginny dolls represent a great American tradition and go back to the year of 1922. Jennie Adler Graves established Ye Olde Vogue Doll Shop in her home in Somerville, Massachusetts. The story behind her start is of a friend, who knew Jennie’s skill in sewing children’s clothes, and asked her to dress some dolls for a charity event. Jennie did not know the “friend” was actually selling the dolls rather than giving them to charity. Soon, Jennie Graves began dressing and selling imported German dolls to Jordan Marsh, which was a well-known Boston department store.
Jennie Graves was extremely successful until 1948. A sales dip in her line of existing dolls inspired Mrs. Graves to introduce an 8″ plastic doll, the forerunner to Ginny. Department store owners and consumers all loved the new doll. In 1951, Ginny was official, and named after Jennie’s daughter Virginia. The doll Ginny was so popular that many tried to copy her. By 1957, Ginny had reached over five million dollars per year in sales, and was a dear staple in most American households.
Mrs. Graves retired from the company in 1960. There began a series of management and ownership changes. Ginny underwent some difficult years of change.
In 1995, the “New” Vogue Doll Company pledged to restore Ginny to her deserved place in the world of modern dolls. Ginny, the engaging little girl of the 1950′s and known best for her love of fashion and fun attitude once again rises in the limelight of fine collectible dolls.
Kewpie Dolls
Ah, those ever adorable Kewpie Dolls, they are a much-loved classic and based upon 1912 illustrations of Rose O’Neill. Kewpie dolls are today produced by companies such as Effanbee and Charisma.
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Charlie The Unicorn Goes to Candy Mountain – CandyMountain
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Deruta, Ceramic Pottery, Hors D’oeuvres/ Candy Dish NEW $67.00 |
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Deruta, Ceramic Pottery, Hors D’oeuvres/ Candy Dish NEW $67.00 |
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Deruta, Ceramic Pottery, Hors D’oeuvres/ Candy Dish NEW $67.00 |
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Deruta, Ceramic Pottery, Hors D’oeuvres/ Candy Dish NEW $67.00 |
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Deruta, Ceramic Pottery, Hors D’oeuvres/ Candy Dish NEW $67.00 |
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Deruta, Ceramic Pottery, Hors D’oeuvres/ Candy Dish NEW $67.00 |
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Deruta, Ceramic Pottery, Hors D’oeuvres/ Candy Dish NEW $67.00 |
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BRACH’S CHOCOLATE CANDY BOX KNIGHT &HORSE GRAPHIX 1920s $60.00 |
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Framed Photo of Wyatt Earp/Hugh O’Brian & horse Candy $39.95 |
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circa 50′s egyptian horse print candy tray $35.00 |
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Red Haute Horse Halloween Halter – Candy Corn $31.95 |
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HORSE CANDY DISH $29.99 |
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Icelandic Horse Candy Dish and 2 Horse Figurines $28.92 |
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BREYER Holiday Treat Gift Set Horse Candy Cookies NIB $27.50 |
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Old Horse Cart Originally Candy Holder / Dish Clear $25.00 |
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MR. HORSE WOODEN CANDY DISPENSER FUNNY TOY POOPS CANDY $25.00 |
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Raymor art pottery HORSE planter candy dish Italy $25.00 |
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Vintage Glass Horse and Wagon Candy Container LOOK $24.00 |
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1910’s~Candy Container~Clown Riding Horse~Light Blue $24.00 |
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The Candy Horse: Life as She Sees It NEW $24.34 |
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Horse Candy Dish $21.99 |
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NEW! FIREBALL THE HORSE PLANTER, CANDY OR PEN HOLDER $21.95 |
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Vintage Clear Glass Horse and Wagon Candy Container $21.75 |
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Horse Hair Extensions Cotton Candy $21.68 |
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“Mr. HORSE” Wooden Novelty Candy Dispenser-Poops Candy! $20.00 |
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Arthur Court Ice Candy Flour etc Scoop 1998 Horse Head $20.00 |
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FARM COWS HORSES BARN PARTY FAVOR NUGGETS CANDY WRAPPER $19.99 |
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NICE CRYSTAL FROSTED GLASS ROCKING HORSE CANDY DISH $19.99 |
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ANTIQUE ~ DEER SHEEP HORSE~ WOOD MAPLE SUGAR CANDY MOLD $19.99 |
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MODEL HORSE ARABIAN HALTER Breyer Peter Stone Candy # 5 $19.95 |
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Wilton ANGEL SOLDIER HORSE COOKIE MOLD Candy cake pan $19.95 |
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MODEL HORSE ARABIAN HALTER Breyer Peter Stone Candy # 6 $19.95 |
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MODEL HORSE ARABIAN HALTER Breyer Peter Stone Candy # 4 $19.95 |
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MODEL HORSE ARABIAN HALTER Breyer Peter Stone Candy # 3 $19.95 |
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MODEL HORSE ARABIAN HALTER Breyer Peter Stone Candy #2 $19.95 |
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MODEL HORSE ARABIAN HALTER Breyer Peter Stone Candy #1 $19.95 |
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Handmade Clay Horse Candy Dish ~ Artist Sandra $19.79 |
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Crystal “CANDY DISH w/FROSTED COWBOYS ON HORSE” $18.00 |
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Vintage Aluminum Candy Mint Mold Horse German Germany $17.99 |
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Horses Are God’s T Shirt 6X * $15.99 |
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Horse rhythm beads – “Candy Necklace” $15.00 |
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Rivers Edge New Horse Candy Dish Novelty Gift $14.99 |
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Silicone Horse 3A Soap Bar Candle candy Embed Mold $14.99 |
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Federal Glass Horse Head Candy Container Bookends $14.99 |
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The Typewriter: Leroy Anderson Favorites $8.99 Leroy Anderson’s most famous piece is The Syncopated Clock, which became a well-known television tune in the 1950s. Anderson, a native of New Haven, Connecticut, was one of those composers who new his limitations exactly, and never wrote beyond them. He was a master at orchestral miniatures: short, tuneful pieces of musical fluff–but very high-quality fluff. Anderson lavished as much attenti… |
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Musical Entertainment for Children #1 (4 Pk): Candy & Cupcake Dreamland Adventures- The Farm That Needs Fixin’, Wee Sing’ King Cole’s Party, Shari Lewis & Lamb Chop- Don’t Wake Your Mom, Ben Vereen Sing Along Around the World $49.99 4 fun videos to keep kids entertained with music, dance, singing, and fun play! Wee Sing brings to you another of of their hits: King Cole’s having a party and everyone is invited. Join Jack & Jill, Little Boy Blue and Mary with her lamb and many more. It’s a blast! Candy & her sidekick, Cupcake are planning their next performance when they find themselves `down on the farm.’ Meet Dumpling the pig… |
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Running Horse Car Decal Window Sticker $4.00 THIS DECAL WILL COME IN THE COLOR WHITE(unless another color is specified). THE DECAL IS DIE CUT WITH NO BAKGROUND AND WE USE A 7 YEAR OUTDOOR VINYL FOR OUR PRODUCTS. WE WILL PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS WITH A TOOL FOR APPLICATION. ************ATTENTION OTHER SELLERS,YOU MUST HAVE THE UPC CODE FOR THIS PRODUCT TO SELL THIS PRODUCT. NO KNOCK OFFS PLEASE************… |
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Alice Fantastic (Paperback) $11.84 With 36 years under belt, Alice Hunter knows what she likes: betting on horses (not a bad way to earn a living) and her canine BF, Candy. Men can be good for some things, but all in all Alice prefers spending time with her beloved spotted dog. Maybe th… |
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