The strange 1975 doll that physically changed shape
In short: In 1975, a novelty doll called "Growing Up Skipper" featured a mechanical mechanism that allowed her body to physically transform. This video explores the mechanics of how her physical appearance changed with a simple movement.
The doll, known as "Growing Up Skipper," was released in 1975 and featured a unique mechanism triggered by rotating her arm. This single movement caused her to grow an inch taller and caused small breasts to emerge from her plastic chest. The transformation was reversible; by rotating the arm back to its original position, the doll returned to her pre-pubescent state.
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