Barbie dolls are fashion dolls manufactured by the American toy company Mattel, Inc. and launched on March 9, 1959. American businesswoman Ruth Handler is credited with the creation of the doll using a German doll called Bild Lilli as her inspiration. Reference: Wikipedia.
Barbies have always been popular with children and have recently seen an interest from adult collectors, especially unusual Barbies or those from the sixties.
Below are some examples and price guides of Barbie dolls including a Wonder Woman doll and a brunette doll with a ponytail.
1965 MATTEL BARBIE & FRANCIE DOLLS TRUNK
Sold for US$460 at Les Collectibles in 2023
Vintage 1960’s Barbie. Normal wear for age. Comes in Barbie Reproduction Box. Measures 11.5″
Sold for US$550 at Bodnar’s Auction Sales in 2023
Vintage Mattel Barbie Doll, Wonder Woman
Collector Edition. #24638. Certificate of authenticity included.
In original box. Dimensions of box: 9.25″L x 3″W x 13.5″H.
Sold for US$60 at Lion and Unicorn in 2023
Matell Barbie Puppe Doll, 60ies, Made in USA, 30 cm, very good condition, Barbie in blue evening dress with coat and handbag
Sold for €240 at Wormser Reklame-Auktion in 2023
BRUNETTE PONYTAIL BARBIE WITH BROWN EYESHADOW. 11″. Hard to find, #3 Barbie, with brunette ponytail, brown eyeshadow, ruby lips, jointed body, wearing black and white swim suit and black open-toe heels. Near mint with beautiful complexion and painting. Mattel, #3 model,1960.
Sold for US$750 at Frasher’s Doll Auction in 2023
