Up for sale is a rare vintage 1970s “Gay Bob” doll complete with original closet-style box and fashion catalogue insert, a highly collectible and culturally significant novelty item from the era. This doll is recognized as one of the first openly LGBTQ-themed dolls, making it an important piece of pop culture history.

The doll features blond molded hair, painted facial features, and original outfit including plaid shirt, jeans-style pants, necklace, and shoulder bag accessory. The packaging is designed as a closet display case, adding unique presentation value. Included is the original “Doll Clothing Fashion Catalogue” insert, enhancing completeness and collectibility.

Original 1970s Gay Bob doll

Includes closet-style display box

Comes with original fashion catalogue insert

Approximately 13 inches tall (see photos for scale)

Iconic novelty / LGBTQ collectible

Made in Hong Kong

This set is perfect for vintage toy collectors, LGBTQ memorabilia collectors, or pop culture enthusiasts. Complete examples with box and catalogue are increasingly hard to find.

Condition: Pre-owned

Condition Notes:

• Authentic vintage condition

• General wear consistent with age

• Clothing shows light wear and minor fraying

• Doll body intact with minor scuffs/marks

• Hair and facial paint remain presentable

• Box shows creasing, edge wear, and aging

• Discoloration and surface wear on packaging

• Catalogue shows wear, creases, and aging

• Accessories present as shown

• No major structural damage observed

• Displays well overall

• Sold as found

• Please review all photos carefully

ITEM SPECIFICS:

• Brand: Gay Bob

• Character: Gay Bob

• Type: Fashion Doll

• Antique: No

• Vintage: Yes

• Era: 1970s

• Material: Plastic / Fabric

• Color: Multicolor

• Features: Original Outfit

• Features: Closet Box Packaging

• Features: Includes Catalogue

• Features: Novelty Collectible

• Number of Pieces: 1 Doll + Box + Insert

• Doll Gender: Male

• Theme: Pop Culture / Novelty

• Franchise: N/A

• Country/Region of Manufacture: Hong Kong

• Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original

• Packaging: Original (Opened)

• Handmade: No

• Item Length: Approx. 13 inches

• Item Width: Approx. 3–4 inches

• Item Height: Approx. 13 inches

• Item Weight: Standard

See photos for exact condition and details. Smoke free home.

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