When did the first Bubble Cut Barbie come out?

In 1961, Mattel debuted the Bubble Cut Barbie doll, featuring a chic new hairstyle that would become a collector favorite in the decades that followed.

What are Barbies from the 60’s worth?

A long way from her initial $3 price tag, a mint-in-box original 1959 Barbie doll is worth $8,000-$10,000 today, according to Reader’s Digest. However, slightly less pristine versions are available on eBay for less — one sold for $3,999 in December 2020.

What does bubble cut mean?

A style in which the hair is cut short and formed into small, tight curls.

How much is a 40 year old Barbie worth?

Released in 1999, the doll was a celebration of Barbie’s 40th anniversary and is worth some $85,000.

What was the name of the first bubble cut Barbie?

Barbie®​ Pats. Pend. ©MCMLVIII by Mattel, Inc. A new kind of Barbie doll called “Bubble Cut” (spelled as two words by Mattel) joined the Ponytail Barbie in 1961. She had a new bouffant hairdo.

What was the color of the bubble cut in 1961?

The rare 1961 Bubble Cut is the Brownette and the harder-to-find White Ginger. Bouffant hairdo, usually smaller/tighter than later Bubbles. Hair is more wiry than soft. Blonde, Raven (black), Titian (red), Brown Sable (Brownette) and White Ginger (platinum).

What are the characteristics of a number 4 Barbie doll?

In my opinion, the #4 Barbie dolls are very underrated. Poodle curls & a ponytail with a hard curl at the end. Soft floss hair. Flocked head. Brunette or Blonde (might look strawberry blonde). Blue eyes. Light or dark brown eyebrows. Blue eye shadow only. Red lips. Heavy solid rubbery body that smells like crayons, small neck knob.

What are the differences between Barbie & Ken dolls?

The first batch of Ken dolls also had larger eyebrows than the painted-hair Ken’s, although flocked-hair Ken’s were produced with thinner eyebrows over time. Some have greasy faces, faded body color and painted legs like the Barbie dolls do.