Doll set:The Heart Family

Mattel first introduced the Heart Family to the world in 1985 as friends of Barbie, but later abandoned that back story. The family of four included a beautiful brunette mother attired in a sensible pink dress; a successful, dashing father clad in trousers, blue shirt, tie, and suspenders; and their adorably coordinated twin son and daughter. The Heart family demonstrated a more family-oriented, simplified lifestyle, which seemed a refreshing change from Barbie and Ken's countless weekends in Malibu. In place of a pink Corvette and large motor home, the Hearts drove a sensible Volkswagen Cabriolet complete with car seats for the kids, illustrative of their safety-conscious nature, while the convertible top suggested they still had a fun-loving side. Furthermore, the Heart Family didn't reside in an enormous dream mansion, instead occupying a sensible four-room home that included the basic furniture and necessities required for family life, such as bassinets, high chairs, and the all-important family table. In short, the Heart Family seemed to convey that the house wasn't nearly as important as the love inside it.