To identify the 50 most valuable barbie dolls, 247 wall st. Ken s best friend, allan sherwood midges boyfriend, later husband, was introduced in 1964. The keeping ken value listing reflect a average price with highs and lows calculated together within a database to create an average value. Look for features that may indicate a barbie doll was manufactured in the early years. Todays ken still uses the 1968 body mold, so collectors use the stamp on the back of each head mold to determine the era in which the doll was made. I have a ken doll made in 1968 date printed on butt and he is by mattel, how much can i sell him for on ebay. Ken was created just two years after barbie and has been produced every year since, except in 1968 when mattel decided to change his body mold. Barbies theatre group onepager, art by vince colletta. May 02, 2009 the 1968 stamp is most likely to be a notice, rather than a year of manufacture. When looking through a pricing guide, use several guides and get the average price to determine a realistic value. The pink splendor barbie is the most expensive barbie ever made. The first africanamerican male doll, brad, was introduced in 1968, as the boyfriend of barbies africanamerican friend, christie, who was introduced in 1967. Vintage 1968 ken barbie made in indonesia with synthetic hair. Barbie collector values are based on barbie values found at auctions and online retail stores.
Sep 15, 2011 what is the value of a 20th anniversary barbie doll. Your parents were right you should have never cut barbies hair. Browse todays selected 1968 ken barbie doll for sale, best offer and auction. In brazil in the 1980s, the estrela company named the doll bob instead of ken from the book, barbie doll around the world. Collecting barbies is just about as common for kids as drinking juice. Ken, like barbie is a slick dresser, with a fabulous wardrobe that he shares with several friends, he also has a car, vinyl cases and many accessories. He is in pristine condition and in his original clothes. Get the best deals on mattel ken barbie dolls 19671973 when you shop the largest online selection at. It is fun to look back in time to the 1968 toys we played with when we were children. The barbies you might still own that are worth a ton of money.
The rare 1950s and 1960s barbies in original boxes are very much sought after and sell quickly at high prices. At a meeting of the barbie fan club, karen tells the story of how she met barbie when she was taken out to kens club where barbie was performing and lynn ann tells how she met barbie when she was in europe with her mother. Immerse yourself in barbie history by visting the barbie signature gallery at the official barbie website. Ken, introduced by mattel in 1961 as barbies steady boyfriend, has gone. It is a hardback book fair used condition tennesseevintagelove. Mattel ken barbie dolls 19671973 for sale in stock ebay. The on the barbie dolls is not always the year that the doll was manufactured. The market for pre1980 barbie dolls continues to be strong. Mar 17, 2019 ken dollken barbie dollmattel1968 ken dollvintage barbie ken doll in silver tux suitvintage kid stay safe and healthy. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. In brazil in the 1980s, the estrela company named the doll bob instead of. The woman who made the ken doll made it to resemble her husband. The 30 rarest barbie and ken dolls and how much they are worth.
He is a 12 tall vinyl doll and is barbies boyfriend. The ultimate barbie doll book, published in 1996, contains over 1,070 u. Mar 17, 2019 ken doll ken barbie dollmattel 1968 ken dollvintage barbie ken doll in silver tux suitvintage kid stay safe and healthy. Rare ad from aldens with 1968 talking christie has a barbie doll suit. I suspect you have in your possession a barbie rockers ken. The 9 most expensive barbie dolls of all time good housekeeping. Look up your doll in the book and match the condition to the listings to determine value. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The stamp on the doll says 1960, although i believe they were available for purchase for the first time in 1961, 2 years after barbie was introduced.
The 30 rarest barbie and ken dolls and how much they are. List of the christie dolls with the name christie on the box or mentioned in the mattel catalog. Condition is important in the value of a barbie doll, nrfb never removed from box is the ideal highest value barbie dolls you will find. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps.
When barbie dolls have been played with they loose a lot of value. This book, vol 2, 1968 1974, is an excellent resource for identifying dolls, clothing and accessories during that time period even the small fashion packs. In fact, many dolls with the 1966 were actually manufactured in the 1980s and 1990s, which means they have little value to collectors. How to determine if my barbie doll is worth much our pastimes. The first africanamerican male doll, brad, was introduced in 1968, as the boyfriend of barbie s africanamerican friend, christie, who was introduced in 1967. The average value is derived and realize from information across the united states. Barbie values and barbie price guide collectorvalues. Immerse yourself in the history of barbie by visting the barbie signature gallery at the official barbie. Doll a tiny pocketsized photo book of barbie through the years. This iconic doll was introduced to the world on march 9, 1959. Mattel does not maintain secondary market pricing information, nor do we participate in secondary market trading, buying or selling of older dolls. Get the best deals on vintage barbie vehicles when you shop the largest online selection at. His blonde rooted hair would fall to the nape of his neck and was styled with curly bangs.
All color japan barbie collection book vintage mod doll fashions francie ebay. Buying or selling without checking iguide could be hazardous to your wealth. Apr 07, 2010 i have a ken doll made in 1968 date printed on butt and he is by mattel, how much can i sell him for on ebay. One of the original ken dolls had fuzzy hair on his head, while most later ken dolls had molded plastic hair. Eames, mattel dolls, barbie patterns, ken doll, vintage barbie dolls, barbie collector, barbie friends, fashion. Ken, barbies partner, came out in 1961, and they named him after their son. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. Ken doll ken barbie dollmattel 1968 ken dollvintage barbie ken doll in silver tux suitvintage kids toysfree shipping. Like many collectors, you may find yourself wondering what your barbie collection is worth.
Ken carson was born and celebrates his official birthday on march 11, 1961. Search over 3 million price reports spanning art, antiques, coins, collectibles, memorabilia, and other tangible assets of value. Vintage 1968 mattel ken barbie doll made in hong kong 10880500 6. Included on this page are many popular examples plus many more from the 60s for other years. Beginning in the late 1980s, barbies were massproduced, thus making them quite common. What is the value of a 20th anniversary barbie doll. Make offer vintage mattel 1968 ken barbie doll beach windbreaker jacket and shorts rare. Barbie values database provides the ability to look up barbie doll values, barbie doll names, barbie doll descriptions by key word or barbie doll year. She began working for the company in the 1960s, and several versions of this doll were made, but this particular one was featured in barbie bazaar magazines 1994 issue, which is part of the reason it was so high in demand. Collectible barbie dolls value guide barbie signature. Condition is important in the value of a barbie doll, nrfb never removed from box is the ideal. That same year, the ken doll was introduced, a male doll model named after. How to identify the year a barbie doll was manufactured our. Released in 1959, the firstever barbie doll features golden hair, a black and white bathing suit and blue eyeshadow.
Purchase a book that lists current values for barbie dolls or obtain an uptodate book from the library. Product title barbie ken beach doll with multicolored pattern swi. After mattel realized the hair fell off when it got wet, they introduced this doll with painted hair. I have a ken doll made in 1968 date printed on butt and he. Ken dollken barbie dollmattel1968 ken dollvintage barbie. The first anniversarytype dolls were sweet 16 barbie in 1974 and the 1989 superstar barbie. Just started going through, repairing and identifying my large old barbie collection including my dolls from the 1960s through my daughters dolls from the 1980s. This book, vol 2, 19681974, is an excellent resource for identifying dolls, clothing and accessories during that time period. As ken repairs his old boat, skipper looks forward to fun on the high seas, but not the work that comes with it.
The 1968 stamp is most likely to be a notice, rather than a year of manufacture. Ken is named after the handlers founders of mattel son. Kens best friend, allan sherwood midges boyfriend, later husband, was introduced in 1964. All are pictured in full color, most with two views a closeup of the face and a full picture of the doll almost 2,000 photographs. Vintage ken mattel barbie doll blonde hair blue eyes open mouth smiling ken action doll 1968 body, 1997 head, rare oddity doll as is outrageousvintagious 5 out of 5 stars 680. The barbie doll was first sold in 1959 and the ken doll was first sold in 1961. In the world of doll collecting, actual 1966 barbie dolls are a confusing rarity. Unfollow 1968 ken doll to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Identification and values over 400 photographs and information about over 800 dolls, starting from 1986.
The popular toys included christina doll, matchbox cars, talking barbie, hot wheels racing track, tiny tears doll and motorized meccano. The carol spencer holiday barbie makes this list because carol spencer was a notable designer for mattel. He is a 12 tall vinyl doll and is barbie s boyfriend. But imagine if one of the dolls collecting dust in the back of your childhood. Some of the early barbie dolls had eyelashes that seemed almost real.
After mattel realized the hair fell off when it got. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Then, when barbie teaches a course on bookbinding, one of the students projects leads to adventure and an exciting rescue that calls for the help of kens seaworthy vessel. Barbie and her mod, mod, mod, mod, world of fashion id and value guide for barbie and her fashions from 1967 to 1972.
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