Retro Dolls Through the Decades
Instructions: From Betsy Wetsy to Chatty Cathy, how well do you remember the dolls that captivated generations of children?
- 1.
Chatty Cathy, the talking doll introduced in 1959, spoke when you did what?
ASqueezed her handBTurned a key in her sideCPulled a string on her backDPressed her tummy - 2.
The Betsy Wetsy doll, popular in the 1950s, was known for what unique feature?
AShe could drink from a bottle and wet her diaperBShe could walkCShe could cry real tearsDShe could close her eyes when laid down - 3.
What was the name of Barbie's boyfriend, introduced by Mattel in 1961?
AAlanBBradCSteveDKen - 4.
The Raggedy Ann doll was created by Johnny Gruelle and patented in what year?
A1935B1925C1905D1915 - 5.
Which company manufactured the popular 'Tiny Tears' doll that could cry and blow bubbles?
AKennerBIdeal Toy CompanyCMattelDHasbro - 6.
The Madame Alexander Doll Company was known for creating dolls based on what?
ACartoon characters onlyBAnimals onlyCMovie stars and literary charactersDHistorical buildings - 7.
What was the name of Barbie's best friend, introduced in 1963?
AStaceyBChristieCMidgeDSkipper - 8.
Tressy, the popular 1960s doll, was known for what special feature?
AShe could singBShe glowed in the darkCHer hair grew when you pressed a buttonDShe changed color in water - 9.
The Thumbelina doll, introduced by Ideal in 1961, was special because she could do what?
AChange facial expressionsBWalk across the floorCSquirm and move like a real babyDTalk - 10.
What was the name of the baby doll that came with her own carrying case that doubled as a cradle?
ABaby Tender LoveBBaby AliveCNewborn Baby BeansDDrowsy - 11.
Strawberry Shortcake dolls, introduced in 1979, were known for what distinctive feature besides their appearance?
AThey changed colorBThey were scentedCThey could talkDThey were made of wood - 12.
What were the small plastic dolls with oversized colorful hair, introduced by Thomas Dam in the 1960s, called?
AElf KidsBGnome BabiesCPixiesDTroll Dolls - 13.
The Cabbage Patch Kids were originally called what when their creator, Xavier Roberts, first made them?
ALittle PeopleBPatch KidsCGarden BabiesDCountry Children - 14.
Which popular 1980s doll line featured characters like Jem, who was 'truly outrageous'?
ARainbow Brite dollsBJem and the HologramsCShe-Ra dollsDLady Lovely Locks - 15.
Paper dolls with cut-out clothing were hugely popular through the 1950s. Which magazine regularly featured paper doll pages for children?
AReader's DigestBNational GeographicCMcCall'sDLife Magazine