Heidi Ott Boys
Heidi Ott Benjamin
Heidi Ott dolls were sold by Target in 1996 and later directly by Heidi Ott in 1999. Out of the ten historically-themed dolls, four were boys, most of which are very difficult to find today. Fortunately one of the boys, Benjamin, is fairly easy to track down on eBay or other secondary markets. He comes in a variety of themes and outfits like the other Heidi Otts. He was sold as the brother of lookalike Heidi Ott girl Beth.
HEIDI OTT BENJAMIN
The other boys, Jacob, Daniel, and Willy, are extremely rare and almost never show up on the secondary market. (In a year and a half of searching almost daily, I have seen one or two pop up only twice.) There seems to be a small amount of confusion on the internet (and from sellers) about which boy is whom. Based on a few solid sources and the age-old process of elimination, I've narrowed it down to some likely matches. (I don't guarantee them to be 100% accurate.)
HEIDI OTT BENJAMIN
The other boys, Jacob, Daniel, and Willy, are extremely rare and almost never show up on the secondary market. (In a year and a half of searching almost daily, I have seen one or two pop up only twice.) There seems to be a small amount of confusion on the internet (and from sellers) about which boy is whom. Based on a few solid sources and the age-old process of elimination, I've narrowed it down to some likely matches. (I don't guarantee them to be 100% accurate.)
HEIDI OTT BOYS: JACOB (left) and DANIEL (right)
HEIDI OTTS: WILLIE, BEN, DANIEL
HEIDI OTTS: WILLIE, BEN, DANIEL
Heidi Ott dolls stand about 19" tall. They have soft-standing, non articulated, tightly stuffed cloth bodies with vinyl extremities that start at the elbow and thigh. They need a little help from a doll stand (or wall) to stand. The boys come in a range of hair and eye colors from pale blond and blue eyes (Ben) to dark brown/black hair and brown eyes (Willy). Their wigged hair quality is slightly less than dolls like American Girl, but perhaps better than others. They range in price from about $10 to about $40 commonly, although their asking price is occasionally higher. Some Mint in Box dolls may command upward of $100.
