Springfield High School's Very Own Starr!

     When I was a little girl, I moved from Michigan to Ohio and around that same time, Mattel released a doll named Starr. She had two female friends named Tracy and Kelley and a boyfriend named Shaun. They all went to Springfield High. I absolutely LOVED these dolls! I was only able to buy Tracy and Starr before they were out of stores since they didn't last very long, but I played with them all of the time. So much so, one of Tracy's hands fell off, though I kept it until the day I sold her and Starr on Ebay. 
      Yes, you read that right. I sold my original Starr and Tracy on Ebay. Why? you may ask, since I loved them so much. Because, I tell you, I was able to buy the whole set! So, after so many years of just having Starr and Tracy, I had Kelley and Shaun too, as well as all of their accessories! I just loved the boxes on these dolls! They were so descriptive and the artwork was adorable! 
        Next, I had to buy their outfits. Yes, they came with separate outfits, which was a good thing since their bodies were slimmer and less busty than Barbie, so her clothes didn't fit right. I've been able to collect almost all of the outfits with the exception of one, which I am on the hunt for at this time. 
        Also, since there were three versions of Starr, regular, with a child-sized silver star disco purse just like Starr's and one with a 45 disc single of their band, I have to get all three. Currently, I just need the one with the single and I will have them all. 
        Finally, I will need to get the Starr buggy, which is the only "accessory" for the dolls, besides the doll case, which I have. I debated on this item since it is a car, but then I'd feel the collection is incomplete without it, so I'll get it. 
        Three sets of paper dolls as well as a coloring book were also published about Starr. At least as far as I know. I do have all of them, two I'd bought when they were available in the stores. The first set is a basic booklet with all four characters, the second set is a boxed Starr and Shaun set and the third set features a double sided playset! One side is a school setting and the other is a dance with a runway and a table and chairs. All four characters are included in this set as well. 

        For now though, let me show you what I've got!

Springfield High's own Starr

Back of Starr's box

Tracy - Starr's zany friend

Back of Tracy's box

Kelley - the brainy one. As you can see, her History book has fallen out of her hands

Back of Kelley's box

Shaun - Starr's boyfriend, who's got it all!

Back of Shaun's box

Starr with free Disco Purse. The back of her box is the same is the regular doll's.

The sides of the boxes showing the dolls studying

     One of the things I loved the most about these dolls was the details! Each doll had her own personality. Starr was the popular one, the leader of their group. Shaun was her hunky jock boyfriend. Tracy was the funny one and Kelley was the brainy one. 
      Each doll came with a multitude of accessories as well! Each had a musical instrument. Starr had a microphone and a tambourine. Tracy had bongos and a harmonica. Shaun had a guitar and Kelley had a banjo. I'm really curious how their band sounded based off of those instruments! They also had a snack for downtime. Starr had a frothy milkshake, Tracy a soda bottle, Kelley a yogurt and spoon and Shaun a burger. They each came with phones as everyone knows teens LOVE to talk on the phone to their friends! Each girl had bendable feet, which allowed them to switch from flats to heels, so each came with two pairs of shoes/skates/boots and a pair of heels. Shaun came with a football and a radio. For me, one of the coolest things was their school books. The main books were bound books which could open, though the pages were blank. The two flaps on the top of the boxes also contained two extra books for the dolls as well. I loved that idea! They also came with a "yearbook" which was actually a catalog of all of the dolls and their fashions, but it also told more about the dolls themselves. 
      Even though it was a rough time for Mattel and the materials of the fashions were thin, they were still cute. There were a total of 15 fashions, six of which were basic outfits with no shoes while the others were deluxe and came with shoes and other accessories. 

After School Date - I love the Math book included! This is also a second year fashion.

Casual Living

50's Dance

Beach Party - this was a second year fashion

Keepin' Fit - this was a second year fashion, which matched the Starr fashion of the same name

School Days

Cheerleader Captain - Love those yarn pom poms!

Disco Dancing 

Fancy Frills - this is a second year fashion

Keepin' Fit - this is a second year fashion, which matches the Shaun fashion of the same name

Prom Night - notice the sheer fabric used

Roller Disco Queen - this just screams late 70s!

Slumber Number - this is a second year fashion

Homecoming Queen

     And finally, one of the two accessories for this doll line, the case, which will hold one doll and however many outfits and accessories you have. The picture on the front is showing Tracy holding Starr's frothy drink, which makes me wonder if Starr said, "Hold this while the picture is taken!" or if Tracy borrowed it to take a sip. Starr is also wearing the "Cheerleader Captain" fashion while Shaun strums his guitar and Kelley holds up her History book, reminding everyone they have homework. At least, that's my interpretation of it!
 

The doll case