A couple of weeks ago I received a package in the mail from Tammy (Tammy's in Love).
She found these wonderful paperdolls and thought I would appreciate them.
I sure do!
It's Blondie and Dagwood Bumstead!
And their children Alexander and Cookie.
Do you remember the Blondie comic strip by Chic Young?
This particular set of paperdolls was published by Whitman in 1954.
I love all these fantastic 50's fashions. Don't you?
In researching Blondie paperdolls, I discovered All Paperdolled Up.
This web page shows seven different Blondie paperdoll sets published between 1941-1954.
It's so fun to see how their looks evolved.
If you are a Blondie fan, or a paperdoll fan, be sure to take a peek.
Thank you so much, Tammy!
I'm having a lot of fun with these.
These are fabulous! I always loved to get their comic books! What fun characters! And thanks for the links...I'll go check them out! I love paper dolls, too! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoyed the link. I thought it was a marvelous paperdoll site!
DeleteWhat a sweet gift! Yes, I remember Blondie and Dagwood very well - they hark back to a more innocent time.
ReplyDeleteWe grew up in a really marvelous time, didn't we?
DeleteWhat an amazing gift!
ReplyDeleteI thought so. :-)
DeleteThey are so cool! Memories of days gone by are fluttering through my brain. I loved paper dolls.
ReplyDeletexo
Claudia
Yes, days gone by. :-)
DeleteI do remember Blondie but when I first read your title I thought of the 80's singer! :)
ReplyDeleteLove seeing all the colors and outfits laying out! I knew when I saw the collection that you would give them a good home!
ReplyDeleteThank you, again! :-)
DeleteReally cute. That was so nice of her.
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She is a sweetie, that is for sure!
DeleteThis is an awesome set! The dresses are really pretty and they're in such great shape! Twyla
ReplyDeleteThey are in great shape for 50+ years old. They were very carefully kept in an envelope.
DeleteI loved paper dolls - really brings back wonderful memories when I was young. Look at what kids are missing today. All they know how to do is text and games on computers. Oh well time marches on ....
ReplyDeleteMary
I have seen a couple of fun computer paperdoll sites. One of these days I will have to do a post about those.
DeleteHow lucky you are!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They are GREAT.
ReplyDeleteThey sure made me smile! :-)
DeleteThey are wonderful! Love looking at the styles of clothing (love the polka dots)! :) Have a great day! Mickie
ReplyDeleteThe clothing styles are half the fun of paperdolls!
DeleteVery fun-- what a great gift! I remember watching the Blondie movies on TV when I was a kid.
ReplyDeleteI did not know there were Blondie movies. I'm always learning new things on this blog.
DeleteThese paper dolls are just wonderful! I loved to read Blondie on Sunday mornings.
ReplyDeleteHow neat! Such a nice, fun gift!
ReplyDeleteI had no idea that there were Blondie paper dolls! That was very sweet of Tammy!
ReplyDeleteWarmly,
deb
At least 7 different versions. Who knew? Yes, Tammy is a sweetie!
DeleteTammy is so darn generous. She always finds the best treasures to share with friends. They are perfect for your collection.
ReplyDeleteWe meet some of the nicest people on the blogs, don't we?
DeleteO my gosh, how fun and very sweet of her to do that for you.. I love paperdolls.. I loved to to read Blondie and Dagwood.. have a great new week.. with love Janice
ReplyDeleteTammy is a real sweetie, and I'm having so much fun playing. :-)
DeleteA sweet set!! Miss Tammy is the sweetest!! xo Heather
ReplyDeleteYes, she is.
DeleteWell, I bet that made your day. Dagwood and Blondie were my favourite comic strip for years.
ReplyDeleteIt did make my day! :-)
DeleteI LOVE these, Gayle! What a treasure your friend sent you! I had no idea that there was ever Blondie paperdolls! I know you are enjoying them.
ReplyDeleteYes, to me a real treasure. You know how much I love all these little paper people! :-)
DeleteIt's fabulous Gayle. Lucky you!!!
ReplyDeleteLucky me, indeed!
DeleteWhat a great gift! Paperdolls always bring back sweet memories to me of Mama taking me to the five and dime on Saturdays so I could pick out either a new coloring book or a book of paperdolls. I would stand in front of the rack for many minutes before picking out just the right book. :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful childhood memories for you and me!
DeleteWhat cute paperdolls! I grew up playing with paperdolls and have so many good memories with my girlfriend playing with them. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteNancy
Some of my best childhood memories involve playing paperdolls with my sister. :-)
DeleteHi Gayle,
ReplyDeleteWow that is really such a neat gift!
I would love to see those, have fun with them.
I love seeing nostalgic things, really so fun!
Cindy
I'm having fun playing! :-)
Deleteomg, how precious is this! Talk about an excellent find!
ReplyDeleteLucky me to be the recipient of this wonderful find!
DeleteOh what fun - and what a sweet gift. I haven't been through my paperdolls for a while - I need to get them out and have some fun. I don't have any Dagwood and Blondie - those are simply so darling - love the fashions.
ReplyDeleteJoAnn, come to my house and we can play with paperdolls. :-)
DeleteWOW! I love that show and never thought about paper dolls being out there. That was so sweet of Tammy to send them to you.
ReplyDeleteHugs
donna
And I didn't know it was a show. I learn new things every time I get on the blog.
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