Lucy Doll Collection

By: Mattel

 

1997: Vitameatavegamin Lucy (Lucy Does a TV Commercial)

Here is the first collectible Lucy doll created by Mattel to authentically reproduce the famous episode where "Lucy Does a TV Commercial. " The doll's lifelike appearance and smiling face will evoke nostalgic memories of Lucy's hysterical performance attempting to sell Vitameatavegamin. Lucy is dressed in an amazingly accurate re-creation of the black and white "houndstooth" ensemble she wore to do her commercial and even holds a "bottle" of the "powerful cure-all" Vitameatavegamin and a spoon for "tasting. " She proves laughter really is the best medicine.

 

 

  • Edition: Collector Edition
  • Collection: Barbie® Loves Lucy!
  • Release Date: 1998

 

 

 1998: Lucy, The Candy Wrapper (Job Switching)

Lucy and Ethel Buy the Same Dress

Job Switching

 Second in a series featuring Lucille Ball as Lucy Ricardo in the popular I Love Lucy Show, this doll is an authentic reproduction of Lucy in the episode, Job Switching — arguably among the funniest and best-remembered Lucy shows. Who can forget the chaotic hilarity as Lucy and Ethel work on a candy production line?Lucy's authentic uniform from the chocolate factory is a short-sleeved, light gray dress with tailored waist and pink trim collar and cuffs...

The first ever Mattel-made Lucy and Ethel gift set is finally here! I Love Lucy® has made television history as one of the most enduring, beloved shows of all time, and with good reason: what's not to love about the show that followed the silly antics of zany redhead Lucy Ricardo, her blonde best friend Ethel Mertz, and their equally hilarious husbands?Capture the memories with this adorable set, inspired by episode #69, Lucy and Ethel Buy the Same Dress, which originally aired on October 19, 1953. When Lucy and Ethel accidentally buy the same formal gown for a live televised duet, each agrees to return hers, but neither follows through. Hilarity ensues when the sidekicks arrive onstage in identical frocks — a fashion faux pas to be sure! The lovable duo is portrayed here in chiffon dresses of lavender, gray and white, adorned with floral details and the characters' signature hairstyles. An absolute must-have for Lucy lovers and Barbie® fans alike!

  • Collection: Barbie® Loves Lucy!
  • Release Date: 6/1/2007

 

 

 1999: Grape Stomping Lucy (Lucy's Italian Movie)

  • Third in a series featuring Lucille Ball as Lucy Ricardo in the classic "I Love Lucy"® show, this authentic reproduction features Lucy in the hilarious episode in which she stomps grapes in an Italian vineyard. Lucy is dressed in a white peasant blouse, purple skirt and vine-patterned hair scarf. In her hand, she holds molded grapes. Accessories include "grape" earrings, a black belt and black shoes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Edition:Timeless Treasures™

  • Collection:Barbie® Loves Lucy!

  • Release Date: 1/1/2000

 

 

  2000: Lucy and Ricky Boxed Set (Lucy is Enceinte)

  Lucy and Ricky 50th Anniversary Gift Set

 We're Having a Baby, My Baby and Me

Fifty years ago during the Golden Age of Television, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz created an incredible comedy series. I Love Lucy® premiered on October 15, 1951 and quickly became one of the most popular and beloved shows in the history of TV. The adventures of the irrepressible redhead and her Latin loveboat husband, Ricky, charmed America and the world, winning over 200 awards and consistently topping the ratings for six years. In the 50th episode, Lucy Is Enceinte, Lucy discovers, much to her delight and amazement, that she is going to have a baby! Her whole life, she has dreamed of a romantic moment, sitting on her husband's lap, cradling his head in her arms, and softly sharing her news. As always, Lucy's plans go awry. She hatches a plan and goes to Ricky's nightclub, The Tropicana. At the door, she asks the maitre d' to give the bandleader a note, which requests he sing his song "We're Having a Baby, My Baby and Me. " Ricky begins by singing "Rock-A-Bye Baby" to the audience, walking amidst the tables, trying to find the expectant parents. Happily, tearfully, Lucy finally shares her news with Ricky… and the world!

  • Edition:Timeless Treasures™
  • Collection:Barbie® Loves Lucy!
  • Release Date: 11/1/2000

 

 

2001: Latin Lucy (Be a Pal)

Lucille Ball as Lucy Ricardo

Be A Pal Lucy

The fifth Lucy doll comes from the memorable I Love Lucy® episode Be A Pal™. In this particular scene, Lucy re-creates Ricky's childhood home of Cuba, wearing a white Spanish-style dress with ruffles and different colored edging that's lined in red percale. Atop her signature red hair rests a headpiece with "fruit" and feathers. Accents include golden earrings and matching bangle bracelets, and green shoes.

 

 

 

  • Edition:Timeless Treasures™
  • Collection:Barbie® Loves Lucy!
  • Release Date: 11/1/2001

 

2002: Burlap Bag Lucy (Paris At Last)

Lucy Gets A Paris Gown

 Episode 147, "Lucy Gets a Paris Gown™", originally aired on March 19, 1956. The Ricardos and the Mertzes are thrilled to be in Paris. As a special treat for Lucy and Ethel, Ricky snags coveted tickets for a Jacques Marcel fashion show. Of course, after seeing the designer's clothes, Lucy vows that she will have a Jacques Marcel dress. When pleading fails, Lucy goes on a hunger strike. Ricky breaks down and buys the dress, but then discovers that Ethel is sneaking food to Lucy. As revenge...Job Switching. Second in a series featuring Lucille Ball as Lucy Ricardo in the popular I Love Lucy Show, this doll is an authentic reproduction of Lucy in the episode, Job Switching — arguably among the funniest and best-remembered Lucy shows. Who can forget the chaotic hilarity as Lucy and Ethel work on a candy production line?Lucy's authentic uniform from the chocolate factory is a short-sleeved, light gray dress with tailored waist and pink trim collar and cuffs. A matching light pink chef's hat covers Lucy's curly red hair, and a double-strand faux pearl necklace and matching stud earrings adorn her expressive face. The doll features different sculpting from the first Lucy doll — big blue eyes, rooted eyelashes, painted red fingernails, and, of course, that inimitable Lucy expression.

  • Edition:Timeless Treasures™
  • Collection:Barbie® Loves Lucy!
  • Release Date: 1999
  • Eyelashes: Rooted

 

 2003: Burning Nose Lucy

 LA At Last!

Hooray for Hollywood! At least that's what Lucy thinks in the episode L. A. at Last™. But after a disastrous encounter with William Holden at the famed Brown Derby Restaurant, she's not so sure. Especially when Ricky invites Holden up to their hotel room to meet his biggest fan, Lucy. Mortified by her previous encounter, Lucy runs to the bedroom and disguises herself with glasses, scarf, and an oversized putty nose, which she manages to catch on fire, and then comically extinguishes in a cup of coffee! Lucy wears...ooray for Hollywood! At least that's what Lucy thinks in the episode L. A. at Last™. But after a disastrous encounter with William Holden at the famed Brown Derby Restaurant, she's not so sure. Especially when Ricky invites Holden up to their hotel room to meet his biggest fan, Lucy. Mortified by her previous encounter, Lucy runs to the bedroom and disguises herself with glasses, scarf, and an oversized putty nose, which she manages to catch on fire, and then comically extinguishes in a cup of coffee! Lucy wears LA At Last! 

Hooray for Hollywood! At least that's what Lucy thinks in the episode L. A. at Last™. But after a disastrous encounter with William Holden at the famed Brown Derby Restaurant, she's not so sure. Especially when Ricky invites Holden up to their hotel room to meet his biggest fan, Lucy. Mortified by her previous encounter, Lucy runs to the bedroom and disguises herself with glasses, scarf, and an oversized putty nose, which she manages to catch on fire, and then comically extinguishes in a cup of coffee! Lucy wears an authentic re-creation of the episode's costume, which includes a black chiffon coatdress with black dots over a tan jumpsuit. Silvery dots adorn her waistband and a large bow at the collar to coordinate with her dangling earrings. She has rooted eyelashes underneath tortoiseshell glasses that rest on an over-sized, protruding nose. Curls of her signature-red hair peek out from the tan kerchief that completes her disguise.

  • Edition: Collector Edition
  • Collection: Barbie® Loves Lucy!
  • Designer: Sharon Zuckerman
  • Release Date: 6/1/2003

 

2004: Polka Dot Lucy (Sales Resistance)

 Timeless and eternally hilarious, "I Love Lucy"® remains a benchmark of comedy. In the memorable "Sales Resistance"™ episode originally broadcast in 1953, Fred, Ethel and Ricky reminisce about a sales experience. Ricky was upset because Lucy had made a frivolous purchase when she saw an ad on TV. Ricky explains how to resist a salesman and insists that she return the item. Later that day when the salesman comes to pick-up the gadget he bamboozles Lucy into buying a "Handy Dandy vacuum cleaner".  

Timeless and eternally hilarious, "I Love Lucy"® remains a benchmark of comedy. In the memorable "Sales Resistance"™ episode originally broadcast in 1953, Fred, Ethel and Ricky reminisce about a sales experience. Ricky was upset because Lucy had made a frivolous purchase when she saw an ad on TV. Ricky explains how to resist a salesman and insists that she return the item. Later that day when the salesman comes to pick-up the gadget he bamboozles Lucy into buying a "Handy Dandy vacuum cleaner". Ricky agrees to return the new item himself because Lucy cannot resist a salesman. Lucy and Ethel leave to go to the movies so Lucy can avoid another sales pitch. When the duo returns they discover that the vacuum is gone but Ricky has bought a new "Handy Dandy refrigerator". And the notorious penny-pincher Fred bought a washing machine! Lucy enjoys a last happy moment with her Handy Dandy vacuum cleaner wearing a navy and white polka dot dress with a white apron.

  • Collection: Barbie® Loves Lucy!
  • Release Date: 6/1/2004

 

2005: Gypsy Queen Lucy (The Operetta)

I Love Lucy® has been charming television viewers since 1951. An all-time favorite episode — The Operetta™ — has wacky Lucy Ricardo borrowing money from her woman's club treasury. Then the group needs the money to stage an operetta! To save the $100 royalty fee, Lucy writes her own musical — The Pleasant Peasant — a love story about Lily of the Valley (Ethel) and Prince Lancelot (Ricky) whose love is thwarted by the gypsy queen, Camille (Lucy). Lucy rents costumes and scenery using a postdated check, assuming the money will be available in the club account after the show! The show I Love Lucy® has been charming television viewers since 1951. An all-time favorite episode — The Operetta™ — has wacky Lucy Ricardo borrowing money from her woman's club treasury. Then the group needs the money to stage an operetta! To save the $100 royalty fee, Lucy writes her own musical — The Pleasant Peasant — a love story about Lily of the Valley (Ethel) and Prince Lancelot (Ricky) whose love is thwarted by the gypsy queen, Camille (Lucy). Lucy rents costumes and scenery using a postdated check, assuming the money will be available in the club account after the show! The show is interrupted by moving men repossessing sets and costumes and Lucy is carried off stage, singing and slapping her tambourine.

  • Collection: Barbie® Loves Lucy!
  • Release Date: 6/1/2005

 

2006: Showgirl Lucy (Lucy Gets in Pictures)

Episode #116, "Lucy Gets In Pictures", originally aired on February 21, 1955. The Ricardos and the Mertzes are in Hollywood where Ricky, Fred, and Ethel all have parts in movies. Lucy tries to get a part herself, even going to a famous soda fountain to be discovered, but that, too fails. Finally, Ricky asks his director friend to help, and Lucy wins the role of a showgirl who, during a musical number, gets shot and dies on the staircase. Her beautiful costume includes a huge, feathered headdress, which causes her to topple down the stairs. 

The Diet

Season 1 of I Love Lucy, brought us Episode 4, "The Diet, " originally broadcast on October 29, 1951. While the four friends are discussing their weight gains, Lucy insists that she is exactly the same size as when she married. However, she is horrified to learn that she has gained 22 pounds. Striking a deal with Ricky, Lucy commits to a crazy diet in an effort to lose enough weight to fit into a costume for Ricky's nightclub show. Zany AND gorgeous, Lucy loses the weight and looks picture perfect in this stunning green gown for the show. Ricky looks equally handsome in his tux and top hat. This darling giftset concludes this series of the I Love Lucy dolls that began in 1998 with the Vitameatavegamin episode and included over 25 dolls from Lucy's Italian Movie™ to L. A. At Last! ™ and so many more!

  • Collection: Barbie® Loves Lucy!
  • Label: Pink Label®
  • Release Date: 2/1/2011

 

2006: Special Edition Santa Lucy ( Love Lucy Christmas Special)

 The Christmas Show

"The Christmas Show", also known as "Jingle Bells" or "The Lost Episode, " was filmed on November 22, 1956 and originally aired on television on December 24, 1956. This unique show featured flashbacks to scenes from favorite previous shows interspersed with new footage. It's Christmas Eve at the Ricardo apartment and Little Ricky, dressed for bed, grills his parents about how Santa works. Finally satisfied that his presents will be delivered, he goes off to bed. The Mertzes soon arrive with a beautiful tree. As the friends trim the tree, they reminisce about their times together. "The Christmas Show", also known as "Jingle Bells" or "The Lost Episode, " was filmed on November 22, 1956 and originally aired on television on December 24, 1956. This unique show featured flashbacks to scenes from favorite previous shows interspersed with new footage. It's Christmas Eve at the Ricardo apartment and Little Ricky, dressed for bed, grills his parents about how Santa works. Finally satisfied that his presents will be delivered, he goes off to bed. The Mertzes soon arrive with a beautiful tree. As the friends trim the tree, they reminisce about their times together. They remember when Lucy told Ricky she was pregnant ("Lucy is Enceinte™"), singing in a barbershop quartet ("Lucy's Show Biz Swan Song"), and the night Ricky was born ("Lucy Goes to the Hospital"). The next morning, the four adults are up early. Meeting up in the living room, they realize that they had all dressed as Santa. Not wanting to disillusion the boy, they run to hide in the kitchen where a fifth Santa joins them. Hesitantly, they pull the white beards off each other to reveal Ethel, Lucy, Fred, Ricky… They pull the last beard, whose wearer replies "ouch! " As the "real" Santa disappears before them, the amazed quartet turn to the audience and say, "Merry Christmas, everybody! "

  • Collection: Barbie® Loves Lucy!
  • Designer: Sharon Zuckerman
  • Release Date: 6/15/2006

 

 

2007: Special: Lucy and Ethel Set (Lucy & Ethel Buy the Same Dress)

The first ever Mattel-made Lucy and Ethel gift set is finally here! I Love Lucy® has made television history as one of the most enduring, beloved shows of all time, and with good reason: what's not to love about the show that followed the silly antics of zany redhead Lucy Ricardo, her blonde best friend Ethel Mertz, and their equally hilarious husbands?Capture the memories with this adorable set, inspired by episode #69, Lucy and Ethel Buy the Same Dress, which originally aired on October 19, 1953.  

The first ever Mattel-made Lucy and Ethel gift set is finally here! I Love Lucy® has made television history as one of the most enduring, beloved shows of all time, and with good reason: what's not to love about the show that followed the silly antics of zany redhead Lucy Ricardo, her blonde best friend Ethel Mertz, and their equally hilarious husbands?Capture the memories with this adorable set, inspired by episode #69, Lucy and Ethel Buy the Same Dress, which originally aired on October 19, 1953. When Lucy and Ethel accidentally buy the same formal gown for a live televised duet, each agrees to return hers, but neither follows through. Hilarity ensues when the sidekicks arrive onstage in identical frocks — a fashion faux pas to be sure! The lovable duo is portrayed here in chiffon dresses of lavender, gray and white, adorned with floral details and the characters' signature hairstyles. An absolute must-have for Lucy lovers and Barbie® fans alike!

  • Collection: Barbie® Loves Lucy!
  • Release Date: 6/1/2007

 

 

2007: Lucy, The Professor (The Audition)

 

 

 

 

 

 

2007: Platinum Label Ethel Santa (I Love Lucy Christmas Special)

The Christmas Show, also known as Jingle Bells, first aired on Christmas Eve, 1956, and what better way to conjure both the holiday spirit and fond TV memories than Ethel Mertz dressed as Santa Claus? Based on the lovably loyal sidekick from the revered series, I Love Lucy, this is the first-ever solo Ethel Mertz doll released by Mattel. This fun Platinum Label™ beauty is based on the episode that featured flashbacks woven with newer Christmas-themed footage, in which all four main characters — Lucy and Ricky Ricardo, plus best pals Fred and Ethel Mertz — dressed as Santa Claus, only to be surprised by a visit from the real thing!

 

 

 

  • Collection: Barbie® Loves Lucy!
  • Label: Platinum Label®
  • Release Date: 10/15/2007

 

 

2008: Special Edition: Santa Ricky (I Love Lucy Christmas Special)

 

The Christmas Show

 

 

The Barbie® Collector I Love Lucy® series continues with its 15th edition, and its first-ever solo Ricky Ricardo doll! Ricky is dressed as Santa Claus from "The Christmas Show", also known as "Jingle Bells" or "The Lost Episode, " which originally aired on television on December 24, 1956. This unique show featured flashbacks to scenes from favorite previous shows interspersed with new footage including a hilarious scene where Fred, Ethel, Lucy, and Ricky all dress up as Santa Claus to surprise Little Ricky. Turns out, the surprise is on them, as the real Santa actually shows up!

 

  • Collection: Barbie® Loves Lucy!
  • Designer: Sharon Zuckerman
  • Release Date: 10/1/2008

 

2008: Candy Factory Lucy & Ethel Set (Job Switching)

 

Job Switching, episode 39, originally broadcast on September 15, 1952 during I Love Lucy'ssecond season. Today, this wacky story remains a favorite and is re-created in this delightful giftset. Both dolls wear pink dress coats, pink baker's hats, and pink heels. Check out the face sculpts — each doll looks as though their faces are "stuffed" with chocolates! Rooted eyelashes and fantastic face paint provide the finishing touches.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Collection: Barbie® Loves Lucy!
  • Designer: Sharon Zuckerman
  • Release Date: 5/15/2008
  • Eyelashes: Rooted

 

 

2009: Platinum Label Fred Santa (I Love Lucy Christmas Special)

 

 

The Barbie® Collector I Love Lucy® series continues with its first?ever solo Fred Mertz doll. Based on "The Christmas Show, " this delightful doll captures Fred playing the part of Santa Claus for Little Ricky. In the actual episode, there were five Santas — all gathered in the kitchen on Christmas morning. One by one, they pull the white beards off each other to reveal Ethel, Lucy, Fred, Ricky. They pull the last beard, whose wearer replies "Ouch! " As the "real" Santa disappears before their eyes, the amazed quartet turns to the audience and says, "Merry Christmas, everybody!"

 

  • Collection: Barbie® Loves Lucy!
  • Designer: Sharon Zuckerman
  • Label: Platinum Label®
  • Release Date: 9/9/2009

 

 

 

2009: Petunia Lucy (The Ballet)

 In her un-quenching thirst to become a star, Lucy cons her way into a ballet class in hopes of securing a spot in Ricky's show. Hilarity ensues, as Lucy finds herself completely out of her league. I Love Lucy® "The Ballet" captures the pure comic genius of Lucille Ball. From the signature red hair to the ballerina costume complete with pink tutu and pink slippers, you, too, will fall in love with Lucy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Collection: Barbie® Loves Lucy!
  • Designer: Sharon Zuckerman
  • Release Date: 6/1/2009

 

 

 

2010: Lucy with Balloons 

 Lucy Tells the Truth

In the classic episode #72, "Lucy Tells the Truth, " Lucy gets caught in a few too many lies, and Ricky challenges her on her ability to fib her way through life. He bets her $100 that she can't tell the absolute truth for 24 hours. Ethel and Fred chime in, and are so sure Lucy will lose, they each take a piece of the bet for themselves. Hilarity ensues as Lucy faithfully tells the truth at first — then fibs to the Italian performer Falconi, claiming she can speak Italian. This hair brained scheme lands her the job of assistant to Falconi — the knife thrower in Ricky's show!

 

 

 

 

  • Collection: Barbie® Loves Lucy!
  • Release Date: 6/17/2010

 

2011: Lucy & Ricky Cuban Pete (The Diet) CELEBRATING THE 60th ANNIVERSARY OF I LOVE LUCY

 

 

Season 1 of I Love Lucy, brought us Episode 4, "The Diet, " originally broadcast on October 29, 1951. While the four friends are discussing their weight gains, Lucy insists that she is exactly the same size as when she married. However, she is horrified to learn that she has gained 22 pounds. Striking a deal with Ricky, Lucy commits to a crazy diet in an effort to lose enough weight to fit into a costume for Ricky's nightclub show. Zany AND gorgeous, Lucy loses the weight and looks picture perfect in this stunning green gown for the show. Season 1 of I Love Lucy, brought us Episode 4, "The Diet, " originally broadcast on October 29, 1951. While the four friends are discussing their weight gains, Lucy insists that she is exactly the same size as when she married. However, she is horrified to learn that she has gained 22 pounds. Striking a deal with Ricky, Lucy commits to a crazy diet in an effort to lose enough weight to fit into a costume for Ricky's nightclub show. Zany AND gorgeous, Lucy loses the weight and looks picture perfect in this stunning green gown for the show. Ricky looks equally handsome in his tux and top hat. This darling giftset concludes this series of the I Love Lucy dolls that began in 1998 with the Vitameatavegamin episode and included over 25 dolls from Lucy's Italian Movie™ to L. A. At Last! ™ and so many more!

  • Collection: Barbie® Loves Lucy!
  • Label: Pink Label®
  • Release Date: 2/1/2011