1987 CHARLY - Soft Doll 16" WEICHPUPPE with CASE 13201

This Gotz Play Doll - Baby Doll **CHARLY** was produced in **1987**; she measures **40cm/16"** tall and has a Doll ID # or Catalog Code: **13201**. She has "rooted," **short, straight blonde hair with straight bangs**; her hair is worn in down with a a pink side bow. Her "sleepy-eyes" are an **UNKNOWN COLOR** with an **"UNKNOWN"** eye design. CHARLY originally came with a a "case" and a spare outfit, according to her catalog photo. She is shown listed in the catalog along with 1987 CAREN, who also comes with a case and outfit. She is a non-articulated WEICHPUPPE Baby Doll

Gotz categorizes this doll as a **SOFT DOLL** (or "WEICHPUPPE") due to its *SOFT* body type (it is made out of soft, padded cloth); it is unable to *SIT/STAND without help* (see Non-Articulated Dolls). **Please note: she has the same physical features and body characteristics of a WEICHBABY. For this reason, she will be placed in both categories.**

**Weichpuppe'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 inserted directly into the skull, (although some may have a Kanekalon wig); "rooted" hair is very durable and can be repeatedly pulled/tugged. They may have "fixed" (painted, open/shut) eyes or "sleepy-eyes" (eyes open/shut when a doll's position is altered) made from quality plastics. Their outfits, while still high-quality and well-crafted, tend to be made from fabrics and materials that are selected more for durability and care than appearance. Finally, these dolls and their body parts are mass-produced and are not designed by a specific Doll Artist. *For these reasons, these dolls tend to be the least expensive dolls within the Gotz doll market*.

## **Catalog Information**

* Doll Name: **CHARLY**
* Year Produced: **1987**
* Doll ID #/Catalog Code: **13201**
* Height in cm/inches: **40cm/16"**
* Torso Material: **CLOTH**
* Body Type: **SOFT-BODIED**
* German Classification: ***WEICHPUPPE m. KOFFER 40cm***
* German Classification (in English): **Soft Doll W. Case 16"**. She also appears to come with a spare outfit.
* Similar to German Doll Classification: ***WEICHBABY***
* Doll Type: ***PLAY DOLL***
* **Neckstamp Mold #: PLEASE ENTER HERE**
* Doll Collection/Series/Line: If Applicable
* Original Cost of Doll: UNKNOWN

## **Physical Characteristics**

* Hair Color: **BLONDE HAIR**
* Hair Length: **SHORT HAIR**
* Hair Style: **STRAIGHT HAIR with straight bangs.**
* Hair Description: Short, straight blonde hair with straight bangs; her hair is worn down, with a pink side bow.
* Hair Type: **ROOTED**
* Eye Type: **SLEEPY-EYES**
* Eye Color: **UNKNOWN EYE COLOR**
* Eye Design: **PLEASE ENTER HERE**
	+ Please choose ONE option from the list below and enter above:
	+ **PINWHEEL**: Eye design appears as either a "solid" color or as gradient wave ("~") that begins at iris and radiates outwards to edge of pupil.
	+ **DECAL**: Eye design comprised of thin, striated, straight lines that radiate outwards from iris to edge of pupil.
* Other Noticeable Physical Traits: **UNKNOWN**
	+ Freckles? Glasses? Teeth?

## **Articulation Classification**

* **ARTICULATION LOCATIONS: None**
* **ARTICULATION TYPE: Non-Articulated**

## 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* are then 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.

## **Original Outfit Description**

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## **Original Box**

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