Rainbow Brite Journal

 I write in a journal fairly regularly, but I don't think I would ever use this! I would probably just set it on the shelf and use it for decoration. Unfortunately, the boyfriend says that we currently have too much stuff that we never use and is just there for display LOL. This looks like it was one of the newer pieces with retro style. I remember buying some Strawberry Shortcake stuff (a chair, trashcan, etc.) from Fashion Bug and if I remember correctly, the store also got in some stuff like this.

Rainbow Brite Lunchbox

I think that they only made one of these plastic lunchboxes back in the day, though I vaguely remember seeing a red version. I thought it would be fun to post this today because I recently found the thermos at a rummage sale! It has a little scratching along the surface, but it was 25 cents and cute so I couldn't pass it up. It's currently sitting on a shelf next to the Alvin and the Chipmunks lunchbox that my boyfriend found for me.

Rainbow Brite Poncho

It isn't vintage, but this Rainbow Brite poncho is sure adorable! It makes me wish that my niece would wear this. I guess I could buy a smaller size and squeeze it over my cat's head, but I like my eyes too much to risk trying that. It comes in a few different sizes, and I saw it listed online, but I've also seen it at the mall.

Rainbow Brite Cake Decoration

I saw this listed as a "plaque," but it's made by Wilton. Wilton makes those great shaped cake pans that I actually collect. My best friend and boyfriend made me a Winnie the Pooh cake for my birthday, we made the best friend a Care Bears cake for his birthday, and we made my boyfriend a Garfield one for his. I also have a Barbie, ALF, and a few others hanging in my kitchen. That's how I know that this is actually a Rainbow Brite cake topper!

25th Anniversary Shimmer Blue

As part of the 25th Anniversary celebration, the company released a few of the horses. Shimmer Blue is the horse that goes with Moonglow, in case you missed the blue/purple connection! I missed seeing the horses in the store, which is sad because I kind of like them. They remind me of the "adult" horses on the new My Little Pony cartoon.

Canary Yellow Mint in Box

It's not often that you come across a Rainbow Brite doll Mint in Box. I saw this version of Canary Yellow on the Rainbowbrite.tv site (accessed through the Wayback Machine). I think it's fun to see how these dolls came when we were kids, probably because I haven't seen one since 1986 LOL.

New Red Butler and Romeo

I mentioned before that the newer Rainbow Brite dolls come with a plastic/PVC sprite instead of the fabric/cloth ones. I actually think that Romeo looks really cute in this version. I can see a row of these along the top of my desk, which I don't actually have. (What kind of writer doesn't have her own desk??) If you're interested in buying one, you can check Amazon.

The Original Twink!!

If you're anything like me, your sprites had a bad habit of disappearing. When I left my Rainbow Brite days behind for the more mature world of Barbie, Twink became the cuddle buddy of Skipper. I distinctly remember making her "carry" him around like a little teddy bear. I think that he was even used as a pillow underneath a piece of fabric in my dollhouse. Once I left Barbies behind, he probably got tossed into a bag for Goodwill. It makes me sad to see him again because I would love to get my hands on one.

Original Moonglow Doll

Moonglow is the rarest of the rare. This Rainbow Brite doll was only produced in small numbers, which explains the high price tags spotted on her. There were two eBay auctions in recent weeks. One had a a starting price of $140 and a BIN of $180, while the other had a BIN of $299 and a Best Offer option. The thought of spending that much for a doll makes me blanch a little. I guess it's the bargain hunter in me. Then again, I never had this doll when I was a kid, so that might be why I'm not rushing to buy her.

Photo from Rainbowbrite.tv (defunct)

Rainbow Brite Napkins

Napkins!!

If I had to guess, I would say that the napkins on the bottom are a little older than the ones on top. I'm pretty sure that I had the top napkins for my 5th or 6th birthday party (1985-86), but I could be completely wrong.

Rainbow Brite Treat Bags

I found two different pictures of Rainbow Brite treat bags/party favor bags online:

I think that these are the same bags and the second photo was taken without a flash. It's a little confusing though because the top photo comes from a seller who also sells some other Rainbow Brite party supplies. Some of his stuff looks like the newer imports, so now I wonder if he actually managed to just track down a good supply of the party favors...

2010 Rainbow Brite Doll

I might have some problems when it comes to identifying the years on the newer dolls, but I know without a doubt that this is a 2010 release. There was something a little different about her dress and her eyes. Even though I keep saying that I don't like the newer dolls, I do like this one. I'm not going to run out and spend $30+ on her, but if I see her at a flea market or thrift store, I don't think I will be able to leave her behind.

Attack of the Puppy Brite!!

Looking at this cute little face, I can't figure out why these sell so cheap! I've seen the dogs go for less than $10 online in really good shape, while Kitty Brite sells for much, much more. Those prices do not apply to the thrift stores in my area though. I recently saw a Rainbow Brite with marker all over her face and a missing dress with a $10 tag on it. The same store had a vintage Care Bear for $.99, which I gladly bought. Of course, they wanted $30 for the Care Bear stove from the 80s, even though it had massive fading from getting left outside. Oh, and the same store wanted $50 for a BROKEN My Little Pony playset that sells for $30 or less on eBay.

Another 1996 Rainbow Brite

Are there just the three dolls in the 1996 series? I have to say that if I saw these in the store, I would walk right by. The packaging looks like some weird imitation of Rainbow Brite and the dolls just look cheap. I'm not sure if they looked better in the stores or not because I've only seen them online.

Red Butler Plush Soft Doll With DVD

The more I see these newer dolls, the more I want to start collecting them. Red Butler comes with his own DVD, which has a 20-minute run time, which makes me thinks it's one of the older cartoons or maybe something newer. I just love how soft he looks because it makes me want to drag him out of the computer LOL.

What's That? Vintage "Sleepover" Doll

I really want this doll and I have no idea where or how to start looking for her. I call her the "Sleepover" doll because of her little nightgown. I read on a website that she's a smaller version that came with another doll. Was she a little toy for the doll, i.e. her own teddy bear? Or was she just an added bonus? The only thing I know is that she's a vintage doll from the 80s.

Talking Rainbow Brite Doll

This is the doll that makes me kick myself for not jumping on the bandwagon when these were in the stores. I'm sure it sold for $30-50, but I now see it listed near the $100 mark. You can take her clothes off, play with her hair, and she even says a few different phrases. It also comes with some stickers, a belt clip, bracelet, and a few other accessories. I don't think I could refrain from ripping her out of the box and playing with her for a few hours!

Original Starlite Mint in Box

No matter what Rainbow Brite website you visit, you will come across this picture. It's been traded back and forth so many times now that I have no clue who owns the original picture. I do know that it came from an eBay listing and if I remember correctly, the horse sold for a pretty penny. Then again, how often do you come across a toy like this in its original box?

New Canary Yellow

How cute is this? When I was a kid, I only had Rainbow Brite stuff and maybe one or two of her friends. My parents now say that the dolls were way too expensive, which is why I ended up with cheaper stuff like Strawberry Shortcake. I like the newer sprites with the plastic design, though I can see how some traditionalists want the originals. I still think it's adorable though.

2003 Patty O' Green

Just in case you weren't confused enough, it looks like they released a few stuffed versions for the 2003 release. I found this Patty O'Green doll listed on Amazon for $45, which is more than you would spend for one of the original dolls in the same condition. I do have to say that these are really cute. If I was collecting dolls back then, I probably would have snatched her from the store. The odd thing is that I did buy some Strawberry Shortcake stuff back then, so I'm not sure how I missed this line.