Mattel, Inc. is an American multinational toy manufacturing company founded in January 1945 and headquartered in El Segundo, California. Mattel is mostly renown for the Barbie doll which debuted on March 9, 1959, going on to become the company’s best-selling toy in history. In 1960, Mattel introduced Chatty Cathy, a talking doll that was voiced by June Foray and revolutionized the toy industry, leading to pull-string talking dolls and toys flooding the market throughout the 1960s and 1970s. In 1961, Mattel introduced the Ken doll. Reference: Wikipedia
Below are some examples and price guides of Mattel Inc dolls including some Liddle Kiddle dolls and a Barbie fashion doll.
Mattel Inc Maker’s Mark
MARVEL SUPER HEROES SECRET WARS DOCTOR OCTOPUS AND HIS SECRET SHEILD, SEALED, MATTEL 1984
Sold for US$35 at Dennis Auction Service, Inc. in 2023
Mattel Barbie Doll, Pink Ice
Limited Edition. First in a series. #15141.
In original box, unopened. Dimensions of box:
Sold for US$20 at Lion and Unicorn in 2023
Mattel Liddle Kiddle Dolls Larky Locket & Jiddle
Vintage 1960s Liddle Kiddle Calamity Jiddle #3506 with rocking horse (hair bangs have been cut). Also includes #3539 Lucky Locket Kiddle Larky (no chain), and outfits.
Sold for US$50 at Bayside Auctions in 2023
BARBIE MATTEL 1960’s Bubble Cut #3 Doll w/Box
Barbie height: 11.3″ Box measurements: 12″ x 10.5″. Marked Japan. Shows green at pearl earrings.
Sold for US$90 at Ararity Auctions in 2023
1962 Mattel Barbie Teenage Fashion Doll
1962, with original box, stand included, 11 1/2 inch doll, box measures 12 1/4 X 3 X 1 3/4 inches
Sold for US$160 at Matthew Bullock Auctioneers in 2023
