Oh Canada Continued!

The Canadian market also featured some truely unique cases.  The interiors are sometimes lined with brighter colors, such as rose, aqua and crimson. The handles are made of lighter, more flexible plastic with a rounded shape. Many of the Canadian trunks had locks with keys as well. The hat boxes and travel pals are smaller than those made for the American market.

Here's another variation of this hat box. The Barbie in the swimsuit has red hair and the "Picnic Set" graphic has an orange background. 1961.

This hat box features a unique graphic of Barbie in "Picnic Set".  1961.

This rare ballet box has a great graphic of Barbie in her tutu. 1962.

This rare hat box shows 2 bubblecuts in "Friday Night Date" and "Nighty Negligee". 1962.

This case has unique graphic of a Bubblecut in her familiar red swimsuit. On some cases her hair is red, on others it is platinum blonde. Lining is a deep rose. 1963.

This single doll case features a great graphic of Barbie in an unusual version of "Winter Holiday." 1962.

This travel pal differs from those in the U.S. by having graphics on 3 sides.  It also has a rounded handle.  1963.

This terrific trunk features Barbie and Midge, along with outline drawings of Ken and Alan.  Lining is aqua. Case has a locking closure. 1963.

Canadian Ken cases only come in olive green. 1963.