Brenda Starr Reporter®
She's back, reporting news and making her own fashion headlines!!
Brenda Starr®, Reporter was created by Dale Messick to premiere on June 30, 1940. The tempestuous and flamboyant redhead was always impeccably dressed and coifed as she traveled the globe on one exciting assignment after another for her newspaper, The Flash. Each adventure was filled with glamour, romance and intrigue as this remarkable heroine was perpetually torn between the demands of her career and the many loves of her personal life.
Brenda showed readers a new type of heroine as she fought, from the very first day on the job at The Flash, for her right to be treated as an equal. Always on the cutting edge of fashion, Brenda has a sleek and sexy style that conveys the allure and independence of a workingwoman at the top of her career. This season Brenda will go Undercover to get “the scoop”, look for new hair colors and exotic face painting as she dons her many disguises.
Brenda’s life took a fateful turn on September 16, 1945 when she dreamed of a tall, dark, handsome stranger attired in a black cape and wearing a black patch over one of his eyes. The stranger materialized the following week, “the mystery man” turned out to be Basil St. John®, a reclusive millionaire who cultivates a rare species of black orchids, the only known remedy for his “secret disease”. Basil makes his debut with a collection of dressed dolls and outfits worthy of this dashing Romeo.
Daphne Dimples®, joined Brenda Starr® and the staff at The Flash in order to gain fame as a reporter in her own right. An apprentice to Brenda, this heiress and niece of the owner of the Flash is not one to take second place to anyone, even a “Starr” reporter!
Brenda Starr® and Daphne Dimples® are 16” vinyl/ hard plastic dolls with jointed arms and legs, exceptional wardrobes, painted eyes and rooted saran hair.
Brenda Starr® Embassy Dinner and Showstopper are articulated dolls. Daphne Dimples® Platinum Panache is an articulated doll.
Basil St John® is a 17” vinyl/ hard plastic articulated doll with an exceptional wardrobe, painted eyes and rooted saran hair.*PLEASE NOTE-Basil's eye patch is removable.
BS1403
Show Stopper
Dressed Doll, LE 1,500
$179.99
Determined to report on the hard work beneath the glamour of a Showgirl’s life, Brenda becomes a blonde to go Undercover donning a fuchsia confection frothed with a tulle train and spangled with (no surprise!) stars. Real feathers create the perfect headdress for “hiding in plain sight” as this articulated Brenda proudly takes center stage. Opulent necklace, chandelier earrings and bracelets.
BS1404
Bedside Brenda
Dressed Doll, LE 1,500
$119.99
Brenda Starr® goes Undercover to visit a dear friend in St. Amelia’s Hospital where a mysterious quarantine has restricted all access. Picture perfect in crisp nurse’s white, with her classic navy double breasted cape (lined in red); Brenda’s hair is raven brown to complete her disguise. Side-glancing eyes.
BS1406
Beijing Beauty
Dressed Doll, LE 1,500
$129.99
A splendid dinner in the Forbidden City sets the stage for Brenda’s latest Undercover episode. With raven-black hair and artfully applied make-up, no one suspects our Starr as she mingles among the International crowd, searching for clues to the location of a royal Jade Dragon, prized possession of the last Emperor of China. Brenda is prized for her beauty in a lushly re-embroidered dobby weave dress fashioned in classic style. Golden earrings and bracelets complete her transformation.
BS8403
Afternoon Tea
Outfit Only, LE 1,000
$49.99
Meeting friends for tea at the Waldorf is a rare treat, as Brenda savors moments of off-duty “girl-talk,” wearing a floral printed frock of rayon crepe, “frosted” with a sheer white collar which our Starr compliments with an equally frothy picture hat trimmed with lilac blossoms. Strappy black sandals and white gloves complete the summery mood.
BS8404
Garden Club
Outfit Only, LE 1,000
$49.99
The monthly meeting of the Westchester Ladies' Garden Club receives Daphne Dimples® as guest speaker. An expert on the cultivation of orchids, Daphne leads a lively discussion on their care wearing a floral crepe dress with surplus bodice and a narrow skirt. An airy picture hat and matching bag shield delightful Daphne from the sun’s rays as she is invited to tour the gardens. White gloves and a sky blue bracelet are the perfect “finish”!
The Platinum Collection
BS1405
Embassy Dinner
Dressed Doll, LE 350
$249.99
As a guest of the Russian Embassy attending a dinner to celebrate the unveiling of a long-lost Faberge egg, Brenda Starr® interviews descendants of the great Romanoff Family. Brenda is dressed like royalty herself in a two-piece beaded satin brocade evening gown, sumptuously lined with vivid pink silk and edged in cocoa brown faux fur. This Platinum Collection dressed Brenda Starr® is articulated and limited to 350 pieces, made from the finest silks and satins and encrusted with hundreds of hand applied beads.
BD1403
Platinum Panache
Dressed Doll, LE 350
$249.99
SOLD OUT
Opening night at the Opera is always newsworthy. Our society siren, Daphne Dimples®, is a cover story herself seen wearing a bias cut white sequined gown with deep v neckline and flared hem, trimmed with real feathers. Are those diamonds a gift from an admirer?? Daphne will never tell, but it’s certain that she will make music wherever she goes. This exquisitely sequined silk gown worn by the first articulated Daphne is part of the Platinum Collection—a series of dolls made in editions limited to 350 pieces, all crafted from the finest fabrics and trims. Elbow length gloves, “diamond” choker and drop earrings.
Introducing Basil St. John
BJ0400
Basic Basil
Basic Doll, Open Edition
$59.99
Man of mystery, Basil St. John®, shows us there is no mystery to being impeccably dressed; it all starts with the perfect layer “underneath it all”—patterned boxers, socks with garters and a tank-t-shirt complete this basic Basil. Black socks and shoes.
*Eye patch is removable
BJ1400
Mystery Man
Dressed Doll, LE 1,500
$129.99
Resplendent in a classic tuxedo and cape, Basil St. John® meets Daphne Dimples® at the Opera. Though Daphne is a renowned beauty, Basil’s heart is set on Brenda, realizing she will not be attending the performance, Basil cuts the evening short. Never short on style, Basil ‘s cut-away jacket reveals a red vest that matches the lining of his sweeping cape. A white tuxedo shirt, red bow tie, black socks and shoes complete his ensemble.
*Eye patch is removable
BJ8400
Shall We Dance
Outfit Only, LE 1,500
$69.99
Basil St. John® is invited to attend a dinner at the Russian Embassy to view a fabulous addition to the Faberge Collection, the most beautiful work of art (according to Basil) is the stunning red-head spotted across the room—Shall we dance?? Basil is impeccable in his a pristine double breasted dinner jacket, tuxedo shirt with bow tie and slacks. Black socks and shoes.
BJ8401
Evening Masterpiece
Outfit Only, LE 1,500
$59.99
Sitting before a roaring fire, Basil St. John® relaxes in his shawl-collared dressing gown, and dreams of his lady love. Contrast collar, cuffs and flap pockets are artfully piped, a silky cord knots the waist and foulard is the perfect choice for lining this dressing gown fit for a king—matching foulard pants, slippers and a silky scarf to knot over his white t-shirt complete this masterpiece of elegant loungewear.
Accessories
BSA400
Bon Voyage Wardrobe Trunk
Accessory, open edition
$79.99
A status signature “BS” steamer trunk is just what a Starr Reporter needs to make certain she has everything she needs for every adventure. Travel stickers are included, to document her exciting travels.
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