In 1977, failed to get into department stores so sold via mail order ads in magazines.
Allan
Released in 1964, Allan, was named after the son-in-law of Mattel co-founder Ruth Handler as part of the Barbie collection. He was marketed as Ken’s best friend who could also fit into Ken’s clothes.
Earring Magic Ken
In 1993, this model of the Ken doll was dressed in a lavender mesh shirt, purple pleather vest, a ring necklace, and an earring in his left ear as part of the Barbie collection. Mattel did a survey amongst girls who wanted Ken to be “cooler.” Mattel took him off store shelves 6 weeks later, and supposedly he was their best selling Ken of all time.
The Birds Barbie
In 2008, Barbie was attacked by a trio of birds, just like in the Alfred Hitchcock movie.
Growing Up Ginger
In 1976, you could rotate Ginger’s arm and she develops breasts that popped out from her concave rubber chest. Ginger was a friend of Skipper, Barbie’s sister.
Growing Up Skipper
In 1975, you could rotate Skipper’s arm and she develops breasts that popped out from her concave rubber chest. Skipper was Barbie’s younger sister.
Midge
In 2002, “Barbie’s married adult friend, Midge, gets ready to welcome a new baby”; includes diaper, crib blanket, baby monitor, & baby bottle.
Pee & Poo
In 2010, this was a “potty training inspiration; cuddly companion.”
Cabbage Patch Kids Preemie
In 1987, the doll was 3 inches shorter and came complete with tiny diapers and very little hair and smelled like baby powder.
My Puppy Puddles
In 1980 was ranked number one among toys with bladder infections; “puppy can walk, wet, and give you kisses.” The puppy drank and peed from the same bowl!