The barbie doll was invented in 1959 by ruth handler. In 1963 bradley was contracted to produce the barbie watch. Dents, tears, folds, plastic cut reduce the value of the doll. Find best value and selection for your vintage barbie dolls instant wardrobe. I have this 1958 matel barbie doll and i would like to know. Beginning in the late 1960s, most toys were usually massproduced, thus making them. Mattel first introduced skipper in 1964 to expand barbie dolls world and to amuse the. The barbie brand has always reflected the times, so modernizing ken is the next step in the brands evolution to offer more diverse products. Barbie doll holly williams working model of the world. Buy, collect, sell or get pricing values worth for 1966 barbie dolls, use ebay sold.
The leather band has some red coming off and the watch shows use. In 2007 mattel released its second vintage 1964 reproduction skipper doll, this time wearing her school days ensemble and sold in a gift set along with a. In the 1960s barbie s friends joined the line up of fashion dolls. Mattels barbie modelled on the american fencer ibtihaj muhammad has muscular legs and wears a hijab.
Before barbie came along, dolls were cuddled, diapered and burped. Get the best deals on mattel vintage barbie cases when you shop the largest online selection at. I have sold barbies for many years and currently have a display of 50 years of barbie in a public place. Plug barbie into your windows machine with the usb cable and download the. Skippers first ten ensembles were smaller interpretations of wellloved barbie outfits, establishing a consumer buying pattern that skipper was a doll needed to complete the family. Everything about this doll screamed calvin klein from her baseball cap to her underwear apparently, at least according to the official barbie website. This is a case with dolls put in it after purchase, probably a childhood collection. These vintage hot wheels toys are worth thousands of dollars. Mattel 850 dark blonde swirl ponytail barbie in original box. These dolls, massproduced between 1962 and 1964, were the first to have the. Barbie simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. There are many barbie guides that can help you identify the doll, the outfit, etc. Oct 28, 2008 this is the first barbie commercial that first aired during mickey mouse club. There were quite a few dolls in this series over the years.
American businesswoman ruth handler is credited with the creation of the doll using a german doll called bild lilli as her inspiration. As the others have said she was not made until 1959. Jul 16, 2016 about barbie barbie launched in 1959 figure 1 at first, the dolls did not look innocent because of the heavy makeup on their faces. The back is marked, swiss made base metal unbreakable mainspring antimagnetic shockprotected. The first vintage barbie dolls were released in 1959.
I have this 1958 matel barbie doll and i would like to. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Apr 6, 2016 vintage barbie doll clothes sewing pattern official mattel barbie. Mar 08, 2019 ruth handler and her husband elliot, founded the toy company mattel, inc in 1945. Barbie herself will be at the highest value of her collectible life now at the. Ruth handler co founder of mattel and the designer of barbie envisioned creating a teenager version of a baby doll after watching her young daughter barbara play only with paper dolls. Apr 14, 20 for instance, some barbie boxes are marked midge t.
The first edition smells like crayons and has hole in the bottom of each foot. Mattel vintage barbie cases for sale in stock ebay. Explore the world of barbie through games, videos, dolls and more. Offer dates may be extended in mattel s sole and absolute discretion.
Vintage 1964 ken barbie doll skin diver outfit complete. Iconic barbies from the last six decades antique hq. Value of herman munster talking hand puppet mattel, 1964. Released in 1959, the firstever barbie doll features golden hair, a black and white bathing suit and blue eyeshadow. Cloth customs services and international tracking provided. Mattel changed this problem by advertising and eliminating or editing the less popular features. Barbara millicent roberts sister skipper 1964 2020 first appearance 1964 created by skipper roberts was a doll created by mattel in 1964 to be barbies younger sister, as well as to oppose controversies directed at barbie. Mattel acquired the rights to the bild lilli doll in 1964. Condition is important in the value of a barbie doll, nrfb never removed from box is the ideal highest value barbie dolls you will find. If you have kept your barbie dolls from when you were a child, or if you have acquired them another way, you may be wondering how much your doll is worth. Identifying vintage barbie dolls 19631967 doll reference. The doll was patented in 1958 and first sold in 1959. This date is also used as barbies official birthday. In the 1960s barbies friends joined the line up of fashion dolls.
Offer dates may be extended in mattels sole and absolute discretion. Immerse yourself in the history of barbie by visting the barbie signature. Barbiefull name barbara millicent roberts, after mattel cofounder ruth. About barbie barbie launched in 1959 figure 1 at first, the dolls did not look innocent because of the heavy makeup on their faces. If youre buying a 1950s house, already live in one, or want to see how new suburban homes were designed back in the leave it to beaver era, see some fantastic 50s house plans here.
Sort by newest best selling lowest price highest price name ascending name descending. Barbie was dressed in a red one piece jersey bathing suit, and included pearl stud earrings, and red open toe shoes. These incredible barbies are worth a veritable fortune today, and it is definitely possible that theyre sitting in a box in the basement somewhere. All the dolls in this series, also fashions, gift sets and miscellaneous. When barbie dolls have been played with they loose a lot of value. American businesswoman ruth handler is credited with the creation of the doll using a german doll called bild lilli as her inspiration barbie is the figurehead of a brand of mattel dolls and accessories, including other family members and collectible dolls. She thought it would be cool interactive fun but it really isnt a worth while concept. Barbie herself will be at the highest value of her collectible life now at the 60th. Rodrigo alves, the human ken doll, has undergone over. Instant pdf download vintage row by row knitting pattern to make a 16. Best known for their barbie dolls and friends products 1959present, they sold many baby type dolls, toys and wonderfully innovative products that have enthralled many a child and continue to captivate adults with their collector dolls and many products over. These dolls, mass produced between 1962 and 1964, were the first to have the. On average, 172,800 barbie dolls are sold worldwide every day. Know your 1960s barbie dolls news republican herald.
Unfollow mattel barbie dolls 1966 china to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. However, in 1964, the company adds the word patented to the box markings. The vintage barbie photo gallery barbie dolls vintage. Barbie is a fashion doll manufactured by the american toycompany mattel, inc. The 30 rarest barbie and ken dolls and how much they are. In 2016, barbie introduced three new barbie body types tall, curvy and petite along with new skin tones, eye colors, hairstyles and countless ontrend fashions and accessories. Skipper roberts is a doll created by mattel in 1964 to be barbies younger sister, as well as to. Since skipper was introduced, she has changed immensely. Dec 22, 2019 the barbie doll made her first appearance on march 9th 1959, produced by american company mattel. The barbie doll made her first appearance on march 9th 1959, produced by american company mattel.
Download coloring sheets, mazes, puzzles, and more. Ruth handler and her husband elliot, founded the toy company mattel, inc in 1945. For instance, some barbie boxes are marked midge t. Barbie is a fashion doll manufactured by the american toy company mattel, inc. Clickhere to see a picture of this doll in her original packaging. Barbie has been an important part of the toy fashion doll market for over fifty years, and has been the subject of numerous controversies and lawsuits, often involving parody of the doll and her lifestyle. See more ideas about vintage barbie dolls, vintage barbie and barbie dolls. Some of the 1162 barbie tradein dolls have made in japan on one line on the markings, otherwise everything is the same as the 1160. She is in good condition with her original box lid and a replacement. Immerse yourself in the history of barbie by visting the barbie signature gallery at the official barbie website. While some, depending upon the rarity, might only be worth a couple hundred. This wristwatch is all original 1963 swiss made and it runs. In fact, many of us came out of the womb and almost immediately encountered its activity center, an interactive toy that let you push buttons, turn dials, and move a tortoise and hare along a track.
Mattel bradley 1964 barbie wristwatch collectors weekly. How to determine if my barbie doll is worth much our. Skipper roberts is a doll created by mattel in 1964 to be barbies younger sister, as well as to oppose controversies directed at barbie. In 1959, the toy company mattel, which is based in a corporate.
So the only going together of it is what was in the childs collection at the time. Take these into consideration when using the barbie price. How to determine if my barbie doll is worth much our pastimes. The barbie value or price guide is based on the doll being nrfb never removed from box in perfect condition. Mattel first introduced skipper in 1964 to expand barbie dolls world and to amuse the younger child. Since barbie was started in 1959, if it is a barbie, the doll you have would not be from 1958. Vintage barbie doll clothes sewing pattern official mattel barbie. Immerse yourself in hot wheels history by visiting the hwc gallery at the official hot wheels collectors website. She was meant to be dressed, coiffed and used, as her creator and exmattel president ruth handler puts it, to project every little girls dream of the future. Barbie values and barbie price guide collectorvalues. For instance, mattel gave barbie a softer skin tone and new hair, which was a bubblecut.
The rare 1920s and 1920s windup toys by marx and others in original like new condition are very much sought after and sell quickly at high prices. Instant pdf digital download vintage dolls clothes sewing pattern vintage. This date is also used as barbie s official birthday. We counted sixty actual vintage dolls marked 1966 and sold from 1967 to 1976. Miss barbie and midge mccalls 7429 year 1964 one size 11. This vintage 19641966 skipper doll with original box and stand. Jan 28, 2015 chatty cathy doll value 1960 talking vintage chatty cathy. Prices for the rarest toys continues to be strong while prices for common or modern pieces continue to fall. Its raining barbies here at thegamer, and gold is raining down along with them. Barbie dolls, first introduced by mattel in 1959, are sought after by collectors worldwide. The barbie collector value is also reduced if it has be displayed or played with. Description courtesy of collector books, publisher of barbie fashion. Jul 12, 2016 mattel is rolling out 3 new barbie sizes.
The ponytail barbie is pictured with the words, 1963 mattel, swiss made, barbie at the bottom of the dial. Vintage 19641974 skipper was created, along with midge, to counteract criticism that claimed barbie was a sex symbol. This is all of the barbie merchandise we have for sale. Barbie mattel vintage 1964 ken doll teal wardrobe carrying case used. The real amx street car was a shortlived twoseater produced by amc that, like most muscle cars, stuffed a highpowered engine into a midsize frame. Barbie is elegantly ghoulish as lily munster, complete with lilys raven black hair and signature blond streak. This is the first barbie commercial that first aired during mickey mouse club.
Revenue of mattels barbie brand worldwide from 2012 to 2019. Barbies got a new body and now mattel is tackling her. For baby boomers and genxers, the name fisherprice is synonymous with childhood. Fourteen years later, ruth would introduce barbie millicent roberts, better known as barbie to the world. Barbie fun games, activities, barbie dolls and videos for girls. Mattel was the first company to market toys directly to kids by sponsoring childrens television programs with ads targeted to young consumers. Not photographed, but included is the mattel book 1 exclusive fashion booklet which is 30 pages double sided for 60 pages of great color photos of 1964 outfits and it has an ad for the skipper dream room, as well as ads for many barbie items you may have never seen, such as her college dorm room house.
Barbie collector values are based on barbie values found at auctions and online retail stores. The new barbie offerings also include 7 skin tones, 24 hair styles and 22 eye colors. Midges facial appearance was gentler than barbies, whereas skipper was a response to requests that barbie wanted to have children. Jul 01, 2019 the real amx street car was a shortlived twoseater produced by amc that, like most muscle cars, stuffed a highpowered engine into a midsize frame. The munsters giftset 2001 collector edition barbie loves pop culture barbie doll and ken doll as lily and herman munster are perfect as the beloved, offbeat couple from the famous 1960s tv show, the munsters. This particular watch is the second year issue 1964, in the orginal packaging. Then, there were those rainbowcolored plastic donuts known as rock a stack, the colorful and loud popper push toy.
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