Modern Collectables

Claire is a Leonardo doll. She stands 16" tall and has an open/closed mouth with two top teeth. Her eyes are blue and she has long fair hair. More casually dressed than many other modern porcelain dolls, Claire wears a dark green corduroy skirt and hat, and a bright striped sweater. Round her neck is a locket.

Hannah is a House of Valentina creation. Her blue, almond-shaped eyes, delicately pointed chin and serious expression make for a very attractive doll. Her long blonde hair is curled and crimped, and she is dressed in a dark red coat with matching hat and muff, trimmed with red braid and gold buttons.

This little dark beauty is Kira, made by Helen Kish. Helen Kish dolls are 'designer dolls', and Kira is a limited edition, no 250 out of 750. She was made in 1997 and is 12" tall. As you can see, she is dressed ready for her ballet class in a white leotard and tights, a turquoise tutu and white ballet shoes tied with turquoise ribbons. Kira's lovely thick dark curls are tied with ribbons.

One for Trekkers everywhere! Here's the Star Trek Barbie and Ken giftset. Barbie wears a short red mini with the Star Fleet Emblem, and carries her tricorder. Ken has a yellow, black-edged top and black trousers. Notice the smart gold braid trim around his cuffs. The card figures of Captain Kirk and Mr Spock look amazingly realistic - this set is really one to treasure, and is still available from stores such as Hamleys.

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