Wilhelm - Schildkrot Austrian Boy

The third boy in my 'Boy Series' is this 1950s Celluloid Schildkrot 'Austrian (?) lad.

He has the Turtle Mark on the back of his head and the number 29

He is 11 inches tall and comes in his complete Felt outfit, socks and shoes.

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He goes by the name Wilhelm.  He is rather a sweet lad and in very good condition for his age, he makes a nice addition to my collection.

A Scooby Doo Vehicle!

Wren and Nelson spent some time vehicle hunting the other day in search of their own interpretation of a Scooby Van.... Wren, as Velma insisted it should be orange and of course she got her way.... 

Arriving home from collecting it - Wren aka Velma at the wheel.  They are very pleased with it...it is the right era and the right size - perfect for the mission on hand.

A little work is required and some Scooby Doo stickers should do the trick in appropriate places...

Got to get that 'Barbie' sign covered!

How about a game of chess?

Wren and Nelson are playing chess...but in true 'Shaggy' mode, Nelson just can't focus...   Hang on a minute in gasps and disappears....

A little while later he is back!

Now I can play he informs Wren - in fact I will win!  I have on my lucky chess waistcoat.

Wren tries to explain that is not what you have on, but what you have in your head that counts.

Nelson is not convinced...

So disappears off to do a modelling assignemnt.

Looking quite the 'dude'

Steve Boy Scout

Next up in the Male/Boy Doll series is this Boy Scout who I bought years ago.  He is 'Steve Scout Action Figure in Official Uniform' which was why I bought him as my oldest son was a boy scout and his name is Steven!

He was made by Kenner in 1974 and is 9 inches tall.   He has jointed arms, elbows, wrists, knees and ankles and a swivel waist.

He is marked on his back:

1974 GMFGI

KENNER PROD

CIN'TI.OHIO 45202

NO. 7000

Made in Hong Kong.

He has his complete outfit - with perhaps the woggle for his scarf missing.

Wren & Nelson rehearse on location...

Nelson and Wren discuss their parts for the upcoming new Scooby movie...

They have come out on location to do some rehearsing.

There have been some reported strange goings on in the woods...and Shaggy and Velma go to investigate

Shaggy tries to be brave....

Velma asks him if he can see anything.

There was nothing down there he tells her

She thinks awhile...sure that there is something going on somewhere.

Ooh er....over there... Shaggy suggests....

Well let's get to it then.  Velma says.

See....Shaggy tells Velma from his vantage point...

We need to check in there!

Okay, well lets go in then.

Velma starts to lead the way

Shaggy insists he goes first as he is after all 'the man'

Argghhhh!  Shaggy yells.

Gotta get outta here....

Velma looks in as Shaggy runs away, not really sure what all the fuss is about...

Really was all that fuss necessary?  She thinks.

Fonzie Action Doll

I thought I would do a series of posts on the even dates of this month featuring my male dolls.  I can revisit those I have collected over the years and also ascertain if they are to stay or not.

First up is Fonzie.  Otherwise known as Arthur 'Fonzie' Fonzarelli from the 1970s TV show 'Happy days'. I remember watching 'Happy Days'  as a child! 

He is 8 inches tall and has a lever on his back to press down and he then raises his arms to give a thumbs up.  He is marked on the back of his neck:  1976 Paramount Picture Corporation.  

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On his back: 

Mego Corp 1976 

Patent Pending 

Made in Hong Kong.

As far as I am aware he has his complete outfit which consists of his boots, jeans, white t shirt and black leather jacket.

Welcome Gladys Jean

We are pleased to welcome Gladys Jean into our Schoenhut Family, thanks to one of the Hitty Girls 'trading places' and a swap that took place.  Gladys Jean is a 14 inch tall Miss Dolly and is quite petite compared to her sisters.  Gladys Jean could be considered a waif...she has a wobbly head and came with no clothes or wig and has probably been repainted in parts at some stage.  Certainly her eyebrows don't quite appear original!  She has cute little carved teeth and a lovely sweet look though and has fitted in very well.

Peggy Sue welcomes her and reassures her she looks very pretty in the 'Prince Gregor' wig, which is the only wig to hand that fitted her.

She gives her a cuddle and tells her that the 'woodens' get much love in this household.

Gladys Jean has borrowed a dress until her dress is made.

Naturally when there is a newcomer to Rose Cottage it doesn't take long before some clothes are made for them, and sweet Gladys Jean only had to wait a few days.

She has her own dress (similar to one made for Peggy Sue last summer)

She is now just awaiting some shoes..