The playsets in the Jem doll line are more than colorful plastic miniatures, as they actually
have several functions, like storage, carrying case,
transforming playset, and actual musical features!
Not only were these playsets pretty high-tech, especially at the time, but Hasbro were clever enough to make them hook up to each other.
Playsets, 1986 by Hasbro:
This is where the stars gets ready for their concerts, but we all know that only the Holograms
need to use it, because with the help of Synergy, Jem is just a moment away.
A real audio speaker that turns into a dressing room. It hooks up to the Star Stage's
cassette player. Also to be used as a carrying case. Was released in 1987 aswell.
4 Jemstar Points.
Back.
In the cartoon:
Nothing with direct resemblance.
International:
Contents:
Speaker/dressing room.
Cord.
Handle.
Table.
Shelf.
4 Drawers.
Chair
Chair bottom.
Mirror.
Hairbrush.
Comb.
8 Hangers.
Nailpolish.
Hairspray.
Hairdryer.
Side clasp.
Sticker sheet.
Mirror sheet.
Instructions (back).
Folded poster with first edition back.
This gift from Jerrica and Kimber's father, takes Jem and the Holograms on all their adventures.
A car with a built in working FM radio. Can be hooked up to the Rock Backstager.
Requires a 9-volt alkaline battery (not included). Has a license plate that says "JEM-1".
Box.
Box back.
Box side. [Pictures by betseytacy]
Prototype.
In the cartoon:
This roadster appears alot in the cartoon, from the very first episode.
But the roof is yellow/green and rarely seen. The hubcaps look different. There's a backseat.
International:
Contents:
By day this is an office for Jerrica, and by night it's where Jem and the Holograms perform all
their concerts.
Jerrica's office turns into a stage by placing a backdrop in the background aswell office
accessories. Has a real built in cassette player, which is meant to be connected to the
Rock Backastager playset, but also plays on it's own. Although it looks like a keyboard, the keys
can't be played, instead a keyboard was included with the New wave Waterbed playset. Can be
carried with the strap.
Inside of package, it's stamped "25 NOV 1986". Was released in 1987 aswell. 7 Jemstar Points.
Back of box.
In the cartoon:
Jerrica's office and many different stages appear, but nothing with direct resemblance of this
playset.
International:
Contents:
1 stage in the shape of a keyboard with a real built in music cassette tape player,
1 pink stage floor,
1 large white Jem logo with cardboard front,
1 side wall, 1 wall/cover with chrome Jem logo,
1 pink file cabinet,
4 white clamps,
8 pink spotlights,
8 white C-joints,
6 lightning bolts (2 pink, 2 orange and 2 yellow),
2 white speakers,
1 white cup,
1 white telephone,
2 white spinner front,
2 white spinner back,
1 clear desk top,
1 white desk frame,
2 white desk legs,
2 white chair legs,
1 pink chair seat,
3 pink doll stand holders,
3 microphone stands and bases (pink, orange and limegreen),
1 white battery cover,
3 jigsaw images (artwork Jem, Jem logo, cartoon Synergy),
cardboard insert with office backdrop and side and disk,
sheet of chrome stickers,
instructions sheet
(back),
first year poster.
Playsets, 1987 by Hasbro:
Jem and the Holograms won this shiny golden car in the Glitter and Gold contest against the
Misfits, so now they have two roadsters and the Misfits are left with the Misfits van (which was never
released as a playset).
This is basically the same roadster as the previous one, with updated colors.
A car with a built in working FM radio. Can be hooked up to the Rock Backstager.
Requires a 9-volt alkaline battery (not included). Has a license plate that says "JEM-1".
Assembled.
In the cartoon:
This roadster appears alot in the cartoon aswell, from the episode
"Glitter and Gold". But in the cartoon it has more golden parts, and has a backseat.
Contents:
Car.
Roof.
Hood ornament.
Steering wheel.
Gear shift.
Sticker sheet.
Instructions sheet.
Jem and the Holograms helped save an old radio station, and as a thanks it was named KJEM.
A radio station playset with a real working built-in amplifier and speaker (and a microphone),
that looks like a guitar when closed. Also has a strap (same kind as Star Stage)
to be carried with.
As usual with the Jem playsets, although they have built in surprises, they aren't what they look
like, so although this one looks like a radiostation and guitar, it has neither a radio or
working guitar. This is the only playset that says how many pieces are inside: 68, so you can imagine
it would be difficult to find a complete one loose.
5 Jemstar Points. Original toystore pricetag says $34.99. Back. Inside. Assembled guitar. [Picture by betseytacy]
In the cartoon:
The KJEM radio station was featured in the episode "KJEM" but looked nothing like this.
Contents:
Even a rockstar has to relax sometimes, and this waterbed looks perfectly suited for a star like
Jem. The waterbed is actually supposed to be filled with water, and converts into a real working
eletronic 17-note mini-keyboard.
4 Jemstar Points. Back.
International:
In the cartoon:
A bed did appear many times, but not similar looking. Read the page Starlight Mansion inside.
In the cartoon:
Well they do workout in several episodes.
Cassette:
Contents:
In the cartoon:
Not featured in the cartoon.
Cassette:
Prototypes:
Contents:
[Some pictures by Penelope @ Farpoint Toys & Collectibles. From the collection of Anna-Maria Fabbricante]
In the cartoon:
Not featured in the cartoon.
Cassette:
Contents:
In the cartoon:
Reminiscent of the episode Aztec Enchantment where Clash shoot a music video with the Misfits in
the Mexican jungle for the song "Welcome To The Jungle".
Cassette:
Contents:
[Pictures by Penelope @ Farpoint Toys & Collectibles.
From the collection of Anna-Maria Fabbricante]
Hasbro had plans for atleast three new playsets, which all appear to be slightly smaller than what we're used to from the first years, but more than the Video Madness accessories. Seems like Hasbro kept their sense of inventive designs and features.
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