| Vintage Barbie Ponytail Comparison Guide |
#1 & #2 Ponytail |
#3 Ponytail |
#4 Ponytail |
#5 Ponytail |
#6 & #7 Ponytail |
| Vintage Barbie Dolls - Ponytails: |
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| Issue Date: |
1959 |
1960 |
1960 |
1961 |
1962 - 1966 |
| Box Date: |
1959 |
1959 |
1959 |
1959 |
1962 |
| Hair Colors: |
Blonde, Brunette |
Blonde, Brunette |
Blonde, Brunette |
Blonde, Brunette, Titian (red) |
Different shades of Blonde, Brunette, Titian (red) |
| Face: |
Eyes had white irises and heavy
black eyeliner. Brows were blonde or brown. Red Lips and blush. |
Blue eyes. Brows were blonde or brown. Red Lips and blush. |
Blue eyes, Brows were blonde or brown. Red Lips and blush. |
Blue eyes. Brows were blonde, reddish or brown. Red Lips and blush. |
Blue eyes. Brows were blonde, reddish or brown. Coral Lips and blush. |
| Clothing: |
Black & White Striped Swimsuit
Gold Hoop Earrings
White Sunglasses with Blue Lens
Black Open Toe Heels |
Black & White Striped Swimsuit
Gold Hoop or Pearl Stud Earrings
White Sunglasses with Blue Lens
Black Open Toe Heels |
Black & White Striped Swimsuit
Gold Hoop or Pearl Stud Earrings
White Sunglasses with Blue Lens
Black Open Toe Heels |
Black & White Striped Swimsuit
Pearl Stud Earrings
White Sunglasses with Blue Lens
Black Open Toe Heels |
Red Jersey Swimsuit
Pearl Stud Earrings
Red Open Toe Heels |
| Stand: |
#1 - Black plastic disk stand
with two metal prongs
#2 - Black pedestal with wire stand |
Black pedestal with wire stand |
Black pedestal with wire stand
or Black wire stand |
Black wire stand |
Black or Gold wire stand |
| Body Markings: |
Barbie T.M.
Pats.Pend.
(c)MCMLVIII
by
Mattel
Inc. |
Barbie T.M.
Pats.Pend.
(c)MCMLVIII
by
Mattel
Inc. |
Barbie T.M.
Pats.Pend.
(c)MCMLVIII
by
Mattel
Inc. |
Barbie T.M.
Pats.Pend.
(c)MCMLVIII
by
Mattel
Inc. |
Midge T.M.
(c) 1962
Barbie(R)
(c)1958
by
Mattel, Inc.
(In 1964 added the word "Patented") |
| Vintage Barbie Ponytail Comparison Guide Notes: |
#1 Barbie had holes in the
bottom of her feet and shoes to accommodate her stand. #2 Barbie did not
have the holes and had a different stand. |
Had either blue or brown eyeliner - it was the
only time for both, but the blue is rarer. Some came with a braided
ponytail. Body smells like crayon and fades to ivory color. |
Used a new vinyl that retains its color - does
not fade to ivory like the earlier dolls. Some dolls came with a braided
ponytail. |
This is the first Barbie to have a hollow
body. Many #5's have a "greasy" looking face due to the type of vinyl used. |
There was a variation with
painted legs. The lip and blush colors varied a lot over the ears and many
different variations can be found. |
