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Flatsy
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This memory was added on: September 19, 2009
I picked up a vintage 11 inch Durham Industries flatsy at a flea market. The doll looks different from all the ones I see on the web. It has blond plastic hair, but hair is SHORT..stops at the ears (which are clearly visible). Hair is exactly like other 11" Flatsy's hair (same curves, etc.) , but there are no ribbons or "piggy-tails".
Could this be a BOY Flatsy?
Susan
This memory was added on: June 26, 2009
I am so glad to have found your web site!
I am sitting here with a Flatsy and I cannot remember when I received it. I also cannot verify that it is an original and not a knock-off but I can confirm that it is NOT one of my Flatsys from when I was a kid on Long Island. This one has long orange hair, a flowered skirt, orange top with a blue vest that has a white and orange flower. I also have with her a blue animal carrier that has a pink dog and cat (one piece). Her orange comb says FLATSY on it. Can anyone identify this doll?
As for playing with Flatsys and other dolls, mine enjoyed time around the Tupperware pool with my Dawn dolls. I don’t see much written about THOSE ladies! J
- Liana
This memory was added on: May 3, 2009
I got my Flatsy Patsy when I was around 7. She had the prettiest pink hair. I never played with dolls, but you know I LOVED her! I carried her everywhere (by the hair). One day my older sister, Dana, drew a bikini on my Flatsy with blue ink! I never knew why! I probably bugged her first like little sisters do. :o) I still can't remember what her original outfit looked like because all I can remember is that ink bikini.
Strange thing... I've never met anyone else who remembers the Flatsy Patsy dolls either!
Connie
This memory was added on: May 3, 2009
As a child growing up in Sydney Australia, I remember the Flatsy Patsy ads on our black and white tv. The girl across the street (Robyn Slattery) had all her dolls positioned on a shelf in her bedroom from the tallest bride doll down to the shortest doll....and of course it was Flatsy Patsy. Sometimes I was allowed to touch her. I know I never got one myself in fact I remember wondering why I couldn’t be the proud owner of one too!
Well... 37 years later my daughter Holly and I are walking through a doll show in Wynnum, Queensland and who should stare back at me from one of the displayed than Flatsy Patsy!!!!! I’m sure I yelled out just a little too loud in my excitement... but hey, a Flatsy Patsy is a Flatsy Patsy! (I bought her of course.) I told the story at church the other week as a children’s address. I talked about waiting and how we have to wait a long time for things sometimes but that God knows what we need and when. Low and behold.. today a lovely lady in the congregation brings two Flatsy Patsy dolls and gives them to me!!!!! One has denim ‘peace sign’ pants and a greyish top and the other is a boy with orange hair. I can’t even remember Ideal making Flatsy boys!!! The one I bought at the doll show has a striped skirt and green plastic top (joined together). Wow... it feels like you’re getting something off your chest talking about it. Thanks that I could share that with all the Flatsy Patsy fans.
J.
This memory was added on: January 27, 2009
Hi, I had a flatsy patsy doll and I loved her dearly. I got her for my 7th birthday. She is now somewhere in my mums loft!! No one seems to know what I’m talking about when I mention her, up until I found this site I was beginning to think I had imagined her.
Rose
This memory was added on: December 14, 2008
This is me & Flatsy x-mas '69:
Cynthia T.
This memory was added on: October 26, 2008
I took my treasured Flatsy doll with me on a family vacation from Colorado to California. She went on many adventures as we camped our way through Utah and Nevada. My Mom warned me not to bring her with us when we went to Disneyland, but I couldn’t just leave her in the car. I distinctly remember where we parted ways…I left her in my purse on the Peter Pan Boat ride before you get to Treasure Island. I was so upset, we went back to look for her, but of course she was gone. We checked the lost and found, but Flatsy was gone forever. I hope who ever found her, took her on more adventures and loved her. I never got another Flatsy doll, but I did take my Wishnik Troll to Hawaii. I still have him, blue hair and all!
Kendy
1964
This memory was added on: October 7, 2008
I still have mine!!
Although mine is the one that has blue hair and a blue "space outfit" on.
I just always called her Flatsy but could never remember if that's who she really was!!
Karen
This memory was added on: June 20, 2008
I had some Flatsies as a kid that I loved. I took the Fashion Flatsy (a bride as I remember) to kindergarten, and I guess some other little girl really loved her too because she disappeared never to be seen again. The lesson learned could be summed up as don't trust other kids with your Flatsy! I'm relieved to know I'm not the only one still getting over the tragic loss of flatsy.
Luci
This memory was added on: May 18, 2008
I had a flatsy patsy - I loved that doll - none of my friends remembers them - it was so great when I found this website - I thought it was along shot but was amazed whrn i fopund this site - I can now feel reassured that I am not mad and they did exist - I wish I still had mine
Angela
1958
This memory was added on: May 18, 2008
I remember loving my flatsie dolls. My favorite was the one dressed like a nurse. It came with a baby carriage and a flat baby if I am remembering correctly. I also loved the song: “Flatsie flatsie she’s flat and that’s that!
Sue M
This memory was added on: February 8, 2008
I remember my flatsy with the long dark hair. I loved that doll. I
often brought the doll into the bathtub with me. After one of our
play tub times, I needed to dry her off. So, being a smart 6 year
old, I threw it into the dryer. Unfortunately, she melted into a
blob. It still makes me sad!
Janet
This memory was added on: November 18, 2007
I remember my flatsy doll so well, I have the long blonde haired one with black ballerina suit with black shoes.
My sister and I always played with them with our Barbie's. I always had the blonde haired ones and she had the dark haired ones.
We both still have them and I get her out every once in a while. I have not seen any flatsy dolls since the 70's.
Patricia
1959
This memory was added on: May 22, 2007
I loved my flatsy with black hair and a red pull along wagon in which sat her lttle black dog. i would love to still have her. I was really excited when my friend susie said she ahd one too. Neither of us have them any longer
libby
1964
libby.allaway@intimo.com.au
This memory was added on: May 1,2007
I still have a flatsy doll. Her name is Flatsy Patsy. She has beautiful long golden yellow hair in braids and has an orange and pink bathing suit. I also have her bath house and hair brush. I just found her the other day in a box of my old memorabilia. What a joy to find her. My almost 2 year old granddaughter just loves to carry her around the house. I'm wondering if I should put her away for safe keeping.
Sharon Goebel
1960
s.goebel@charter.net
This memory was added on: April 30,2007
I remember my flatsie doll...her name was pattsie. I was 6 years old and had to go into the hospital and my mom bought me one. I loved it. Wish I had held onto her....
Susan
1964
susanbonner40@hotmail.com
This memory was added on: April 12,2007
I did not have the regular dolls, but had a box of 3 paper dolls with outfits. They were Sandy, Candy and Filly Flatsy and I LOVED them! In fact, I still have them and get them out from time to time and my daughter and I "play" with them. What fun to share my memories with her today!
1963
This memory was added on: March 14, 2007
so i'm making a doll and i realize while i'm sewing that she is going to be flat, i'm not really a doll maker, when out of nowhere comes the chant..."flatsys, flatsys, they're flat and that's that" oh my god i couldn't beleive it, i hadn't thought of that commercial in thirty something years!!!! never had a flatsy doll, but was a flatsy myself and sure i had my share of teasing from that commercial. wow. the brain is surely a strange organ. what else is hidden in it's grey mass. i wonder.
claire
1960
This memory was added on: March 14, 2007
I still have a couple of Flatsy dolls, the blonde with the little pink coat, and the red head with the colorful pants and top.
Dana
1967
This memory was added on: February 25,2007
I still have my green haired flatsie doll. She has a mod suede-ish mini- dress with a pearl dutton and blue hot pants. I use her as a book mark. My son chewed off a toe when he was teething. She is from 1969. i also have an upsy-downsy. Somewhere my sister has my kiddles and a kiddle circus bear necklace. I love my toys. Now I collect homies but the retro toys are my faves.
jeannie mayo
1961
jem43@worldnet.att.net
This memory was added on: February 20,2007
my twin sister and I had flatsy dolls with houses' that we hung on the wall. does anyone know where to get these? my mom regrets ever getting rid of these!!!!!
Cathy
1967
caleian@msn.com
This memory was added on: February 18,2007
All I remeber is the stupid commercial, Flatys, flaties, their flat that's that. Now I get to sing this to my daughter and my girlriend.
Robert
1954
cellblock3857@yahoo.com
This memory was added on: February 11,2007
i remember those dolls, i had a grandma one in a rocking chair, i had small and larger ones with brightly colored hair like blue and pink, and i also had a boy flatsy with a hot dog stand, i wish i still had them, my next door neighbor"borrowed" them and never returned them, or i would still have them, as i still have the sunshine family dolls. i threw nothing out. I would love to see another flatsy for old times sake, i would definately purchase it.
janice weidner
1967
JAN67@OPTONLINE.NET
This memory was added on: February 11,2007
Never had the Flatsy doll that I can recall, however the commercial "sticks"..Flatsy, Flatsy.. she's Flat and That's THAT!... OK... well maybe i got teased with that song in junior high as well....Probably why I remember it. I did have a HEIDI doll.. you pushed her bellybutton ( an obvious outie) and her hand flew up as if she were waving.. HI HEIDI!.... she came in a plastic "purse".. she was smaller than the barbies so always had to be a "kid". Anyone remember the HEIDI doll? think she had a little red dress... and you reset her arm by pushing it down.. then just push her bellybutton again.. Schwing..HI HEIDI!
Mary
1959
mary921@gmail.com
This memory was added on: February 4,2007
I remember my flatsy dolls especially the baby holiday one with the pink hair and the light blue one piece (pjs). I've asked MANY people around my age if they could remember what they were or if they even remembered them at all. I kind of thought maybe I was imagining them all together until tonight when I was search on ebay and there she was my baby holiday flatsy doll. I'm just having a good feeling right now seeing her again. Wow it takes me back.
Marisa
1964
giamarisa@adelphia.net
This memory was added on: February 2,2007
Hi everyone, I'm from Australia and had Bonnie Flatsy. I remember her little boat and the picture frame. All I had left of her as I got older was her beach hat, which I gave to my Busy Barbie doll. Looking back at that era, I love the psychedelic fashions and packaging, everything looks so bright and happy. :)
Paula
1963
anneke363@yahoo.com.au
This memory was added on: January 12,2007
I hated the "flatsy" doll when I was little. It was my worst nightmare. I was small for my age and the boys would sing that song (which I still remember) at me, and call me a flatsy doll. Things have changed, and kids grow, but when my sister showed me the web site, I remembered it all.
s.
4/13/57
skanter@lvds.com
This memory was added on: January 7,2007
I too thought my best friend and I were the only people in the world who had / heard of Flatsies. I remember having a short white haired granny, with nightdress and a little bed - does anyone remember her? i also had a tall girl with a cool pink leather coat and pink poodle. Where they are now is anyone's guess!!!
Paula Radford
1964
This memory was added on: January 5,2007
It is so funny that I came across this web site today! The other day, my neighbor and I were reminising about our Flatsy dolls that we had. Today, I figured I would go onto the internet and look up the old favorite. Back then, I didn't know many girls that had one, and didn't realize how popular they were along with the great memories they left. I still have the long golden yellow haired Flatsy. Even though I played with her so much that her hair is a mess and she needs clothes, I still love her! She is definitely an icon in my childhood memories! I also have a baby Flatsy that went along with her. It is shaped into a baby laying curled up in a circle shape the size of a quatter. I have never seen one like that on the internet. Anyone have one, or know about it, let me know. Well, I very much enjoyed reliving my childhood for a few moments with all of you and hope the legacy of Flatsy lives on. Maybe we will see a time that Flatsy will make another appearance into the land of toys, but for now, let our memories live on!!!!
Cheryl
1966
cn1sweetpea@aol.com
This memory was added on: January 2,2007
I had a Flatsie Doll I think her name was Dewie... She had white/silver like hair and she came in a pink rain coat with a matching hat.
Deb
1963
roseygirl16@yahoo.com
This memory was added on: December 23,2006
I'm so having a "retro-moment" now coming across this site! I remember having a blue-haired Flatsy doll, which I adored along with all of my barbies,cher, honey hill bunch , jj walker dynomite doll(yeah, I had one of those too!!) and other toys. I just turned 39 last week and looking at the doll brought back great childhood memories.Back in the 70's there was nothing like the Saturday morning cartoon line-up eating a big bowl of Boo-Berry cereal!
Maria
1967
This memory was added on: December 7,2006
Flatsy dolls were some of my favorite toys when I was little. I had the mini ones - I liked them much more than Barbie. Over the years I lost all but one of them and now I am trying to collect them again.
Allyson
1968
This memory was added on: December 4,2006
I used to play with my flatsy dolls on the window sill of my bedroom, where I constructed a little house for them. I had mostly mini dolls and one big white-haired one with a red and pink hat I used to take off and put on. I would also brush her hair till it was smooth and clean. They had the greatest little outfits!
ariella
1965
abudick@nyc.rr.com
This memory was added on: October 10,2006
I had a Flatsy Doll with pink hair and high red boots. I looked for it the the other day to show a friend, but I couldn't find it. I had saved a few things from my childhood, and I thought that was one of them. I also rememder the Dawn Dolls!!!
This memory was added on: September 30,2006
My Flatsy Dolls disappeared in a house move sometime back in the mid-70's. I remember trying to play with Barbie Dolls and Flatsies together, but somehow, the two didn't go together. I loved those dolls, but I never knew anyone else who had them. When they came out, the "Dawn" Dolls came out, and they were much more popular.
Barbara
1965
bjbrafman@yahoo.com
This memory was added on: August 22,2006
yes i had a flatsy doll she had green hair an boots
bev
1962
sno_flake_2@hotmail.com
This memory was added on: August 21,2006
"They're Flat and That's That!" I had Rally Flatsy with the green hair and the car. I also had one of the teenage model Flatsy- Gwen---she had pink hair and a silver lame' pants outfit. My sister had the one with the brown hair that came with a birthday cake, and the flatsy townhouse. ALso she had the Candy Mountain flatsy with blue hair and a little car that went on a track that was attached to a cardboard "mountain" with pictures of candy on it. Also I had the most fun book of Flatsy paperdolls that I played with for hours and hours. I saw the paper dolls on e-bay once--I still wish I would have bought them. This website ROCKS!!!
Miss C
1961
misscsquared@yahoo.com
This memory was added on: August 1,2006
I remember my Flatsy had long white hair and a hot pink outfit with hot pink go-go boots. I've seen lots of Flatsies on e-bay over the years, but never MINE. Mattel(?) did re-issue some a few years ago and I still have that.
Christy
1963
This memory was added on: July 26,2006
I remember when I was visiting my uncle in Mass. Mom bought us our favorite cereal, which I don't remember the name of, but I could send away for a special version of the Flatsies--Cinderella and her pumpkin coach! It was all I wanted, and I got it! It was absolutely fabulous! I just tried eBay and there were no answers to my query for Flatsies. Bummer. I wish I still had them.
Bonnie
1964
bonniehairdo1964@yahoo.com
This memory was added on: July 17,2006
Just had a weekend away with the school mums and we all reminisced about our Flatsys. We all had the fluro green haired ones. What lovely memories we all shared about our beloved Flatsys.
sally - melb, australia
1969
This memory was added on: July 10,2006
I had two favorite dolls in the 60's and 70's. One of which was my Flatsy Patsy. She ahd beautiful long golden yellow hair in braids and had a bathing suit. I would do anything to have another one. My mom sold mine at a yard sale after I was grown and gone. If anybody knows where to find one, I would so appreciate talking to you! Thanks so much.
Cheri
1962
cheri@terrydooley.com
This memory was added on: July 10,2006
I had two favorite dolls in the 60's and 70's. One of which was my Flatsy Patsy. She ahd beautiful long golden yellow hair in braids and had a bathing suit. I would do anything to have another one. My mom sold mine at a yard sale after I was grown and gone. If anybody knows where to find one, I would so appreciate talking to you! Thanks so much.
Cheri
1962
cheri@terrydooley.com
This memory was added on: June 30,2006
I still have my flatsy doll. She has long green hair, black and green checked pants, green jacket and an aviators hat. I don't remember what her name is nor do i have any accessories that may have came with her. I have a 6 year old niece who thinks she's pretty cool!!!
Teresa Vallandingham
1964
teabirf64@hotmail.com
This memory was added on: June 22,2006
I had several flatsy dolls. All were destroyed by my younger sister in a sewer drop (barbies too). My cousin also had them up on her wall and wasn't allowed to remove them from their frames. It made me crazy. I used to fantasize about how we could get them down without my aunt catching us.
Lisa
1968
seatle@shaw.ca
This memory was added on: June 20,2006
OOOHHHH MMMMYYYY GGGOOOODDDD, I didn't ever think i was ever going to see another one again.. It's the one toy that for some reason i've thought alot of over the years, and no one, i mean no one remembers them. The girl 2 doors up and i both had one, and i remember their little picture boxs with little things, flat things inside it, was like a diaorama...WOW...i think my friend had a pram in hers, i would so LUUUVVV to have one, how exciting...
Kim
1969
kim6919@bigpond.com
This memory was added on: June 19,2006
I used to have Flatsy dolls. They were alot of fun. What about Cheerful Tearful?? Havent seen a picture of that doll here, or Thumbelina.
carol basquez
1958
aerolover830@hotmail.com
This memory was added on: June 11,2006
Guam 1968. My mom was packing my suitcase for a stay at the Naval Hospital (I had Nephritis and was scheduled for surgery and extended treatment). She had surprised me with the long-desired Flaties. (I don't know how those Flatsies made to that tiny island - as everything else took forever to get there). I was a frightened 4 year old who was thrilled with my Red Flatsy - and just for a time, the fear of the unknown was shadowed by the delight of my new Flatsy.
Thanks for letting me share that childhood memory.
wendy
1964
wendyaking@verizon.net
This memory was added on: June 10,2006
I had my tonsils out when I was five, and I vividly remember having a friend bring me a Flatsy doll! :-)
This memory was added on: June 7,2006
My sisters and I received Flatsy dolls in our Easter Baskets one year. Since that time the Flatsy Doll has become family legend. I sure wish I still had mine. Does anyone have a photo of Flatsy that I can copy?
Laura K
1968
laurakay@mugglenet.com
This memory was added on: June 3,2006
i still have my flatsie patsy from late 60's or early 70's. she is probobly 10 inches tall or so and she has long orange hair--i have lost her clothes.
peggy jonest
11963
jonesclan7@bellsouth.net
This memory was added on: May 13,2006
Too funny! Man am I going thru old memories now. I had a Flatsy Patsy and alot of other toys listed on this site. I had almost forgotten about them until now. I'm feeling very nostalgic as I watch the Brady Bunch marathon and surf 70's sites :)
Tina
1965
luvsun4@fuse.net
This memory was added on: April 30,2006
I've been seaching, its seems forever, just for someone who has heard of a flatsy doll. I have Filly Flatsy and shes still as new as when santa brought her to me, way back when I can't exactly remember. I'm so glad there are others out there that still have their flatsy's I was starting to think I was alone.
Suzanne
1964
suzannevan@bigpond.com
This memory was added on: April 17,2006
I seem to be the only one that I work with who knows what a flatsie is. I'm on line tonight trying to find a picture to show people that I'm not crazy. One of the guys at work has a popsicle puppet on his desk that reminds me of my hours of playing with my flatsies with my best friend. Loved those dolls.
grace
1964
Katz741@aol.com
This memory was added on: March 30,2006
OMG i LOVED MY FLATSY PATSY!!!!
A.M.Cole
1967
This memory was added on: March 28,2006
I still have my flatsy doll but she is a little tattered. Her hat is now pinned on. She has a flat black cat friend. I had a house that opened up much like a lunchbox. I don't recall if the house was meant for flatsies or other little dolls, but I played with that for hours when I was a kid (circa 1969)
Linda
1960
linda.l.carter@vanderbilt.edu
This memory was added on: March 12,2006
dear,flatsy company i just got a nother flatsy she has an orange outfit on and a pink pokadotted hat i remember these in my heart please if you can bring these flatsys back! becasen i`ve been looking for these for years. until i got a computer and looked up flatsys and their they where.
THANKYOU!for reading my memorie.
sabrina
1996
miley7@verizon.net
This memory was added on: March 12,2006
when I was a little girl I use to play with the flatsy I had the minis photo frames and also the medium ones I was so fascinated by hair colors and how cute they were I wish they would bring them back for the new generation for all the kids to see I love these little dolls they brong back so many memories I would to love see them back in the stores.
sherrie
1967
miley7@verizon.net
This memory was added on: March 3,2006
i remember those dolls they had very long hair down to thier feet. i remember i was four and i recieved two of them for christmas.one was a beach flatsy with blonde hair with pitails abright orange swim suit and came with a big hat the same color. she came in a frame that was bright pink.the other on.e was a african amercain one with a orage polka dot set. i thought i lost her but30 some odd years later after my grand mother past away my dad and i went to her house to clean up. i looked around the basement and came upon an old box that.lay in the farthest corner where no one went i took the box out from it's hiding place. i opened the box and their she was the africain americain flatsy laying thier among other old toys of mine i took her home and she still lives with me to this day i have a very good memory as you know this is a great sight thank you for letting me share my flatsy memories.
Darrell
1966
ddm12@hotmail.com
This memory was added on: February 23,2006
these dolls we`re my favorite .i have 2 flatsys my favorite one is candy.please if you can bring them back
thankyou sherrie ,sabrina
sabrina
1967
miley7@verizon.net
This memory was added on: January 23,2006
I had flatsies that were given to me by my older cousins. They had the most adorable faces! I was born in 1974, but I still had the pleasure of enjoying these cute dolls. I will always be reminded of my carefree kiddy days when looking at these dolls. If anyone knows of flatsies with pink or green hair for sale, please e-mail me. I have already looked on e-bay and was outbid......
Jessica Katz
1974
shapirodesign@yahoo.com
This memory was added on: December 27,2005
The girls at work laughed when I mentioned my Flatsy. I have three of them. I remember a frame that they were attached to, but don't have all the accessories. One adult lady has green hair and green eyes. She came with a briefcase. She still has her dress and briefcase. I don't remember their names. The other has orange hair, but I can't find all of her clothes. I also have a little blond (I think) girl who has a "flat" red plastic wagon. When I found this site I laughed most when I read the "jingle" someone wrote. I remembered that!
JodyS
This memory was added on: December 6,2005
I have one flatsy in my collection. Its a boy and he has a railroad outfit on. My little kiddles keep him company.
June
1962
This memory was added on: November 21,2005
My sister and I were emailing each other and she'd mentioned "Flatsy" as a Favorite Toy. I was puzzled. She had to explain it to me, guess I'm Older enough than her, to have missed the Flatsy Collection. I know, "Incredible Eiddibles", that plastic ball with Numbered cups in it where you were supposed to bounce a small ball from cup to cup, the Super Ball, those acrylic balls you clacked together...
I Hope to come across something for Her 50th Birthday!! She's a Very Special sister.
ELF
1955
ELF1031@MSN.COM
This memory was added on: November 13,2005
Gosh I wish I still had my flatsy.My husband thought I was high when I told him about it.So glad I could show him this site and remember.
Jayne
1963
jthoward13@msn.com
This memory was added on: October 24,2005
WOW.......GOING DOWN MEMORY LANE.......I HAD A FEW FLATSIES. I BROKE MY ARM ON CHRISTMAS DAY AT THE AGE OF 7 AND HAD TO SPEND 13 DAYS IN THE HOSPITAL IN TRACTION. MY MOTHER GAVE ME ONE TO KEEP ME COMPANY IN THE HOSPITAL. MY DOLL HAD PURPLE HAIR AND PURPLE AND WHITE STRIPED CLOTHING. I LOVED THAT DOLL. I STILL HAVE HER HIDING AWAY IN MY ORIGINAL BARBIE DOLL CASE.
I AM NOW 43 YEARS OLD AND TAKE HER OUT NOW AND THEN.
TINA
1962
POOLCHIC227@AOL.COM
This memory was added on: October 22,2005
Do you remember the Flatsy theme song?
Flatsies, Flatsies, they're flat and that's that.
I love this website!
Amy
1962
This memory was added on: October 17,2005
I loved Flatsy! I had a few of them-I loved my "Cookie Flatsy" with bright green hair and orange overalls. I had their picture/houses hanging on my wall. When I was 7 and had my tonsils out, the girl in the bed next to me got a ballerina Flatsy for a present. I was so jealous! I got a gallon of peach ice cream and a turtle(now illegal!). Oh, love the memories of those dolls. I still have a few!
carol
1963
carolbytheshore@yahoo.com
This memory was added on: October 14,2005
I don't recall if I had a Flatsy when she originally came out. But, I found one several years ago at K-Mart...and I snatched her up. I also purchased a Flatsy playhouse (the fold up, latch-closed type). Then, I got a speeding ticket and was flat broke and sold the playhouse to a coworker...who gave it to her granddaughter, who was very young and probably too little to appreciate what a great thing she had. I regret that I continued to be so broke for so long that I was unable to buy another one before K-Mart quit stocking them. When I went back about 6 months later to see if they still had them, they were gone. But, I still have my "newer" Flatsy and her accessories...and she still brings back memories of my childhood. One day, I'm determined that I'll find another fold-up Flatsy playhouse to replace the one I had to "pawn"!
Angie
1962
ilywymy@yahoo.com
This memory was added on: September 24,2005
I was just a little too old to play with Flatsy when she first came out, but my younger sister and her friendss were the perfect age. With so many years gone by, I have to admit now I was definitely jealous! I wanted to have my own Flatsies! Flatsy was fabulous. She was not only a cute looking doll that came in amazing "scenes" (frames and lockets with backgrounds showing all kinds of environments) but she had the best clothes! She was definitely ahead of her time and because she was small, you could always take her along with you wherever you went. Barbie had nothing on Flatsy!
M.
1961
mak61@mac.com
This memory was added on: September 9,2005
The memory is a bad one. I used be teased by my schoolmates about my flat chest!They would sing the Theme song when ever I walked by.
Kelly
1960
Doglover22@yahoo.com
This memory was added on: August 9,2005
What a great bunch of dolls those Flatsy's. I still have several of them with their outfits. I have them on desplay with other favorites items. Not too many people ever knew what I was talking about when I would mention them. My dolls are from the 70's, but recently I saw a new smaller version at Walmart. Their coming back! Nothing wrong with being Flat!
Liz
1964
This memory was added on: July 27,2005
I can't believe I found this site....for years I have asked women if they remember flatsies and not one has said yes. In the late 60's when I was a pre-schooler my grandfather brought me a flatsy when he came over one day. I loved it! I remember my mom hung it on my wall in my room. It's one of the few memories I have of my grandfather...he died shortly after.
Kathy
1963
kat39hjd@yahoo.com
This memory was added on: June 24,2005
I recently was going through a box of my old toys and found my flatsy, I just loved her! she had pink hair which I decicided to cut! she had a little pink dress which I think was originally was snow whites! Alot of fun memories!
Cathy
1963
kdlynnm@aol.com
This memory was added on: June 20,2005
I WAS GIVEN A FLATSIE AS A BIRTHDAY PRESENT IN THE 70'S, SHE WAS GORGEOUS & CAME ATTACHED TO A PICTURE BOARD WHICH WAS SUPPOSED TO BE HER APARTMENT, I REMEMBER SHAG PILE RUGS & A SPIRAL STAIRCASE.
WENDY
1966
WPSHI@BIGPOND.COM.AU
This memory was added on: May 16,2005
I had Flatsy dolls with several different hair colors. They had fabric clothes and frames for homes. Along with Barbie (of course), Play-Doh, Lite Brite, and the board game, Trouble, Flatsy dolls were my play-time staples. This must have been around 1972-1974 as I was 6-8 years old at the time.
I saw a blue-haired Flatsy in a flea display case about 3 years ago. At the time, I spotted it, then went back one week later to buy it, and it was gone. It was in very good condition, though out of it's original box and frame, and was $35. Wish I had bought it that day because I have not seen another since!
Kelley
1966
This memory was added on: May 10,2005
I had flatsys and I remember the piece that you could add to the record player and the 45 that went with is and you could put her on the record player and make the ballerinas dance.. Man why can't kids have fun like we did.. Video games take up their time now.. :)
Joanna
1967
scootingrl@yahoo.com
This memory was added on: March 17,2005
I had a Flatsy in the early 1970s. I really enjoyed playing with them.
Melinda Chelvan
1965
mchelvan@smithprotective.com
This memory was added on: February 13,2005
I can remember flatys but I know a lot of people don't remember them at all. I live in Canada and my mother had a friend in knoxville, tenn. who sent them to me. I thought they were in a sort of stage or picture frame. I have never seen them since, I got it in the early 70's, I thought they were great.
catjean
1963
cl8701@rogers.com
This memory was added on: February 1,2005
OMG! fuzzy wuzzy soap! I loved the yellow cat best. there was a poodle and a bear too right? in pink and blue? I had a bunch of flatsies--the first one I got was cookie in the frame with the pot-bellied stove---the last ones I got were those ones on ballerina stands and you pulled the string and they twirled around! I had a yellow one(of course) and a blue one that looked like a vegas showgirl. my sister had the pink and green ones and that cowgirl in the frame.
Ravyn
1962
LadyLvsNyt@yahoo.com
This memory was added on: January 6,2005
I was visiting Northlandz, a train and doll museum in Flemington, NJ, today with my 5 and 2 year old, when I came upon 4 Flatsy dolls in the display case. I immediately recognized them and cried out, "Flatsies!". How weird to recognize something you had totally forgotten about so many years later. How great that you have this website to share memories on.
Kate
1964
This memory was added on: December 19,2004
I remember my Flatsy dolls. I had 4 of them and they came on frames that looked like flat rooms. I had them hanging on my wall. God, I loved those almost as much as my Fuzzy Wuzzy soap!
Peggy
1961
res0kgf2@verizon.net
This memory was added on: October 22,2004
God....I loved Flatsy...I also distinctly remember wanting to chew it.
what can I say?..oral fixations start young....
Tess
1968
vonbulowsunny@yahoo.com
This memory was added on: September 3,2004
I remember I had a flatsy patsy and I loved it. But didn't it come in a box and that was like a flat stage? Do they still sell these dolls?
elizabeth Barton
1966
lizzyh66@aol.com
This memory was added on: September 2,2004
elizabeth barton
1966
lizzyh66@aol.com
This memory was added on: August 18,2004
OMG, I am so happy I finally found this!! I have been telling my best friend about the Flatsy Patsy I had as a child, and she's had no clue what I'm talking about,and she is even my age! I have spent today on a stroll thru memory lane, looking up the 70's cartoons, tv shows, and now that I have found my long lost friend Patsy, perhaps my journies will be done for the day. It has been fun reflecting back tho', those were the good old days!! Thanks for adding to my memories, and for this site, so NOW I can have proof that flatsy Patsy DID exist!
Sharon
1964
This memory was added on: June 21,2004
I can't remember how old I was when I got her, but I still have my ballerina flatsy! She has a yellow dress and slippers. I got her as a gift from my Aunt Amanda. I really liked to play with this doll...
Gabbi
1967
This memory was added on: April 23,2004
I too remember Flatsys! I was a preteen when they came out. My brother use to sing the Flatsy jingle to me all the time but revised it. He would sing "Latsy Flatsy Kathys Flat and Thats That! I hated those dolls and the jingle!!
Kathy
1960
This memory was added on: February 6,2004
Wow, I remember those things when I was a kid. A friend across the street had all the latest toys and dolls. She had flaty dolls too. My sister wanted one of her own but never really got one to call her own.
Pat
1961
mydestiny1220@aol.com
This memory was added on: January 27,2004
Flatsies were THE best. I had a bunch of them. Hardly any body remembers them though. Too much fun. Found some in an antique store once.
Susan
1964
doobs@ptd.net
This memory was added on: December 18,2003
Oh my gosh! I had forgotten all about Flatsy until I found your website! Thanks for bringing back fun memories and making me smile.
Laura
1962
laurachoy@aol.com
This memory was added on: October 1,2003
I freaking LOVED flatsy. My sister and I must have had about 30 of these things.
Lana
1967
lana@paradise.net.nz
This memory was added on: September 26,2003
i still have a blue haired flatsy!
auntie
1966
auntalyce@hotmail.com
This memory was added on: May 21,2003
I loved those dolls! The only problem was their wires had a habit of coming out after you bent them a million times, and they fit nicely in a book as a book marker. I wanted the entire set. I can remember being called Flatsy Patsy, but I think the neighbor kids were talking about my tomboy figure.
Karin Lyn
1962
daydream_karen@yahoo.com
This memory was added on: May 7,2003
Flatsy, Flatsy, They're Flat and That's That!
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