My Vintage Barbies Blog
A blog for vintage Barbie collectors, and all those who loved Barbie growing up and still love her today! For more detailed information on the complete vintage era, foreign dolls, history, and even some newer dolls, please visit my reference website at: https://www.myvintagebarbies.com
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
My Vintage Barbies (The Book)
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Letter for You...
Hello
to all my Barbie friends!
I wanted to send a quick update as it has been awhile since my last blog. I continue to monitor and update my website and this blog as needed. I found some links from the blog and the website that were not working correctly, and those have now been fixed. If you find any other issues as you are using the site or blog, please let me know, and I will work on those as well.
I have enjoyed all your emails, comments, feedback, and support over the years,
and have loved hearing how much my website and blog have been helpful to
you. I also appreciate you clicking through the links to help cover the
costs of keeping the website up and
running. Thank you! 💗
I
so love my Barbie collection, as I know you love yours as well. You won’t be seeing as many posts as before, because I am not finding as many “new” topics to write
about!
Be sure to keep popping over to the website, because when I get new information I always add it there! Also, thank you for following this blog, Facebook, and bookmarking my website!
Happy
Hunting!
Marie
Thursday, September 6, 2018
Barbie of the Month: Pep Rally Gift Set
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The sides of the box |
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Mattel Catalog: Notice the word "NEW" The first picture is from 1964 and the second picture is from 1965 |
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These were taken from the 1964 and 1965 Sears Catalog. |
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Monday, February 5, 2018
Barbie of the Month: Barbie and Ken (Tennis) Gift Set
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Ponytail Barbie and Flocked Hair Ken |
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End of box showing the stock number |
Tuesday, December 5, 2017
2017 Barbie Tree
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My Little Barbie Tree |
My tree is full of replica's of my favorite vintage dolls, their cases, and many other darling Barbie items.
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Number 1 Barbie dressed in Gay Parisienne which is one of my very favorites! |
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The cases are so cute. |
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Midge dressed in Suburban Shopper and barbie dressed in Silken Flame and Red Flare. |
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Barbie is all about her accessories. |
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Another favorite is my tree topper with Barbie and Ken dressed in Wedding Day and Tuxedo. |
Do you have a Barbie tree? I'm sure everyone would love to see pictures and hear your story.
Merry Christmas!
Friday, February 3, 2017
Barbie of the Month: Reissue Skipper
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Reissue Skipper |
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Photo from the 1970 Sears Catalog |
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1964 and 1969 boxes |
Reissue Skipper has blue eyes and pink, peach, or yellow lips, and was available with blonde, brunette, or titan hair colors.
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1964 and 1969 boxes |
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1964 and 1969 boxes |
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1964 and 1969 boxes |
The similar box included skipper in her one-piece red and white swim-suit, red flat shoes, brass headband, white plastic brush & comb, black or gold wire stand, and booklet. Note: the brass headband often tarnishes and caused some green to transfer onto Skippers head and hair when left on her head.
Since Skipper was only available from 1969 to 1970 and was only featured twice, (once on a flyer and once in the Sears catalog), she is extremely rare to find in-box. She is certainly a very popular doll among collectors.