Description: I. History: a. Mattel's Barbie Doll line 1959/1961: The first Barbie doll wore a black and white zebra striped swimsuit and signature topknot ponytail, and was available as either a blonde or brunette. The doll was marketed as a "Teen-age Fashion Model," with her clothes created by Mattel fashion designer Charlotte Johnson. The first Barbie dolls were manufactured in Japan, with their clothes hand-stitched by Japanese homeworkers. Around 350,000 Barbie dolls were sold during the first year of production. The Doll was the brain child of Ruth Handler who always believed the Doll would be a big seller. The story is very interesting several books have be written, an well as several collectors guides. In 1961 two years after the first release the company came up with the career line. Since 1961 the doll has held well over 200 different Jobs. The 1961 #5 is the first Barbie to have a hollow body. Many #5 Vintage Barbie Dolls have a "greasy" looking face due to the type of vinyl used. II. For Sale: The 35th anniversary Blonde BarbieĀ® doll with ponytail, Mint a. Overview:Barbie 35th Anniversary Special Edition Reproduction of Original 1959 Barbie Doll (1993) -Blonde Hair - Barbie 35th Anniversary Doll is a Special Edition Reproduction of Original 1959 Barbie Doll by Mattel. Includes: Barbie doll. Barbie has brunette hair and wears thin gold tone hoop earrings, and a 35th Anniversary tag on her wrist. b. Description: The Special Edition Reproduction for the 35th Anniversary of Barbie looks as vibrant and fresh as the original from 1959. Her silky hair is styled into her signature ponytail with curly bangs, a typical of the era. She has a delicately painted face, which recreates the look of the original, and her bright red lips match her polished fingernails and toe nails.She is dressed in the original strapless black and white Zebra striped swimsuit. She wears glamourous golden hoop earrings, and open-toe high heeled shoes. For a perfect end to a perfect look, she wears her unique blue-lens sunglasses framed in white. III. Box:Original. IV. Shipping:Local pick up available Seattle WA area. Domestic: Free USPS Mail. International: use eBay Internationall shipping program.
Price: 110 USD
Location: Seattle, Washington
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Artist: Ruth Handler
Antique: Yes
Doll Hair Color: Blonde
Character: Barbie
Doll Hair Type: Straight
Occasion: All Occasions
Set Includes: Doll
MPN: 11591
Year Manufactured: 1993
Material: Vinyl
Age Level: 14
Brand: Mattel
Doll Gender: Girl Doll
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Type: Dollfie & BJD
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Licensed Reproduction
Doll Eye Color: Blue
Packaging: Original (Unopened)
Features: Lot, Gift Set, Antique, With Original Packaging, Retired, Limited Edition, Ball Jointed Doll (BJD), Nude, OOAK, Vintage
Country/Region of Manufacture: China
Product Line: Anniversary Dolls