Skipper Doll

Skipper, Barbie's little sister, was introduced in 1964. Mattel created Skipper for younger children who couldn't relate to older teen Barbie. Skipper had her own line of fashions, her own bedroom furniture and fun friends like Scooter, Ricky, Tiff and Fluff. Skipper's early outfits were inspired by Barbie's fashions but, by 1966, her clothing no longer imitated her older sister's styles. Her fashion designs were her own and inspired by trends at those times - from op art prints to funky bell-bottoms! #Skipper doll

To learn more about vintage Skipper, I highly recommend visiting "A Guide to Vintage Skippers" or getting my favorite research book below, "Skipper, Barbie Doll's Little Sister, Second Edition."​ And here is some good info on Skipper head molds. An awesome Facebook group on Skipper has fantastic photos and the members are really nice!

Twist 'n Turn Skipper #1105

Bend Leg Skipper #1030

1964 Japanese Skipper #S950 / only difference is her eyes are brown, cartoon-like and glance to the left

1972 Sun Set Skipper - Japan #1069

Straight Leg Skipper #0950

Sun Set Malibu Skipper #1069 from the collection of Lynne Pelzek

1972 Sun Set Skipper - Japan #1069 / beautiful and rare!

1970 Living Skipper #1147 & Dramatic New Living Skipper #1117; Only difference is their name, stock # & box style. Living Skipper is only used on the Trade-In Special box.

1972 - 73 Pose 'n Play Skipper #1179

1973 Pose 'n Play Skipper - Baggie #1117 / Mattel sold these dolls in a plastic bag to clear out old stock