Santa Claus from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

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The Rudolph Movie's Dolly Is A Misfit Toy For A Really Dark Reason
By MIKAEL TRENCH
Rudolp the red-nosed reindeer
The long-running stop-motion holiday classic "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" introduced families to the lovable gang of unwanted playthings on the Island of Misfit Toys.
Dolly with the train, plane, and spotted elephant on the Island of Misfit Toys
Abandoned due to their abnormalities, the characters await the day they can find children to love them. The rag doll named Dolly, however, has nothing outwardly wrong with her.
Dolly with the train and spotted elephant on the Island of Misfit Toys
In response to the Television Academy Foundation’s question about why Dolly belongs on the island, "Rudolph" producer Arthur Rankin Jr. joked that she had psychiatric issues.
Dolly crying on the Island of Misfit Toys
This sentiment was elaborated on in a 2007 episode of NPR's "Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me," where it’s revealed that she was "clinically depressed" after being disowned by her owner.
Dolly on the Island of Misfit Toys
This detail has been backed up by a 1998 CVS exclusive toy with a tag reading "I'm a little rag doll who just wants a friend. I think that will help my broken heart mend."
King Moonracer from the Island of Misfit Toys
There’s even the 2014 graphic novel "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Island of Misfit Toys," which presents the heartbreaking moment where Dolly is left behind.