Thought I'd run this by the experts here. On a recent thrift store excursion. I found a 70/80's ken doll. The thing that grabbed my attention was his arms were exactly like Big Jim arms. So I picked him up and flexed the arms and it had the muscle flex like a Big Jim. I didnt think too much more of it and put the doll back. I dont collect Barbie or Big Jim stuff anymore so...
Lately though I've been thinking I should have examined it better. I didnt check to see if the arm was removable like a Big Jim's arm connection. I dont currently own any Jims to compare arm lengths. But seeing how Ken dolls are so common in thrift stores. Could this be a good source of replacement limbs for Big Jim collectors? Since Mattel made both items and often swapped accessories between Jim and Barbie. Could this be another example?
Anyway, I brought this up because I know many here are multi platform collectors and if this might help someone who is trying to restore a Big Jim or 2. I'd also like to find out more on this subject.
Lately though I've been thinking I should have examined it better. I didnt check to see if the arm was removable like a Big Jim's arm connection. I dont currently own any Jims to compare arm lengths. But seeing how Ken dolls are so common in thrift stores. Could this be a good source of replacement limbs for Big Jim collectors? Since Mattel made both items and often swapped accessories between Jim and Barbie. Could this be another example?
Anyway, I brought this up because I know many here are multi platform collectors and if this might help someone who is trying to restore a Big Jim or 2. I'd also like to find out more on this subject.
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