August 06
1964 – 2003 Skipperdoll Catalog
 
All Skipper dolls have blue eyes unless otherwise noted. Other small accessories are usually included but are not mentioned.
Doll sizes:
Straight leg, bend leg, Twist ‘n Turn, Living, porcelain: 9 1/4 inches tall.
Growing Up, SuperTeen: 9 1/4 inches tall, but thinner with small breasts.
Teen Fun: 9 3/4 inches tall, stockier, with small breasts and hips.
Teen: 11 inches tall, but more muscular and big-footed than Francie.
Stacie: 7 3/4 inches tall.
1964
1. #950 Straight leg Skipper. TAN/GRAYISH skin with blonde, brunette or red hair (AKA titian), red cotton swimsuit with red and white striped trim. Made in Japan, original Skipper body.
2. #950 Straight leg Skipper. TAN/GRAYISH with blonde, brunette or red hair and BROWN eyes; red cotton swimsuit with red and white striped trim. Made in Japan, sold only in Japan, original Skipper body.
3. #1021 Party Time Skipper gift set with Silk ‘n Fancy and Dress Coat. Made in Japan. Hair colors probably varied, original Skipper body.
4. #1017 Wedding Party gift set with Barbie, Ken, Midge and Skipper. Hair colors probably varied for all four dolls. Barbie in Bride’s Dream, Ken in Tuxedo, Midge in Orange Blossom, Skipper in Flower Girl. Made in Japan, original Skipper body.
1965
5. #1030 Bend leg Skipper. TAN/GRAYISH with blonde, brunette or red hair, blue knit swimsuit with red and white striped trim. Made in Japan, original Skipper body.
6. #1032 Skipper on Wheels gift set. Blue pants set, skateboard, scooter. No doll included.
1966
7. #950 Straight leg Skipper. PINK skin with blonde, brunette or red hair and blue eyes, red cotton swimsuit with red and white striped trim. Made in Japan, original Skipper body.
8. #950 Straight leg Skipper. PINK skin with blonde, brunette or red hair and BROWN eyes, red cotton swimsuit with red and white striped trim. Made in Japan, sold only in Japan, original Skipper body, hair colors probably varied.
9. #1030 Bend leg Skipper. PINK with blonde, brunette or red hair, blue knit swimsuit with red and white striped trim. Made in Japan, original Skipper body.
1967
10. #1030 Bend leg Skipper. PINK skin with blonde, brunette or red hair, blue knit swimsuit with red and white striped trim. Made in Japan, original Skipper body.
11. #2001 Skipper case gift set. Pink polka dot vinyl case with straight leg Skipper included. Made in Japan, hair colors probably varied.
1968
12. #1105 Twist ‘n Turn Skipper. Blonde or brunette hair, bend legs, blue and pink striped skirted swimsuit, bottoms may or may not be striped. Made in Japan, original Skipper body. Prettiest of the original Skippers.
13. #1546 Sears Perfectly Pretty Twist ‘n Turn Skipper gift set. Blue velvet coat, dress with white bodice and lace trim and blue velvet drop waist skirt. Made in Japan, original Skipper body, hair colors probably varied. Prettiest of the Skipper gift sets.
1969
14. #1105 Twist ‘n Turn Skipper. Blonde or brunette hair, bend legs, red and orange checked swimsuit. Made in Taiwan, original Skipper body.
15. #1590 Sears Wow! What a Cool Outfit!/Bright ‘n Breezy Twist ‘n Turn Skipper gift set. Green vinyl coat, blue knit dress. Made in Japan, original Skipper body, hair colors probably varied.
1970
16. #950 Straight leg Skipper reissued. BRIGHT PINK skin, blonde, brunette or red hair, blue eyes, red cotton swimsuit with red and white striped trim. Made in Japan, original Skipper body.
17. #1105 Twist ‘n Turn Skipper. Blonde or brunette hair in two long curly ponytails, bend legs, orange vinyl panties, sheer orange swim jacket with yellow vinyl trim. Made in Taiwan, original Skipper body.
18. #1117 Living Skipper, bend arms and legs, GOLDEN blonde hair in two curly ponytails, pink and green stretchy swimsuit. Made in Taiwan, Living Skipper body.
19. #1147 Living Skipper Trade-in Special. Same doll as above, different box.
20. #1586 Sears Very Best Velvet Skipper gift set. Orange velvet coat, orange velvet dress with yellow drop waist skirt. Made in Taiwan, Living Skipper body.
1971
21. #1069 SunSet Malibu Skipper. Tan skin, blonde hair with bangs, rubbery arms, bend legs, orange two-piece swimsuit. Made in Japan, original Skipper body.
22. #1117 Living Skipper, bend arms and legs, PALE blonde hair in two curly ponytails, yellow swimsuit with bodice and sheer overskirt, yellow panties. Made in Taiwan, Living Skipper body.
1972
23. #1069 Sun Sun Skipper. Tan skin, BRUNETTE hair and bangs, ROOTED eyelashes, BROWN eyes, bend legs, orange two-piece swimsuit. Made in Japan, sold only in Japan, original Skipper body.
24. #1117 Pose ‘n Play Skipper. Bend arms and legs, LEMON or STRAWBERRY blonde hair in two short ponytails, blue skirted swimsuit with blue checked trim. Made in Taiwan, Living Skipper body.
25. #1179 Pose ‘n Play Skipper and her Swing Arounder Gym gift set. Same swimsuit as above, comes with orange swingset. Made in Taiwan, Living Skipper body.
1973
26. #1069 SunSet Malibu Skipper. Tan skin, blonde hair with bangs, rubbery arms, bend legs, orange two-piece swimsuit. Made in Korea, original Skipper body.
27. #4223 Quick Curl Skipper. Blonde hair, hair with wires in flip hairstyle, dress with blue bodice and blue gingham skirt. Made in Taiwan, original Skipper body.
28. #1117 Baggy Pose ‘n Play Skipper. Bend arms and legs, LEMON or STRAWBERRY blonde hair in two short ponytails, blue skirted swimsuit and blue checked trim, sold in clear plastic bag. Made in Taiwan, Living Skipper body.
29. #8519 Twist ‘n Turn Skipper. Long straight blonde or brunette hair, swimsuit with blue daisy print bodice and white pleated skirt. Made in Taiwan, sold only in Europe, original Skipper body.
1974
30-A CHO-CHO CHAN BUTTERFLY SKIPPER #521-16014 (Japan exclusive)
(Doll = Now from privé Collection of member of Barbielist-Holland)
This RARE Skipper from Japan uses a unique ANIME head mold with brunette Quick Curl hair. She wears a pik satin dress with a butterfly applique, a shiny waistband & cuffs, and cardboard BUTTERFLY WING! Inside her sealed Mattel bag are a comb, brush, curler, two barrettes, shoes, and hair ribbons. The Japanese Cho-Cho Skipper dolls may be seen in the new book Barbie Doll Around the World, where they are valued $220.00 each.
30. #8123 Dressed doll in Best Buy #7773. Twist Skipper made in Korea, sold only in Australia, original Skipper body.
31. #8126 Twist ‘n Turn Skipper. Long straight blonde hair, navy two-piece Malibu-style swimsuit. Made in Korea, sold only in Europe, original Skipper body.
1975
32. #7193 Funtime Skipper. Long blonde hair, rubbery arms, yellow two-piece Malibu-style swimsuit. Made in Korea, sold only in Europe, original Skipper body. Called Skipper in Vacanza/On Vacation in Italy.
33. #7259 Growing Up Skipper. Honey or pale blonde hair, blue eyes, arm mechanism that allows her chest to develop breasts, red tank top, two red checked skirts. Made in Hong Kong, Growing Up/SuperTeen Skipper body.
34. #7379 Gold Medal Skipper. Malibu Skipper in American red, white and blue swimsuit, with gold medal. Made in Korea, sold only in Europe, original Skipper body.
35. #9282 Sears Growing Up Skipper and her 2-in-1 Bedroom gift set. Bunk beds convert to canopy bed, desk, two walls and floor. No doll included.
1976
36. #7379 Olympica Skipper. Malibu Skipper with yellow, orange and blue swimsuit (swimsuit style is same as 1975 Olympic Skipper swimsuit, just the colors are different). Made in Korea, sold only in Italy, original Skipper body. Called Simpatia in 1977.
37. #9428 Deluxe Quick Curl Skipper. Blonde hair and freckles, long pink dress, white crocheted shawl. Made in Taiwan, sold only in Europe, original Skipper body. There are a lott of variations dolls.
1977
38. #1069 Malibu Skipper. Yellow, orange and blue Olympica-style swimsuit. Made in Korea, sold only in Canada, original Skipper body.
39. #7193 Funtime Skipper. Same as the 1975 doll, except the arms are hard shiny plastic. Made in Korea, sold only in Germany, original Skipper body.
40. #9926 Partytime Skipper. Funtime Skipper with blonde hair, ROOTED eyelashes, non-bend vinyl legs, yellow satin party dress trimmed with lace and ribbon. Made in Korea, sold only in Germany in 1977, original Skipper body.
40. A#9926 Partytime Skipper. Funtime Skipper with blonde hair, Painted eyelashes, non-bend vinyl legs, yellow satin party dress trimmed with lace and ribbon. Made in Korea, sold only in France in 1978, original Skipper body.
1978
41. #1069 Malibu Skipper. Smaller head, shiny face, blonde hair with bangs, bend legs, orange two-piece swimsuit. Made in the Philippines, original Skipper body. Called Portofino in Italy.
42. #2167 Spiel-mit (Play With) Skipper. Malibu Skipper in swimsuit in orange, yellow and bright pink. Made in the Philippines, sold only in Germany, original Skipper body.
43. #2756 SuperTeen Skipper. Long dark blonde hair with bangs, hot pink bodysuit and matching maxi skirt. Made in the Philippines, Growing Up/SuperTeen Skipper body.
1979
44. #1069 Sun Lovin’ Malibu Skipper. Blonde hair with bangs, tan lines and BEND legs, turquoise two-piece swimsuit, turquoise bag and aviator sunglasses. Made in the Philippines, original Skipper body.
45. #1201 Skip-Chan. Funtime Skipper with blonde hair and EYELASHES, hot pink satin dress. Made in the Philippines, sold only in Japan, original Skipper body.
46. #1202 Skip-Chan. Funtime Skipper with blonde hair and EYELASHES, pink dress with lace sleeves. Made in the Philippines, sold only in Japan, original Skipper body.
47. #1301 Skip-Chan. Funtime Skipper with blonde hair and EYELASHES, white satin dress. Made in the Philippines, sold only in Japan, original Skipper body.
48. #1302 Skip-Chan. Funtime Skipper with blonde hair and EYELASHES. salmon satin dress. Made in the Philippines, sold only in Japan, original Skipper body.
49. #1303 Skip-Chan. Funtime Skipper with blonde hair and EYELASHES, ? outfit. Made in the Philippines, sold only in Japan, original Skipper body.
50. #2682 Strandspass (Beach Fun) Skipper. Malibu Skipper in yellow, orange and blue diamond print swimsuit. Made in the Philippines, sold only in Europe, original Skipper body.
1980
51. #1069 Sun Lovin’ Malibu Skipper. Blonde hair with bangs, with STRAIGHT legs and tan lines, turquoise two-piece swimsuit, turquoise bag, aviator sunglasses. Made in the Philippines, original Skipper body.
52. #1335 Sports Star Skipper. Malibu Skipper in red knit top and white pleated tennis skirt. Made in the Philippines, sold only in Germany, original Skipper body.
1981
53. #3209 Disco Skipper. Malibu Skipper in glittery gold top and white pants with gold belt. Made in the Philippines, sold only in Germany, original Skipper body.
54. #5029 Western Skipper. Long straight blonde hair in two ponytails, red blouse with white fringe, white jeans. Made in the Philippines, Growing Up/SuperTeen Skipper body.
1982
55. #1069 Sunsational Malibu Skipper. Blonde hair with bangs, fuchsia swimsuit, matching aviator sunglasses. Made in the Philippines, original Skipper body.
56. #3902 Jeans Skipper. Malibu Skipper in dark red T-shirt, blue jeans. Made in the Philippines, sold only in Europe, original Skipper body.
57. #3987 Jogging Skipper. Malibu Skipper in white tank top with #101 on it, blue nylon jogging shorts. Made in the Philippines, sold only in Europe, original Skipper body.
1983
58. #5029 Horse Lovin’ Skipper. Same nude doll as Western Skipper, red checked blouse, white fur vest, red jeans. Made in the Philippines, Growing Up/SuperTeen Skipper body. Note that the stock number is the same as Western Skipper’s.
59. #4975 Safari Skipper. Malibu Skipper in olive and white safari print blouse, olive shorts. Made in the Philippines, sold only in Europe, original Skipper body.
60. #5840 Super Dance Skipper. Malibu Skipper in lavender body suit and pink knit leggings. Made in the Philippines, sold only in Europe, original Skipper body.
1984
61. #1069 Sun Gold Malibu Skipper. Blonde hair with NO bangs, swimsuit with gold bodice and blue bottoms, green aviator sunglasses. Made in the Philippines, original Skipper body.
62. #7312 Great Shape Skipper. Same doll as US market’s, but in dark green stretch knit body suit. Made in the Philippines, sold only in England, original Skipper body. Prettiest of the 80s dolls, and the green color sets off the doll’s hair and eyes beautifully.
63. #7414 Great Shape Skipper. Blonde hair with bangs, pink bodysuit, pink and blue striped tights. Made in the Philippines, original Skipper body. Called Ritmic Skipper in Spain.
64. #7890 Harrod’s Great Shape with Barbie, Ken and Skipper gift set. All three dolls wear emerald green knit workout jumpsuits. Made in the Philippines, sold only in England, original Skipper body.
1985
65. #1284 Leo Mattel School Going Skipper. Blonde with ponytails, square face, blue jumper, white blouse, comes with white T-shirt similar to 1985 So Active #7979. Made in India, sold only in India, original Skipper body.
66. #7927 Hot Stuff Skipper. Blue headband, hot pink knit bodysuit, white tights, aqua stretch pants. Made in the Philippines, Growing Up/SuperTeen Skipper body. Called Superstyle/Supermode in Canada.
67. #9104 Strandspass (Beach Time) Skipper. Sun Gold Malibu Skipper in red skirted swimsuit. Made in Hong Kong, sold only in Europe, original Skipper body.
68. #9111 Regate’ (Sea Lovin’) Skipper. Great Shape Skipper in red, white and blue striped sailor suit with white collar. Made in Hong Kong, sold only in Europe, original Skipper body.
1986
69. #1021 Tropical Skipper. Very long blonde hair in thick twists, dark orchid print one shoulder swimsuit, yellow lei. Made in China, original Skipper body.
70. #1284 Leo Mattel School Going Skipper. Blonde with ponytails, square face, blue jumper, white blouse, comes with 1986 So Active #2237 pink checked dress. Made in India, sold only in India, original Skipper body.
71. #1284 Leo Mattel School Going Skipper. Blonde with ponytails, square face, blue jumper, white blouse, comes with 1986 So Active #2238 pale aqua pajamas. Made in India, sold only in India, original Skipper body.
72. #1284 Leo Mattel School Going Skipper. Blonde with ponytails, square face, red jumper, white blouse, comes with white T-shirt. Made in India, sold only in India, original Skipper body.
73. #1284 Leo Mattel School Going Skipper. Blonde with ponytails, square face, blue jumper, white blouse, comes with red shorts and white blouse with red print. Made in India, sold only in India, original Skipper body.
74. #2854 Tempo (Music Lovin’) Skipper. Sun Gold Malibu Skipper in yellow jumpsuit and yellow knitted sweater, wearing a gray Walkman. Made in China, sold only in Europe, original Skipper body.
1987
75. #1762 Tennis Skipper. Sun Gold Malibu Skipper with a topknot, wearing a purple and white tennis dress, white socks with purple trim, and purple tennis shoes. Made in China, sold only in Europe, original Skipper body.
76. #3133 Jewel Secrets Skipper. Blonde hair in tight ringlets, white jacket, red shirt, skirt and tights. Made in Hong Kong, Growin’ Up/SuperTeen Skipper body. Prettiest of the SuperTeen Skippers. Sold in Europe as #3133 Diamantes Skipper Europe with original Skipper body and SuperTeen Skipper head.
1988
77. #4064 Island Fun Skipper. Same nude doll as Tropical, orange swimsuit, blue flower print wrap skirt, pink and orange lei. Made in China, original Skipper body. Called Tropical in Europe.
78. #4440 California Skipper. Blonde with two long ponytails, jumpsuit with an LP print top half and yellow and white striped legs, blue tank top. Made in China, sold only in Europe, original Skipper body.
79. #4855 Teen Sweetheart Skipper. Blonde hair, minidress, very pale pink long skirt with three rows of tulle and pink trim, white GLOVES! Made in China, Teen Fun Skipper body.
80. #5889 Teen Fun Workout Skipper. Blonde “big” hair, GREEN eyes, yellow tights, midriff top. Made in China, Teen Fun Skipper body.
81. #5893 Teen Fun Cheerleader Skipper. Light and dark blonde streaked hair in two ponytails, BROWN eyes, white and silver bodysuit and tights, pink skirt, pompoms. Made in China, Teen Fun Skipper body. Prettiest of the Teen Fun Skippers.
82. #5899 Teen Fun Party Skipper. Blonde hair, LAVENDER eyes, blue and white striped knit top and matching hose, jumpsuit, blue overskirt. Made in China, Teen Fun Skipper body.
1989
83. #1915 Super Style Skipper. Blonde curlable hair, denim minidress. Made in China, sold only in Canada and Europe, Teen Fun Skipper body.
84. #1950 Caucasian Homecoming Queen Skipper. Blonde hair, long white gown with ruffled V collar and pink rose trim. Made in China, Teen Fun Skipper body. Called Homecoming Queen Debutante Skipper in Canada and Teen Romance Skipper in Europe.
85. #1951 Teen Time Skipper. Pink striped blouse, denim look top, pink polka dot skirt. Made in China, Teen Fun Skipper body.
86. #2390 African-American Homecoming Queen Skipper. Same gown as white Homecoming Queen. Made in China, Teen Fun Skipper body. First black Skipper doll.
87. #3242 Beach Blast Skipper. Long platinum blonde hair with barrettes, LAVENDER eyes, swimsuit with hot pink top, yellow bottom and black trim. Made in China, Teen Fun Skipper body. Called Sun Magic in Europe.
88. #4893 Toys R Us Cool City Blues Barbie, Ken and Skipper gift set. Barbie in Jeans Look #4333, Ken in Jeans Look #4336 and Skipper in Teen Fun #5860, all from 1988. Ken made in Malaysia, Barbie made in Malaysia or China, and Skipper made in China, Teen Fun Skipper body.
89. #4867 Toys R Us Pepsi Spirit Skipper. White sweatshirt with Pepsi-Cola logo, chambray miniskirt, blue knit shorts, red, white and blue bikini. Made in China, Teen Fun Skipper body.
Skipper dolls from India. I’m guessing on the year, because the boxes are undated. Dolls are blonde with various hairstyles and have the rounder Teen Fun style face introduced in 1988. The 1989 Gift Giving Barbie is pictured on the box.
90. #9911 Leo Mattel My First Skipper. Wears 1986 So Active #2233 teal and rose sweatsuit. Made in India, sold only in India, original Skipper body. Two versions of the outfit, with colors reversed on the sweatsuits.
91. #9911 Leo Mattel My First Skipper. Wears 1986 So Active #2237 blue version of checked dress.
92. #9911 Leo Mattel My First Skipper. Wears green silk blouse, yellow print silk slacks. Made in India, sold only in India, original Skipper body.
93. #9911 Leo Mattel My First Skipper. Wears white print T-shirt, red pleated skirt. Made in India, sold only in India, original Skipper body.
94. #9911 Leo Mattel My First Skipper. Wears white T-shirt, green cotton slacks. Made in India, sold only in India, original Skipper body.
95. #9911 Leo Mattel My First Skipper. Wears 1988 Bright & Breezy #4534 paint splattered shirt and green slacks. Made in India, sold only in India, original Skipper body.
96. #9911 Leo Mattel My First Skipper. Wears white T-shirt, red shorts. Made in India, sold only in India, original Skipper body.
97. #9911 Leo Mattel My First Skipper. Wears pastel plaid dress with dropped waist and full skirt. Made in India, sold only in India, original Skipper body.
98. #9911 Leo Mattel My First Skipper. Wears pink cotton party dress with white heart print and large collar. Made in India, sold only in India, original Skipper body.
1990
99. #4138 Wet ‘n Wild Skipper, blonde hair with spiky bangs, pink and yellow color-changing swimsuit. Made in China, Teen Fun Skipper body. Called Oh! Eau! Skipper in Canada and Aqua Magic Skipper in Germany.
100. #4817 Toys R Us Dream Date Skipper. Blonde bags, long red hair, blonde hairpiece, light blue gown with sleeveless bodice and two layers of tulle for skirt. Made in China, Teen Fun Skipper body. Called Party Traum (Party Dream) Skipper in Germany.
101. #4989 Caucasian Cool Tops Skipper. Long platinum blonde hair in two ponytails, blue T-shirt, blue tank top, white print full skirt, pink leggings. Made in China, Teen Fun Skipper body.
102. #5441 African-American Cool Tops Skipper. Same outfit as white Cool Tops. Made in China, Teen Fun Skipper body.
1991
103. #1599 African-American Babysitter Skipper. Same outfit as white Babysitter Skipper, black baby with Little Sweets body in same outfit as white baby. Made in Malaysia, Teen Fun Skipper body.
104. #3177 Toys R Us Disney Friends Barbie, Ken and Skipper gift set. Barbie in Minnie Mouse T-shirt, Ken in Mickey Mouse T-shirt, Skipper in Donald Duck T-shirt, all three wear Mouseketeer ears. Made in Malaysia, Teen Fun Skipper body.
105. #5942 Hawaiian Fun Skipper. Long blonde hair, yellow swimsuit with orange print inset. Made in Malaysia, Teen Fun Skipper body. Called Hawaii in Europe.
106. #9324 Toys R Us Beauty Pageant Skipper. Blonde hair, pink bodysuit with silver inset, pink layers of ruffles for skirt, hard plastic pink fedora and cane. Made in Malaysia, Teen Fun Skipper body. Called Beauty Teen or Glamour in Europe.
107. #9433 Caucasian Babysitter Skipper. White knit shirt with orange polka dot print and pink ruffled collar, matching ruffled skirt, baby made with Little Sweets body in pink ribbon and blue dress. Made in Malaysia, Teen Fun Skipper body.
108. xxxxxx Estrela Glitter Look Skipper. Burgundy and blue midriff top and matching full miniskirt. Made in Brazil, sold only in Brazil, Teen Fun Skipper body.
1992
109. #1430 Toys R Us Totally Hair Skipper. Bright and dark pink, blue and yellow Pucci knit mini dress, huge pink scrunchy in hair, Dep styling gel. Made in Malaysia, Teen Fun Skipper body.
110. #1446 Sun Sensation Skipper. Blonde hair with brown streaks, purple lame’ bikini. Made in Malaysia, Teen Fun Skipper body.
111. #2709 Caucasian Pet Pals Skipper. Blonde hair, dress with white bodice with black print and pink wavy striped skirt, white terrier named Coco. Made in Malaysia, Teen Fun Skipper body.
112. #4049 African-American Pet Pals Skipper. Same outfit and dog as white Pet Pals Skipper. Made in Malaysia, Teen Fun Skipper body.
113. #5716 Toys R Us Sharin’ Sisters Barbie, Skipper and Stacie gift set. Fluorescent green, blue and pink print denim outfits. Made in Malaysia, Teen Fun Skipper body.
114. #7970 Target Bathtime Fun Skipper. Maillot knit swimsuit with blue, yellow and pink waves print, blue plastic foam skirt, can of Bathtime Fun soap. Made in Malaysia, Teen Fun Skipper body.
115. #104222 Estrela Noite de Sonhos Skipper. Long white halter gown covered with lace overlay. Made in Brazil, sold only in Brazil, Teen Fun Skipper body.
116. #104223 Esporte Total Skipper. White striped tank top with matching biker shorts, jumper with blue top and stiff full skirt. Made in Brazil, sold only in Brazil, Teen Fun Skipper body.
117. #104224 Estrela Primavera Verao Skipper. Party dress with pink top and white skirt with pink stripes. Made in Brazil, sold only in Brazil, Teen Fun Skipper body.118. #104225 Estrela Skipper in blue halter tie minidress with drop waist full skirt. Made in Brazil, sold only in Brazil, Teen Fun Skipper body.
118. #104227 Estrela Festa de Casamento Skipper. Long blue cap sleeve junior bridesmaid gown. Skipper has replaced Kelly and Todd in the Midge and Allan wedding set, which in Brazil was the Viky and Allan wedding set. Made in Brazil, sold only in Brazil, Teen Fun Skipper body.
119. #105531 Estrela Brilho de Sol Skipper. Similar to American Sun Sensation Skipper, slightly different hairstyle and bikini. Made in Brazil, sold only in Brazil, Teen Fun Skipper body.
1993
121. #2309 Hollywood Hair Skipper. Ankle-length shiny gold hair, turquoise midriff top with gold stars, turquoise capri pants, lacy gold overskirt. Made in Malaysia, Teen Fun Skipper body.
122. #3931 Caucasian Baton Twirling Skipper. Blonde hair with bangs, orange majorette skirted outfit with pink inset and silver “frog” fasteners, hard plastic pink hat, baton with streamers. Made in Malaysia, Teen Fun Skipper body.
123. #4920 Glitter Beach Skipper. Blonde hair with bangs swept to side, glittery blue bikini. Made in Malaysia, Teen Fun Skipper body.
124. #7498 African-American Baton Twirling Skipper. Same outfit as white Baton Twirling Skipper. Made in Malaysia, Teen Fun Skipper body.
125. #10143 Toys R Us Sharin' Sisters Barbie, Skipper and Stacie gift set, revised. Blue, pink and white lace-trimmed mix and match outfits. Made in Malaysia, Teen Fun Skipper body.
126. #10506 Mermaid Skipper and the Sea Twins. Blonde with orange lame’ bikini top and orange lame’ fishtail. Baby mermaids have Little Sweets body, blue lame’ fish tails, molded blonde hair and ponytail on top of head. Made in Malaysia, Teen Fun Skipper body.
1994
127. #1285 Leo Mattel Fairy Fantasy Skipper. Undated box and I am guessing on the year, same face as the India My First Skippers of 1989, wings like Tinker Bell’s. Made in India, sold only in India, Teen Fun Skipper body.
128. #11076 Camp Skipper. Platinum blonde hair with bangs, white knit shirt, orange heavy shorts, purple blouse. Made in Malaysia, Teen Fun Skipper body. Called Adventure or Vakantie in Europe.
129. #11179 Caucasian Cool Crimp Skipper. Straight platinum blonde hair, blue blouse, blue striped overalls. Made in Malaysia, Teen Fun Skipper body.
130. #11396 Porcelain Happy Birthday. Blonde straight leg Skipper. Although the doll commemorates her introduction in 1964, she is wearing Happy Birthday from 1965. Made in Malaysia, original Skipper body.
131. #11547 African-American Cool Crimp Skipper. Same outfit as white Cool Crimp Skipper. Made in Malaysia, Teen Fun Skipper body.
132. #12071 Caucasian Babysitter Skipper with triplets. Skipper has LILAC eyes and blonde hair, oversized white sweatshirt and pink leggings. Triplets are Little Sweets body with molded hair and ponytails on top of the head. Sally is blonde in pink polka dots; Shelly is black-haired/Hispanic in yellow polka dots; Amy is redhead/Hispanic in aqua polka dots. Made in China, Teen Fun Skipper body.
133. #12072 African American Babysitter Skipper with triplets. Same outfit as white Babysitter, Teen Fun Skipper body. Three black babies with Little Sweets bodies. Alisa is in yellow polka dots; Becky is in pink polka dots; Maria is in aqua polka dots. Made in China.
134. #19055 Sun Jewel Skipper. Long blonde hair, yellow bikini, huge clear beaded earrings. Made in Malaysia, Teen Fun Skipper body.
1995
135. #12448 Tropical Splash Skipper. Slight tan, long platinum blonde hair with bangs on right side, GREEN eyes, black orchid print bikini, bottle of fragrance. Made in Indonesia, Teen Fun Skipper body. Sold by Kay-Bee in 1996 without the fragrance.
136. #12920 Caucasian Pizza Party Skipper. New thinner face, long platinum blonde hair and bangs, white midriff T-shirt with Pizza Hut logo, red denim look miniskirt. Made in Indonesia, Teen Fun Skipper body. Some collectors consider her the prettiest of the Teen Fun Skippers, but I disagree!
137. #12942 African-American Pizza Party Skipper. Same outfit as white Pizza Party Skipper. Made in Indonesia, Teen Fun Skipper body.
1996
138. #14073 Toys R Us Travelin’ Sisters with Barbie, Skipper, Stacie and Kelly gift set. All four dolls wear various combinations of denim, white with black polka-dots and a red Scottie print. American version has Barbie with SuperStar face. Japanese version has Barbie with Mackie face. Made in Malaysia, Teen Fun Skipper body.
139. #14312 Caucasian Phone Fun Skipper. Blonde wavy hair with bangs, white blouse, pink vest with print of photos, denim mini skirt, lacy white hose, toy phone for little girl. Made in Indonesia, Teen Fun Skipper body. Called Telephone Skipper in Europe.
140. #14313 African-American Phone Fun Skipper. Same outfit and accessories as Caucasian. Made in Indonesia, Teen Fun Skipper body.
141. #14352 Sparkle Beach Skipper. Sparkly pink bikini, three sections of hair pulled into thin ponytails. Made in Malaysia, Teen Fun Skipper body.
1997
142. #1286 Leo Mattel Skipper Li’l Sister of Barbie. Brunette hair in two braids, wears traditional gold and blue outfit. Made in India, sold only in India, Stacie face and body.
143. #15645 Winter Holiday with Barbie, Skipper, Stacie and Kelly gift set. All dolls wearing pastel outfits with fur trim, Barbie in skating costume, Skipper in Scandinavian sweater, Stacie in vinyl jacket and Kelly in snowsuit. Made in Malaysia, Teen Fun Skipper body.
144. #16171 Splash ‘n Color Skipper. Purple bikini with gold glitter inset at front top and along waistline, purple and pink braided hairpiece. Made in Malaysia, Teen Fun Skipper body. Called Miami Skipper in Europe.
145. #17351 Teen Skipper. Long straight blonde hair, blue and pink stretch midriff top, jeans, two extra braided hairpieces. Made in China, Teen Skipper body.
1998
146. #19223 Pearl Beach Skipper. Long straight platinum hair, light green swimsuit of halter top with beaded neck strap and boy-cut shorts with beaded waistline. Made in China, Teen Skipper body. Prettiest of both the Teen Skippers and the post-Malibu swimsuit dolls.
147. #19666 Extreme Green Skipper. Straight platinum hair, oversized lime green corduroy overalls, oversized lime green knit cap, purple, green and orange striped turtleneck. Made in China, Teen Skipper body. No wonder I hated this outfit! Even its stock number is evil! Called Cool Colours in Europe.
148. #20334 Caucasian Cool Sitter Skipper. Lime green striped turtleneck, lime green plaid pants, two blonde babies, two brunette babies (all Little Sweets bodies). Made in China, Teen Skipper body. Also available with just two babies.
149. #20335 African-American Cool Sitter Skipper. Lime green striped turtleneck, lime green plaid pants, four black babies (all little Sweets bodies). Made in China, Teen Skipper body. Also available with just two babies.
1999
150. #20334 Kay-bee Cool Sitter Skipper with four babies gift set. Same doll as Cool Sitter, but with two attached boxes containing Li’l Friends of Shelly (Chelsie and Jenny, possibly others). Made in China, Teen Skipper body.
151. #20495 Florida Vacation Skipper. Long straight platinum hair, modest two-piece orange swimsuit with yellow print and yellow ties. Made in China, Teen Skipper body.
152. #22228 Totally Yo Yo Skipper. Long straight blonde hair with bangs, long light blue knit nightshirt with orange and white stripes on the sides. Lever on back operates yo-yo in her hand. Made in China, Teen Skipper body. Called Yo Yo Skipper in Europe.
153. #24592 Pajama Fun Skipper. Honey blonde hair, pink pajamas with flower appliqués, thick blue terry cloth bathrobe, inflatable pillow. Made in China, Teen Skipper body.
March 05
Skipper's™ friends at the vintage stage were Skooter™ (1965), Ricky™ (1965), Living Fluff™ (1971), and Pose N' Play Tiff™ (1972). Skooter™ and Ricky™ had their own head molds, and both had freckles. Skooter™ was available with the same three hair colors as Skipper™ had, but Ricky™ was only available with molded red hair, similar to Midge's™ boyfriend Allan™ Sherwood. Fluff™ and Tiff™ shared a head mold which many collectors think is adorable, with a contagious smile.Most of Skipper's™ first friends were never seen after the lines they were produced for, but another Skooter™ doll, called Fun Time Skooter™, was produced for the Germany market. She had auburn hair, a Twist N' Turn waist™, and bendable legs™. However, she had the head mold of the oldest version of Skipper,™ not the older Skooter doll,™ which many collectors found strange.
SKOOTER™, 1965 - 1967 & 1976 Germany
Ricky™, 1965 - 1967
MOD EAR FRIENDS:
LIVING FLUFF™ 1971 & POSE N' PLAY TIFF™ 1972
1976 GROWING UP GINGER™:
Skipper's friend for the controveral Growing Up™ line was the brunette Ginger™, made in 1976. However, after this line, Ginger™ was never seen again.
1980 ROCKSTAR EAR BOYFRIEND SCOTT™:
Skipper's™ first boyfriend, who was named Scott™, was created in 1980, and was introduced the year after Super Teen Skipper™ came on the market. Scott™ sported puffy brown 1980s style hair.
TEEN FUN FRIENDS - 1989 COURTNEY™ & 1991 KEVIN™:
Skipper® gained two new friends after Teen Fun Skipper™ was first introduced. They included the brunette Courtney™, made in 1989, and her second boyfriend Kevin™, created in 1991.
After Teen Skipper™ came on the market, her first African American friend appeared. Her name was Nikki™, and she was made in 1997 Teen Skipper™ was originally going to have a third boyfriend named Zach™ who would have joined her in the "Totally Yo Yo™ line," but for reasons unknown, he was never produced. However, Zach's™ face was kept for Generation Girl Blaine™, who was eventually reintroduced in the Cali Girl™ line to become Barbie's® new boyfriend after she temporarily broke up with Ken® in 2004.
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Skipper™ Roberts
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A vintage straight-leg Skipper™ doll.
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| First appearance
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1964
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| Last appearance
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2003
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| Information
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| Created by
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Mattel, Inc. |
The doll was created by Mattel in 1964 to be Barbie's™ younger sister and to oppose controversies directed at Barbie™. Since Skipper™ was introduced, she has changed immensely. When she first came out, she was 9 1/4" in height (compared to Barbie's™ 11 1/2"), and then as newer versions were released she gradually became taller with an older appearance, eventually turning out to be almost as tall as Barbie™. At first, Skipper™ was available with three different hair colors, but later was only available as a blond. The first doll was marked with the name "Skipper™", Usually,
Skipper™ dolls had blue eyes.
    1964-65
The first vintage Skipperdolls™ now have a value of $ 195 MIB (Mint In Box) till $450 NRFB (never removed from box - First TM C10.)
    1970
In 1970, the original straight leg Skipper® doll was reissued with only a few minor changes, such as stronger makeup and a pinker skin color.
Skipper™ made her debut in 1964 as a 9 1/4" flat-chested doll, appearing to be about 8-11 years of age. The first dolls that were sold had straight legs that did not bend at the knee and waist-length hair with straight bangs that came in blond, red, or brunette. Her eyes were blue, but for the Japanse market, some Skippers™ that were sold had very dark brown-black eyes. The Japanese dolls came in the same three hair colors as well and had the NO1 marks "Skipper™" .
 Japanese Skipper
Skipper™ has also had many same-size friends and a few boyfriends. She was discontinued in 2003. The doll also appeared as a character in several Random House novels andMarvel Comics. A fictional biography was developed for her from these, as well as from the backs of the boxes which held the dolls that were sold. Several celebrity and fantasy dolls were produced at the Skipper® size, most recently two twin dolls from the Barbie in the Dancing Princesses™ line.
Skipper™ was created, along with Midge_Hadley™, to counteract criticism that claimed Barbie™ was a sex symbol. Midge's™ facial appearance was gentler than Barbie's™, whereas Skipper™ was a response to requests that wanted Barbie™ to have children; however, instead of having a married, pregnant Barbie™, which would make her too domestic, Barbie™ would babysit Skipper™. As Barbie's™ little sister, Skipper™ was Barbie's™ first family member sold. Since their introduction in the early 1960s, Skipper™ dolls have changed drastically.
In 1965, like Barbie®, Skipper® came out with new bendable legs. Skipper® dolls sold between 1964 and 1968 came in swimsuits with nautical stripes to match her name. Some of the time, Skipper's® clothes (which were available separately) matched her sister Barbie's® clothes.
  1965
1968, the first Twist N' Turn Skipper™ doll came out with a mobile waist that swerved and with rooted eyelashes.
  1968
The Twist N' Turn version of Skipper® had a new hairstyle in 1969 with two sausage ringlets.
Also in 1970, Living Skipper™ was introduced with a very flexible body via internal click-joints. The doll's elbows and knees could bend, as well as her wrists and ankles, which had swivel joints. Living Skipper™ dolls came in pale blond and strawberry blond hair.
 1970   1971
Malibu Skipper™ was released in 1971, to go along with the Malibu Barbie™ line.
 1e 1971 &  2e Issue 1973-74 (no name tag.)
A very similar line to the Living Skipper® line was produced in 1972 called the Pose N' Play™ line, only this time Skipper® had ash blond hair that was shorter.
 1973 2e Issue Baggie
In that same year, a Skipper® doll for the German market was made; she had the original head mold, a Twist N' Turn waist, straight legs, and was available in either blond or brunette.
  1972-73
Quick Curl Skipper™, with tiny wires in the hair which allowed the owner to able to comb it to make the hair curl, was released in 1973.
 1973  1976 (Europe only)
1974 CHO-CHO CHAN BUTTERFLY SKIPPER (Japan exclusive)
 
(First Doll = privé Collection of member of Barbielist-Holland)
This RARE Skipper from Japan uses a unique ANIME head mold with brunette Quick Curl hair. She wears a pink satin or variation hot pink dress with a butterfly applique, a shiny waistband & cuffs, and cardboard BUTTERFLY WING! Inside her sealed Mattel bag are a comb, brush, curler, two barrettes, shoes, and hair ribbons. The Japanese Cho-Cho Skipper dolls may be seen in the new book Barbie Doll Around the World, where they are valued $220.00 each.
In 1975, Fun Time Skipper™ was made for the European market.
In 1975 Growing Up Skipper™ was released. The gimmick of the doll, which led to some controversy, was that if Skipper's® arm was rotated, the doll would become an inch taller and small breasts would appear on her rubber torso.
In 1979 Skipper's® entire appearance changed. She was advertised as "Super Teen Skipper"™, She had a new body mold which included small permanent breasts, and a different head mold that made her look slightly older.
In 1985, Hot Stuff Skipper™ was released, which had a new head mold that included the addition of dimples and a longer face.
Skipper® changed again in 1988 with the release of Teen Fun Skipper™. Her new body mold was taller and more graceful. Her waist was more flexible and her breasts were slightly bigger. Her eyes were also enlarged, giving her a cartoon-like look. At this stage she appeared to be somewhere between 12 and 15 years old. Later, Skipper® had a new head mold with smaller eyes in a Pizza Party™ line. Many collectors believe that the 'Pizza Party' head mold was the most popular, if not the prettiest, version of Skipper®.
 Rare - Supe Style Skipper™ - Europe only!
Dolls with the 'Pizza Party' Skipper™ head mold and the 1960s head mold are the most sought after Skipper® dolls by collectors.
Finally, in 1997, Teen Skipper™ was introduced.
She again had a new body mold and was now almost as tall as her sister Barbie®. This was mostly because of her legs, which were now long and lanky. Most notable of all, however, was Skipper's® new face mold. She no longer looked like a child, but more like a girl on the brink of becoming a woman, appearing to be about 16 years of age. The last year for Skipper® dolls was in 2003, when she was discontinued.
Teen Fun Skipper ™, with what some collectors refer to as the "BigEye" head mold.
Biography
According to the Random House novels of the 1960s, Skipper™ is the second oldest child of the fictional George and Margaret Roberts of Willows, Wisconsin, their first child being Barbie™. In these novels, she attended Baker Elementary, while the Marvel Comics of the early 1990s had her at Central Jonior High School. The box of the first Kevin™ that was sold, "Cool Tops Kevin™", described Skipper™ as "the most popular girl in school." Like her sister Barbie™, she has had numerous "acquaintances," celebrity friends, fantasy friends and Disney™ friends that were produced at her size. Some of these other dolls include Chocho™, sold only in Japan in 1974, made with the Quick Curl Skipper™ body; Mary-Kate™ and Ashley Olsen™, introduced in 2000, made with the Teen Fun Skipper™ body; the Peppermint Rose™ dolls from 1993, also made with the Teen Fun™ body; and numerous versions of Ariel ™from the Little Mermaid™, sold in either the Teen Fun™ or Teen™ versions. The Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses™ line sold two dolls named Isla™ and Hadley™ who were the size of Teen Fun Skipper™ dolls, but with a new appropriately-sized "belly-button"™ body
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