How do I know what Barbie doll I have?
Here are some things to try!
- Look at the Body. On the back of most dolls, there is a marking with a year.
- Look at the Back of the Head.
- Look at Anything A Bit “Different” About the Doll (for example; hair, tattoos, piercings, earrings, etc.)
- The Mattel Customer Service Website.
- Google Images.
- Amazon.
- Social Media.
- Doll Blogs.
How do I identify my Mattel doll?
Mattel, Madame Alexander, Ideal, and other modern doll makers often mark dolls with their name as the sole mark or as part of the mark. Antique dolls such as Armand Marseille or Simon and Halbig may also be clearly identified on the back of a doll’s head, but this is not the case for most antique dolls.
How do I find out what year my Barbie is?
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 do I know if my Barbie is valuable?
Even if a doll is in perfect condition, if the supply exceeds its demand on the market, it will likely be worth very little. Aside from rare collectors’ models, your Barbie’s age will be the most likely factor in determining its rarity; the older your doll is, the more rare it will probably be.
What are the different Barbie labels?
Mattel sells some special Barbie dolls for collectors that are divided up into four different categories: Pink Label, Silver Label, Gold Label, and Platinum Label.
How do you know if a doll is valuable?
Look for the Maker’s Mark If you can find the manufacturer mark, or maker’s mark, on your old doll, it will give you the most important information needed to identify the doll. Take a good photo of the mark or draw a copy of it to keep handy. Doll manufacturer marks are typically found on the back of the head or neck.
What does the date on the back of a Barbie mean?
copyright date
Barbie dolls, especially vintage ones, are often identified by the marks on the doll’s behind or torso. These markings often include a date. The stamped date is actually the copyright date of a particular kind of doll body.
What are 1966 Barbies worth?
They are very rare and can sell between $500 and $1,000 if in mint condition. The second answer is more complicated: Mattel had the Twist N Turn waist for the Barbie doll patented in 1966, and that design of waist/body was used for dolls sold between 1967 and 1999.
Which Barbie dolls are worth the most money?
Pink Splendor Barbie (Tie) With her phenomenal pink gown, this stylish doll was a limited edition released in 1996. Only 10,000 were manufactured worldwide. The most expensive Barbie ever sold in stores, she originally had an asking price of about $900 retail, but you’ll find one on eBay for about $500 now.
What does limited edition Barbie mean?
Also called a Department Store Special. Deboxing – Taking the Barbie Doll out of the box. The doll will no longer be classified as NRFB. Limited Edition Barbies – These special Barbie dolls are dolls that were made in limited quantities. Often these dolls were only available only from specific retail stores.