A Guide To Vintage Barbie Dolls, Clothing, Accessories and other Fashion Dolls
When Ruth Handler and Mattel introduced Barbie in 1959 it created quite a sensation! She was inspired by Ruth's daughter, Barbie (of course), as an alternative to their weekly shopping for paper dolls. Today, vintage Barbie dolls and clothing are beloved by collectors for their quality and representation of the clothing of the era. As styles have changed, so has Barbie. Of course there have been many others and as little girls who played with Barbie have grown up, an entire industry of collectible dolls has been developed for those of us who still like to play with our dolls!
This is a 1960 Barbie TV ad! Click on the arrow in the middle of the screen to watch it.
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The search for a complete Fashion Doll Guide
begins and ends here.
My goal is to provide a comprehensive resource to vintage Barbie dolls, clothing, accessories and other collectible fashion dolls, beginning with Barbie's debut in 1959. The main focus of this is vintage Barbie and her friends and family. I will also be adding in other vintage dolls and today's dolls as well.
Vintage Barbie Dolls - 1959 to 1973
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Mod Barbie Dolls - A detailed chronological history of the Mod Era Barbie Dolls from 1967 to 1972, including Jamie and Truly Scrumptious Barbie Dolls. Each doll has its own page with pictures and detailed information...Read More |
Vintage Barbie Doll Clothing
1959 - 1972
Includes every Barbie Doll ensemble released from 1959 to 1972, including pictures and clothing descriptions and details. They are organized in two year groups:
Vintage Barbie Accessories
Index of Vintage Barbie Accessories including shoes, glasses, jewelry and gloves...Read More
Vintage Barbie Doll Cases
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Vintage Barbie Doll Cases - List of Barbie and Friends cases and trunks by year...Read More |
Vintage Barbie Dolls Friends and Family
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Vintage Francie Dolls - Francie was introduced in 1966, she was Vintage Barbie Dolls's mod cousin and was the first doll with real eyelashes. She had a slimmer "teenage" figure. In 1967 Francie's same size friend Casey was introduced along with the supermodel Twiggy - the first celebrity doll in the Barbie family. Includes pictures and descriptions of Francie, Casey and Twiggy dolls and clothing... |
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Vintage Stacey Dolls - Stacey was introduced in 1968, 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. She was permanently retired after 1971. Includes pictures and descriptions of Stacey dolls and clothing...Read More |
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Collectible Barbie Dolls
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Vintage Barbie Reproductions are among some of the most popular and successful collectible Barbie Dolls. Mattel issued the first Vintage reproductions in 1994 to celebrate Barbie's 35th birthday. Includes pictures and descriptions of all of the Vintage Barbie Doll Reissues and Reproductions...Read More |
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Silkstone Barbie Dolls were introduced in 2000 and have become very popular with collectors. They are also known as Fashion Model Barbie dolls and Lingerie Model Barbie dolls...Read More |
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80s Barbie Dolls marked a significant period of growth for the Barbie brand, with new dolls and accessories being released regularly to keep up with demand. One notable aspect of the the Barbie dolls of the 1980s was the increased diversity of representation...Read More |
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Resources & Miscellaneous
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Barbie Hallmark Christmas Ornaments In 1993, Barbie Hallmark Ornaments entered the market. Hallmark has made Barbie ornaments every year since then and well over 100 ornaments have been produced. Includes a list of all the Barbie Hallmark Ornaments made so far along with pictures and descriptions...Read More |
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Vintage Liddle Kiddles were introduced by Mattel in 1966. They were tiny dolls, ranging from 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 inches tall, with pose-able limbs and rooted hair. Includes a list of all the Kiddles made with pictures and descriptions...Read More |
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Barbie Doll History - There have been numerous Types of Barbie Dolls made since she was first introduced in 1959. Includes pictures and descriptions of Barbie Doll History, including all of the different face molds used...Read More |
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I was born the same year as Barbie and she was a very important part of my childhood. When my own daughter started playing with Barbie, I fell in love with her beauty and elegance. Shortly after that, I rediscovered the precious few pieces that survived my childhood and I began collecting vintage Barbies. (The coat and purse pictured on the right are from my original childhood collection.) |
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