Coca-Cola Santa Doll is a collector edition character doll released as an entry in the Timeless Treasures Collection.
Description[]
This delightful Coca-Cola Santa Doll was inspired by a painting by Haddon Sundblom, the renowned illustrator who painted for The Coca-Cola Company holiday ads beginning in 1931 and for thirty years thereafter. His concept of Santa Claus — robust and round, aglow with warmth and kindness, and lavishly dressed in brilliant red and white fur — would soon become one of the most enduring images of all time. Inspired by the 1948 "Hospitality" painting, this uniquely designed Coca-Cola Santa Doll pauses to enjoy a refreshing glass of Coca-Cola, which he holds in his hand. He is wearing a Coke Red velvety suit trimmed with white faux fur, and brown, suede-like gloves, belt and boots. As in the original painting, a sprig of holly and berries decorate his red velvety hat trimmed in faux fur. He carries a suede-like bag with a big red strap which is decorated with little bells. The bag contains adorable toys for good little girls and boys.
Trivia[]
- Though he doesn't have the Barbie name anywhere on his box or packaging, and is seemingly just a Mattel character doll, he is indeed a Barbie-Brand doll, as he is included as an entry in the Timeless Treasures Collection on the official Barbie Website.[1]
- For this doll, the face and body were custom made just for him, the Santa Claus face sculpt and a plush body with articulated limbs.