1989 CLAIRE - Gotz Walking Singing 24" LAUF- und. SINGPUPPE 68002 - Gotz Play Doll - BLONDE Hair BROWN Eyes

This Gotz Play Doll **CLAIRE** is a Walking and Singing Doll produced in **1989**; she measures **60cm/24**" tall and has a Doll ID or Catalog Code #: **68002.** She has ROOTED **medium-length, slightly curly blonde hair with slightly curly bangs**; she wears her hair down, under a natural woven hat with trim matching her dress. She has **BROWN** "sleepy-eyes" with an **[UNKNOWN] eye design**. She is a **hard-bodied**, **articulated doll**.

The German name for this doll is "**LAUF-U. SINGPUPPE; WERKE M. BATTERIE**" or "***Walking/Singing Doll; Battery Operated***" (in English). These dolls are hard-bodied dolls; their torso, head, limbs are made completely of vinyl. WALKING/SINGING DOLLS, commonly referred to as "WALKERS," are able to *both* "walk" and "sing" (via records and batteries). Dolls originally came with four records and can walk because they have articulated joints that allow their limbs and/or body parts to move independently from their bodies and maintain a pose. *These dolls have flat feet and can sit/stand unaided*. Walking/Singing Dolls tend to be the largest of the Play Dolls; they typically range in size anywhere from 20-24 inches in height (although some of the early ones may be shorter). ***These dolls are primarily vintage dolls; production of Walking/Singing Dolls ended in 1989, which is why many are typically seen with a Gotz Modell or Gotz Elegance pin.***

**Walking/Singing Doll'**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; "rooted" hair is very durable and can be repeatedly pulled/tugged. Some dolls may also have "wigged" hair, which is hair that is sewn to a cap and glued to the doll skull. Dolls typically have "sleepy-eyes" (eyes will open/shut when a doll's position is altered) made from quality plastics. 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 for their appearance, although some of the higher end *Gotz Elegance* dolls will have multiple layers; a more elaborate outfit design, and make use of slightly higher fabrics and materials. Finally, these dolls and their body parts are mass-produced and are not designed by a specific Doll Artist. For all of the reasons mentioned above, Walking/Singing dolls tend to be one of the lower priced dolls offered within the Gotz doll market.

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## Catalog Information

* Doll Name: **CLAIRE**
* Year Produced: **1989**
* Doll ID or Catalog Code: **68002**
* Doll Height: **60cm/24"**
* Torso Material: **ALL-VINYL**
* Body Type: **HARD-BODIED**
* German Classification: **LAUF-U. SINGPUPPE; WERKE M. BATTERIE**
* German Classification (in English): **WALKING SINGING DOLL; BATTERY OPERATED**
* Doll Category: **PLAY DOLL**
* Doll Collection/Line/Series: **ENTER**
* Neckstamp Mold #: **Götz-Puppe**
* Facial Mold Name: **WALKER**
* Facial Mold Designer: **ONLY ENTER IF KNOWN**
* Original Cost of Doll: **UNKNOWN**
* Original Country of Production: **UNKNOWN**
* Required Batteries to Operate:
	+ To WALK = Flat 4.5 Volt in back compartment
	+ To SING = Round 1.5 Volt in chest compartment

## Physical Characteristics

* Hair Color: **BLONDE HAIR**
* Hair Length: **MEDIUM-LENGTH HAIR**
* Hair Style: **SLIGHTLY CURLY HAIR with slightly curly bangs.**
* Hair Description: Medium-length, slightly curly blonde hair with slightly curly bangs; she wears her hair down under a natural woven hat with matching trim.
* Hair Type: **ROOTED HAIR**
* Eye Type: **SLEEPY-EYES**
* Eye Color: **BROWN EYES**
* Eye Design: **ENTER**
	+ 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 Physical Characteristics: **UNKNOWN/NONE**

* Freckles; Glasses; Teeth?

## Articulation

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 **hold that body part in a pose.** Each **moveable, poseable doll body part** will have an internal articulation mechanism 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 then added up to classify the doll within a specific articulation type. It is important to identify the articulation type on a doll as many dolls will share the same face mold but will have different body types.

**ARTICULATION TYPE**: **MULTI-ARTICULATED (4-5 JOINTS MOVE/POSE)**: Doll can sit/stand unaided; **both** shoulders and hips will move/pose independently of the body; head may articulate; rotate, or be fixed in position.

**ARTICULATION LOCATIONS**: **Both Shoulders; Both Hips**

## Original Outfit

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