1987 KATHY - Limited Edition 20" WEICHGELENKPUPPE 63016

This Gotz Handcrafted, Limited Edition Play Doll **KATHY** was produced in **1987**; she measures **50cm/20"** tall and has Doll ID # or Catalog Code: **63016**. She has "[UNKNOWN HAIR TYPE[" **long, tightly curled, red hair with tightly curled bangs**; her hair is styled down with a white bow. Her "sleepy-eyes" are **BROWN** with a **PINWHEEL** eye design. KATHY is a Limited Edition, *Handcrafted Doll* doll designed and produced by **Gotz** with a total limited edition quantity of **2500** dolls produced. *KATHY also comes with a 20 carat gold bracelet, inscribed with her name.* She is an articulated, WEICHGELENKPUPPE doll.

## Handcrafted Dolls

*Handcrafted Dolls* are dolls **designed and crafted with the purpose of being passed down from generation to generation**. These dolls are not intended for vigorous child play as *Play Dolls* are but are intended instead, to be a “beginner” collector doll (unlike *Artist Dolls*, which are considered *true* Collector Dolls).

This particular handcrafted Doll is designed and produced by Gotz; it is mass-produced in limited edition numbers and in limited quantities. Each doll comes with a special wrist bracelet and Doll ID Tag along with a separate authentic "Certificate of Authenticity." In addition, **each doll will be stamped and physically signed on their torso** by a Gotz doll artist; the stamp will also include the limited edition number (ex. 2nd Limited Edition) and each doll will be numbered in the following format: “\_\_/\_\_” (the first number refers to where in the limited quantity that doll was produced/the second number refers to the total quantity of dolls produced).

Dolls typically have **wigged hair** made from a high-quality material such as Kanekalon fiber, although some dolls will still have rooted hair. Most Gotz handcrafted dolls have **sleepy-eyes**; they may be made from hand-blown glass or from a higher quality plastic than that used in a *Play Doll's* eyes. Outfits are made from very fine materials and delicate fabrics, oftentimes with elaborate designs and multiple layers and/or pieces. For all of the reasons mentioned above, these dolls are slightly-to-moderately worth more than a "Play Doll", but are worth less than a Handcrafted Limited Edition doll designed by a specific Doll Artist (click here to read the differences between these two types of Handcrafted Dolls).

## **CATALOG INFORMATION**

* Doll Name: **KATHY**
* Year Produced: **1987**
* Doll ID #/Catalog Code: **63016**
* Doll Artist Name: **MARIANNE GOTZ**
* Total Quantity of Limited Edition **Dolls** Produced: **2500**
* Height in cm/inches: **50cm/20"**
* Doll Category: ***Limited Edition, Handcrafted Doll***
* German Classification: ***WEICHGELENKPUPPE m.20karatigem Goldarmband***
* German Classification in English: **POSABLE SOFT BODY DOLL with 20 carat gold bracelet**
* Neckstamp Markings: **Gotz-Puppe**
* Facial Mold Name: Doll that Shares a Starshine Facial Mold
* Doll Collection/Series/Line: ENTER
* **Original Cost of Doll: Approximately $250.00**

## **PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS**

* Hair Color: **RED HAIR**
* Hair Length: **LONG HAIR**
* Hair Style: **TIGHTLY CURLED HAIR with tightly curled bangs.**
* Hair Description: Long, tightly curled, red hair with tightly curled bangs; hair is styled down with a white bow.
* Hair Type: **UNKNOWN**
* Hair Material: **KANEKALON**
* Eye Type: **SLEEPY-EYE**
* Eye Design: **PINWHEEL**
	+ PINWHEEL: Eye design appears as either a "solid" color or as gradient wave ("~") that begins at iris and radiates outwards to edge of pupil.
* **Skin Color**: Light-Skinned
* **Additional Physical Characteristics:** NONE

## Articulation Explained

Articulation refers to whether or not a doll ***can move one or more of its body parts (neck; arms; legs; waist, etc) independently of its body*** and/or **hold that body part in a pose.** Each **moveable, posable doll body part** will typically have a ball-jointed socket, referred to as an articulation joint and each *articulation joint* is located on a specific part of the body (known as an articulation location). These *articulation locations* are then added up (i.e. an *"articulation value"*) to classify the doll within a specific articulation type. It is important to catalog this information as many dolls share the same face mold but have different body types.

## **ARTICULATION**

* **Body Type**: **SOFT-BODIED**
* **Torso Material**: **CLOTH**
* **Articulation Locations**: Shoulders (+2); Hips (+2)
	+ Neck (+1) and/or Head (+1); Shoulders (+2); Hips (+2); Torso (+1); Knee Caps (+2); Wrists (+2); Elbows (+2); Ankles (+2)
* **Articulation Value**: Please add up the number of articulated joints from the question above and enter here: 4

* **Articulation Type**: **MULTI-ARTICULATED (4-5 JOINTS MOVE/POSE)**: Doll can sit/stand unaided; both shoulders and hips will move/pose; head may articulate or rotate only. Ex. Most AG-style body types will fit within this category.

## **Certificate of Authenticity**

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## **Original Outfit Description**

KATHY originally came with a 20 carat gold bracelet, inscribed with her name. In her catalog photo, she is also seen holding a small bouquet of flowers nestled in white lace with a white bow. Please provide additional detailed physical descriptions on the appearance, material, design, etc. of this doll's *original outfit* and *original accessories*.

## **Original Box**

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