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While it could technically refer to a fan of various "Pollys" (like the character from Underdog or singer Polly Jean Harvey), it is most dominantly associated with the dedicated collectors of .
Many fans specialize in "restoring" yellowed plastic using UV light and hydrogen peroxide (retrorbrighting) to bring the compacts back to their original neon glory. for pollyfan
In 1998, Mattel took over the design, transitioning Polly into a larger, "fashion doll" format with rubberized clothing (often remembered for the "easy-to-dress" struggle). While the Mattel era has its own fanbase, the modern "Pollyfan" movement is largely responsible for the massive resurgence in value for the original, tiny Bluebird sets. What Makes a Set "Holy Grail" Status? While it could technically refer to a fan