Vintage 1977 Gay Bob Doll, still attached in box, NRFB, never displayed. RARE MIB Vintage 1977 Gay Bob Doll! Hes 42 years old, fit, fun and FABULOUS!! Help Gay Bob come out of the closet.. Hes been in mine for almost 42 years! Rare, hard to find in this condition, Gay Bob doll, NRFB! Gay Bob was the first gay doll ever created. Bob is 12"-13" tall, has blond flocked hair, gorgeous blue eyes, a pierced ear and wears a flannel shirt, tight jeans and cowboy boots. The ensemble is tastefully accessorized with a link chain around his neck and a shoulder man bag. Gay Bob is anatomically correct. Included is a little catalog/pamphlet from which additional outfits could have been ordered when the doll was introduced. The catalog text is funny and very. Text on the front page.. Special Note: All the doll clothing in this catalogue is hand made by virgins in Europe. He is still attached in the box. And has never been played with or displayed. He has been stored with my most treasured dolls in my bedroom closet, in my smoke/pet free, climate controlled. There is no musty smell. The condition of the box is shown in the photos. The graphics are great and fun to check out. Bob's box is fashioned to appear as a closet. Closet, has side flaps that open out showing clothes and accessories graphics. The back graphics of the flaps are the closet doors. I have never opened them, so the flaps of the closet box, to my eye, are really good. Did I mention Bob is anatomically correct? Note: The only condition choices when listing this were New or Used.
To me, it didn't fall into either category. It's never been used, still attached in the box. But it's from 1977 "New"? Still, I don't want to mislead anyone. The box has shelf wear and several flaws. Please look carefully at photos, as they are part of the description and help show condition. From Wikipedia: Gay Bob was a doll, created in 1977 and billed as the world's. Bob was created by former advertising executive Harvey.
Rosenberg and marketed through his company, Gizmo Development. Bestowed with an Esquire magazine "Dubious Achievement Award" for 1978. Please look at my other items for sale. Please look at photos, as they are part of the description and an indication of condition. I will be happy to provide more photos if requested.
I do my best to take good pictures and give an honest description. Please contact me if you have any questions. Feedback is extremely important to me. YOUR Satisfaction is my #1 Priority! The item "NRFB 1977 Gay Bob Doll & Fashion Catalog RARE! Great Coming Out Gift LGBT" is in sale since Wednesday, August 21, 2019. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Vintage, Retro, Mid-Century\1970s". The seller is "shellien14jgd" and is located in Feasterville-Trevose, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Object Type: 1977 Gay Bob Doll