How do I identify my Patti Playpal doll?
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Patti dolls have one of these markings on their heads: Ideal Doll Toy Corp. G-35 or B-19-1 (There were few other companies then that actually put their company mark on their companion dolls) My Patti doll has the number G-35-6. She is 35″ tall. Doll heads are made out of vinyl and have rooted hair.
How old is Patti Playpal?
Patti Playpal was manufactured by Ideal from 1959 until 1962 and was designed to be a companion doll to girls about 3 years old. At 35-inches tall, the doll was made to be the same size as her owner, and little girls were encouraged to share their clothes with their Playpal.
What is a Patty Playpal doll worth?
Realistically, your doll, assuming it shows signs of play and storage and is 36 inches or taller, has a value between $100 and $150.
What year did Patty Playpal come out?
1959
The most well-known of these was Patti Playpal, first made in 1959 by the Ideal Toy Corporation.
How tall is Patty Pal doll?
35 inches
In addition, Patti came in a variety of hairstyles and colors. Patti Play Pal (35 inches) was introduced in 1959, as was Penny Play Pal (32 inches), Patti’s 2-year-old sister, Suzy Play Pal (28 inches), Patti’s 1-year-old sister, and Johnny and Bonnie Play Pal (24 inches), Patti’s 3-month-old brother and sister.
What is a Patti Playpal doll?
Patti Playpal, also spelled as Patti Play Pal, was an American line of dolls created by both Neil Estern and Vincent DeFilippo (creator of the “baby face” sculpt Patti) both versions were produced by the Ideal Toy Company during the late 1950s to early 1960s. The dolls head, arms, legs and torso are made from vinyl.
How do you wash Patti Playpal hair?
This was a life size Patti Playpal doll that I found stored away for years. First wash the plastic doll with with mild dish soap and warm water to remove dust. Then hang the doll upside down so all the water will drain out though the hair. When completely dry use Goo Gone on a paper towel.
How much is a Patti Playpal doll worth?
IDEAL PLAYMATE: Patti Playpal, with her original dress and shoes, is worth $500. This doll, introduced in 1959, is more valuable than later versions. Q.Enclosed is a photo of a doll that my daughter had in the late 1950s.
What are the characteristics of Patti Playpals?
The first Patti Playpals all have strung joints and were not walkers. Early dolls also had twist wrists. Later dolls had flanged arms and strung legs and were walkers. Some dolls were made with flanged arms and legs.
What did Patti the doll look like?
The doll was about the size of a 3-year-old child, had movable legs and arms, and lifelike hair with eyes that opened and closed. Patti came dressed in a beautiful little dress with socks, underwear, and cute little black patent leather shoes.
What are the different types of Patti Playpals?
Some of these are Penny Play Pal, Peter Play Pal, Suzy Play Pal (toddler), and Bonnie and Johnny Play Pal (babies). These dolls vary in size from about 24″ to 38″. The first Patti Playpals all have strung joints and were not walkers. Early dolls also had twist wrists. Later dolls had flanged arms and strung legs and were walkers.