Terrific non-TV Toys: Dawn dolls, case and clothing, 1970s

Alas, the moment has arrived, and it's a long moment -- our longest episode so far in the Terrific non-TV Toys series. It's the Dawn dolls of this author's childhood, and it's something I have looked forward to showing for so long! When I was a kid, Dawn dolls were absolutely *it* for me -- I loved them more than any other dolls. They were basically Barbies but in roughly half-size, and they had all kinds of groovy fashions to wear, plus some other amazing accessories. A beauty pageant playset, a dancing platform, and more. Why did these dolls only stay on store shelves for about three years? Who knows, but they're fairly valuable now, among collectors. Let's step inside the world of Dawn ....