Effanbee's 2006 Katie Collection

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. Occasionally, 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! In 2005, Robert Tonner introduced Brenda's friend, Betty Ann®, a witty copywriter with the same glamorous flair as her best friend, Brenda Starr®.

Brenda Starr®, Daphne Dimples® and Betty Ann® are 16” vinyl/ hard plastic dolls with multiple points of articulation, including bending wrists, exceptional wardrobes, painted eyes and rooted saran hair. Doll bodies are compatible with Tonner Doll Company's Tyler Wentworth® BW STYLE bodies and can share clothing.

The Mystery of Cleopatra’s Cat

Brenda Starr® and copywriter friend Betty Ann® are assigned to take a dangerous mission onboard the SS MIDNIGHT STAR for an adventure throughout the Mediterranean. The Flash discovers a hush-hush story of a stolen Egyptian artifact that is supposedly cursed – the infamous ‘Black Cat of Bubastis’. According to myth, the ‘Black Cat’ was an effigy of ‘Bastet’, Cleopatra’s beloved cat. The statue was also believed to hold a significant clue as to the location of Cleopatra’s tomb. Legend tells that the sculpture was actually protected by the goddess, Bastet; and those who came into contact with the statue suffered great maladies. Brenda and Betty Ann follow a trail of unexplained happenings, which just happens to follow the same course as the MIDNIGHT STAR. After discovering some of Brenda’s discarded notes, and determined to scoop the famous reporter, Daphne Dimples® heads out to board the ship in Athens; two days before Brenda and Betty Ann! Unbeknownst to Daphne, she is heading into danger without all the clues! Shocked to see Daphne already onboard, Brenda and Betty Ann protect Daphne’s undercover role as a smoldering stage actress on holiday…as long as they all work together. Brenda assumes the role of a wealthy archeologist and Betty Ann becomes a widowed Contessa from Spain. Each under assumed identities, they unravel a complicated web of deceit leading them not to Cleopatra’s tomb, but to an abandoned mine just outside of the Delta where they find a king’s ransom in stolen treasures of Egyptian antiquity; each being readied for sale to the highest bidder. Armed with teamwork, the trio boards the MIDNIGHT STAR for the last time to attend the Farewell Gala in their finest gowns; and to reveal the ringleader of this international art smuggling ring! Satisfied with their triumph, Daphne suggests they take a couple of extra days aboard the ship to relax; and then secretly makes haste to The Flash to scoop Brenda!

Basic Dolls-

Basic Dolls include jumper, shoes and custom stand; LE 1000 each - $69.99 Each

High Seas Basic Brenda Starr® E7-BSBD-01 (left)

High Seas Basic Daphne Dimples® E7-BSBD-02 (center)

High Seas Basic Betty Ann® E7-BSBD-03 (right)

Dressed Dolls-

Midnight Star Chanteuse

DRESSED DOLL

E7-BSDD-01

LE300 $179.99

Brenda wears a charmeuse sheath style dress under dual length faux fur coat; includes earrings, necklace, hose, shoes and display stand.

Cruise on the Nile

DRESSED DOLL

E7-BSDD-02

LE300

$169.99

Brenda wears a brocade suit with bronze trim and bronze wrap front blouse; includes portrait hat, earrings, hose, shoes and display stand.

Diversion at Dinner

DRESSED DOLL

E7-BSDD-03

LE300

$199.99

Daphne wears a two piece dinner ensemble with brocade and lamé trimmed coat over tiered organza skirt; includes hair trim, earrings, hose, shoes and display stand.

Egyptian Gold

DRESSED DOLL

E7-BSDD-04

LE300

$199.99

Betty Ann wears a sequined chiffon gown with mermaid hemline and faux fur wrap; includes earrings, bracelet, rhinestone hair trim, hose, shoes and display stand.

Arrival at Port

DRESSED DOLL

E7-BSDD-05

LE300

$199.99

Daphne wears a two piece belted suit of flannel with faux fur sleeves; includes hat, purse, earrings, necklace, hose, shoes and display stand.

Outfits-

First Class Traveler

OUTFIT ONLY

E7-BSOF-02

LE300

$89.99

Two piece travel ensemble of shantung skirt and tweed fitted jacket; includes hat, purse, earrings, hose, and shoes. Betty Ann doll is not available as shown.

Egyptian Flame

OUTFIT ONLY

E7-BSOF-03

LE300

$84.99

Burnout chiffon gown with attached drape; includes earrings, bracelet, hose and shoes. Brenda doll is not available as shown.