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'''Holly Hobbie''' is a fictional character and children's toy created by American painter and illustrator [[Denise Holly Hobbie]].<ref name= Collecting>{{cite book| title= Collecting Classic Girls' Toys| first= Susan| last= Brewer |publisher= Remember When| year= 2010| isbn= 9781783375219}}</ref> |
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'''Denise Holly Hobbie''' ([[née]] '''Ulinskas''';<ref name= Collecting>{{cite book| title= Collecting Classic Girls' Toys| first= Susan| last= Brewer |publisher= Remember When| year= 2010| isbn= 9781783375219}}</ref>{{rp|102}} 1944) is an American writer, [[watercolor]]ist<ref name= FamousC />{{rp|127}} and illustrator.<ref name= Plumetis /> Holly Hobbie is also the name of a fictional character she created. |
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==Origin== |
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She is from [[Connecticut]]<ref name= Collecting />{{rp|102}} and married Douglas Hobbie in 1964. She resides in [[Conway, Massachusetts|Conway]], [[Massachusetts]]. |
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Born Holly Ulinskas from Watertown, CT |
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==Career== |
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===Author=== |
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Hobbie is the author of the popular ''Toot & Puddle'' children's books and the creator of the character bearing her name. |
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===Namesake character=== |
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====Origin==== |
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In the late 1960s, at the encouragement of her brother-in-law,<ref name= FamousC>{{cite book | title= Famous Character Dolls| first= Susan |last= Brewer| publisher= Casemate Publishers| year= 2013| isbn= 9781844680948}}</ref>{{rp|128}} Hobbie sold distinctive artwork of a cat-loving, rag dress-wearing little girl in a giant [[bonnet (headgear)|bonnet]] to [[American Greetings]] in [[Cleveland]], [[Ohio]]. The artwork, based on Hobbie's own children and with rustic [[New England]] style of a bygone era,<ref name= FamousC />{{rp|128}} became popular, and her originally nameless<ref name= Plumetis>{{cite journal| url= http://www.plumetismagazine.net/inspiration-holly-hobbie/| website= plumetismagazine.net| language= fr| first= Aurélie |last= Soligny| date= 21 November 2012| title= Inspiration: Holly Hobbie | access-date= April 5, 2017}}</ref> character (identified earlier as "blue girl") became known as Holly Hobbie. As a contract artist, Hobbie worked with the Humorous Planning department at American Greetings under art director Rex Connors, who was responsible for launching "blue girl" as the most identifiable of the Hobbie characters. |
In the late 1960s, at the encouragement of her brother-in-law,<ref name= FamousC>{{cite book | title= Famous Character Dolls| first= Susan |last= Brewer| publisher= Casemate Publishers| year= 2013| isbn= 9781844680948}}</ref>{{rp|128}} Hobbie sold distinctive artwork of a cat-loving, rag dress-wearing little girl in a giant [[bonnet (headgear)|bonnet]] to [[American Greetings]] in [[Cleveland]], [[Ohio]]. The artwork, based on Hobbie's own children and with rustic [[New England]] style of a bygone era,<ref name= FamousC />{{rp|128}} became popular, and her originally nameless<ref name= Plumetis>{{cite journal| url= http://www.plumetismagazine.net/inspiration-holly-hobbie/| website= plumetismagazine.net| language= fr| first= Aurélie |last= Soligny| date= 21 November 2012| title= Inspiration: Holly Hobbie | access-date= April 5, 2017}}</ref> character (identified earlier as "blue girl") became known as Holly Hobbie. As a contract artist, Hobbie worked with the Humorous Planning department at American Greetings under art director Rex Connors, who was responsible for launching "blue girl" as the most identifiable of the Hobbie characters. |
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==Doll and other product licensing== |
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Also working in Humorous Planning at that time (1973-74) was Bob Childers, a veteran humorous concept artist and designer. Childers insisted that there should be a [[doll]] of the character. Since no one seemed to listen, Childers went home and, on his own time, hand-stitched the first prototype and presented it to Connors, who took the cloth doll to Tom Wilson, Creative Vice President. American Greetings approached [[Knickerbocker Toy Company]] concerning the Holly Hobbie license. In 1974, Knickerbocker Toys licensed the Holly Hobbie character for a line of [[rag doll]]s, launched in 1975.<ref name= Collecting />{{rp|103}} These were a popular toy for young American girls for several years. Additional products were licensed and produced, including fabrics, furniture,<ref name= FamousC />{{rp|128}} ceramics, games, and stationery.<ref name= Collecting />{{rp|103}} Holly Hobbie products were later marketed by American Greetings in association with [[Carlton Cards]]. |
Also working in Humorous Planning at that time (1973-74) was Bob Childers, a veteran humorous concept artist and designer. Childers insisted that there should be a [[doll]] of the character. Since no one seemed to listen, Childers went home and, on his own time, hand-stitched the first prototype and presented it to Connors, who took the cloth doll to Tom Wilson, Creative Vice President. American Greetings approached [[Knickerbocker Toy Company]] concerning the Holly Hobbie license. In 1974, Knickerbocker Toys licensed the Holly Hobbie character for a line of [[rag doll]]s, launched in 1975.<ref name= Collecting />{{rp|103}} These were a popular toy for young American girls for several years. Additional products were licensed and produced, including fabrics, furniture,<ref name= FamousC />{{rp|128}} ceramics, games, and stationery.<ref name= Collecting />{{rp|103}} Holly Hobbie products were later marketed by American Greetings in association with [[Carlton Cards]]. |
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In 1980, Holly was featured in ''The Adventures of Holly Hobbie'', a novel by Richard Dubelman. In this book, Holly Hobbie is a ghost who lives in a painting from 1803. She comes out of the painting to help a descendant, Liz Dutton, find her missing father, an [[archaeologist]] who has vanished in [[Guatemala]]. |
In 1980, Holly was featured in ''The Adventures of Holly Hobbie'', a novel by Richard Dubelman. In this book, Holly Hobbie is a ghost who lives in a painting from 1803. She comes out of the painting to help a descendant, Liz Dutton, find her missing father, an [[archaeologist]] who has vanished in [[Guatemala]]. |
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==Updated versions== |
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Beginning in 1989<ref name= FamousC />{{rp|128}} and into the 1990s, Holly Hobbie dolls were produced by [[Tomy]].<ref name= Collecting />{{rp|104}} Knickerbocker Toys also began producing dolls, but these were vinyl doll heads with soft bodies, unlike the original cloth dolls (rag dolls).<ref name= FamousC />{{rp|128–29}} |
Beginning in 1989<ref name= FamousC />{{rp|128}} and into the 1990s, Holly Hobbie dolls were produced by [[Tomy]].<ref name= Collecting />{{rp|104}} Knickerbocker Toys also began producing dolls, but these were vinyl doll heads with soft bodies, unlike the original cloth dolls (rag dolls).<ref name= FamousC />{{rp|128–29}} |
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==Works== |
==Works== |
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===''Toot & Puddle'' series=== |
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Toot & Puddle are best friends, even though Toot likes to travel and Puddle likes to stay at home in Woodcock Pocket. |
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====Books==== |
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* ''Toot & Puddle'' |
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* ''A Present for Toot'' |
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* ''You Are My Sunshine'' |
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* ''Puddle's ABC'' |
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* ''I'll Be Home For Christmas'' |
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* ''Top of the World'' |
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* ''Charming Opal'' |
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* ''The New Friend'' |
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* ''Wish You Were Here'' |
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* ''The One and Only'' |
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* ''Let It Snow'' |
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* ''How Does Your Garden Grow?'' |
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====Television show==== |
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A TV series based on the books was made in 2008 by [[Mercury Filmworks]], [[National Geographic Kids]], and [[Treehouse TV]]. It was titled ''[[Toot & Puddle (TV series)|Toot & Puddle]]''. |
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====Film==== |
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In December 2006, ''Toot & Puddle: I'll Be Home for Christmas'' aired on Treehouse in Canada and on [[Noggin (brand)|Noggin]] in the US. It was released on DVD by [[National Geographic Channel|National Geographic]].<ref name="natgeo-site">{{cite web|url=http://www.nationalgeographic.com/tootandpuddle/ |title=Videos for Kids - National Geographic Kids |publisher=Nationalgeographic.com |date=2013-01-29 |access-date=2015-04-17}}</ref> |
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===Holly Hobbie & Friends=== |
===Holly Hobbie & Friends=== |
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===Other books=== |
===Other books=== |
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* ''Elmore'' (2018) |
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* ''A Cat Named Swan'' (2017) |
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* ''The night before Christmas (Text by Clement Clarke Moore)'' (2013) |
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* ''Gem'' (2012) |
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* ''Fanny'' (2008) |
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* ''Fanny & Annabelle'' (2009) |
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* ''Everything But The Horse: A Childhood Memory'' (2010) |
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* ''The Art of Holly Hobbie'' (1980) |
* ''The Art of Holly Hobbie'' (1980) |
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* ''Holly Hobbie's the night before Christmas'' (1976) |
* ''Holly Hobbie's the night before Christmas'' (1976) |
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* {{Official website|http://www.hollyhobbie.com/}} of the TV series |
* {{Official website|http://www.hollyhobbie.com/}} of the TV series |
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Revision as of 16:02, 7 May 2023
Holly Hobbie is a fictional character and children's toy created by American painter and illustrator Denise Holly Hobbie.[1]
Origin
In the late 1960s, at the encouragement of her brother-in-law,[2]: 128 Hobbie sold distinctive artwork of a cat-loving, rag dress-wearing little girl in a giant bonnet to American Greetings in Cleveland, Ohio. The artwork, based on Hobbie's own children and with rustic New England style of a bygone era,[2]: 128 became popular, and her originally nameless[3] character (identified earlier as "blue girl") became known as Holly Hobbie. As a contract artist, Hobbie worked with the Humorous Planning department at American Greetings under art director Rex Connors, who was responsible for launching "blue girl" as the most identifiable of the Hobbie characters.
Doll and other product licensing
Also working in Humorous Planning at that time (1973-74) was Bob Childers, a veteran humorous concept artist and designer. Childers insisted that there should be a doll of the character. Since no one seemed to listen, Childers went home and, on his own time, hand-stitched the first prototype and presented it to Connors, who took the cloth doll to Tom Wilson, Creative Vice President. American Greetings approached Knickerbocker Toy Company concerning the Holly Hobbie license. In 1974, Knickerbocker Toys licensed the Holly Hobbie character for a line of rag dolls, launched in 1975.[1]: 103 These were a popular toy for young American girls for several years. Additional products were licensed and produced, including fabrics, furniture,[2]: 128 ceramics, games, and stationery.[1]: 103 Holly Hobbie products were later marketed by American Greetings in association with Carlton Cards.
In 1976, Coleco produced a toy oven similar to Kenner's Easy-Bake Oven called the Holly Hobbie Oven. It was shaped like an old-fashioned wood-powered cookstove, used an incandescent light bulb for heat, and came with packaged mixes that could also be bought separately.
In 1980, Holly was featured in The Adventures of Holly Hobbie, a novel by Richard Dubelman. In this book, Holly Hobbie is a ghost who lives in a painting from 1803. She comes out of the painting to help a descendant, Liz Dutton, find her missing father, an archaeologist who has vanished in Guatemala.
Updated versions
Beginning in 1989[2]: 128 and into the 1990s, Holly Hobbie dolls were produced by Tomy.[1]: 104 Knickerbocker Toys also began producing dolls, but these were vinyl doll heads with soft bodies, unlike the original cloth dolls (rag dolls).[2]: 128–29
In 2006, a redesigned Holly Hobbie was introduced with the launch of Holly Hobbie & Friends, a series of specials that were broadcast on Nickelodeon's Nick Jr. block and the separate Noggin channel. They were also released on DVD.[4] The traditional line still exists, with the back story that the "original" Holly is the great great grandmother of the "new" Holly.
Concurrently, Mattel released an updated Holly Hobbie doll line,[3] which includes Holly (blue eyes and blonde hair), Amy (green eyes and red hair), and Carrie (brown eyes and black hair). The dolls feature all-new face sculpts, a new body style, and flat feet. There is also a series of smaller Holly, Amy, and Carrie figures; each of these figures includes a companion animal: Holly a cocker spaniel named Doodles, Amy a pig named Cheddar, and Carrie a cat named Bonnet. Separate doll outfits were available, and each outfit could be customized. Porcelain dolls were available, made by the Ashton-Drake company.[1]: 104
The specials feature songs with music and lyrics written by lead guitarist Sheriff Mandy Collins and keyboardist Charlotte Spencer of the English rock group the Hyper Girls.[citation needed] The cartoon features three pop songs, two sung in her own voice, "Just Like You" and "The Things That Make You Special." LeAnn Rimes sings the third song, "Twinkle in Her Eye," the show's theme song.
In fall 2018, Family Channel and Hulu released an updated live-action series simply titled Holly Hobbie. It features Ruby Jay as thirteen-year-old Holly Hobbie, a country girl who enjoys playing the guitar, hailing from a small town and seeking to save her grandmother's Calico Café. The series draws loosely upon past elements created for the Holly Hobbie franchise, but includes modern elements, such as Holly's use of a crowdfunding page.[5]
Works
Holly Hobbie & Friends
A series of specials starring the Holly Hobbie character. The DVD releases were:
- Holly Hobbie & Friends: Surprise Party 7 March 2006
- Holly Hobbie & Friends: Christmas Wishes 24 October 2006
- Holly Hobbie & Friends: Secret Adventures 6 March 2007
- Holly Hobbie & Friends: Best Friends Forever 18 September 2007
- Holly Hobbie & Friends: Fabulous Fashion Show 12 August 2008
- Holly Hobbie & Friends: Marvelous Makeover 3 February 2009
- Holly Hobbie & Friends: Hey Girls! Fun Pack 12 August 2008
Other books
- The Art of Holly Hobbie (1980)
- Holly Hobbie's the night before Christmas (1976)
References
- ^ a b c d e Brewer, Susan (2010). Collecting Classic Girls' Toys. Remember When. ISBN 9781783375219.
- ^ a b c d e Brewer, Susan (2013). Famous Character Dolls. Casemate Publishers. ISBN 9781844680948.
- ^ a b Soligny, Aurélie (21 November 2012). "Inspiration: Holly Hobbie". plumetismagazine.net (in French). Retrieved April 5, 2017.
- ^ "Holly Hobbie & Friends - Surprise Party (2005)". Yahoo.com. Archived from the original on March 12, 2007. Retrieved April 5, 2017.
- ^ O'Keefe, Megan (November 16, 2018). "Stream It Or Skip It: 'Holly Hobbie' on Hulu is a Country Girl for 2018". Decider.com. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
External links
- Official website of the TV series