Following the success of the early 1960′s Thumbelina Doll, Ideal produced a doll from 1968 to 1972 called Newborn Thumbelina. She was just 9″ tall, had a vinyl head, arms, legs, and a soft stuffed cloth body. She had a sweet little face with painted features and a pull string on her back that made her “squirm” when pulled. She was marked 1967/IDEAL; TT-9-H108/JAPAN on her head and came dressed in a topper and tights or pj’s. Assessories, such as a cradle or carriage, could also be purchased. Different versions of Ideal’s Thumbelina has become very popular with collectors.
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I am looking for this doll as it is shown here (in excellent condition) where can i buy it? can you email me with the info? i would like one new in the original box? is that posible????? or am i crazy??? this one shown in the picture looks like the one i had. please email me to tell me where i can buy a new one or one that look as new as the one shown here that still works. thanks
Cristen, thanks for your visit. Maybe another reader will offer some additional suggestions to mine that I sent you via email. Best of luck in your search.
I had this doll as a child, she had the same top but her bottoms were pink. My doll got burned in a fire when I was young. I would love to hear from someone that has the doll I am describing, that is willing to part with her. I would cherish her for life. Thank you.
I have recently seen a few of these doll on eBay. Keep checking to see if one resembles your doll. The prices seem to be very reasonable. Thanks for your visit…come back often!
To Cristen and Penny,
I have this exact Doll only with pink pants. The doll is beautiful. I have just recently found her again after recently moving and unpacking. I am not sure if I want to part with her but I am thinking about it.
My daughter doesn’t want her and my grandkids are to little to apprecaite this beautiful little doll.
I don’t even know how to put a price on her. If you are interested please let me know or anyone else for that matter.
The ones going on ebay for hardly nothing are very dumb in my opinion. Again I am not sure I am going to part with her yet or not but if I do it will not be for a low price.
I am looking for the 9″ bald thumbellina that had a pull string on her back. She squirmed when you pulled the string.
I am looking for the newborn thumbelina like the one pictured above. I had this one when I ws a little girl and loved her! My dog took the siuffing out of her when I left for college. I would like to purchase one in very good shape that works .Mine had the top on in the picture with blue knit pants.
I came across this site when researching the details of my newborn Thumbelina, which I had decided to sell in order to help fund my Sindy collection!
If your members are interested, my doll is now for sale on eBay for the next few days. It’s reference number is 130394459781. The photos are a little blurry and do not really do her justice! I would love her to go to a collector who will give her a good home. Please ask any questions via eBay as I am very busy and only tend to check that site. Also, please do not ask me to trade outside of the ambit of eBay rules (I’m sure you wouldn’t!).
Happy bidding and good luck!