As an avid collector of these dolls, I have an almost complete but mostly out of box collection. I am now looking to expand my collection to all in box items. I am interested in adding to my collection and will happily negotiate to purchase those items. I am also looking for a few more pieces out of box. Included are: Shawna's belt and Starr's hair bow.. A green and red hairpic/comb. Any alternate fabric item other than those shown on this site. Internal or Promotional photos or items not shown on this site. Any prototypes. I am also looking for "Hot Fashion" 4021 Evening Out set and the 4024 set if there is one. A photo and text from Starr's box and Shawna's box. Mattel Repro Art Book 1987 if Hot Looks Dolls are in it. Enjoy my site!
Mattel Toy Catalog 1987
Note the Prototype Dolls - All dolls shoes are fabric versions and not the final plastic versions. Earrings are cardboard instead of plastic like in final version. Bracelets also might be cardboard, but are not the plastic faceted final version. Chelsea's tights are textured. Elkie's jacket is a different fabric and she is missing her belt camera. Stacey's belt has star cutouts and she is missing her belt tool.
Interestingly, Zizi is shown with final version plastic bracelet and earrings but not final version shoes. Although based on the numbering of the dolls, Zizi was added to the collection production later. The Caucasian dolls are numbered in order 3701-4 but Zizi is 3899.
Mattel Toy Catalog 1987
(Blue pages copy)
Hot Looks
New TV Advertising! Meet Stacey, Mimi, Elkie, Chelsea and Zizi. They're the super cool models with that hot fashion look! They're the Hot Looks - international teenage models from the Hot Looks Modeling Agency! They're color wise! Color smart! Color perfect! They know which colors work best with their hair and eye colors. Girls every where will want to make friends with the Hot Looks models! For ages 5 and over.
Hot Looks Fashions
Fun, active fashions to mix and match! In a collection of warm colors! Four color window box. 3825 Hot Looks Fashions Asst. Pak 6 Open Stock Std. Pak 3
Chelsea
She lives for adventure! Chelsea is a British model from London, England with strawberry-blonde hair and bright green eyes! Chelsea doll comes with a complete outfit, shoes, socks, jewelry, headband and hair-pic. Four color window box. 3704 Chelsea Std. Pak 4
Doll cannot stand alone.
Mattel Inc. 1987
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(Red pages copy)
Hot Looks Fashions
Cool fashions fro sun, for fun! In a frosty collection of icy pastels. Four color window box. 3832 Hot Looks Fashions Asst. Pak 6 Open Stock Std. Pak 3
Mimi
She has a passion for fashion, loves to shop and dream of romance! Mimi is the fair-haired model from France with light blond hair and blue eyes! Mimi doll comes with a complete outfit, shoes, tights, hair ribbon, jewelry and hairpic. Four color window box. 3702 Mimi Std. Pak 4
Elkie
She's athletic, loves to exercise and never slows down! Elkie is a model from Sweden with dark blonde hair and lavender-blue eyes! Elkie doll comes with a complete outfit, shoes, socks, jewelry, cap, belt and hairpic. Four color window box. 3703 Elkie Std. Pak 4
Dolls cannot stand alone.
Mattel Inc. 1987
(Blue pages copy)
Hot Looks
New TV Advertising! Meet Stacey, Mimi, Elkie, Chelsea and Zizi. They're the super cool models with that hot fashion look! They're the Hot Looks - international teenage models from the Hot Looks Modeling Agency! They're color wise! Color smart! Color perfect! They know which colors work best with their hair and eye colors. Girls every where will want to make friends with the Hot Looks models! For ages 5 and over.
Hot Looks Fashions
Fun, active fashions to mix and match! In a collection of warm colors! Four color window box. 3825 Hot Looks Fashions Asst. Pak 6 Open Stock Std. Pak 3
Chelsea
She lives for adventure! Chelsea is a British model from London, England with strawberry-blonde hair and bright green eyes! Chelsea doll comes with a complete outfit, shoes, socks, jewelry, headband and hair-pic. Four color window box. 3704 Chelsea Std. Pak 4
Doll cannot stand alone.
Mattel Inc. 1987
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(Red pages copy)
Hot Looks Fashions
Cool fashions fro sun, for fun! In a frosty collection of icy pastels. Four color window box. 3832 Hot Looks Fashions Asst. Pak 6 Open Stock Std. Pak 3
Mimi
She has a passion for fashion, loves to shop and dream of romance! Mimi is the fair-haired model from France with light blond hair and blue eyes! Mimi doll comes with a complete outfit, shoes, tights, hair ribbon, jewelry and hairpic. Four color window box. 3702 Mimi Std. Pak 4
Elkie
She's athletic, loves to exercise and never slows down! Elkie is a model from Sweden with dark blonde hair and lavender-blue eyes! Elkie doll comes with a complete outfit, shoes, socks, jewelry, cap, belt and hairpic. Four color window box. 3703 Elkie Std. Pak 4
Dolls cannot stand alone.
Mattel Inc. 1987
Mattel Toy Catalog 1987
(Yellow pages copy)
Hot Looks Fashions
Fun, witty fashions that dazzle and delight by day, by night! Four color window box. 3840 Hot Looks Fashions Asst. Pak 6 Open Stock Std Pak 3
Stacey
She's the out-going, fun loving, all-American model from New York with dark brown eyes and brown hair! Stacey doll comes with a complete outfit, shoes, socks, jewelry, scarf and hairpic. Four color window box. 3701 Stacey Std. Pak 4
Zizi
She's the actress and dancer of the group and she loves taking center stage! Zizi is the model from Africa with black hair and dark brown eyes! Zizi doll comes with a complete outfit, shoes, socks, beret, jewelry and hairpic. Four color window box. 3899 Zizi Std. Pak 4
Dolls cannot stand alone.
Mattel Inc. 1987
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(Purple Pages copy)
Hot Looks Fashion Kit
New! TV Advertising!
Here's everything a Hot Looks fashion model needs in shimmery, shiny, "silver" and "gold" accessories. Fashion kit includes shoes, belts, and jewelry! And everything fits neatly inside the hot looking case! Doll not included. Four color window box. 3874 Hot Looks Fashion Kit Std. Pak 6
Mattel Inc. 1987
(Yellow pages copy)
Hot Looks Fashions
Fun, witty fashions that dazzle and delight by day, by night! Four color window box. 3840 Hot Looks Fashions Asst. Pak 6 Open Stock Std Pak 3
Stacey
She's the out-going, fun loving, all-American model from New York with dark brown eyes and brown hair! Stacey doll comes with a complete outfit, shoes, socks, jewelry, scarf and hairpic. Four color window box. 3701 Stacey Std. Pak 4
Zizi
She's the actress and dancer of the group and she loves taking center stage! Zizi is the model from Africa with black hair and dark brown eyes! Zizi doll comes with a complete outfit, shoes, socks, beret, jewelry and hairpic. Four color window box. 3899 Zizi Std. Pak 4
Dolls cannot stand alone.
Mattel Inc. 1987
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(Purple Pages copy)
Hot Looks Fashion Kit
New! TV Advertising!
Here's everything a Hot Looks fashion model needs in shimmery, shiny, "silver" and "gold" accessories. Fashion kit includes shoes, belts, and jewelry! And everything fits neatly inside the hot looking case! Doll not included. Four color window box. 3874 Hot Looks Fashion Kit Std. Pak 6
Mattel Inc. 1987
Internal photos of product placement in unprinted box. Hand written notes on cards. Note that the advertising booklet has not been printed. Stacey's belt still has star cutouts, different from the final doll. Elkie is shown in the insert inside the complete window box, Stacey is shown just in the box insert that would slide into the window box. Also shown is the flat cardboard stand included with each doll, note the instructions printed on it to show how to fold it for the doll.
3702 Hot Looks Elkie
Packout Photo for Position Only
Mattel Inc. 1987
1/22/87
3701 Hot Looks Stacey
Packout Photo for Position Only
Mattel Inc. 1987
1/22/87
3702 Hot Looks Elkie
Packout Photo for Position Only
Mattel Inc. 1987
1/22/87
3701 Hot Looks Stacey
Packout Photo for Position Only
Mattel Inc. 1987
1/22/87
Mattel Repro Art Book 1988
(first and second page copy)
Hot Looks
For ages 5 and over.
Super Cool models with that hot fashion look!
Color wise! Color Smart! Color Perfect!
Each sold separately.
Dolls cannot stand alone.
Mattel Inc. 1988
See Catalog For Complete Descriptive Copy.
(third page copy - fourth page copy is similar)
Hot Looks
For ages 5 and over.
All Styles not shown.
Dolls and fashions each sold separately.
Shoes not included.
Mattel Inc. 1988
See Catalog For Complete Descriptive Copy.
(first and second page copy)
Hot Looks
For ages 5 and over.
Super Cool models with that hot fashion look!
Color wise! Color Smart! Color Perfect!
Each sold separately.
Dolls cannot stand alone.
Mattel Inc. 1988
See Catalog For Complete Descriptive Copy.
(third page copy - fourth page copy is similar)
Hot Looks
For ages 5 and over.
All Styles not shown.
Dolls and fashions each sold separately.
Shoes not included.
Mattel Inc. 1988
See Catalog For Complete Descriptive Copy.
Mattel Toy Catalog 1988
(First page copy)
Fashion Models on-the-go!
New! TV Advertising! Meet the Hot Looks Models! They've come from all over the world to be top fashion models at the Hot Looks Modeling Agency! Each model is 18 inches tall with a soft, poseable body and long combable hair. Hot Looks models wear only the latest fashions. Each outfit features coordinated separates and accessories for mix 'n match fashion play that'll make any little girl a fashion expert! For ages 5 and over.
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(Second page copy)
Starr
She's from Hollywood, and she's famous for fun! Starr has that sunny California look, complete with blonde hair and cool shades! 4-color window box. Std. Pak 4
Steff
She's the Australian wonder from down under! Her stonewashed walking shorts and suspenders are perfect for outback adventures! 4-color window box. Std. Pak 4
Note that this version of Steff's outfit was never produced. Only the shoes and hat remained the same.
Shawna
She's the lovely lassie from Scotland who loves to wear just a wee bit o' lace. Shawna reflects the romance of the popular country look! 4-color window box. Std. Pak 4
Sachi
She's a sweet rock 'n roller from Japan! Her flared skirt, baseball jacket and bobby sox are a fashion blast from the past! 4-color window box. Std. Pak 4
Mattel Toy Catalog 1988
Steff in Elegant Evening Outfit, Sachi in Photo Safari Set, Chelsea in Dance Club Number and Mimi in Pretty Petticoat Set
Elkie in Cycling Chic, Zizi in Rainy Day Slicker, Shawna in Country Denim Set and Starr in Snow Fun Set
Note that the Cycling Chic jacket is in a fabric other than the final version (or is an alternate fabric that I haven't found yet).
(Second page copy)
Mix 'N Match Fashions
Look at the brand new fashions the Hot Looks Models are modeling this year! They're fashions that really take them places! Each fashion set includes lots of separates and accessories to mix 'n match for different looks. They're the latest, the very greatest in hot fashion looks. Designed especially for fashion models on-the-go! 4-color window box. Shoes included with 5751 and 5753 only. 5764 Asst. Pak 12
Steff in Elegant Evening Outfit, Sachi in Photo Safari Set, Chelsea in Dance Club Number and Mimi in Pretty Petticoat Set
Elkie in Cycling Chic, Zizi in Rainy Day Slicker, Shawna in Country Denim Set and Starr in Snow Fun Set
Note that the Cycling Chic jacket is in a fabric other than the final version (or is an alternate fabric that I haven't found yet).
(Second page copy)
Mix 'N Match Fashions
Look at the brand new fashions the Hot Looks Models are modeling this year! They're fashions that really take them places! Each fashion set includes lots of separates and accessories to mix 'n match for different looks. They're the latest, the very greatest in hot fashion looks. Designed especially for fashion models on-the-go! 4-color window box. Shoes included with 5751 and 5753 only. 5764 Asst. Pak 12
Mattel Toy Catalog 1988
Hot Looks Models!
New! TV ADVERTISING! Meet the rest of the Hot Looks Models, Mimi, Elkie, Stacy, Chelsea and Zizi! There's Mimi, the fair-haired model from France. She has a passion for fashion! Elkie is the althetic one! She's the energetic model from Sweden. Stacy is the outgoing, all-American model with dark brown hair. Chelsea lives for adventure! She's a British model with strawberry-blond hair and bright green eyes! Zizi is the actress of the group. She loves taking center stage! 4-color window box. 3705 Asst. Pak 6 3703, 3702, 3701, 3704 Std. Pak 4
(This catalog numbering implies that Zizi was only available to stores in a multi-doll pack but the caucasian dolls were available individually in packs of 4 in 1988. Of these 5 dolls, Zizi is the scarcest)
Hot Looks Models!
New! TV ADVERTISING! Meet the rest of the Hot Looks Models, Mimi, Elkie, Stacy, Chelsea and Zizi! There's Mimi, the fair-haired model from France. She has a passion for fashion! Elkie is the althetic one! She's the energetic model from Sweden. Stacy is the outgoing, all-American model with dark brown hair. Chelsea lives for adventure! She's a British model with strawberry-blond hair and bright green eyes! Zizi is the actress of the group. She loves taking center stage! 4-color window box. 3705 Asst. Pak 6 3703, 3702, 3701, 3704 Std. Pak 4
(This catalog numbering implies that Zizi was only available to stores in a multi-doll pack but the caucasian dolls were available individually in packs of 4 in 1988. Of these 5 dolls, Zizi is the scarcest)
Mattel Toy Catalog 1988
(First page copy)
Mix 'N Match Fashions
TV advertising! Coordinated Fashion separates, accessories and jewelry let girls mix 'n match to create the hottest looks around! Little girls can experiment and become fashion experts, because every look they create in a hot look! Dolls not included. 4-color window box. 7227 Asst. Pak 12
Hot Looks Super Accessory Tote
Inside is everything a Hot Looks Model needs to create a new fashion look for each occasion! 12 pieces in all! There are belts, shoes; hair ribbons, earrings and a purse. All in mixable metallic colors! Dolls not included. 4-color window box. Std. Pak 6
(Second page copy)
Go In Style Fashion Kits
Wherever a Hot Looks Model goes, she always goes in style! Her Hairstyling Bag with pretty hair accessories is a must for fashion shows. To stay in shape and on-the-go model takes along her Action Pack filled with sporty gear. And her Jewelry Tote is filled with jewelry to make her shine like a star all evening long! Dolls not included. 4-color window box. 3765 Asst. Pak12
(First page copy)
Mix 'N Match Fashions
TV advertising! Coordinated Fashion separates, accessories and jewelry let girls mix 'n match to create the hottest looks around! Little girls can experiment and become fashion experts, because every look they create in a hot look! Dolls not included. 4-color window box. 7227 Asst. Pak 12
Hot Looks Super Accessory Tote
Inside is everything a Hot Looks Model needs to create a new fashion look for each occasion! 12 pieces in all! There are belts, shoes; hair ribbons, earrings and a purse. All in mixable metallic colors! Dolls not included. 4-color window box. Std. Pak 6
(Second page copy)
Go In Style Fashion Kits
Wherever a Hot Looks Model goes, she always goes in style! Her Hairstyling Bag with pretty hair accessories is a must for fashion shows. To stay in shape and on-the-go model takes along her Action Pack filled with sporty gear. And her Jewelry Tote is filled with jewelry to make her shine like a star all evening long! Dolls not included. 4-color window box. 3765 Asst. Pak12
There is a section on the Hot Looks dolls in the book Thirty Years of Mattel Fashion Dolls: Identification & Value Guide 1967 through 1997 written by J. Michael Augustyniak and published in 1998. It primarily catalogs the American release of the dolls with the original 5 models, clothes and accessories. It has one page with the Canadian release dolls stating that they were never put into production. It does have several pictures of the "Hot Fashion" sets.
Mattel used several fabrics in both the Hot Looks doll lines and Barbie doll lines. These photos were taken by Ms. Wernke.
Left: Sensations Bobsy (1989) in Fashion Finds #1028 (1989), Hot Looks Skipper (1985) in Pastel #7981 (1985), California Barbie (1988) in My First Day of School #7918 (1985) next to the Hot Looks Snow Fun Set #5753 (1988). Unpictured is a Ken outfit, Fashion Classic #2893 (1986).
Center: High School Dude in original outfit (1989), Teen Time Courtney in original outfit (1989), Dance Club Barbie (1989) in Dance Club #3565 (1989) and Homecoming Queen Skipper (1988) in Head of the Class #2597 (1988) next to the Hot Looks Country Denim Outfit #5763 (1988).
Right: Dancing Rocker Barbie (1987) in Fashion Classic #2876 next to Hot Looks Satin Pantsuit with variation print shirt #3837 (1987).
These photos are from a 1990 promotional poster that showed all the outfits for that year. The pink/zebra shorts use the same fabric as Zizi's original outfit.
Left: Skipper in Trendy Teen #714-5
Center: Ken in Active Wear #2414
Right: Barbie in Sporting Life #717-4
Left: Skipper in Trendy Teen #714-5
Center: Ken in Active Wear #2414
Right: Barbie in Sporting Life #717-4
This is a store display used to advertise the outfits for the first series. It shows the outfits a particular doll would look best in as well as shows several ways to mix and match the outfits.