Vintage 1976 Mattel Baby Brother Tender Love Bicentennial Rare Valve Chewed Tips
$ 15.84
Description
Vintage 1976 Mattel Baby Brother Tender Love Bicentennial Rare Valve Chewed Tips. This appears to be the "Floaty" or Bath version, featuring a unique "LIFT" cap on the head that reveals an air valve—allowing you to blow air into the doll to make him float. He is dressed in his original 1976 Bicentennial shorts (denim-look with a patriotic shield patch). Vintage 1976 Mattel "Baby Brother" Doll - Bicentennial Air Valve Edition Overview: For sale is a rare variation of the vintage Mattel "Baby Brother" (Tender Love) doll. This appears to be the "Floaty" or Bath version, featuring a unique "LIFT" cap on the head that reveals an air valve—allowing you to blow air into the doll to make him float. He is dressed in his original 1976 Bicentennial shorts (denim-look with a patriotic shield patch). Markings: • Body: Stamped © 1972 MATTEL INC. (Refers to the face mold patent). • Head Cap: Stamped MEXICO. Condition: • Vinyl Body: Solid vintage condition with typical scuffs and play wear. Tan line. • Fingers (Damage): Please note that some of the fingers have damage (chew marks). Please review the close-up photos carefully. • Mechanism: The "LIFT" cap on the head is present and opens to reveal the valve. (Air holding capability has not been tested). • Outfit: Original - shorts are intact. Plenty of staining. Perfect for someone wanting a project. Key Features: • Character: Baby Brother (Tender Love family). • Rare Feature: "Lift" Air Valve Cap on head. • Outfit: 1976 Bicentennial "Stars & Stripes" shorts. • Anatomy: Anatomically correct boy doll. Seller Note: This is a hard-to-find Bicentennial version of Baby Brother with the rare Mexico air-valve cap. He is being sold AS-IS due to the toe damage, but he is a fantastic find for a Mattel collector.
