Doll Name Aja (2nd Edition)
Stock # (US) #4201/4005
Hasbro package contents listing 12 1/2" doll with stage fashion, pretend musical instrument, pumps, hairpick, cassette tape and figure stand.
Comments/Trivia This is the 1987 version of Aja, updated from 1986. 
Produced VariantsSo far, I know of dolls marked on their backs with one of the following places of manufacture, and there are slight variations among them:
  • China 
To learn more about these body types and slight differences, please see the body variations page.
More Skip here to see more about packaging variations from different countries, promotional boxes, etc.
Skip here for a listing of other depictions of 2nd Edition Aja (cartoon, prototypes, catalogues, etc).

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12 1/2" doll: Caucasian-tone doll with long straight aqua hair, cut in two layers, with (arguably) Oriental features. 
  • Nude, she can most easily be differentiated from her first edition by earring holes or earrings, or plastic bolts on the sides of her head (in the hair) where the ribbon was once attached. 
  • Aja is the only Jem doll with this face mold. Looks similar to Kenner's Darci doll face mold. 

stage fashion: Made up of 6 pieces itemized below. 

stage fashion part 1, shirt: Plum lamé, 3/4 length sleeves, elasticized sides. 
  • it is basically the same pattern as her the one that came with first edition Aja but with one long velcro closure in the back instead of two smaller ones. 

stage fashion part 2, skirt: black satiny material with multicoloured metallic fabric paint dots. 
  • This same fabric is used on the dress for There Ain't Nobody Better.
  • The same fabric is used on a Misfits Smashin' Fashion prototype that was never produced.
  • The same fabric is used on a Superstar Sindy fashion (bottom centre of this photo)
  • There is no slit in the skirt.

stage fashion part 3, tights: Matte canary yellow stretch tights
  • There are a few Jem outfits that came with yellow tights. See a photo of them together, and/or check the tights guide for more information.

stage fashion part 4, earrings: fluorescent green hoops with stars.

stage fashion part 5, belt: It's made out of stretchy material with a velcro closure. 
  • unlike the prototype photos, it is not shiny at all.

stage fashion part 6, hair bow: It is yellow stretchy lace. 
  • Should be attached to head with plastic bolts. In many loose dolls this is no longer the case. 

pretend musical instrument: Blue translucent/sparkly guitar with three tuning pegs, silver cord. 
  • A purple version of this guitar came with Mexican Aja.
  • Her original version is light blue with a sparkly sticker decal. 

pumps: Fluorescent pink, thin, scalloped-edged.
  • This style/colour of shoe is very popular and it's difficult to distinguish the correct shoes for each doll/fashion from the other. Please check the shoe guide for more information on them.

hairpick: canary yellow 
  • The only other yellow Jem comb (Raya's) is fluorescent yellow, so it's a shade different
cassette tape: Jem Theme, Something is Missing, Share a Little Bit, 1986. 
figure stand: Dark pink, not completely transparent, it's a bit milky-looking. 

Items not listed in Hasbro's box contents (not all dolls came with the same posters and inserts, this is a listing of what I got personally with my dolls)
Box- 2nd year horizontal edged box, has an illustration of Aja on the front. 
Box Liner: turquoise, no clear acetate bonnet. (see more on Box Liners)
Poster- Rolled Glitter N' Gold Illustrated poster with first year Jem catalogue on back. (See more on posters) 
MTV offer (US version)
-Dream Tour Cassette offer 

Packaging Variants: A listing of the packaging that 2nd Edition Aja can be found in, that I know of, so far! You may also find it interesting to find out what "H-22", "H-32", and "H-44" means. Anything in Italics I haven't actually seen but have good reason to believe exists. If you have any photos or information/corrections to share, I'd love to hear about it!


Canadian Issue (possibly had Smash Hit Tape offer boxes?)


UK Issue?
US Issue: Smash Hit Tape offer sticker, 4201/4005 Asst./© 1986 Hasbro, Inc./Pawtucket, RI 02862/All Rights Reserved/Doll, doll stand, accessories/made in China. H-44/Cassette Made in Hong Kong.

US Issue: No Smash Hit Tape offer sticker, 4201/4005 Asst./© 1986 Hasbro, Inc./Pawtucket, RI 02862/All Rights Reserved/Doll, doll stand, accessories/made in China. H-44/Cassette Made in Hong Kong.

Other images of 2nd Edition Aja (generally unproduced/prototypes/promotional figures)

Source Differences from produced doll (if any)
1987 US Hasbro Toy Fair Catalogue Her belt appears to be shiny
Her guitar is opaque
1987 France/UK Toy Fair Catalogue (French Shown) Her tights are shown to be blue, they look similar to the ones from Sophisticated Lady. I doubt any were actually sold with these though.
1987 catalogue poster The earrings are erroneously shown to be green hoops. Thanks to Pete B. for the scan!
Her belt appears to be shiny
Her guitar is opaque
Music is Magic fashion boxes Second Edition Aja and the other 2nd edition Holograms are shown wearing bright yellow hoop earrings. The same photo appears on the 2nd year catalogue poster.
Topolino Second Edition Aja  in Topolino Magazine  (one of many issues from 1987)
Store Catalogues
Prototypes (from Hasbro employees, etc)
Commercials Her belt looks shiny in at least one of these commercials.
Other Print advertisements
Illustrations: Hasbro Box art
Illustrations; Hasbro Promotional art
Illustrations: Cartoon  As far as I can tell, she didn't wear this outfit on the cartoon.
Illustrations: UK Comics
Illustrations: Colouring & Activity Books

Credits: The same fabric is used on a Superstar Sindy fashion (bottom centre of this photo)