Welcome Friends Of Tammy
The Ideal Tammy was one of the first 'big headed' fashion dolls, the first fashion doll introduced complete with parents and siblings. Tammy is one of the first anatomically correct fashion doll to achieve the 'mother stamp of approval' at a time when some considered the Mattel Barbie provocative.
The Tammy Doll was made by Ideal Tory Corp. from 1962-1966 in the USA, and for several years thereafter in Japan. This lens is based on The Art Of the Ideal Tammy Doll.
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The Ideal Tammy Doll
Tammy was a 12" fashion doll created by the Ideal Toy Company that debuted at the 1962 International Toy Fair. Advertised as "The Doll You Love to Dress", Tammy was portrayed as a young American teenager, more "girl next door" than the cosmopolitan image of Mattel's Barbie, or American Character's Tressy.
A Little Bit About Tammy . . .
For some years, my hobby has been to rescue these straight legged and posn' legged wonders from trash bin destruction, closet solitude, and attic prison. The Art Of Tammy contained herein is based on the dolls in my collection that have been restored. Some dolls are still with me, others have been adopted. Although all Tammy dolls are similar in appearance, I've yet to find any two exactly alike.
The Ideal Tammy doll is truly timeless in design, and just as worthy of play or display in the 21st century as it was in the 20th century. This is a place designed for those who seek the Ideal Tammy doll for preservation, education, inspiration, and personal enjoyment. May all who visit feel welcome here.
Tammy History: An Ideal Story
Image:Ideal_original_logo.jpg|Original Ideal logo, 1938
Image:Ideal_later_logo.jpg|Updated logo as of 1982
Ideal Toy Company was founded as Ideal Novelty and Toy Company in New York in 1907 by Morris and Rose Michtom after they had invented the Teddy bear in 1903. The company changed its name to Ideal Toy Company in 1938. In 1982, the company was sold to CBS Toy Company, which itself closed down. Certain brands and toys have been continued through other companies, most notably the Magic 8-ball and...
Ideal Sales Video - First Segment Tammy
My Blog: Ideal Tammy Family & Friends
Ideal Tammy Family & Friends on Facebook
Special Note: This section will update shortly to include my Tammy blog. eBay discontinued their members' blogs on October 31, 2009. Please stop back for an update.
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Art and Dolls by Altona
The pretty toy shown above is one of my Tammy rescue dolls . . .
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Ideal Tammy Links
SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT HONG KONG TAMMY: Before a few months ago, I had never seen a curly haired Tammy "Made In Hong Kong" before. That was when I met a very nice Tammy Friend named Lisa who shared a picture of her doll with me. I can't say how thrilled that this nice person shared her picture, as now I can say that curly haired "Made In Hong Kong" Tammy dolls do exist. Lisa has given me permission to use her curly haired doll photo with an explanation, and I thought it would be good thing to share with Tammy friends who have never seen one.
NEW NEWS: The author of The Collectors Guide To Tammy, Cindy Sabulis, is working on another book. Her Second Edition will include Tammy rarities from around the world. It is with great joy this news is reported, as all collectors of Tammy will benefit from the education. More information pertaining to this and the next Tammy Convention can be found at the TammyConvention website.
Tammy collector, Johnny, is working on a website for Tammy collectors that is basically an online reference guide to Tammy clothes and accessories. He has also put together a wonderful history page about Tammy and the Tammy family. (His Sindy site is wonderful, too.) The links to Johnny's website and The Tammy Convention can be found below.
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A Friend Of Tammy - Dolls By Altona
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Ideal Tammy Doll 1962-1966
Canadian Tammy has Reliable on her back, AE marked more...0 points
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Toys of Another Time your source for Vintage Barbie Dolls, Liddle ...
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Ideal Tammy
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Master Collector ONLINE
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Amazon.com: Collector's Guide to Tammy:
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Elizabeth's Sewing Basket - TheDollPage Marketplace
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2007 Tammy Convention - The Official Website for Tammy Collectors' Conventions
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The TammyGroup at Yahoo
thetammygroup: The Tammy Group - A place for Tammy more...0 points
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TammyTheDollYouLoveToDress
This is Johnny's Tammy Library. Beautiful photos a more...0 points
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Ideal Tammy Doll
Beautiful photos, great collection, wonderful disp more...0 points
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Beautiful Japanese Collector's Link
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Super Queens
These dolls were made in 1967 by Ideal. The dolls more...0 points
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Happy collection - Japan
This is the lovely collection of an Asian Friend O more...0 points
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Lovely Japanese Collection of Tammy Dolls
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The VIntage Doll Collector Online Ideal Reference Guide
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Ideal Tammy Photos
Swirl's Tammy & Family Of Dolls - You will lov more...0 points
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K.Velvet - Japan Tammy Gallery
Beautiful display of Tammy and Pepper wearing cust more...0 points
Something From Elizabeth's Sewing Basket . . .
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Your vote counts here. Is your favorite Tammy blog at the top of the list? If not, you can add your favorite Tammy blog link to the list, you can vote for your favorite here, too. If you browse through the blogs, don't forget to vote. The blog with the highest points makes it to the top of the list.
The Dollhouse Saga Continues
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Ideal Tammy Commercial
More Tammy Finds On eBay
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A Little Info About The Tammy Geisha . . .
The Tammy doll inspires art. Although each doll may look alike, I've yet to run across two that were identical. Each Tammy doll has its own look, and the dolls made in Japan have their own look, as well.
Tammy Exclusives From Japan
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*** Special Note: This section is scheduled to be updated to showcase Friends of Tammy on Flickr. If you would like to contribute a special Tammy photo, or if you have a Tammy photo set you would like to showcase, please contact me or leave a note in the guestbook with a link to your site.
ACEO Art Cards On eBay
ACEO = Art Card Editions, Originals . . . ATC = Artists Trading Cards
Fine art 2.5" x 3.5" (inches), trading card size for
one of a kind 1/12 - 1/2 scale doll-size dioramas
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May I have your autograph?
Hello Tammy Friends,
If you are a friend of Tammy, I would love to hear from you. If you are a member of thetammygroup yahoo forum, a special hello and welcome to you.
JerryB wrote...
Nice lens! My wife just had an old doll restored which was kind of interesting but I'm not "up" on old dolls so a lens like this helps me discuss them with my wife. Five!
Posted November 08, 2009
renetta wrote
All my friends had Barbies.....My Tammy Doll was so much bigger and not as" mature." However, my Tammy Doll could do everything Barbie could and then some (she could carry Ken). Tammy also seem to have morels..As I grew up I was always more of a Tammy never a Barbie......I realized years ago how grateful I was as a little girl that being a " Tammy" was every bit as good as being a Barbie...
I loved my Tammy Doll
Renetta Frederick age 55
Posted August 11, 2009
Carol wrote
I loved my Tammy and still do. Still have her and most of her things. I'm 60 years old and I never tire of "playing" with her.
Posted January 02, 2009
debnet wrote...
Oh how I loved my Tammy doll!! Was it a Tressy doll that you could push a button on her back to make her hair 'grow'? My little sister broke mine :(
Posted July 06, 2008
