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Vintage Twist n Turn Barbie Doll

Vintage Twist n Turn Barbie DollThe release of the Vintage Twist n Turn Barbie Doll, also called TNT by collectors, was the beginning of the Mod Barbie Era. Barbie received a total makeover - a new face, a new hair style and a new body. The TNT Barbie has rooted eyelashes, bendable legs and a twist and turn waist.

Mod Barbie Doll - TNTDoll Name:
Twist 'n Turn, TNT

Model #:
1160

Box Date:
1966

Issue Date:
1967 to 1968

Hair Colors:
Shades of Blonde, including Sun Kissed (light blonde), Summer Sand (grayish blonde)
Red / Titian
Brunette, including Go Go Co Co (medium brown), Chocolate Bon Bon (dark brown)

Vintage Twist n Turn Barbie Doll Face:
Blue eyes, brown eyebrows, rooted eyelashes, deep pink lips and blush

Clothing:
1967 - Orange vinyl bikini with white net cover- with orange accent stitching.  Orange hair bow.

1968 - Two piece pink swimsuit with Sleeveless multi-color top and thin green belt with gold buckle and pink vinyl shorts.  Pink hair bow.

Stand:
Clear X-Stand

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

Reproductions:
1998 Twist n Turn Vintage Barbie Doll Reproduction
1999 Far Out TNT Mod Barbie Reproduction
2006 All That Jazz Vintage Barbie Reproduction
2009 Twist 'n Turn Reproduction - My Favorite Barbie 50th Anniversary Series

Notes:
The TNT's hair is pulled back at the sides with a bow. The length varies from below the shoulders to the waist and the ends are uneven.

In 1969 TNT Barbie got a new shorter, flip hairstyle. See Flip TNT Barbie.

The Twist and Turn Waist Body was Patented in 1966.  Every Barbie made since then with a TNT waist has the date 1966 on her bottom, leading many people to believe they have found a valuable vintage Barbie doll, when in fact they haven't.


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