Steffie of the day: Super Linna

Super Linna, a photo by alington on Flickr.

It's the attack of the clones! This lovely Steffie-faced doll is actually not a Mattel doll, I believe. She is called Super Linna and manufactured by the Dutch company Tomfu Nekmer.

These clones are closely modeled after Yellowstone Kelley, and can be found with unusual hair colors. They were made in the 1970s.

Her body is different than a Mattel doll: Her arms are rubbery, like Gumby, almost. Plus her hips are a little wider.

Super Linna dolls have hair that is prone to ratting, like my doll, here. They can often have uneven facial screening--were one eye might be slightly larger than the other.

You can see additional photos of her on Flickr.

Hong Kong Bild Lilli repro, Lola

Hong Kong Bild Lilli repro, Lola, originally uploaded by alington.

This is a replica of a German Bild Lilli doll which I was able to find from Goddess of Asia, who had a booth at the Barbara Peterson show in Buena Park last Sunday.

She is so much fun--and a replica is so much more affordable than the real thing, though a real Lilli would blow my mind.

She's got the softest red mohair, and a replica dress as well. Her shoes are sculpted on her feet, and she is super light plastic. Interestingly, her arms not only move forward and backward, but also out to the sides.

Because she is so light, she can nearly stand on her own. And she is so sassy and pin-up.

Lola, close-up. Notice the hand-painted face, and the rather low-cut dress.

Close-up of her molded shoes. I think they are so cute.