1998 DREI TROLLWALD-FREUNDE - Gotz Artist Doll Set Designed by SUSI EIMER - 98 47770 - TRUDI, LIESL, WILLI

This Gotz Designer Set ***DREI TROLLWALD-FREUNDE,*** or *Three Trollwald Friends* in English, was produced in **1998** and was designed by doll artist **SUSI EIMER**. **TRUDI** has a catalog height of **35cm/14 inches**; **LIESL** has a catalog height of **42cm/16.5 inches**, and **WILLI** (the horse) has a catalog height of **37cm/14.5 inches.** These dolls, originally sold as a SET OF THREE, have an original catalog code #: **98 47770;** they are a *LIMITED EDITION SET* produced by Gotz with a total of **750 individual pieces produced worldwide**. The approximate, original suggested retail price for this set in 1998 was $895.00; each doll originally came a separate *Certificate of Authenticity.*

## Catalog Description

> *Deep within the forest, the "Trollwaldkinder" are meeting to decide their holiday plans. Now that their last school day is over, Trudi and her best friend, Liesl, are on their way to join them. For the first time ever, they take Willi, the "Trollwald" horse, with them as a surprise. Trudi and Liesl wonder what their friends will say...*
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## Catalog Information

* Designing Doll Artist's Name: ***SUSI EIMER***
* Height in cm/inches:
	+ **TRUDI: 35cm/14 inches**
	+ **LIESL: 42cm/16.5 inches**
	+ **WILLI: 37cm/14.5 inches**
* Year/s Produced: **1998**
* Catalog Code Number: **98 47770**
* Total Quantity Produced: **750 INDIVIDUAL PIECES PRODUCED WORLDWIDE**
* German Classification: **DOLLS: *WEICHKÖRPERPUPPE VOLL BEWEGLICH***
* German Classification (in English): **DOLLS: *SOFT BODIED DOLL, FULLY POSABLE***
* Neckstamp Marking (if applicable):
	+ **TRUDI:** **Götz S. Eimer 393**
	+ **LIESL:** **Götz S. Eimer 413**
* Doll Collection/Series/Line: **MEETING PLACE - *"TROLL FOREST" - DREI TROLLWALD-FREUNDE***

## Physical Characteristics

* Wig Material: **TRUDI: MOHAIR; LIESL: HUMAN HAIR**
	+ MOHAIR
	+ KANEKALON FIBER
	+ HUMAN HAIR
	+ OTHER (please include description)
* Eye Type: **DOLLS: FIXED, INSET**
	+ SLEEPY-EYES: doll eyes open/close when the doll's *horizontal position* is changed.
	+ FIXED: doll eyes are *stationary* or fixed in position and cannot close or open.
	+ OTHER (please include description)
* Eye Material: **DOLLS: GLASS CRYSTAL; HORSE: PAINT**
	+ GLASS CRYSTAL: doll has eyes made of glass-blown crystal.
	+ PAINT: eyes have been handpainted on the surface of the doll's eye.
	+ ARTIFICIAL: doll's eyes are made of *artificial* materials such as *acrylic* or *plastic*.

## Body Characteristics

* Torso Material Type: **DOLLS: MIXTURE: CLOTH/VINYL; HORSE: WOOD**
	+ CLOTH: doll torso is made completely of *cloth*.
	+ VINYL: doll torso is made completely of *vinyl*.
	+ SUEDE: doll torso is made completely of *suede*.
	+ MIXTURE: doll torso is made of both cloth or suede *and* vinyl (of different ratios).
	+ PORCELAIN: doll torso is made completely of *porcelain*
	+ OTHER: doll torso is made of material different than those mentioned above.
* Doll Body Type: **DOLLS: SOFT-BODIED; HORSE: HARD-BODIED**
	+ HARD-BODIED: doll has a torso made of "hard" materials (ex. vinyl, porcelain).
	+ SOFT-BODIED: doll has a soft, padded torso; it may be made of a combination of one or more materials (ex. cloth/vinyl).
* Articulation Type: **DOLLS: FULLY ARTICULATED; HORSE: NON-ARTICULATED**
	+ NON-ARTICULATED: doll has zero articulated joints; it may/may not be able to sit and/or stand unaided, *but no part of the doll body can move independently **and hold a pose***.
	+ ARTICULATED: doll has one or more articulated joints; it may/may not be able to sit and/or stand unaided; one or more parts of its body and/or limb contains an internal articulation mechanism that allows that body part to move and hold a pose.

## Original Outfit

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## Original Box

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