Rolf Hausser, 90, creator of the Lilli doll was interviewed by Anne Barrowclough. He wants people to know how badly he feels betrayed.
The world’s favourite doll was originally called Lilli, is 45 rather than 40, and not American but German. Anne Barrowclough talks to her little-known - and very bitter - creator. This text was initially published in MILLERS’ Magazine on-line, August 3, 1999
Based on an erotic cartoon character in post-war Germany, the Bild Lilli doll became an instant cult object whose image was to influence several generations of fashion dolls.
Her severe look and her high-heel shoes thinly disguised her as a fashion doll but what lay underneath was a social phenomena. A revolution for women was taking place during the era, and Bild Lilli was its doll-size anticipation with its irresistible expression of emancipation.
This very funny and witty text is an exclusivity from BillyBoy* for the Fondation Tanagra. Sense of humour required!
by BillyBoy*
In the name of freedom of speech and truth, the response to an abusive and unjustified sensorship.
Originaly planed for the July, 2001 issue of Barbie Bazaar Magazine, this article was not authorized for publication by Mattel.
Text by Jean Pierre Lestrade
Meet "MILY", the thrilling French Fashion doll created by Gégé in the 60s and early 70s.
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THIS TEXT WAS INITIALLY WRITTEN BY BILLYB0Y* FOR THE UNION FRANCAISE DES EXPERTS IN FRANCE IN 1995. THE ACCOMPANYING PHOTOGRAPHY IS ALSO BY BILLYBOY* AND THE DOLLS ALL PART OF HIS COLLECTION. IT INCLUDES PHOTOS OF RARE. BLEUETTE ENSEMBLES AND ACCESSORIES WHICH HAVE NEVER BEEN PUBLISHED UNTIL NOW. A THRILLING ARTICLE AND INFORMATION SOURCE FOR COLLECTORS, A COMPLEMENT TO BILLYBOY*'S BOOK, "BLEUETTE, LA PETITE FILLE MODELE DE LA COLLECTION BILLYBOY*" FOR ALL THE ADMIRERS OF THIS WONDERFUL DOLL. LAST, BUT NOT LEAST, REVIEWS BY BILLYBOY* OF THE RECENT PUBLICATIONS ON BLEUETTE.
by BillyBoy*
This second part is composed with recent articles written by BillyBoy* for the web. Thrilling new info! The PART 1 is still featured in GALLERIES/DOLLS
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Presented to collectors in 1992, the Petite Fille Modèle doll is so far the only little girl doll designed by BillyBoy*. She was inspired by her elder and historic sister Bleuette, but nevertheless the PFM is an original creation, not a copy or reproduction of Bleuette, a point which was always clear. Her wardrobe is in the modern style of early 20th century fashions, entirely hand-made in BillyBoy*'s workshop in France.
Now that Bleuette is encountering a phenomenal success amongst collectors in the USA, we thought it would be interesting to present the charming PFM by BillyBoy*, an original and playful doll for all ages.
