How do I identify a vintage Barbie?

Often, the bottom of a Barbie doll’s feet will offer clues as to which decade it’s from. The first ponytail Barbies had holes in the bottom of their feet. Barbies were made in Japan from 1959 to 1972 and have “Made in Japan” or “Japan” stamped on the bottom of their feet.

How much are unopened Barbies worth?

Dolls that are MIB (mint in box) from those years sell for between $40-$200. A set of NRFB (never removed from box) dolls from 1988 to 1998 can sell for around $1,000. Holiday Barbies ranging from 1995 to today are not worth as much money as older editions. There are some exceptions, however—like rare colors.

What is skipper worth?

While vintage Skipper dolls, clothes, and accessories can sell for a lot of money, modern Skipper dolls usually only have a value of $10 to $20 MIB. If they have no box, the value may be only $5 or less.

When did Barbie’s Midge doll come out?

Doll mark: Midge T.M. 1962 Barbie 1958 by Mattel, Inc. 1964-1966 Midge doll – the same doll as 1963 with the word ” Patented ” added as a last line on the markings.

How tall is the Midge Hadley doll?

The Midge Hadley doll is Barbie dolls best friend, is 11 1/2″ tall and was introduced in 1963, Midge is the same size and shape as Barbie so she can share her extensive wardrobe but . . . not her man, as the Allan doll is her boyfriend.

What does the New Midge doll look like?

Available only in the Japan market, the New Midge came with molded brown hair with a center part and no bangs, has a blue molded, painted headband, brown side glancing painted eyes, no freckles, straight non-bending legs and body as the USA Midge doll. She looks very different than the USA sold Midge doll.

What are some of the rarest Barbie dolls?

There are rare dolls that have side glancing eyes or eyes of colors other than blue and this would make the values higher. Doll mark: Midge T.M. 1962 Barbie 1958 by Mattel, Inc. 1964-1966 Midge doll – the same doll as 1963 with the word “Patented” added as a last line on the markings.