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== Carla and Beauty Mobile Playset ==
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[[Image: LittlePrettyCarla.JPG|thumb|Carla, came with Beauty Mobile playset]]
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'''Carla'''
  
[[Image: little-pretty-carla.jpg|thumb|(Carla, came with Beauty Mobile playset)]]
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The Beauty Mobile Playset came with an adult purple kitty known as Carla.
  
It should be noted that her name is commonly accepted as Carla but is officially unconfirmed.  
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Her name, Carla, is unproven until packaging or some other documentation is found. There is no mention of the name, Carla, or the very figure itself, in any [[Little Pretty#Catalogs & Other Print Media|Dealer Catalogs or Retail Catalogs]]. The origin of the name and the first known photo of this kitty came from a collector and their own identification website<ref>[http://furbyrocks.tripod.com/LPretty.htm Tabby's Little Pretty Identification]</ref><ref>[http://www.48ovvi.org/littlepretty/infoplay.html Sarah Worth's Little Pretty Resource]</ref>.  
  
==== Carla Stats ====
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'''The Beauty Mobile'''
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The Beauty Mobile itself transformed from a vehicle (that looks like a baby buggy or stroller) into to a vanity. The large back wheels fold up into tables, the purple bow that sits on top of the Beauty Mobile is removable and doubles as a large lavender comb, once the comb is removed the basket folds up and reveals a mirror.
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=Toy Variants=
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==U.S. Beauty Mobile Playset & Carla==
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[[Image: LittlePrettyCarlaSymbol.JPG|thumb|Carla's Symbol]]
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[[Image: LittlePrettyCarlaBottom.JPG|thumb|Carla's Underside w/ Copyright]]
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[[Image: LittlePrettyCarlaNeckCopy.JPG|thumb|Carla's Neck w/ Copyright]]
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[[Image: LittlePrettyCarlaVSZizi.jpg|thumb|2nd Release Zizi (left) vs. Carla (right)]]
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[[Image: Photo Needed Placeholder.jpg|thumb|Beauty Mobile MIP]]
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[[Image: Photo Needed Placeholder.jpg|thumb|Beauty Mobile MIP Backcard]]
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=== Carla & Beauty Mobile Playset Stats ===
 
*'''Pose:''' Sitting
 
*'''Pose:''' Sitting
 
*'''Body Colour:''' Purple
 
*'''Body Colour:''' Purple
 
*'''Hair Colour:''' Purple
 
*'''Hair Colour:''' Purple
 
*'''Eye Colour:''' Blue
 
*'''Eye Colour:''' Blue
*'''Symbol:''' Yellow music notes
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*'''Symbol:''' Yellow Music Notes (Two Beamed Eighth Notes)
  
 
'''Accessories'''
 
'''Accessories'''
 
<gallery widths="200" heights="200" perrow=3>
 
<gallery widths="200" heights="200" perrow=3>
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Image: LittlePrettyBeautyMobile1.jpg|Beauty Mobile
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Image: LittlePrettyBeautyMobile3.jpg|Beauty Mobile
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Image: LittlePrettyBeautyMobile4.jpg|Beauty Mobile
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Image: LittlePrettyBeautyMobile5.jpg|Beauty Mobile
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Image: LittlePrettyBeautyMobile6.jpg|Beauty Mobile Expanded
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Image: LittlePrettyBeautyMobile2.jpg|Beauty Mobile Expanded
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Image: LittlePrettyBeautyMobile7.jpg|Beauty Mobile Back
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Image: LittlePrettyBeautyMobile8.jpg|Beauty Mobile Bottom
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Image: LittlePrettyBeautyMobileComb.jpg|Large Lavender Bow Comb
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Image: LittlePrettyBeautyMobileHairDryer.jpg|Aqua hair dryer
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Image: LittlePrettyBeautyMobileBrush.jpg|Small Aqua Brush
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Image: LittlePrettyBeautyMobileComb2.jpg|Small Aqua Comb
 
Image: Photo Needed Placeholder.jpg|Aqua Hair Ribbon
 
Image: Photo Needed Placeholder.jpg|Aqua Hair Ribbon
Image: Photo Needed Placeholder.jpg|Beauty Mobile
 
Image: Photo Needed Placeholder.jpg|Large Lavender Bow Comb
 
Image: Photo Needed Placeholder.jpg|Aqua hair dryer
 
Image: Photo Needed Placeholder.jpg|2 Small Aqua brushes
 
  
 
   
 
   
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
==== Backcard Story ====
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=== Backcard Story ===
  
 
Note: These stories are reproduced exactly as they appear on the backcards, including all errors.
 
Note: These stories are reproduced exactly as they appear on the backcards, including all errors.
  
 
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== Catalog Appearances ==
 
  
[[File: Photo Needed Placeholder.jpg|thumb|Arco 1990 Little Pretty Catalog Spread (page 78)]]
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==International Beauty Mobile Playset & Carla==
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In the 1990 ARCO/Mattel catalog there is an International item number listed which implies that it exists but dealer catalogs have been known to show toys that never make it to retail. Until proof is found an International version is unconfirmed.
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= Catalog Appearances =
  
The Beauty Mobile made a Catalog appearance in the 1990 Arco Catalog but looked notably different than the official toy release - different colored wheels, different colored bonnet-hood, and different colored bow comb. Bow is the featured kitty figure and the page also shows Peekablue on the MOC example as well as another kitty(similar to Peekablue) in the box-window. Carla is not shown at all. The entry includes not only the U.S. item number but also the International item number.<ref name="1990Arco">Arco 1990 Catalog</ref>
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The Beauty Mobile made a Catalog appearance in the 1990 Arco Catalog but looked notably different than the official toy release - different colored wheels, different colored bonnet-hood, and different colored bow comb. Bow is the featured kitty figure and the page also shows Peekablue on the MOC example as well as another kitty(similar to Peekablue) in the box-window. Carla is not shown at all. The entry includes not only the U.S. item number but also the International item number.<ref name="1990Arco">[[Arco 1990 Catalog]]</ref>
  
 
'''Arco 1990 Catalog Blurb'''
 
'''Arco 1990 Catalog Blurb'''
  
 
It's Little Pretty beauty and vehicle fun - all in one! This vanity set offers hair play fun for the Little Pretty dolls! It magically transforms into a vehicle to transport your Little Pretty doll to a fun adventure near or far! Includes a Little Pretty character, hair play and beauty accessories.
 
It's Little Pretty beauty and vehicle fun - all in one! This vanity set offers hair play fun for the Little Pretty dolls! It magically transforms into a vehicle to transport your Little Pretty doll to a fun adventure near or far! Includes a Little Pretty character, hair play and beauty accessories.
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Item number (US): 8024
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Item number (International): 0519
  
 
Package Type: Window Box
 
Package Type: Window Box
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Package Size (inches): 12 x 9 x 3
 
Package Size (inches): 12 x 9 x 3
  
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<gallery widths="250" heights="250" perrow=3>
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image: LittlePrettyBeautyMobileCatalog.JPG|thumb|Arco 1990 Catalog (page 78)
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= See also =
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*[[Little Pretty Kitty Zizi|Little Pretty Kitty Zizi]]
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*[[CurlyKittens_(Lady_LovelyLocks)#PurplePurr|Curly Kitten - PurplePurr]]
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*[[Little Pretty Kitties vs. CurlyKittens (Lady LovelyLocks)|Little Pretty vs. CurlyKittens]]
 
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== References ==
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[[Category: Little Pretty Music Themed Beauty Marks]] [[Category: Little Pretty Purple-Colored Kitties]]

Latest revision as of 15:12, 4 April 2018

Carla, came with Beauty Mobile playset

Carla

The Beauty Mobile Playset came with an adult purple kitty known as Carla.

Her name, Carla, is unproven until packaging or some other documentation is found. There is no mention of the name, Carla, or the very figure itself, in any Dealer Catalogs or Retail Catalogs. The origin of the name and the first known photo of this kitty came from a collector and their own identification website[1][2].

The Beauty Mobile

The Beauty Mobile itself transformed from a vehicle (that looks like a baby buggy or stroller) into to a vanity. The large back wheels fold up into tables, the purple bow that sits on top of the Beauty Mobile is removable and doubles as a large lavender comb, once the comb is removed the basket folds up and reveals a mirror.


Toy Variants

U.S. Beauty Mobile Playset & Carla

Carla's Symbol
Carla's Underside w/ Copyright
Carla's Neck w/ Copyright
2nd Release Zizi (left) vs. Carla (right)
Beauty Mobile MIP
Beauty Mobile MIP Backcard

Carla & Beauty Mobile Playset Stats

  • Pose: Sitting
  • Body Colour: Purple
  • Hair Colour: Purple
  • Eye Colour: Blue
  • Symbol: Yellow Music Notes (Two Beamed Eighth Notes)

Accessories

Backcard Story

Note: These stories are reproduced exactly as they appear on the backcards, including all errors.


International Beauty Mobile Playset & Carla

In the 1990 ARCO/Mattel catalog there is an International item number listed which implies that it exists but dealer catalogs have been known to show toys that never make it to retail. Until proof is found an International version is unconfirmed.


Catalog Appearances

The Beauty Mobile made a Catalog appearance in the 1990 Arco Catalog but looked notably different than the official toy release - different colored wheels, different colored bonnet-hood, and different colored bow comb. Bow is the featured kitty figure and the page also shows Peekablue on the MOC example as well as another kitty(similar to Peekablue) in the box-window. Carla is not shown at all. The entry includes not only the U.S. item number but also the International item number.[3]

Arco 1990 Catalog Blurb

It's Little Pretty beauty and vehicle fun - all in one! This vanity set offers hair play fun for the Little Pretty dolls! It magically transforms into a vehicle to transport your Little Pretty doll to a fun adventure near or far! Includes a Little Pretty character, hair play and beauty accessories.

Item number (US): 8024

Item number (International): 0519

Package Type: Window Box

Package Size (inches): 12 x 9 x 3


See also


References

  1. Tabby's Little Pretty Identification
  2. Sarah Worth's Little Pretty Resource
  3. Arco 1990 Catalog