In 1967, the first Mod Barbie Dolls were released. Twist
'n Turn Barbie Dolls had long straight hair and her wardrobe had a total
makeover.
Below is a detailed chronological history of the Mod Era from 1967 to
1972. Each doll has its own page with pictures and detailed information.
Pictures and details are also available
for Barbie's same sized Mod Friends who shared Barbie's clothes,
including: Stacey, Julia, Christie, PJ, Steffie
and Kelley.
The release of the Vintage Twist n Turn Barbie Doll,
also called TNT by collectors, was the beginning of the Mod
Barbie Era. The TNT Barbie has rooted eyelashes, bendable legs
and a twist and turn waist.
Vintage Hair Fair Barbie was not a doll, just a Barbie head with wigs, hairpieces and accessories. All had chin length hair with a side part. There were 3 different versions in the Mod Era.
Talking Barbie was sold from 1968 to 1971. There were three different versions and a Stacey face variation. Don't miss the video of the Talking Barbie TV Commercial!
TNT Barbie got a new hairstyle in 1969 - a shoulder length flip, arguably inspired by the hit TV show That Girl which ran from 1966 to 1971 and starred Marlo Thomas with a similar hairstyle. This Barbie is often referred to as TNT Flip or TNT Marlo or even TNT Marlo Flip. TNT Flip Hair Barbie
Living Barbie was an update of the previous Dramatic Living Barbie - same doll, shorter name. She also had a new outfit and pink lips and cheeks instead of orange.
Malibu Barbie was one of the most important Barbie Dolls of the 1970s. She was sold through 1977 and defined Barbie throughout most of the 70s. She was an instant hit and was enormously popular.
Barbie Hair Happenin is one of the rarest from the Mod Barbie era and is hard to find. Originally it was thought to be a Sear's Exclusive Doll, but it was not.
Walk Lively Barbie walks with her Walk 'n Turn Stand and moves her head and arms.
There were also Walk Lively Steffie and Ken dolls.
Mod Barbie Dolls Size Friends
Stacey Dolls were introduced in 1968, as Barbie's new "cool" Mod friend. She hailed from the Mod Mecca of hipness - Great Britian. There were two versions - TNT (Twist 'n Turn) and Talking Stacey. Between 1968 and 1971, there were three different TNT Stacey versions and two different Talking Staceys. She was permanently retired after 1971.
TNT Stacey
TNT Stacey had two different hairstyles and three different swimsuits. For more details - TNT Stacey Doll
Talking Stacey
Talking Stacey had a side ponytail and two different swimsuits. For more details - Talking Stacey
The Christie Doll was introduced in 1968 with the Talking Christie Doll. She was the first African American Barbie size Doll. From 1968 to 1973 there were four vintage Christie Barbie Dolls - Talking, Twist 'n Turn, Live Action and Malibu. The Christie Doll has continued to be sold through the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and today.
PJ Dolls were introduced in 1969 when Barbie's Friend Midge received a makeover and a new name. Using the same Midge face and head mold, PJ was more hip and mod than Midge. PJ had long blonde pigtails, brown eyes with blue eye shadow and wickedly long rooted eye lashes.
Talking PJ
Talking PJ was the first PJ - she was released in 1969. Talking PJ
Twist 'n Turn PJ
TNT PJ Doll was introduced in 1970 and was manufactured through 1971. Twist 'n Turn PJ
Live Action PJ
Live Action PJ was released in 1971 along with Live Action Barbie, Christie and Ken. Live Action PJ
Sunset Malibu PJ
When Malibu PJ was released in 1972 she had a glamorous new look. Sunset Malibu PJ
There were two Truly Scrumptious Barbie Dolls - a "standard" one on the traditional straight leg Midge/Barbie body and a Talking Truly Scrumptious. Both dolls have a Francie head & Barbie body.
Julia was one of the first Celebrity Barbie Dolls. She was introducted in 1969, based on a popular TV character played by Diahann Carroll. There were two Jula Dolls, Five of her own Julia, one of which was included in a Julia Doll Gift Set.
Walking Jamie Doll is one of the rarest Mod Barbie Dolls, she was a Sears Exclusive Barbie Doll sold from 1970 to 1972. She was also available in two different gift sets - Furry Friends in 1970 & 1971 and Strollin in Style in 1972 and had two different doll cases.
(Coming Soon!)
Living Eli from Japan (1970)
Steffie (1972)
Miss America (1972)
Kelley (1973)
Here are the current Mod Barbie Dolls listings on eBay:
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