Little Pretty Kitties vs. CurlyKittens (Lady LovelyLocks)

Little Pretty Kitties are very similar to the CurlyKittens from the Lady LovelyLocks toyline (trademarked by Those Characters From Cleveland & sold through Mattel) and it has been rumored that they share the same figure molds.

When closely examined it becomes clear that they do not share the same molds but it is likely that Curly Kittens functioned as a heavy influence - Mattel designers may have taken the existing Curly Kittens concept and improved upon the entire design.

Unlike Little Pretty Kitties, CurlyKittens came in only two poses - Sitting and Lying Down - and neither match Little Pretty Kitty poses.

Sitting Pose Comparison

Overall Size

CurlyKittens in the sitting pose are overall smaller than Little Pretty.

Facial Features

CurlyKittens eyes are flat where Little Pretty are curved.

Whiskers have entirely different placement & the CurlyKitten's extend to almost touch the eyes.

Nose is a different shape.

CurlyKittens have chins.

CurlyKitten ears are spaced further apart, the interior is painted, & the ears face forward to a greater degree than Little Pretty ears.

CurlyKitten eyes are smaller and pupil is shaped different.

Hair

CurlyKittens have a much larger area of rooted hair on the head that extends almost to the neck.

CurlyKitten hair is significantly softer than Little Pretty hair and feels cottony.

CurlyKittens bangs are more substantial & have tinsel.

Body

Little Pretty bodies are much cleaner, defined, and proportional than CurlyKittens.

Front paws are shaped differently. Little Pretty holds their right paw over the left paw whereas CurlyKittens have their right paw further forward than the left.

The back of the neck on CurlyKittens reads "1988 T.C.F.C., INC." & Little Pretty reads "Mattel, INC. 1989"

Underside

CurlyKittens have a ring with a large hole on their underside whereas Little Pretty has clearly defined legs and bottoms of paws.

CurlyKittens read "1988 T.C.F.C., INC." & Little Pretty reads "Mattel, INC. 1989"