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Toy ID Boards => Archive Of Identified Toys => Topic started by: Melancholywings on Thursday 08 July 2010, 08:01 am

Title: [ID: Good Grooming Gals] Kidco bath doll with swan
Post by: Melancholywings on Thursday 08 July 2010, 08:01 am
I'd love help iding this doll!
I got her in the early 80's. She is the same size as MLP Megan. But I think I got her before MLP's came out - when SSC was big. Her hair was longer but I cut it as kid.  :-[ She is marked Kidco. She didn't come with the necklace, was wearing a flimsy blue dress that showed her butt, came with the swan and I think either bath soap or a sponge. I pretty sure she was a bath toy and that there was a blonde in pink as part of the line.

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4143/4773192413_b28639770b_z.jpg)

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4099/4773192355_8905afd4d0_z.jpg)

Thanks!
Title: Re: Kidco bath doll with swan
Post by: BattySparkles on Friday 09 July 2010, 10:52 am
I have one of those dolls. She is for sale, but not in good condition. It's funny that you said she was the size of Megan, because mine came second hand in Megan's dress! haha! Anyway here she is:
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1078/4726664961_af2d097979.jpg)
Title: Re: Kidco bath doll with swan
Post by: EricaVee on Friday 09 July 2010, 12:58 pm
Under a list of Kidco Trademarks there is a line called "Good Grooming Gals" with a doll named "Samantha Swan". This is the only pic I can find, but if you look REALLY closely you can see what looks like your swan in the pink box on the top right!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v66/TopazWaters/Picture32-1.png)

I'll keep looking for better images!
Title: Re: Kidco bath doll with swan
Post by: Ghost Of The Doll on Friday 09 July 2010, 10:08 pm
I did a quick google search and found mention of one more doll called Belinda Butterfly, so each doll must have come with a different creature. The search continues...
Title: Re: Kidco bath doll with swan
Post by: Melancholywings on Saturday 10 July 2010, 07:29 am
Samantha Swan! I now remember calling her Sam. I can't believe I forgot that, thank you so much!
Title: Re: Kidco bath doll with swan
Post by: Melancholywings on Friday 10 September 2010, 06:58 am
Bumping this!

This auction is on ebay. This must be Belinda Butterfly. My doll was wearing the same dress only in blue.
Title: Re: Kidco bath doll with swan
Post by: Melancholywings on Friday 10 September 2010, 06:59 am
Forgot the link

http://cgi.ebay.com/vintage-kidco-Butterfly-Fairy-doll-stand-RARE-/300460714330?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item45f4daa95a
(http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rt=nc&nma=true&_rdc=1&item=300473401992)

(http://home.comcast.net/%7Ekidinyou3/ebay/df.jpg)

(http://home.comcast.net/%7Ekidinyou3/ebay/dfb.jpg)
Title: Re: Kidco bath doll with swan
Post by: EricaVee on Saturday 11 September 2010, 06:18 am
So is this solved or do we need a better picture to officially confirm?
Title: Re: Kidco bath doll with swan
Post by: Melancholywings on Saturday 11 September 2010, 07:08 am
I think it is solved. Thanks!
Title: Re: Kidco bath doll with swan
Post by: EricaVee on Sunday 14 November 2010, 10:39 pm
Came across this on an international ebay site:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v66/TopazWaters/gggals.jpg?t=1289774310)



From the seller:
Fun for you and pretty grooming too! This sweet little treasure is Sabrina. She's a pretty, poseable 5 1/2" doll with brown eyes and long, long beautiful flaxen blond hair to comb. Ship off her fancy long dress, it's a soft washcloth for your little girl. She is new on the retail card. The card has wear. The plastic bubble she is in has cracks and partly loose. She is fine. Made in 1982 by Kidco.
Title: Re: Kidco bath doll with swan
Post by: zuse on Sunday 14 November 2010, 10:47 pm
Hey, I found the blow-up version of that pic you posted EricaVee! The one you just posted is definitely the same series and packaging!

(http://www.proxibid.com/AuctionImages/2218/16031/Detail/231.jpg)

(http://www.proxibid.com/AuctionImages/2218/16031/Detail/231-2.jpg)

(http://www.proxibid.com/AuctionImages/2218/16031/CatThumb/231.jpg)

Lot# 231 High Bid: $30.00 SOLD

Lot box of 5 vintage dolls NEW
Good Grooming Gals "Samantha Swan". Kewtie Doll, 8" tall. 1975 Ideal Country Girl Jody Doll. 2 Fun World Dolls New in plastic cases, one of the legs on the case is broken. (Proxybid.com)
Title: Re: Kidco bath doll with swan
Post by: EricaVee on Monday 15 November 2010, 12:26 am
Ooh yay! It's great to finally see a close-up.
Title: Re: Kidco bath doll with swan
Post by: zuse on Monday 15 November 2010, 12:44 am
I wonder what the 3rd doll in that series is? You can see the illustration of the butterfly one (with her comb/mirror) in the top right illustration on the box. :)

I found another picture of the one you just posted (none for sale, though!)
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001GHWSRO/
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/514I%2BYdIM5L.jpg)
Title: Re: Kidco bath doll with swan
Post by: Melancholywings on Monday 15 November 2010, 06:45 am
Her hair is so beautiful in the box and mine is so...loved. I think I'm going to have to reroot her if I can be brave.
Title: Re: Kidco bath doll with swan
Post by: Melancholywings on Monday 15 November 2010, 06:47 am
That third girl looks like she's a cup & toothbrush combo.
Title: Re: Kidco bath doll with swan
Post by: BattySparkles on Monday 15 November 2010, 08:30 am
That third girl looks like she's a cup & toothbrush combo.
I agree. ha! Now I get the series and why it's called Groomin' Gals! Bath, comb hair, brush teeth. Cute series. ^-^
Title: Re: [ID: Good Grooming Gals] Kidco bath doll with swan
Post by: EricaVee on Monday 15 November 2010, 05:47 pm
Did some Googling and found the copyright--the third girl's name is apparently "Sabrina Seashell."

http://cocatalog.loc.gov/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?Search_Arg=sabrina+seashell&Search_Code=TALL&PID=OO7qFuUm6HpLrHJNNpqg4kk7Yi0&SEQ=20101115124928&CNT=25&HIST=1
Title: Re: [ID: Good Grooming Gals] Kidco bath doll with swan
Post by: Ianua on Monday 15 November 2010, 06:40 pm
I agree it looks like a toothbrush and mouth rinsing cup x
Title: Re: [ID: Good Grooming Gals] Kidco bath doll with swan
Post by: zuse on Sunday 13 March 2011, 10:25 pm
Speaking of:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280641583796
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$(KGrHqMOKm4E1T6VTMClBNduvDt,eg~~0_12.JPG)

(http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/4/6/5/0/6/7/webimg/455408936_o.jpg)

(http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/4/6/5/0/6/7/webimg/455410133_o.jpg)


And I never did save a copy of the MIP one we posted. The direct-link is dead now! Oh, well!