How to Identify Barbie #1 vs Reproduction?

by Jessica Bell
(Pasadena, CA)

My mother in-law has a #1 Barbie in pristine condition, however, it's so perfect and has never been retouched that I'm beginning to think that it is a repro. Can you please tell me the differences between the original #1 and the repro? She said her mom brushed out the bangs because she thought they were ugly.

Thank you

Hi Jessica -
The Barbie doll in the photo above looks like a reproduction to me. Here is how you can identify a Number One Barbie and here is an identification guide for Vintage Ponytail Barbie Dolls.
Your doll looks like it is a 35th Anniversary #1 Barbie Reproduction.
Suzanne