Pre 1967 Barbie




Barbie was first introduced, in her now famous black and white swimsuit, in 1959. The first Barbie had a ponytail and came with a stand, sunglasses and black open toe shoes.

Vintage Barbie Ponytail Dolls were issued from 1959 to 1966. Her design evolved over the years and there are 7 different variations. These are known by their numbers - #1, #2, #3, etc.

Bubblecut Barbie dolls were sold from 1961 to 1967. Although collectors do not often distinguish the different faces like they do with the ponytail, the Bubblecut's face underwent the same transformation as the ponytail. The first Bubblecut had a small tight hairstyle. As the years progressed her hair got fuller and fuller.

Miss Barbie (1964) was the first doll with bendable legs and the only Barbie doll with "sleep" eyes that could open and close. She was also the first to have molded hair (instead of rooted) - she came with three wigs and a lawn swing and accessories.
 
Below is a large selection of Barbie Dolls and accessories for sale. All made before 1967.



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