Kate Jackson fans and Barbie collectors- I need your help!

[Charles_Ellis]

I recently bought a 1978 Mattel 'Kate Jackson' doll off eBay, and it is the same size as a regular Barbie (11 1/2" tall).

Why did I buy it?  Simple- I figured that my 'Quentin' action figure needed a Daphne!  So here's the problem:  I need to find a Barbie-sized period dress (and accessories) to transform the Kate Jackson doll into a Daphne Harridge one!  Does anyone know of a place online that sells such period doll costumes?  Better yet, if anyone out there has the ability to reproduce one of the outfits worn by Kate on the show as 'Daphne' (like the maroon outfit complete with cape), I'd be most appreciative.  Name your price- help me create a new kind of DS collectible for my own personal collection.  (Besides, I hate to see the Barnabas & Quentin figures I own remain lonely bachelors, LOL!)

[CyrusL]

A full Barbie size Kate jackson figure, pretty cool Charles  I was a ravenous collector of the Sideshow Universal and classic monsters line, that although I have not taken the opportunity to yet become a "Buffy" watcher, I bought the Drusilla figure just because I thiought it could be a good companion to the Lugosi Dracula figure, so, I truly understand your interest. I've pondered getting some of the Barbies in the sort of 19th century eastern Eurpoean outfits to perhaps create a "Universal"  villiage scene.     Again, I love your idea. Take some pictures. Now when will Majestic do a DS series 2....
Michael  

[Barnabas'sBride]

Unfortunately, Majestic Studios has shut down, so we won't be seeing anymore figures from them. 

With news of a possible movie, though, I think it's likely in the not too distant future that another company could pick up the license.

[Gerard]

I recently bought a 1978 Mattel 'Kate Jackson' doll off eBay, and it is the same size as a regular Barbie (11 1/2" tall).

Why did I buy it?  Simple- I figured that my 'Quentin' action figure needed a Daphne!  So here's the problem:  I need to find a Barbie-sized period dress (and accessories) to transform the Kate Jackson doll into a Daphne Harridge one!  Does anyone know of a place online that sells such period doll costumes?  Better yet, if anyone out there has the ability to reproduce one of the outfits worn by Kate on the show as 'Daphne' (like the maroon outfit complete with cape), I'd be most appreciative.  Name your price- help me create a new kind of DS collectible for my own personal collection.  (Besides, I hate to see the Barnabas & Quentin figures I own remain lonely bachelors, LOL!)

Until you can find the right period costume for your Kate/Daphne doll, Charles, just keep it in its 1970's outfit and tell people

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that its the Daphne that David/Tad and Hallie/Carrie brought to life from ghostdom in 1970 and had to disguise in typical 1970 fashion!

Gerard

[Charles_Ellis]

Hmmmm...I may have to resort to that!  Actually, I could buy a vintage Barbie mini-dress from the period- of course I'll also have to buy vintage "Ken" clothes to bring my 'Quentin' figure to 1970!  But seriously, I'm still looking for a way to get period clothing!

[ClaudeNorth]

Charles,

Try going to http://www.megomuseum.com  It's a website devoted to the toys produced by the Mego Corporation.  They have a forum with a section devoted to customized action figures.

Although many Mego figures were 8 inches tall, they did have larger figures and you might be able to find someone there who makes custom costumes for larger dolls/action figures.

Regards,

John

[michael c]

an extremely obscure detail however...

remember that when hallie/carrie needed to find some "modern" clothing for daphne she told david/tad that the duds she found had,according to maggie,came from some governess who used to live at collinwood.a "victoria something".because david was actually under possession by tad he didn't know who she was talking about!

however if i recall correctly the garment presented to daphne had sleeves which makes it impossible for it to be an authentic vicki garment.

[Gerard]

Makes more sense that they raided Maggie's closet.

Gerard

[PennyDreadful]

 I'm really sorry to read this.  I was looking forward to future characters from Majestic.

Unfortunately, Majestic Studios has shut down, so we won't be seeing anymore figures from them. 

[Nelson Collins]

I recently bought a 1978 Mattel 'Kate Jackson' doll off eBay, and it is the same size as a regular Barbie (11 1/2" tall).

Seriously cool, Charles   In inherited from my aunt a boat load of period doll dress patterns made for the Barbie type doll.  I will see if I can find them ....

[jennifer]

In inherited from my aunt a boat load of period doll dress patterns made for the Barbie type doll.  I will see if I can find them ....

i'll look through my collection too Charles

[Charles_Ellis]

Thanks, guys!  Remember, I'm looking for somethig Daphne would've worn circa 1840!

[Nelson Collins]

an extremely obscure detail however...

remember that when hallie/carrie needed to find some "modern" clothing for daphne she told david/tad that the duds she found had,according to maggie,came from some governess who used to live at collinwood.a "victoria something".because david was actually under possession by tad he didn't know who she was talking about!

however if i recall correctly the garment presented to daphne had sleeves which makes it impossible for it to be an authentic vicki garment.

Hehe!  I just watched the first episodes where Daphne has changed, it does resemble one of Victoria's dresses!  She did have a couple of sleeved ones IIRC.

[Nelson Collins]

In inherited from my aunt a boat load of period doll dress patterns made for the Barbie type doll.  I will see if I can find them ....

I found the patterns, and unfortunately, I was mistaken.  The dress patterns are period only in that they were new circa 1950! Though there is one wedding dress pattern is a close enough match that I might be able to adapt it without too much trouble and I have spent a productive afternoon skimming thought a number of dvd's to render a pretty good sketch (if I say so myself) of what her maroon gown looked like.  May I ask, where can one look for episodes of Daphne with the cape?

I will be completely honest and say that while I know My way around a sewing machine I have never attempted to sew clothes for a Barbie, though your (frankly brilliant) idea of using the Mattel Kate Jackson as Daphne makes me eager to see if I can do it.  Has anyone else sewed Barbie/Doll clothes? How difficult is it?

[Nelson Collins]

oh, and another question about the doll:  do you know if it is just a Barbie body with a Kate jackson head stuck on?

I would guess so as it would certainly save on overhead...