Need help figuring out if my bubble cut barbie is old or reproduction.

She is a very dark brown hair bubble cut with pale pink lips, bendable legs, straight arms. The question is about the markings on the right cheek. It reads c. 1958, Matel, Inc, U.S. Patented, U.S. Pat. Pending.
Any help would really be appreciated.
Thanks, Lana

Question about Vintage Barbie with Bun

by Kim
(North Carolina)

Side view

This is my grandmother's Barbie - I have not found any other Barbie dolls with hair in a bun. This hair has not been fashioned into a bun by the owner of the doll - it's obviously like this from the factory. See pictures. My question is - what number is it? I'm thinking it's a #5, but have not found any like it. Is it more rare and/or valuable to have the hair in a bun? Marks on rear-end are “7” on left cheek, “Barbie PATS PEND ©MCMLVII by Mattel” on right cheek.
Many thanks for any information.

Question about Fashion Queen Barbie Head / Neck Rim

by Kristie Lynn Rehnig
(Philadelphia, PA)

Hi Suzanne. Thank you for putting up this beautiful, fun, very useful site! - This is not an identification question, but I was not sure where else to pose it within your pages. I do have a few pieces I would not mind help identifying, and I will come back with questions re those when I have taken the pictures of those.

My question today is, I do have an original fashion queen doll with most of the pieces/accessories, but problematically the head is not presently on the doll, and the rubber on the neck opening seems awfully stiff. I have tried gently/and with moderate force to push the head onto the doll's neck joint, but it seems not to want to go. It is stiff and tight. Is there a good way to loosen the neck opening/soften the rubber without hurting the doll piece? Otherwise, would you advise trying to force it somewhat harder. I know neck splits are an issue and am afraid this could result if I force it too much. - Any advice on this is very welcome. Thank you!

Kristie

Hi Kristie -
I would try soaking the head rim in warm water for a few minutes to see if that would soften it enough to put it on.
Good Luck!
Suzanne

Please Help My Teacher Identify Her Vintage Ponytail Barbie Doll

by Alexandra
(Michigan)

Her Pretty Face

So my teacher, of whom grew up in the '60s, told me she had a vintage Barbie. I, being a hopeful new collector, asked if I could see it. She brought the doll in today to show me. When I saw her, I knew she was older than I first anticipated. I had no idea she'd be a ponytail.
The question is: Which ponytail?

Her markings read, "Barbie T.M. Pats.Pending, (c)MCMLVIII, by Mattel Inc." As they should. Her eyes are blue with little white dots in them (please see picture), and she has traces of blue eyeliner. Her skin is light, but I cannot decide as to classify it as faded "ivory", or as a light tan.

I believe she is either a #3 Ponytail or a #4 Ponytail. I do not think she is a #5 because her vinyl is not shiny, and I do not believe she is a #6 or #7 because her markings indicate this.

There are a few interesting factors to this doll, however. I am new to all of this, so please bear with me if I say something incorrect!

She has no piercing holes on her ears, and no earrings. Obviously the earrings could have fallen out, but it is odd to me there are no evidences of holes.

Her foot also says Japan. I didn't know if this was normal or not. It is to my understanding that only #1 Barbies have holes in their feet, so I don't believe it's abnormal for this doll not to have holes. I was wondering if the dolls were all produced in Japan, or if maybe she was a Japanese version or something?

You can see a close up of her eyes/mouth/nose shape in this photo. I didn't know if the blue residue was considered eyeliner or if it was eyeshadow. I know if it's eyeliner and she's a #3 like I'm thinking, she'll be a bit more rare. If it's eyeshadow, that would be normal for #4, correct? ^^;


She is in her original striped bathing suit. She may or may not have her stand (my teacher has to look!) but no box. Unfortunately, because that too could have told me something! >.<

If you can help me with identification, I would really appreciate it! Thank you so much for taking the time to look! I hope I can give my teacher an answer soon!

Vintage Barbie Ponytail Comparison Guide

Question about Vintage Barbie Doll Markings

by Dave Benoit
(Pennock,Mn.)

1958

I have a barbie that has 1958 stamped on it,and yet you state they debuted in 1959.Any explanation about my doll?She has the holes in her feet for the rod's,and her legs flex.

Pleas see - Number One and Two Ponytail Vintage Barbie Doll for Barbie body markings - all of the early Barbies were marked 1958 (MCMLVIII) - the year they were patented. There was never a Barbie that had holes in her feet and bendable legs. You doll head is a Vintage Bubblecut Barbie.

Looks Like A Barbie But Is It?

Hi,
Perhaps you can help me with this identification because it is an awfully daunting task for a novice person. She was either my childhood doll or my sister's doll so I know she's the right age to be a Barbie but she has none of the classical markings and before I throw her away I want to be sure.
So, she looks like a Barbie and acts like a Barbie but her body (butt) markings only reads “C(with circle around it) 1958 Mattel, Inc. U. S. Patented, U.S. Pat. Pend.”. She also has some tiny numbers on her upper inner arms. My research is showing that Barbie was introduced in 1959, however this 1958 date is confusing to me.
Her head is not currently attached to this body so I'm not sure if they belong together.
Thank you so very much!

Is this a vintage American Girl or a repro?

It is marked on the neck Mattel 1958

If it is marked on the inner rim:
Copyr. ©1958 Mattel Inc.

It is vintage -
Vintage American Girl Barbie Doll

Ponytail Barbie #3, 4, or 5 with "19" stamp on left butt

by Sue
(Vancouver, WA)

Trying to identify my old Ponytail Barbie. She has the markings described in #3, 4 & 5, but also has the number 19 stamped on her left butt cheek. I haven't seen anything about what the number stamp means. Body color has not faded. Do not have original earrings. Pictures attached. Can you help???

Thank you!

Hi Sue -
Those numbers are basically meaningless - please see What's the number stand for that is stamped on left side of Barbie's bottom? for more info.
Suzanne

Barbie Doll that says Midge and Barbie with #19? on left cheek

by kathy putnam
(michigan)

This doll came with pink striped bathing suit and has the marking #19 on left cheek and on right cheek says Midge and Barbie with a copy right of 1958.

Hi Kathy -
Your Barbie is a Swirl Ponytail from 1964 - 1965. The pink & white suit is not a Mattel / Barbie item - they came with Barbie Clones (cheaker knock-off dolls). The number on the left cheek is meaningless - see What's the number stand for that is stamped on left side of Barbie's bottom?
Suzanne

Barbie what I may have and lost case are there others?

by Kate
(New Hampshire)

Have a brunette Barbie says Midge Barbie 1962 Mattel on right side of rear( I think it also says TM but hard to read) on left side of rear the number 12 right arm has 443NN left arm SO SN Japan on bottom foot This Barbie was mine growing up as a child lost a black case in a move black with pink inside seems i can not find it in my search. Can you tell me what type of Barbie I have and if there may be a case out there I can find to replace the one that was thrown out by mistake. The case had a place to put your name in front outside black pink inside case. Barbie in excellent condition blue eyes with a white speck in the blue eyelids black with a light blue thin eye shadow
Thanks


Hi Kate -
Your Barbie is a Swirl Ponytail. You can look for your case here - Vintage Barbie Cases.
Suzanne

Need Help to ID a pats pending Barbie

by Amanda
(Michigan)

Can anyone help me to Id this doll? I cant find any like her.... She has a side part, Low Pony, side sweep bangs, marked barbie pats pending mcmlvIII by mattel. Hollow body. Also how much would be worth? She does have some green ear! Thanks!

Hi Amanda -
I think you have a Swirl Ponytail Barbie who has had a haircut. When you pull back her bangs I bet her hairline will be the same as the Swirl Barbie dolls pictured on the page above.
Suzanne

Looking for ID (approx year/name) of my first Barbie

by Cindy
(New Jersey)

Hi -- I'm embarassed to show how I mutilated my first Barbie doll by chopping her pageboy and bangs into some sort of shag...as well as cutting down her plastic eyelashes (yikes.) But I would really appreciate a dating for her, her model name, and the color name of her hair if possible (It's probably not obvious in the photos, but her hair has a little of a gray tinge in the dark blonde.) She has bendable legs, red nail polish, 1958 on the butt; there are also numbers in the inside of each arm...don't know if that means anything. I was born in 1959, and I think she's from the early-mid 60s. The dress I've shown in the pic may or may not have been hers originally, so if anyone recognizes it that would also be appreciated.

Obviously, she's in rough condition, but she's got sentimental value to me, even with the bad cosmetic surgery I performed on her as a child :)

Hi Cindy -
It looks like your doll is an American Girl Barbie from 1965 - 1966. I don't recognize the dress.
Suzanne

Question About Susan Manos Dolls

by Dave Benoit
(Pennock,Mn.)

I can't seem to find any Suasan Manos Dolls anywhere are the internet,can you shed some light on what they are all about?

Hi Dave -
I have no idea - let's see if anyone can help -
Suzanne

Bubble Cut Body/Head Question..

by ruthe
(ontario, canada)

I have recently been doing a lot of research on barbie, and have been collecting random barbies - not vintage yet - i actually just ordered a fashion queen barbie.. which is my first vintage.. but my question is.. ive been looking at getting a bubble cut, the markings are listed as follows:
Markings are (R in circle) Midge 1967-Barbie (R in circle) 1968 by Mattel Inc. Patented - all on RIGHT BUTT. and on LEFT BUTT is 11. JAPAN on her foot.

from my readings on this site and others, most bubble cuts were made until 1967. would this mean the head was most likely switched? its coming from a single owner (who had received it as a child) and states that this is how it was.
(sorry for bad pictures, thats all that she gave me)

Hi Ruthe -
I think you maybe misreading the Barbie markings - sometimes they are very hard to read. I think it says:
Midge T.M.
©1962
Barbie®
©1958
by
Mattel, Inc.
Patented
As per - Vintage Barbie Bubblecut Dolls -
There was no Barbie doll that I know of with the markings you describe, so I would say check them again with a magnifying glass.
Suzanne

Im not sure which Barbie this is.

by Tami
(Wakarusa, Ks.)

She has solid sculpted eyelashes,yellowish colored lips, blue eyes & eyeshadow,a kinda coral color on her nails,she has red hair(which is falling out & mainly why i can't figure out who she is)and on her butt cheek it has c1958- mattel,inc.- u.s. patented- u.s. pat. pend- made in- japan , then on the other cheek is the #5, on her foot it has japan , the legs bend.

You doll is a Color Magic Barbie Doll.
Suzanne

Can you identify this Vintage Barbie Doll for me?

by Tim Cole
(Washington, MI)

She has red hair, and the markings I can find on her are on her right butt cheek. The right butt cheek is marked "Barbie (in cursive), PATS PENDING, MCMLVIII, BY MATTEL INC.". She has stiff legs and stiff arms.

Hi Tim -
To me, it looks like a Color Magic Barbie head on the first Vintage Barbie Doll body. They were used in 1959 & 1960, before Midge on Ponytail Barbie Dolls & Bubblecut Barbie Dolls.

The reason I think it is a Color Magic head is because of the hair color. If you take her head off her body, it should have
Copyr. © 1958 Mattel Inc.
printed on the inner rim if it is a Color Magic.
Suzanne

Looking for help to identify some dolls?

I'm just going to link the pictures of the dolls we found in the box, there is a bunch of the clothes and shoes etc as well that go along with them but I think I would just like to know what the dolls are to start with. Thank you all very much for your help.

Your dolls are:
Midge
Ken
Bubblecut Barbie
Ricky - friend of Skipper
Suzanne

Has my Bubblecut Barbie Doll's Body and head been swithced?

by Wendy Piklor
(Mchenry, Il.)

Barbie with Coral lips marked Barbie (R)pats pend (C)with all the letters and numerals by Mattel inc

Hello,
I recently purchased this doll from ebay. She is a Bubble cut (no side thatched part) from what I can tell. I think her hair is considered reddish blonde or Titian. She has blue irises, coral/pink lips that match her nails and toes.Her ears look pierced but no green ear what so ever. Her eyebrows come very close to matching her hair.. just slightly darker. My concern is is her body been switched? She is straight leg with /Barbie (R)pats pend (C)with all the letters and numerals by Mattel inc. Japan is on her right foot only. I've been searching and it looks like all the Barbies with that marking should have red lips but, while asking other ebay sellers the markings of there doll that have the same lip colors as mine they tell me /Barbie (R)pats pend (C)with all the letters and numerals by Mattel inc. same as mine . And I also saw that on this site as well. So could it be possible not all barbies with the Barbie (R)pats pend (C)with all the letters and numerals by Mattel inc. marking have to have red lips? Sorry for the confusion. Look at the pics please :)
Thank you,
Wendy

Hi Wendy -
I always tell people that Mattel was making toys, not collectibles and there are almost endless variations - as they changed styles they would use up whatever they had - so if they ran out of heads before bodies, your doll could be the result. On the other hand, it was a toy before it was a collectible, so the head could have easily been switched - I remember changing my Barbie doll's heads & bodies around. In my experience, the bubblecut heads on Barbie only bodies generally have smaller, tighter hair. There is really no way to know.
Suzanne

Question about Vintage Barbie Markings

by Cheryl Craig
(Olney, IL)

I have what I think is a #2 Vintage Barbie. The markings on her right buttock are Barbie/Pat Pend/C MCMLVIII/BY/MATTEL/INC. On her left buttock is the marking: B208. On her right foot: JAPAN. Could you tell me if these are markings for a vintage #2 Barbie. Also what does the B208 mean?
Thank you.

Hi Cheryl - Here are the Vintage Barbie Markings.

Here is the info on the other number - What's the number stand for that is stamped on left side of Barbie's bottom?

Suzanne

need help identifying Barbie

by Cathy
(Morgantown, WV)

This doll does not have bendable legs. She has "japan" stamped on her bottom right foot and on the back of her neck she has two curves between her ears. Her butt markings say Midge and Barbie.

Please see Vintage Barbie Dolls for help identifying your Barbie doll. It looks like she has an American Girl Head on a Vintage Straight Leg Barbie Body.

Can You Please Help Me With What Barbie Doll This Is And The Year She Came Out

by SHIRL
(VIRGINIA)

Hi, I Am Very Confussed About This Barbie I Just Recently Bought. She Has Very Soft Golden Blonded Hair That Is Up On Her Head And Looks Like It Could Be Factory As It Is Perfect. She Has Cotton Soft Curly Bangs. Her Eyes Are Are Hard And She Has Blue Eyeshadow And Red Lips As Well As A Red Dot Under Each Nostril She Doesn't Have Holes In The Bottom Of Her Feet For A Stand But Her Right Foot Is Marked Japan. She Doesn't Have Earings In But There Is A Dot Hole That Is In Each Earlobe. She Doesn't Have Green Ear. Her Toenails Are Painted And I Haven't Checked Her Hands As She Is Wearing Gloves And I Haven't Removed Them. Did The Older Barbie Come With A Braided Updo? Her Buttocks Is Marked Barbie Pats. Pend And Roman Numerals And Made By Mattel. Her Left Buttocks Looks Like It Is 56 Or 66. Can You Please Tell Me Her Name And What Year She Came Out And Her Value? Thank You So Very Much For Any Information About Her. Shirl


Hi Shirl -
You have a Vintage Ponytail Barbie Doll - here is a chart that details the different "versions" Vintage Barbie Ponytail Comparison Guide.
She is wearing Plantation Belle.

Suzanne

Is This a Real #1 Vintage Barbie Doll?

by Natalie
(Denver, Co)

THE MARKING ON THE LOWER BACK SAYS BARBIE, PATS PENDE @MCMLVIII BY MATTEL INC, THE BODY IS SOLID, TUBS IN THE LEGS, WHITE IRISES, HOLES IN SHOES, JAPAN ON THE RIGHT FOOT,
THE CONCERN IS: THERE IS NO VISIBLE TM MARK AND EARINGS SEEM SILVER
THANK YOU
SINCERELY,
NATALIE CORRIGAN

Please help me identify a Barbie marked 1956

by Barbara Reierson
(Delaware County Delaware Ohio)

I have never seen a Barbie like this before. Please help me. She looks like Barbie, but very old. She has a (c)opyright symbol with M.I on her neck.She has another(c)opyright symbol 1956 Mattel Inc US Pat Pend on her butt and foot. She is wearing a brunette wig. She looks a little more pale than my 1961 Barbie. (and all of the other ones I have seen older than 1961) I have NEVER seen one with rocker eyes!! They open and close. I have not heard of a Barbie that was made with rocker eyes!

Hi Barbara -
Without a picture, I can't be sure, but is sounds like you have a Miss Barbie doll.
Suzanne

Question about Bubblecut Vintage Barbie Doll

by Lin
(Yatesville, PA, USA)

I found this doll mixed in with some vintage Barbies in an old doll case. She looks like a bubble cut to me (though I admit I'm no expert), but she has a twist-and-turn body and knees that seem like they ought to bend, though I'm haveing a hard time with them. She is marked Mattel 1966 Philippines. Is this a repro or authentic or what? Thanks.

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Hi Lin -
This looks like a Vintage Bubblecut Barbie head to me - it appears her head has been placed on a newer body - Barbies were made in the Phillipines from 1978 to 1988, so the body would be from those years.
Suzanne

Question about Fashion Queen Barbie

by Patty
(Cloverdale, Oregon USA)

I don't have a way to send a picture of my doll, however she looks like the one in the upper left hand corner of your web-page. The brunette with painted hair, in the gold and white one piece swimsuit with the turbin. She came with 3 wigs, blonde, brunette and redhead. I think she has a Midge logo on her hip, but when I look at the Midges on your site she didn't look like them, then I saw the picture and realized that was her. Is it a Barbie or Midge? When was it manufactured?

Any info would be appreciated.

Thank you very much,
Patty

Hi Patty -
That is a Fashion Queen Barbie - all of her info is here - Vintage Barbie Fashion Queen Dolls.
Suzanne

Please help ID these dolls

by Jim Matze
(Illinois)

The doll in the dress is marked 1966 japan. Holes on bottom of feet, twist waist,bendable legs.
The doll with the orange top no marking.
The doll with the stripped top is marked Skipper 1966.
The naked doll is marked Barbi, I can't make out the rest.Straight legs.
The little dolls are unmarked.



Hi Jim -
The first doll is a Ponytail Barbie.
The second is a Francie Doll.
The third is a Barbie Clone (not a genuine Barbie Doll).
The fourth one is a Skipper Doll.
In the bottom picture, the 3 little dolls on the right are Dawn dolls.
Suzanne

Help Identify My Mother's Vintage Barbie Doll

Not sure which barbie she is, it was my mothers. it markings on her right cheek. Midge 1962 (or 1952) not sure. also says barbie 1958 mattel pantented. it has a 18 on its left cheek if that means anything... my mother said she came with three wigs originally a red a blonde and a brunette. but we only have the brunette one. no original clothes. is she rare? cause i cant seem to find her. maybe i dont know what im looking for though lol the pics are bad quality since its a webcam. thanks for any info. :o)

This is a Fashion Queen Barbie.
Suzanne

Don't know anything about Barbies, HELP from Hong Kong

by Ashlyn
(Myrtle Beach SC)

I just got 3 barbies (or I think they are barbies) 2 heads and 1 baby. I will start with the pink dress barbie. Her stamp is on her butt and I think it reads 1963. She is missing a foot and her little fingers look to have been chewed off. I was wondering what you could tell me about her.

Your Doll is a Bubblecut Barbie Doll.

Question about the arms of my #4 Ponytail Barbie

I hope you can help. I have aquired a #4 Ponytail (flocking under the hair, solid body, Barbie only body). She came to me with soft, pliable arms. None of the barbies I have possess this type of arm, much like that of a Tressy or Tammie doll. Any vintage Barbie I have seen has arms more rigid like her legs. Can you shed some light on this for me?

Barbie Doll Identification Request

hello! My doll says "1966 Mattel INc. US patented, made in Korea" on her rear. SHe is wearing a yellow jumpsuit and has blonde hair.I would like to know if you can identify her for me? thanks, Abella

Barbie Doll Identification Question

She has Midge Barbie on her bottom and has a molded head.
She is in a blue swiming costume.
If you could tell me when she was made etc.

Best regards Diane

Hi Diane -
She is a Fashion Queen Barbie - looks like she is in great shape!
Suzanne

Vintage Barbie Identification Question - Who is this Barbie??

she is dated 1958 she has a hole in each ear for earrings. Her hair is all attached but it only fringes her face the back of the head is bald and smooth so i am assuming the hair is just suppose to cover over it since it is not missing any hair as the back of the head is completely smooth with no hair holes but is stamped mc 391 on top of her head.

Hi - your doll is a Swirl Ponytail Vintage Barbie.
Suzanne

Question about #4 Vintage Barbie

by Iris
(Providence, RI)

I have a #4 Barbie with a B22 marking on her left butt cheek. Does anyone know what that means?

Hi Iris -
your question is answered here -
What's the number stand for that is stamped on left side of Barbie's bottom?
Suzanne

Vintage Barbie Ponytail Identification Question

by C. Maxwell
(Porterville, CA)

I got this for Christmas 1959. Original outfit was striped bathing suit. Pearl post earrings. Blue eyeliner soft eyebrows. red finger nails and toe. Soft blonde hair. Barbie T.M. Pats.Pend. (c)MCMLVIII by Mattel Inc. on right butt. B 8 on left. no holes in feet. Open toe high heel. Any help would be appreciated.

Hi -
If she has blue eyeliner & blue eyes, she would be a #3 - Vintage Barbie Ponytail Comparison Guide - she also seems to have the characteristic ivory skin tone. I'm not sure about the earrings - they should be hoops - but remember Mattel was making toys, not collectibles & there are many variations. Does she smell like crayons? What a beauty!!
Suzanne

1962 Barbie - mint but was head replaced?

by Kris Shaw
(North Syracuse, New York)

Question:
Greetings! Attached is a presentation with 4 pictures that show my 1962 Barbie which seems to be all original, except for the head, unless the back of the neck did not have hallmarks. Her neck is clean of any Hallmarks. I purchased this doll several years ago in the box with stand and earrings wrapped in tissue paper. The description on the box would lead me to believe that this is her original head. Thank you so much for any help you can lend. Appreciate it! Kris Shaw

Answer:
Hi Kris -
The early Barbie dolls including Bubblecuts did not have any markings on their heads, with the exception of some transitional Bubblecut Barbies. Your doll looks lovely! She looks like the real deal to me!
Suzanne

Barbie or Midge?

by Danielle
(Portland, OR)

First described is on right, second on left.

I have one doll that has shorter dirty blonde hair, blue eyes, her eyes are sort of sqinted, red nail polish, and has a thin face.
The other doll has longer dirty blonde hair, more of a doe eyed look, less red lipstick, and no painted nails, and has a wider face. Which is which?

Hi -
The Barbie on the right is a Bubblecut Barbie. The doll on the left is not from the Barbie/Mattel family. I believe it is one of the Fashion Dolls made in the same era by Ideal - I think it is a "Grown Up Tammy" (different from the regular Tammy dolls.)

Vintage barbie what number?

I bought this barbie. I don't know what number she is. I'm guessing she is a later #4 or #5. Her markings on the bottom reads Barbie above that in a circle (R) then below the barbie pats. pend.(c)MCMLVIII by mattel Inc

I was told the mattel on the later fours some had (r) and a solid body is that true? She has a solid body. She is in very condition.

I have a attached a picture. If you can tell me what number she is it would be so helpful.



Thanks, Kelley

Hi Kelley -
Grab your doll & check the Vintage Barbie Ponytail Comparison Guide and you should be able to tell which one she is.
Suzanne

could this doll be a tan tone sidepart american girl blond?

by carla van lanen
(veldhoven, netherlands)

Hello,

I have bought a doll of which I think she might be a tan tone sidepart american girl blond, but I doubt a litte because of the fact that the sidepart isn t out of the middle as another ag sp.

the doll I have was on a ag body, marked all raised , the doll has tnt hair plugs silvertip and a/o make up.

I hope you can help me out.

best regards,
sincerely,
Carla.

Need Help Identifying this Barbie

by Rhonda
(Orange, CA,USA)

I believe this is a #3 and I do have the bathing suit, sun glasses and the little black heels. What I'm having problems figuring out are the earrings. They are like small hoops with a pearl. There is no Green under the ear but the little hoop has aged.

I'm just trying to make sure this is actually a number 3.

Can you help

Thank you
Rhonda

Hi Rhonda -
It does look like a #3 - the pearl drop earrings she is wearing were included with some vintage ensembles (I can't find the ones right now - when I do I'll update)
Suzanne

Vintage Barbie Ponytail Comparison Guide

Question regarding 1964 Barbie Collection

by Julian Varela
(Avila Beach, CA)

Hello,

My name is Julian and I've been holding on to a 1964 Barbie collection including Skipper, Gidget (i think) and Ken along with accessories, clothes and case. This collection belonged to my mother when she was young. Unfortunately my mother passed aways many years ago and this collection has been in storage. I'm considering parting with it but have absolutely no idea the value on these items. Any information you have would be great!

Thanks,

Julian Varela

Barbie ID - Bubble Cut Barbie with No Earrings

by CANDACE
(GLENDALE,AZ,USA)

NO EARRINGS

Question:
hello, i am confused with this barbie ,, could you tell me the year and number please? her but marking is,, barbie circle-r---pats pend---with a circle-c-mcmlv111-by mattel inc. and on the other side a number 9,,,,her nails and toes are the same color as her lips, but she has no pierced ears,, straight leg, also really nice condithion,,she is 11 1/2 inches long and seems to be hollow,she has the word japan on the bottom of her right foot, is she a vintage barbie? and if so what year and number? thanks so much,

answer:I have never heard of a Bubblecut with no earrings. You can see the different Bubblecuts here - Vintage Barbie Bubblecut Dolls.

I think while your doll is on an older body (1961) she is from the later era (1963 - 1967) because her hair is bigger than the earlier ones & her coral lips. She has possibly been repainted, as she has coral lips. The earlier "barbie only'" bodies has red nails & lips.

As far as no earrings, I suppose it could have either been a factory error or perhaps if her earrings were removed very early on the holes may have closed up. As far as I can recall, there has not been a titian/red head Bubblecut reproduction.

Is Color Magic Barbie Vintage or a Reproduction?

hello and Thank You for being there:}

My question is; I purchased a color Magic head (only). The head does NOT have the (c) Mattel 1958 on the rim of her head? Does this mean it is a reproduction?
The seller is waiting for me to leave them feed back, i was emailed and told that they could NOT receive the payment for this purchase until i leave them feed. so could you please Help Me!
Thank You, Tammy

Hi Tammy -
Every reference source I have indicates that the inner rim of the Color Magic Barbie was marked (c) Mattel 1958. But there are always variations. The Color Magic heads being sold on eBay look vintage to me - they do not look like the Mattel Color Magic Reproduction (which had dark hair). You would be able to tell by looking at the inside if it was a reroot instead of factory original hair.
Suzanne

Questions About Vintage Barbie Dolls

by Tonia Crutchfield
(Bakersfield CA)

I found the set of 3 pairs of gloves, 2 purses 2 sets of shoes. They are dated on the back 1963. I have searched for a # for them. Nothing comes up. Just wondering what if any the value is. It also has a little catalog with it showing fashions for sale marked 1962 printed in japan. I also have two barbies 1 is marked on butt 1958 with blond brown hair legs bend. The other one is marked midge for barbie raised on butt 1962 dark brown bubble cut hair legs do not bend polish on finger nails. I found all these at a yard sale a few years back and put them in a box with my own old barbie stuff. Any info would help...Thanks Tonia

Hi Tonia -
The brunette is a Bubblecut Barbie, The blonde is an American Girl Barbie. The gloves, purses and shoes are a Pak item called "Costume Completers" from 1964 - 1965. Pak items did not have item numbers.

The value is largely determined by the condition - the best way to determine the current value is to search for similar completed items on eBay.
Suzanne

Could someone please help me identify any of these dolls.

by Erika Rico
(Tampa, Florida)

I just bought this lot on Ebay. According to the seller the two bubble cut barbies are from 1962. He doesn't know about the kens or baby dolls. Are they Todd's? Thank you, I'm just getting started.

What's the number stand for that is stamped on left side of Barbie's bottom?

by Kathy
(Southern California)

On my collection of Barbie dolls there is a number stamped on the left bottom side opposite the markings. They range from 7 to 12. Can you tell me what this means?

Hi Kathy -
That is a good question & I do not know the answer. Anyone know?

What year was this Barbie doll made?

I have a brunette ponytail barbie. She has blue eyes black eyeliner and blue eye shadow. She has red lips fingernails and toenails. Also she has holes in ears and japan marked on bottom foot. her markings on bottom left cheek says 41. Top right cheek barbie pats pend c.mcmlviii, by mattel inc.


Please see
Vintage Barbie Ponytail Comparison Guide for help in identifying your Ponytail Barbie.

Question About Vintage Barbie Dolls & Value

by e montgomery
(vancouver bc canada)

i have these 2 dolls and am curious as to if they are saleable or shall i give them away. the red hair is marked 1962, japan, solid body and the black hair is marked MCMLVIII, japan, solid body, ear holes but no earrings.

These are DEFINITELY saleable! The red head is a Vintage Midge Doll and the Brunette is a Vintage Ponytail Barbie.
They look like they have been loved & played with - but many collectors love to get dolls like these and then restore them to the original beauty by re-styling their hair and touching up their "make-up"!

Barbie Doll Question - No T.M. or R after Barbie on bottom. It is a #2

by Kim Morgan
(Florida)

Everything says it is a number two- according to your wonderful explanation of Barbies! See picture.
This was my friends - she is only owner all her life, as you can see she chopped of hair, as she rather put wigs on Barbie! LOLOL - Has white eyes Arched brows etc, But this Marking on Bottoms eludes me?
See picture but it reads...Barbie/ Pats Pend/@MCMLVIII/by/Mattel/Inc. AND other right cheek it has a 67.

Barbara says she got it when it first came out her sister got hers a couple months earlier, (that one is on its way to me) She cut her hair off too! Good Lord. Anyway I am going to sell them along with all there clothes But I just cant say for sure what this is because that marking.
MANY MANY THANKS-


Hi Kim -
If she has white irises & no holes in her feet, she would have to be a #2. All of the "Barbie only" (before Midge was added) had the same markings. I don't think I have seen one without the TM - but remember they were making toys not collectibles & there are many, many variations from the standard. Sounds like you got a winner!
Suzanne

My mom's Barbie dolls

by Jennifer Timoneri
(North Royalton, OH USA)

My mom's barbie dolls

The Brunette has blue eyes, painted nails, lipstick and dark eyeliner. On her right butt cheek it says " TM Midge 1962 Barbie 1963 (but could be a 8) by Mattel Co. Patiented."

The blonde has blue eyes, freckles, painted nails, lipstick and brown eyeliner. On her right butt cheek it says the same as the doll above. I really cant tell if that last date is 1963 or 1968.

They have no earrings but holes under their earlobes where earings might have been.

I would just like to get them a little cleaned up and back in their original outfits.


Thank you for your help,

Jenny

Hi Jenny -
The Brunette is a Bubblecut Barbie, the Blonde is a Midge. Midge is wearing the original outfit from Tammy (it is on backwards - the snaps go in the back!)
Suzanne

Need to identify which Barbie this is

by Gappy
(Ontario Canada)

Brunette upswept hairstyle. Light blue eyes. Pearl necklace, gold coloured bangle on one arm. Silver/white/lace strapless outfit. Gold coloured heels
Markings:
"10"on Left buttock
"Midge T.M. ©1962 Barbie® ©1958 by Mattel, Inc." on R Buttock
"Japan" on right sole
No marks on arms or head that I saw