Growing Up Skipper Vintage Mattel Doll Working Condition- With Outfit- 9"- 1975

Growing Up Skipper Vintage Mattel Doll Working Condition- With Outfit- 9"- 1975 . The "Growing Up Skipper" doll was released by Mattel in 1975. It was controversial because rotating the doll's arm made her grow an inch taller and caused small breasts to appear on her rubber torso, a feature intended to show her maturing from a child to a teenager. Key Details: Year: 1975 Purpose: To show Skipper maturing from a younger girl to a teenager. Gimmick: The doll could "grow" taller and develop small breasts by rotating her arm. Controversy: The feature was criticized for sexualizing a pre-teen character and was a significant talking point in newspapers. . Rare hard to find doll. Includes outfit shown. The outfit has some wear due to age. No shoes included. Non bendable hard plastic legs. The arms have some marks and scratches on the plastic. The face has some small marks on it. (Haven't tried to wipe off) The right arm looks a bit loose as there is a gap between the arm and body. The doll is tested and working. Some of the hair is tangled in the crease of the arm and neck. Some discoloration on the rubber chest. Small mark on the rubber chest. The doll has a pink tone to the skin color. The hair is layered but I believe thats how it came. . See all of the photos for the condition. Unique conversation starter doll.