These dolls, mass produced between 1962 and 1964, were the first to have the. The back is marked, swiss made base metal unbreakable mainspring antimagnetic shockprotected. This sparked ruths vision to create a 3d doll for girls to play out their dreams. The barbie brand has always reflected the times, so modernizing ken is the next step in the brands evolution to offer more diverse products. Before barbie came along, dolls were cuddled, diapered and burped. Instant pdf download vintage row by row knitting pattern to make a 16 baby dolls neat. In 1959, the toy company mattel, which is based in a corporate.
She thought it would be cool interactive fun but it really isnt a worth while concept. Included are replicas of their beach worthy accessories. Download coloring sheets, mazes, puzzles, and more. Mattel 850 dark blonde swirl ponytail barbie in original box.
I have this 1958 matel barbie doll and i would like to. The original feature of barbie was that she was an adult. Ruth handler, cofounder of mattel, observed her daughter barbara playing with paper dolls for hours. This is all of the barbie merchandise we have for sale.
Mattels famous fashion doll, barbie is getting three new body types. These vintage hot wheels toys are worth thousands of dollars. Mattel said it saw a shocking 59 percent drop in profit during its. Barbie, ken, skipper and kelly, among others, are featured. Mattel vintage miss barbie, 1964, hard plastic head marked c. How barbie helped bring down mattels ceo washington post. Barbie is a fashion doll manufactured by the american toy company mattel, inc. Jamie is a friend of the barbie family, she is the same size 11 12 tall as barbie and shares her wardrobe. 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. The main identifying doll mark for mattel barbie dolls and friends is located on the dolls buttock modern dolls the mark is on the lower back, at the waist. Plug barbie into your windows machine with the usb cable and download the free. Below are some highlights of the 1980 offering of barbie and ken. This summer mattel will introduce president barbie and vice president barbie.
Barbie and ken dolls from mattel are displayed at a toy fair in new york. American businesswoman ruth handler is credited with the creation of the doll using a german doll called bild lilli as her inspiration. The leather band has some red coming off and the watch shows use. The expansion of the fashionistas doll line is a bid to appeal to todays girls and stem falling sales. Skipper roberts was a doll created by mattel in 1964 to be barbies younger sister. Her magic hair would curl instantly when you brushed or twisted it. Used rare collectable framed wall pictures for sale in. 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. Explore the world of barbie through games, videos, dolls and more.
This wristwatch is all original 1963 swiss made and it runs. See todays 1958 mattel doll for sale, best offer and auction. A barbie doll for you, you and you no matter what you look like. Items similar to 1963 barbie skipper doll japanese blond brown eyes wbox rare on etsy barbie. The new barbie offerings also include 7 skin tones, 24 hair styles and 22 eye colors.
Made injapan 1967 barbie tradein 1162 1966mattel, inc. Dated 1964, it has the original tag which states, a genuine barbie fashion, barbies designer designs for you, made by mattel. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Mattel bbx43 barbie fashionista barbie doll and fashion. Rodrigo alves, the human ken doll, has undergone over. 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. In 1964, mattel tried out a number of new techniques on one particular doll. The ponytail barbie is pictured with the words, 1963 mattel, swiss made, barbie at the bottom of the dial.
Miss barbie came in a box set with three wigs to alternately play with, so rather than having the rooted hair that. The first vintage barbie dolls were released in 1959. Barbie, the doll that the mattel cofounder ruth handler modeled after lilli and introduced at the worlds fair in 1959, will now come in a variety of shapes and shades. For the march quarter, the barbie line reported a 3% decline in gross sales, compared with a 14% decline. Immerse yourself in the history of barbie by visting the barbie signature. I, sleeping eyes detached, moulded brown hair with orange headband, wig form with three interchangeable wigs, body marked c. While some, depending upon the rarity, might only be worth a couple hundred.
Discover how when a girl plays with barbie, she imagines everything she can become. Mattels barbie modelled on the american fencer ibtihaj muhammad has muscular legs and wears a hijab. Commemorating the first time this fabulous foursome came together, barbie, ken, midge and allan wear recreations of their swimwear as sold in 1964. This particular watch is the second year issue 1964, in the orginal packaging.
She is in good condition with her original box lid and a replacement. I bought a barbie and midge boxed set at a local estate auction. Offer dates may be extended in mattel s sole and absolute discretion. Since his debut, ken has held at least forty occupations. There are additional numbers on the inside arms, inside thighs, the back of the heads on the neck rim. Barbie fun games, activities, barbie dolls and videos for girls. To hear more feature stories, download the audm app for your iphone. Toymaker mattel is introducing three new body types for barbie today jan.
This vintage 19641966 skipper doll with original box and stand. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. 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. The speed boat is different from the speed boat from 1964.
Buy mattel 1962 vintage blond midge barbie, mib wow. These dolls, massproduced between 1962 and 1964, were the first to have the. The doll, mattels biggest property, saw sales fall percent in the quarter. With this overwhelming task of finding these obscure dolls, some lines are not complete, but this book is well worth the price for any barbie collector.
Dolls free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Mattel introduced its doll as barbie, teen age fashion model. The years range from 1964 to 2007 with over 350 pages and a break down of barbies foreign family tree and celebrity friends. Mattel settled the case out of court, and bought lillis in 1964. Barbies dream house may be a white house at 1600 pennsylvania avenue. The worlds bestselling doll just got a major makeover. In fact, barbie might well be a prognosticator for future careers for women. Yes, she was a rocket scientist, taking us to new fashion heights, while firmly placing her stilettos on the moon, mattel wrote on the packaging for the 2009 my favorite career recreation. Alan sherwood 19641965, 1991, 2002 this character has been revived several times. Used rare collectable framed wall pictures for sale in richmond rare collectable framed wall pictures posted by steven in richmond. Mattel bradley 1964 barbie wristwatch collectors weekly. Mga sold ninetyseven million dollars worth of bratz dolls in 2001 and a billion dollars worth. This african american doll wore a colorful midriffexposing, longsleeved top and maxiwrapped skirt.
After 57 years in the toy aisle, barbie finally has curves like a real woman. Mattel celebrated the 50 year anniversary of barbie by rereleasing some of the dolls most famous sets, including the miss astronaut outfit. Ruth and elliott handler, the founders of barbies maker, mattel inc. Shop mattel bbx43 barbie fashionista barbie doll and fashion. Then, in 1959, the first barbie dollnamed after ruths daughtermade its debut at new york toy fair.
Beauty secrets barbie was the big release that year, im no expert but i believe its a barbie with a new comb. Barbie creator ruth handler, left, gets a kiss from kristi cooke, an actress dressed as a barbie doll, during barbies 35th birthday celebration in 1994. Sally ride became the first american woman to fly in space in 1983. Mattel has never specified the precise nature of their relationship. Mattels signature toy line is of course, a household name that is approaching her centennial. Mattel tumbles after barbies comeback fades bloomberg. Barbie models her famed swirl ponytail which also debuted that same year. This information could be of great value to advertisers and. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
I just know she felt it was worth her christmas money. Since barbie was started in 1959, if it is a barbie, the doll you have would not be from 1958. I was going to download another barbie game but i was attracted to the glitter on this one. 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. A guide to vintage barbie dolls, clothing, accessories and other. In 1963 bradley was contracted to produce the barbie watch. Sort by newest best selling lowest price highest price name ascending name descending. This way its ideal for print if you are interested. See more ideas about fashion dolls, vintage dolls and barbie. There are many barbie guides that can help you identify the doll, the outfit, etc. Mattel vintage barbie cases for sale in stock ebay. The official website for your favorite mattel toys and games including barbie, american girl. Get the best deals on mattel vintage barbie cases when you shop the largest online selection at.
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