Christie Doll

Talking Christie Doll was introduced in 1968. She was the first African American Barbie size Doll. Black Francie, introduced in 1967, was the very first in the Barbie family of dolls. Julia doll, using Christie's head/face mold, was introduced in 1969.

While Christie did not have any of her "own" clothes, other than the doll's original outfits, she had a Barbie size body and can share Barbie's magnificent wardrobe

There were four vintage Christie Barbie Dolls - Talking, Twist 'n Turn, Live Action and Malibu. Live Action & Malibu Christies had long hair, the other ones had short hair. The short hair dolls are frequently found with hair that has turned red over the years. This is a normal variation, but dolls who retain their original dark brown/black hair color are usually considered to be more valuable.

Talking Christie

Model #:
1126

Issue Date:
1968 to 1972

Hair:
Short Black Hair - often oxidizes to red

Face:
Brown Eyes, Rooted Eyelashes, Hot Pink Lips & Blush

Stand:
Clear X-Stand

Body Markings:
© 1967
Mattel, Inc.
U.S. & Foreign
Pats.Pend.
Mexico

Clothing:

1968 and 1969
Green knit tunic top with pink and green braid, pink vinyl panties

1970 and 1971
Yellow and orange print top with orange vinyl trim and shorts

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Twist 'n Turn Christie Model #:
1119

Issue Date:
1970 and 1971

Hair:
Short Black Hair - often oxidizes to red

Face:
Brown Eyes, Rooted Eyelashes, Hot Pink Lips & Blush

Clothing:
(American Version) One piece v-neck tricot swimsuit with pink, yellow solid top and geometric print pink, yellow and white geometric print bottom.
(European Version) One piece v-neck tricot swimsuit with green, yellow solid top and geometric print green, yellow, blue and white geometric print bottom.

Body Markings: ©1966 Mattel, Inc. U.S. Patented U.S. Pat.Pend Made In Japan

Stand:
Clear X-Stand

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Live Action Christie

Model #:
1175

Issue Date:
1971 to 1973

Hair:
Long black hair with middle part, wearing orange sheer scarf as a headband

Face:
Brown Eyes, Rooted Eyelashes, Orange Pink Lips & Blush

Clothing:
Two pieces purple tricot print pantset with crop top, trimmed with purple faux-suede. Fuchsia square toe low heel shoes.

Body Markings:
© 1968 Mattel, Inc.
U.S. & Foreign Patented
Patented in Canada 1967
Other Patents pending
Taiwan

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Sunset Malibu Christie

Model #:
7745

Issue Dates:
1973 - 1977

Hair:
Long black hair with side part

Face:
Brown Eyes, Rooted Eyelashes, Peach Lips

Clothing:
Red nylon one-piece halter style swimsuit, White towel.
No Stand

Body Markings: © 1966 Mattel, Inc. U.S. Patented U.S. Pat.Pend. Made in Korea Was also made in Taiwan and may be marked as such.

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Reproductions
Mattel released a Platinum Edition Red White 'n Warm Vintage Christie Doll Reproduction in 2007.

Christie Dolls 1977 to 1995

Superstar Face

1977	1977	1980
Superstar Christie (See on eBay)	Fashion Photo Christie (See on eBay)	Beauty Secrets Christie (See on eBay)

Steffie Face:

1978	1980	1981	1982
Sun Lovin' Malibu Christie (See on eBay)	Golden Dreams Christie (See on eBay - Amazon)	Pink n' Pretty Christie (See on eBay)	Sunsational Malibu Christie (See on eBay - Amazon)

1977	1979
Supersize Christie (18" Tall) Supersize Barbie Face (See on eBay)	Kissing Christie Kissing Barbie Face (See on eBay)

New Christie Face
Introduced 1988
California Christie (1988)
California Dream Christie (1988)
Island Fun Christie (1988)
Sensational Belinda (1988) - Used 1980s Christie Face
Cool Times Christie (1989)
Barbie & the Beat Christie (1990)
Barbie & the All Starts Christie (1990)
Beach Blast Christie (1990)
Dance Club Devon (1990) - Used 1980s Christie Face
Wet 'n Wild Christie (1990)
All American Christie (1990)
Benetton Christie (1991)
Hawaiian Fun Christie (1991)
Lights & Lace Christie (1991)
Rappin' Rockin' Charisite (1992)
Rollerblades Christie (1992)
Sun Sensation Christie (1992)
Glitter Beach Christie (1993)
Tropcal Splash Christie (1995)

Christie Dolls have continued to be a part of the pink box Barbie family since 1995.

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