 1974 Yellowstone Kelley doll #7808
1974’s Yellowstone Kelley (#7808) was one of my favorite Barbies to play with as a young girl. I loved her tan, her cute pink lips and pretty red, shiny hair! She remains a difficult doll to acquire. In fact, I’m on the hunt for one! Mattel used the very popular Steffie head mold for Kelley. She came with blue and white striped camping shorts and pants, a red and white dotted shirt and adorable knee-high socks with sneakers. Kelley also came equipped with lots of fun gear to go on her camping adventures; a backpack, yellow sleeping bag, camping mattress, camp stove, cooking utensils, pots and pans and a brush and comb because a girl can only “rough it” so much!
Barbie dolls in 1974 were a shout-out to sports and physical activity. With the ‘76 Olympics just two years away and sports more popular than ever, Mattel created a Barbie sport series called the Sports Set. These dolls camped, sailed and skied their way into the hearts of children. There were only four sets of these active teens made; sailing Newport Barbie, skiing Sun Valley Barbie and Ken and camping Yellowstone Kelley. She was the only “new” doll in this line, as Sun Valley Barbie and Ken and Newport Barbie were 1973 Malibu dolls just dressed in sports fashions (sneaky!). Barbie’s clothing in 1974 was influenced by the economic times and were less elaborate, featuring theBest Buy Barbie Fashions. Depends on who you ask, but many think 1974 was the last year of the “Mod” Barbie. I could also see it as 1972 or ‘73 when you consider their hairstyles and fashions. What do you think? So dolls… does anyone have a Yellowstone Kelley for sale? I’d love to add her to my ah-mazing Barbie collection! xo, Lynne 1972 Yellowstone Kelley (#7808)
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4 Comments
Mel
2/17/2018 03:55:41 pm
I actually have a yellowstone Kelley. I don't have any of her clothes or the items that went with her. I would consider parting with her for the right price.
Nicole oliveira
3/17/2018 12:45:28 pm
I have been hunting for Yellowstone Kelley for years. She was my favorite doll as a child. I remember the Christmas I got her from my aunt Joan. I was only 6 and I just loved her!
Lynne
3/21/2018 05:55:12 pm
Yellowstone Kelley has always been one of my fav Barbies! I'd set up camping adventures for her in the back yard. : ) Leave a Reply. |
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