Mattel Barbie Doll:  | 1959-62 | 1963-67 | 1968-72 | <1973-1976> |

Markings:  are found on the right side buttock. 

Trademark date is the first date of patent/copyright in the country of issue or manufacture.

 The end of vintage Barbie dolls is between 1972-1976.  

8587 Barbie Twist N' Turn (1973-1976)

Used the Stacey head mold in 1973-1974, is pink skinned, brown eyes, painted lashes, long straight titian (red) hair, TNT waist, wore a Malibu like blue nylon swimsuit, has straight non-bending legs.  These dolls are only found in Europe & Canada.

4220 Barbie Quick Curl (1973-1976)

True Barbie head mold, blue painted eyes, painted eyelashes, blonde rooted hair, twit waist, bendable legs.  Wore a pink & white checked gown with long sheer white sleeves.

Mark: © 1966/Mattel, Inc./U.S. & Foreign/Patented/Other Pat's/Pending/Made in/Taiwan.

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See below - 9217 - Deluxe Quick Curl - Same as the #4220 Barbie Quick Curl but now came with an additional promotional Jergens beauty kit.

7796 Barbie Sweet 16 (1974-1975)

Promotional doll, Barbie has blonde rooted hair in a shag haircut with bangs, blue painted eyes, painted lashes, twist waist, bendable legs, come dressed in a pink & white dot gown, plus jean shorts & yellow tank top with 16 on front later dolls did not have this extra outfit.

Mark: © 1966/Mattel, Inc./U.S. & Foreign/Patented/Other Pat's/Pending/Made in/Taiwan

7192 Barbie Fun Time (1975-76)

These dolls were sold in the European market only.  The true Barbie head mold was used, painted blue eyes, painted lashes, long rooted blonde hair in pigtails, pink skin tone, twist waist, bendable legs.  She's wearing a one piece swimsuit styled like what the Malibu's wore, in tangerine.

7270 Barbie Free Moving (1975-76)

Specially constructed with a back tab, when pulled the waist became movable, so the doll could twist, bend, swing a golf club, etc.  New golden blonde hair with a part on left, painted blue eyes, painted lashes, bendable legs. Wore a white sun suit with red midriff, matching red print long cotton skirt, tennis racket, golf club, white ball & white tennis shoes, red ribbon hair bow.

Mark: © 1967 Mattel, Inc./Taiwan/U.S. Pat.Pend.

7233 Barbie Gold Medal (1975-1976)

Regular Malibu Barbie with Stacey head  mold, sun tanned skin tone, long blonde rooted hair, blue painted eyes, painted eyelashes, twist waist, bendable legs.  Wore a one piece red, white & blue swimsuit.  Promotional item to tie in with the Olympics.

Mark: © 1966/Mattel, Inc./U.S. & Foreign/Patented/Other Pat's/Pending/Made in/Taiwan

Both of these dolls used the same Malibu Barbie - Stacey head mold shown in #7233 Barbie Gold Medal but came with appropriate attire; ie.  Skater or Skier outfit.

7470 Barbie Hawaiian (1975-1982)

Mark: © 1966/Mattel, Inc./U.S. Patented/U.S. Pat. Pend./Made in/Korea.

Used the Steffie head mold, brown painted eyes & lashes, black rooted long hair, came in several prints over the years. The one shown is from 1976 when the Barbie logo was changed to a more modern style. 

9217 Barbie Deluxe Quick Curl (1976)

Same as #4220 Barbie Quick Curl but now came with a Jergens beauty kit, true Barbie head mold, blue painted eyes, painted eyelashes, blonde rooted hair, twit waist, bendable legs. came dressed in a blue gown with white fringed stole, white beaded necklace.

Mark: © 1966/Mattel, Inc./U.S. & Foreign/Patented/Other Pat's/Pending/Made in/Taiwan

7382 Barbie 1976

Uses the Stacey head mold with long straight blonde hair, pink skin, non-bending knees, no twist waist, came dressed in a two piece blue swimsuit.

Mark:  © 1959/Mattel, Inc./U.S. Patented/U.S. Pat. Pend./Made in/Korea.

9093 Ballerina Barbie 1976

Blonde ponytail hair, jointed swivel head & arms, twist waist, special leg construction so doll can do splits & kicks, wore a white tutu with gold trim & white slippers, gold crown, white posing stand, red flower bouquet.

Mark:  © Mattel, Inc. 1966/U.S. Patent Pending/Taiwan

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9613 Ballerina - Barbie On Tour 1976 

Department Store Special 

Uses the #9093 Ballerina Barbie doll; Blonde ponytail hair, jointed swivel head & arms, twist waist, special leg construction so doll can do splits & kicks, wore a white tutu & slippers, gold crown, red flower bouquet, plus a Snowflake fairy outfit & a pink practice outfit.

Mark:  © Mattel, Inc. 1966/U.S. Patent Pending/Taiwan

See photo of the #9093 ballerina Barbie.

9599 Beautiful Bride 1976

Department Store Special,  has rooted eyelashes & green eyes, outfit was also available separately #9419 Fashion Original

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9042 Barbie winter sports (1976)

Sears department store special.

Used the same Malibu Barbie - Stacey head mold shown in #7233 Barbie Gold Medal

Mark: © 1966/Mattel, Inc./U.S. & Foreign/Patented/Other Pat's./Pending/Made in/Taiwan

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9044 Barbie Olympic wardrobe (1976)

Sears department store special.

Used the same Malibu Barbie - Stacey head mold shown in #7233 Barbie Gold Medal

Mark: © 1966/Mattel, Inc./U.S. Patented/U.S. Pat. Pend./Made in/Korea

Mattel Barbie Doll:  | 1959-62 | 1963-67 | 1968-72 | < 1973-1976>

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