Jamie Doll

February 23, 2010 by Suzanne
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Walking Jamie Doll was a Sears Exclusive Barbie Doll sold from 1970 to 1972. She was also available in two different gift sets – Furry Friends in 1970 & 1971 and Strollin in Style in 1972 and had two different doll cases.

Barbie Doll History, Types of Barbies

November 27, 2009 by Suzanne
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In Barbie Doll History here have been numerous Types of Barbies made in since she was first introduced in 1959. With a rare exception here and there, Barbie’s body hasn’t changed much. Some may have more moveable parts, but the size and shape remains the same. Her face however, is a different story.

Christie Doll, Christie Barbie Doll

November 5, 2009 by Suzanne
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The Christie Doll was introduced in 1968 with the Talking Christie Doll. She was the first African American Barbie size Doll. From 1968 to 1973 there were four vintage Christie Barbie Dolls – Talking, Twist ‘n Turn, Live Action and Malibu. The Christie Doll has continued to be sold through the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and today.

Julia Barbie Doll, Julia Dolls

October 26, 2009 by Suzanne
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Julia Barbie Dolls The Julia Barbie Doll was one of the first Celebrity Barbie Dolls. It was introducted in 1969. Julia was a hit TV show that ran from 1968 to 1971. Diahann Carroll played Julia Baker, a widowed single Mom and Registered Nurse, in this ground breaking role – one of the first prime time shows to feature an African American woman in a non-stereotypical role.

Truly Scrumptious Doll, Truly Scrumptious Barbie

October 18, 2009 by Suzanne
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Truly Scrumptious Dolls

The Truly Scrumptious Doll was one of the first “celebrity” Barbie Dolls, released along with the Julia doll in 1969.

The doll is based on a character of the same name from the wildly popular kids movie, Chitty, Chiity, Bang, Bang.

There were two Truly Scrumptious Barbie Dolls – a “standard” one on the traditional straight leg Midge/Barbie body and a Talking Truly Scrumptious.

Both dolls have a Francie head with blue eyes, rooted eyelashes and blonde hair – no bangs, pulled back in a low ponytail and curled at the bottom.

PJ Dolls

October 13, 2009 by Suzanne
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Vintage PJ Dolls PJ Dolls were introduced in 1969 when Barbie’s Friend Midge received a makeover and a new name. Using the same Midge face and head mold, PJ was more hip and mod than Midge. PJ had long blonde pigtails, brown eyes with blue eye shadow and wickedly long rooted eye lashes. Here is a complete list, pictures and detailed information about all of the P.J. Dolls. PJ Dolls

TNT Barbie

October 13, 2009 by Suzanne
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TNT Flip Barbie TNT Flip Barbies TNT Barbie got a new look in 1969. Twist ‘n Turn Barbie got a new hairstyle – a shoulder length flip, arguably inspired by the hit TV show That Girl which ran from 1966 to 1971 and starred Marlo Thomas with a similar hairstyle. This Barbie is often referred to as TNT Flip or TNT Marlo or even TNT Marlo Flip.

She was made from 1969 to 1971 and she received a new swimsuit each year.

Stacey Dolls, Stacey Barbie Doll

October 7, 2009 by Suzanne
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Stacey Dolls were introduced in 1968, as 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. Between 1968 and 1971, there were three different TNT Stacey versions and two different Talking Staceys. She was permanently retired after 1971.

Vintage Barbie Doll Values – October 2009

October 5, 2009 by Suzanne
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Here are the highest priced items sold in the last month in the vintage Barbie category on eBay.

Vintage Barbie Values 10.2009

This gorgeous #1 Barbie was the highest priced item sold in the Vintage Barbie category in the last 30 days. She received 28 bids and sold for $6,100. In addition to the Barbie Doll, she also included several vintage ensembles.

Next was also a Blonde #1 Ponytail. This one is a Pink Silhouette Dressed Doll – wearing Evening Splendour. She sold for $4,550 after receiving 29 bids.

This Blonde #1 Barbie included her original box, stand, swimsuit and accessories and sold for $4,400 after receiving 32 bids.

This #2 Brunette Ponytail received 34 bids and sold for $4,200.

This #1 Brunette Vintage Ponytail Barbie received 12 bids and sold for $4,110. She also included her original box, st, swimsuit and accessories.

Another Blonde #1 – this one sold for $4,050 and received 38 bids.

Next this NRFB Silver Ash Side Part American Girl Barbie received 21 bids and sold for $3,240.

#2 Brunette Vintage Ponytail Barbie Doll

This #2 Brunette Ponytail Barbie is dressed in Evening Splendour. She received 19 bids and sold for $2,949.99.

The highest priced “Family & Friends” Doll was theis Vintage Stacey Doll from the Nite Lightining Gift Set. She included the ensemble and swimsuit from the Sears exclusive set. THe seller was in Austria. She sold for a “Buy It Now” of $999.00