http://www.vintagebarbiedolls.net Thu, 19 Feb 2009 21:48:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 1961 - Mattel introduces Ken and his wardrobe. The first Ken stood twelve inches tall and was sold in a box, with fashion booklet, sandals, a towel and black wire stand. The first Ken was sold with flocked hair available as a blonde, a rare brunette, sold as a store ... http://www.vintagebarbiedolls.net/vintage-ken-dolls/ Vintage Malibu Barbie was introduced in 1971. It was available to purchase up until the early eighties and it was one of the cheapest Barbie dolls to own at that time period. This meant that it quickly gained in popularity and new dolls were introduced into the Malibu range such as ... http://www.vintagebarbiedolls.net/vintage-malibu-barbie-dolls/ In 1964 Barbie hit a new phase of glamor, and it all began with the release of the Swirl Ponytail Barbie doll. Unlike the first six Ponytail Barbies that had their hair pulled straight back with bangs in the front, this new doll had her bangs combed to the left, resembling ... http://www.vintagebarbiedolls.net/vintage-swirl-ponytail-barbie/ Imagine if you will being a young girl or a doll lover of any age, when the vintage fashion queen Barbie first made her appearance. Just having the box in your hands made your hair stand on end, all over. How exciting to hold her in your hands, while gazing in ... http://www.vintagebarbiedolls.net/vintage-fashion-queen-barbie/ Barbie doll becomes even more lifelike this year as Living Barbie. She's almost lifelike with elbows, knees, and ankles that bend, and a head, waist, arms, hands, and legs that swivel. It's the dawning of the disco scene with Maxi N Mini, a hip outfit with a faux-fur-lined metallic blue jacket. ... http://www.vintagebarbiedolls.net/1970-barbie-dolls/ Hairstyles have come and gone throughout this decade, and the style this year is long and flipped up at the ends. Leg wear is hot, and so are Barbie doll's fashions. Fab Fur comes with waist high golden lame boots, and Yellow Mellow arrives dressed in yellow net tights that match ... http://www.vintagebarbiedolls.net/1969-barbie-dolls/ Barbie doll speaks for the first time in both English and Spanish as Talking Barbie. She quotes six different phrases when a string on the back of the neck is pulled, including "I have a date tonight", "I love being a fashion model", and "Let's have a costume party." Far-out fashions ... http://www.vintagebarbiedolls.net/1968-barbie-dolls/ This is a big year for changes in the Barbie doll with a new look and new fashions. From her haute couture look of the early 1960s, she evolves to fit into the "mod" look that's all the rage late in the decade. As Twist N Turn Barbie, her face is ... http://www.vintagebarbiedolls.net/1967-barbie-dolls/ Color Magic Barbie debuts with hair and clothing that can be dyed. Her shoulder-length hair comes in Golden Blonde or Midnight Black, and can color to Scarlet Flame or Ruby Red. Hats are big this year with Lunch on the Terrace, Pretty as a picture, and Shimmering Magic. Shimmering Magic is ... http://www.vintagebarbiedolls.net/1966-barbie-dolls/ Barbie doll is a good ol' "American Girl" in 1965. Her hairdo is the popular Pageboy cut with bangs, available in several hair colors. Her fashions are inspired by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, and offer a chic and sophisticated look. Some of the ensembles from this year are Saturday Matinee, Tickle ... http://www.vintagebarbiedolls.net/1965-barbie-dolls/