Buddy Lee was an advertising character developed in the 1920’s by Lee Jeans to promote their products. Check out early 1940’s railroad Buddy below, along with some rare promotional Buddys from the 1930’s and 1940’s. Railroad buddy is part of my Mother’s doll collection.

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Some rare Buddy Lee dolls below:

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An extremely rare football Buddy Lee doll - 1940's

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Ultra rare Dr. Pepper Buddy Lee - 1940's

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Rare Coca-Cola Buddy Lee - 1940's

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