September 6, 2008
Founded in 1902, the Ideal Novelty and Toy Co. first became famous for its 'Teddy Bear,' named for President Roosevelt, and later for its high quality 'Shirley Temple' dolls in the 1930s. After WW2, the company made a variety of plastic and vinyl dolls with distinctive names, such as 'Betsy Wetsy,' 'Playpals,' and 'Mitzi,' a Barbie competitor.
This densely packed index of antique and vintage dolls claims to offer over 10,000 images of dolls from the 1800s … [more]
This site is all Barbie, all fashion from 1959 to 1972. Suzanne Maxwell lays out hundreds of period wardrobe choice… [more]
Rhonda Wilson's collection of 1950s dolls, organized by name (Ginny and friends, Littlest Angel and friends, etc.) … [more]
Loretta McKenzie's tribute to the charming, singing, dancing, curly haired Shirley Temple. Click 'My Dolls' on the … [more]
Stella Rajendran's fantastic collection of over 550 antique Ningyo (Japanese dolls) used in festivals, celebrations… [more]
Barbie vinyl collectors, you've come to the right place: Janet Poff's visually stimulating gallery of Barbie vinyl… [more]
Kaylee's extensive collection of vintage dolls from the 1930s to 90s. Click the balloons to browse. Though Kaylee s… [more]
Sandra Cartlidge's colorful tribute to Barbie rival Tressy and her kid sister Toots (Cricket in the U.S.), produced… [more]
Jef Beck's definitive reference site on Ken dolls, from Malibu Ken to Talking Ken to Spanish Ken. Includes the earl… [more]
The official Mattel archive of vintage Barbie dolls and fashions from 1959 to 1975, with photos and detailed descri… [more]
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Nm 1930s Ideal Composition Shirley Temple 13" Tall$304.99 Ends Thursday 11 bids
1930's Ideal Shirley Temple 27 Inch Composition Doll$300.00 Ends Monday 6 bids
1960 Ideal 38" Vinyl Peter Playpal Vintage Doll$245.00 Ends in 7 hours 1 bid
Antique Ideal Composition Deanna Durbin Doll 21"$196.50 Ends in 4 hours 14 bids
Marama Hawaiian Shirley Temple Ideal Composition Doll$179.05 Ends in 4 hours 4 bids
Vintage 20" Ideal Miss Revlon Doll- Near Mint Condition$175.00 Ended 8 mins ago 13 bids
Vintage Ideal Composition Shirley Temple Doll 18 Inch$160.40 Ends Sunday 32 bids
1959 Ideal Patty Patti Playpal Doll W/original Dress$153.49 Ends Tuesday 4 bids
1960s Ideal Thumbelina Doll 14"+bassinet Watch Her Move$152.50 Ends Sunday 11 bids
Tara Ideal Crissy African American Black Doll Rare$149.99 Ends Sunday 1 bid
Rare 60s Ideal Thumbelina Snoozie Baby Doll Knob Works!$134.49 Ends Sunday 6 bids
1960 Ideal Patti Play Pal Wearing Watermelons & Gingham$132.50 Ends in 10 hours 13 bids
Ideal Doll Saucy Walker Playpal 28 Inches Beautiful!$127.50 Ends Sunday 8 bids
Patti Playpal Ideal Doll G- 35 Chrismas 1960$125.51 Ends in 7 hours 11 bids
14" Baby Pebbles Flintstone By Ideal, With Box!!! 1963$107.50 Ends Sunday 23 bids
Vintage 22" Saucy Walker Doll By Ideal With Box$105.50 Ends Monday 11 bids
Vintage 35" Ideal G-35 Patti Playpal Plastic Doll$104.39 Ends Sunday 11 bids
Ideal Shirley Temple St-17-1 Doll Mint$101.99 Ends Sunday 3 bids
Beautiful P-90 Ideal Toni Doll/red Hair/nr!$100.00 Ends Sunday 9 bids
Vintage Ideal Suzie Playpal And Eegee Dolls$100.00 Ends Monday 2 bids
15" Composition Shirley Temple By Ideal Doll$99.99 Ends Sunday 1 bid
Vintage 1959 Ideal Patti Playpal Rare Short Frizzy Hair$99.00 Ends Monday 1 bid
Ideal ~~~black Baby Crissy~~ Original Outfit ~~stunning$98.09 Ends Monday 15 bids
Vintage Composition 1934 15" Shirley Temple Doll Ideal$97.86 Ends in 6 hours 10 bids
Ideal Patti Playpal Doll "curly Brunette"$95.99 Ends Sunday 3 bids
Vintage Canadian Ideal 38" Peter Playpal Boy Doll$91.00 Ends Sunday 11 bids
Ideal Shirley Temple Make-up Doll 13" Clear Eyes Tagged Buy it Now$89.99 Ends Sunday 1 bid
30" Miss Ideal Terry Twist Doll With Original Clothing$83.88 Ends Wednesday 6 bids
Ideal Bewitched Samantha Doll With Hat And Broom 1965$81.00 Ends Sunday 10 bids
Ideal 1960's Beautiful Playpal Bye Bye Baby 25 In Doll$78.77 Ends Sunday 6 bids
16" Ideal Composition Shirley Temple Tlc$77.76 Ends in 1 hour 15 bids
12'' Ideal Shirley Temple Mib Never Played With Great$76.00 Ends Wednesday 6 bids
1950s Ideal Saucy Walker A 16" Cutie In Lavender & Lace$75.00 Ends in 7 hours 3 bids
1960's Ideal Thumbelina Doll All Orig. Perfect Works!$75.00 Ends Sunday 2 bids
Large 30" ~ Penny Playpal Doll ~ Ideal Tlc$75.00 Ends Tuesday 1 bid
Vintage Ideal Crissy Twirly Beads Doll + Box Mint $72.96 Ends Wednesday 1 bid
Vintage Saucy Walker Flirty Eyes Ideal Doll $72.05 Ends Sunday 10 bids
1930's Ideal 13" Composition Shirley Temple Doll Nr$68.99 Ends in 1 hour 5 bids
Tearie Dearie In Cradle By Ideal Vintage Doll 1964$68.89 Ends in 17 hours 8 bids
Ideal 22" Saucy Walker Early 50's Gorgeous$66.75 Ends Wednesday 8 bids
Vintage 31" Ideal Toy Co Doll Saucy Walker $66.00 Ends in 6 hours 19 bids
18" Ideal Flossie Flirt Composition Doll, Complete,cute$66.00 Ends in 9 hours 6 bids
1930's Vintage 22"composition Shirley Temple Doll Ideal$61.00 Ends Monday 8 bids
Ideal Hair To Floor Crissy +box Outfit Papers Beautiful$56.69 Ends Sunday 5 bids
25" Miss Ideal Terry Twist Doll With Blonde Hair$56.27 Ends Wednesday 3 bids
Ideal Doll Thumbelina 1960's With Five Original Outfits$55.99 Ends Sunday 10 bids
23" Ideal Playpal Size Adorable Betsy Wetsy Baby Doll$55.55 Ends Wednesday 3 bids
1935 Ideal Shirley Temple Compo 17" Doll W/tagged Outfi$54.77 Ends Tuesday 5 bids
1960's Ideal 21" Thumbelina Doll With Wooden Knob$52.99 Ends Sunday 6 bids
Beautiful Original 14" Ideal Walking Bride Doll 1955$52.98 Ends in 3 hours 6 bids
22" Princess Beatrix / All Orig / Flirty Eyes / Ideal$52.87 Ends Monday 4 bids
Thumbelina Vintage Ideal Pull String Toddler Doll$52.06 Ends in 17 hours 8 bids
Pretty 14" Ideal P 90 Toni Great Face & Hair 1950s Nr!$52.00 Ends Monday 8 bids
36 In Brunette Patti Playpal Doll By Ideal$51.99 Ends Sunday 2 bids
Vintage Ideal Toni Red Head Toy Doll With Dress P-91$51.50 Ends Sunday 7 bids
