Marilyn Monroe DSI Dolls

It would take 10 years for another Marilyn doll to hit the scene. In 1993, DSI came out with a set of six Marilyn Monroe Dolls (they also made Elvis Presley and James Dean versions). These dolls were more affordable than the previous World Dolls. I think they have a very good facial resemblance but the dresses are not based on anything that Marilyn actually wore. I got the Silver Sizzle doll as a present when it was first released. She was the first Marilyn doll I ever owned so I have a special fondness for this set. These dolls were all individually numbered and came with a certificate of authenticity.

ALL PHOTOS BELOW FROM MY COLLECTION


1. Emerald Evening Marilyn; 11 1/2" tall; vinyl; dressed in a green gown; limited edition of 50,000; Original price $34.99.	2. Sparkle Superstar Marilyn; 11 1/2" tall; vinyl; dressed in a red and black gown; limited edition of 50,000; Original price $34.99


3. Silver Sizzle Marilyn; 11 1/2" tall; vinyl; dressed in a silver gown; limited edition of 50,000; Original price $34.99.	4. Spotlight Splendor Marilyn; 11 1/2" tall; vinyl; dressed in a black gown with a white fur; limited edition of 50,000; Original price $34.99.
Note: My Silver Sizzle doll is a bit of a puzzle and it took me several years to figure out why the dress she is wearing is different than the one depicted on the back of the box. It turns out that originally doll number three was called "Diamond Dazzle Marilyn", however because of some problem with her estate about using the word "Diamond" they changed the name and the dress. Nevertheless, these "Diamond" dolls do exist usually sold in a different box and not part of this set. They were limited to only 15,000. So it turns out that I ended up with a Diamond Dazzle doll in a Silver Sizzle box. My certificate does state only 15,000 were made.

5. Fur Fantasy Marilyn; 11 1/2" tall; vinyl; dressed in a gold gown with black fur; limited edition of 50,000; Original price $34.99.	6. Spectacular Showgirl Marilyn; 11 1/2" tall; vinyl; dressed in a blue gown with a blue boa; limited edition of 50,000; Original price $34.99.