11.5 Lot of Vintage Darice Fashion Dolls

Vintage Barbie Dolls
1959 to 1966

Vintage Barbie dolls bear witness off the best characteristics of nostalgia.  Everyone loves to reminisce and for fashion doll collectors, memory lane leads direct to Barbie'south of the by.  Just being quondam is only part of it.  It's the hair, makeup and mode statements that so perfectly define the styles of a favorite catamenia of time.  From the bubblecut to the swirly ponytail, Barbie doll memories are here for the sharing.

Step back in time and get to know the creative
earth of vintage Barbie dolls.

The kickoff Vintage Barbie Dolls were released in 1959.  Hither is a detailed chronological history of Barbie Dolls from 1959 to 1966.  Each doll has its own folio with pictures and detailed information.  Also included are Barbie'southward  aforementioned sized best friend, Midge.  For Barbie Dolls and Friends from the Mod Era (1967 to 1975), see Modernistic Barbie Dolls.

Vintage Barbie Ponytail Dolls
1959 - 1964

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Vintage Barbie Bubblecut Dolls
1961 - 1967

Barbie'due south new await in 1961, said to exist influenced by the 1st lady Jackie Kennedy, the fashion icon of the time, was a short style called a Bubblecut.  Bubblecut Barbie dolls were sold from 1961 to 1967. Although collectors practise not often distinguish the different faces like they practice with the ponytail, the Bubblecut'due south face underwent the same transformation equally the ponytail. The first Bubblecut had a small tight hairstyle. As the years progressed her hair got fuller and fuller.

 Vintage Barbie Bubblecut Dolls

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Fashion Queen Vintage Barbie Dolls
1963

Wigs were a pop style particular in the early on to mid-1960s.  Mode Queen Barbie had molded painted hair and came with three wigs. One of the highlights of my elementary school days was when my teacher's wig brutal off into the trash tin can.  When I recall of wigs I always remember that!  Hopefully Barbie had better luck! Vintage Barbie Manner Queen Dolls

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Barbie Swirl Ponytail
1964

In 1964 the glamorous Swirl ponytail Barbie was introduced, signaling the beginning of Barbie'southward truly glamorous period that lasted until Barbie went "Mod" in 1967. The dolls, habiliment and accessories from the glam years of 1964 to 1966 are amongst the virtually highly sought past collectors, and therefore the nigh valuable. Vintage Barbie Swirl Ponytail Dolls

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Miss Barbie
1964

Miss Barbie was the get-go doll with bendable legs and the only Barbie doll with "sleep" optics that could open and close. She was also the first to have molded hair (instead of rooted) - she came with iii wigs and a lawn swing and accessories. Vintage Barbie Doll Miss Barbie

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American Girl Barbie
1965 - 1966

The American Girl Barbie, named for her hair fashion, represents the peak of Barbie'due south glamour and elegance.  The American Girl Barbie and her 1600 series ensembles are the most glamorous and the well-nigh coveted past collectors.  No surprise they are too among the nearly valuable. Vintage American Daughter Barbie Doll

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Color Magic Barbie
1966

Color Magic Barbie came with either Gilded Blonde or Midnight Blackness hair that changed to either Blood-red Flame or Ruby Crimson when the enclosed solution was applied.  This is i of the hardest to detect, and therefore most expensive vintage Barbie dolls.  Some Color Magic Barbie are considered "high color" with very vivid makeup.  These are generally more than valuable. Vintage Colour Magic Barbie Doll

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Vintage Midge Dolls

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