1987 REBECCA - Soft Articulated 20" WEICHGELENKPUPPE 66007

This Gotz Play Doll **REBECCA** was produced in **1987**; she measures **50cm/20"** tall and has a Doll ID # or Catalog Code: **66007**. She has "ROOTED," **slightly curly brown hair with slightly curled bangs**; her hair is styled up in two high, side pigtails with white bows. Her "sleepy-eyes" are a **BROWN** and have a **DECAL** eye design. She is an articulated, WEICHGELENKPUPPE doll.

Gotz categorizes this doll as an ***ARTICULATED* "SOFT BODY" DOLL** (or "Weichgelenkpuppe") due to its "JOINTED" or ARTICULATED vinyl shoulders and hips, which allow ***it to sit/stand unaided.*** (see Articulated Dolls) and *SOFT* body type (it is made out of soft, padded cloth). \*This is a new change in the definition of WEICHGELENKPUPPE - catalogs previously defined it to mean "SOFT ARTICULATED."

Gotz categorizes this doll as a ***SOFT* "ARTICULATED" DOLL** (or "Weichgelenkpuppe") due to its *SOFT* body type (it is made out of soft, padded cloth) and for its "JOINTED" or ARTICULATED vinyl shoulders and hips, which allow ***it to sit/stand unaided.*** (see Articulated Dolls). \*In later years, the definition of WEICHGELENKPUPPE changed: in catalogs it would now be defined as "ARTICULATED SOFT BODY DOLL."

WEICHGELENKPUPPE's are classified as a "Play Doll;" ***they have been specifically designed and created with materials capable of withstanding vigorous child play***. Play Dolls primarily have "rooted" hair, or hair that is machine-inserted directly into the skull; "rooted" hair is very durable and holds up extremely well to being repeatedly pulled/tugged. Some higher end dolls will have a high-quality Kanekalon fiber wig; a wig is "hair" sewn to a skull cap which is then glued to the doll's scalp. WEICHGELENKBABY dolls will primarily have "sleepy-eyes" (eyes open/shut when the doll's position is altered) made from quality plastics; they may also have "fixed" eyes (painted open/shut). Outfits are high-quality and well-crafted; fabrics and materials are selected more for durability and care than for appearance. These dolls and their body parts are mass-produced and are not designed by a specific Doll Artist. In terms of value, *these dolls tend to be one of the least expensive dolls within the Gotz doll market* but still range in price depending upon the factors above.

## **Catalog Information**

* Doll Name: **REBECCA**
* Year Produced: **1987**
* Doll ID #/Catalog Code: **66007**
* Height in cm/inches: **50cm/20"**
* Torso Material: **CLOTH**
* Body Type: **SOFT-BODIED**
* German Classification: ***WEICHGELENKPUPPE***
* German Classification (in English): ***SOFT ARTICULATED DOLL***
* Doll Type: ***PLAY DOLL***
* **Neckstamp Mold #: Gotz-Puppe**
* Facial Mold Name: **Dolls that Share a Starshine Facial Mold**
* Doll Collection/Series/Line: If Applicable
* Original Cost of Doll: $103.00

## **Physical Characteristics**

* Hair Color: **BROWN HAIR**
* Hair Length: **LONG HAIR**
* Hair Style: **SLIGHTLY CURLY HAIR with slightly curled bangs.**
* Hair Description: Long, slightly curly hair with slightly curled bangs; hair is worn up in two high, side, pigtails with white ribbons.
* Hair Type: **ROOTED HAIR**
* Eye Type: **SLEEPY-EYES**
* Eye Color: **BROWN EYES**
* 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.

## **Articulation Classification**

* **Articulation Locations: Both shoulders; both hips**
* **Articulation Types: MULTI-ARTICULATED (4-5 JOINTS MOVE/POSE)**: Doll can sit/stand unaided; both shoulders and hips will move/pose; head may articulate or manually rotate only.

## 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, poseable 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* can be added up 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.

## **SOFT ARTICULATED DOLLS**

These dolls are classified by Gotz as **SOFT ARTICULATED DOLLS** or **WEICHGELENKPUPPE** due to their SOFT, padded, cloth torso; jointed shoulders and hips, and for their ability to sit/stand unaided, which means these dolls have:

* **CLOTH TORSOS**: These dolls will have a white or tan, soft, padded, cloth torso.
* **VINYL HIPS/ARTICULATED**: These dolls have vinyl, ball-jointed hips that articulate their vinyl legs; therefore, the entire leg is moveable/poseable from the rest of their torso. **These dolls are able to sit/stand on their own and do not require help**.
* **VINYL SHOULDERS/ARTICULATED**: These dolls have vinyl, ball-jointed shoulders that articulate their vinyl arms; therefore, the entire arm is to move and hold a pose.
* **VINYL or CLOTH NECK**: Some dolls within this category will have either a vinyl or a cloth neck. These necks do not articulate but vinyl necks are capable of manual rotation *within* the cloth doll torso.

## **Original Outfit Description**

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