r/VintageBarbies

Image 1 — Should I unbox and let her breathe?
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Should I unbox and let her breathe?

I recently acquired this Fuchsia ‘N Fur Francie silkstone from 2012/2013. The label on the box says there’s no more than 4,000 worldwide, I normally unbox my lovelies but I have this one and my Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly still in box. Should I let her out of her cardboard tomb and let her breathe or preserve her for years to come?

u/LongIslander97 — 1 day ago

Need help ID-ing her

Was my mom’s from when she was a girl. Originally thought she was a 1965 American Girl Barbie but the trademark says 1958. Lmk your thoughts!!

u/dublinthepuppy — 1 day ago

Anyone can help identify this doll?

It has no markings. It has what looks like an outlet to plug something in on its right hand and something like a button, but can’t press it on the side

u/beksyn — 2 days ago

ID help needed

What Barbie is this? My initial impression is that she's a Fashion Queen, but I have her next to one in the last photo and she's quite different. She's also got a rubbery torso and arms.

u/swagsadly — 3 days ago
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Boyfriend Strikes Again

Last year, I was gifted a Barbie carry case that belonged to my boyfriend’s grandmother who had passed. It was full of clothes and accessories that I cleaned up and now cherish. His grandpa told us she saved some of her dolls too and took us to look for them yesterday. I found some beauties + 3 patterns I was actually looking for! I will post more as I fix up the dolls / clothes! I rlly love my boyfriend and his family for trusting me so much with these cherished pieces from their grandma!

u/Maleficent_Box_418 — 4 days ago
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What Barbie is this?

Does anyone know what Barbie this is? I've been trying hard to search it up on Google images but can't quite seem to find it. Please help!!!!

u/OkieDokie1613 — 4 days ago

ID assistance needed!

Hi Barbie friends, I recently added this beautiful ponytail Barbie to my collection wearing Barbie in Holland. I am trying to determine whether this is her factory hair set, or if she was possibly a store display doll.

I purchased her in this outfit with no box, she is on a Barbie x Midge body. Lips and nails appear to be repainted as well.

Any help is appreciated!💕

u/thecolonel_s20 — 5 days ago

Is anyone familiar with this vintage dress?

Hi all— I recently had to clear out my parents’ house that they lived in since 1975 (Uffda) and needless to say I found a lot of stuff hidden away for decades, including much of my extensive Barbie collection! I also inherited some Barbies and clothing from my aunt. In that case, i am wondering if anyone can identify this particular dress? I remember playing with it at my grandma’s house in the mid 1970s — she would have had it probably from when her daughter/my aunt was a girl so I know it predates me (1970). Then it probably migrated to my sister and me. Thank you for any knowledge. I’m looking forward to learning more.

There is no label, it has a slightly flocked Swiss dot style fabric.

u/Hawki94 — 5 days ago
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Please help identify this Barbie dress

I found this vintage Barbie dress, but can’t find any information about it.

u/beksyn — 6 days ago

More pics of the Barbie I won in an auction - ID help pls

I posted her last night in the (really faded) Enchanted Evening dress. It was estimated she is 1960 #3 or 4. Pics of the mark on her butt were requested. Thank you all for helping!

u/Bluorchid2 — 9 days ago
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Just inherited hundreds of limited edition/collector Barbie’s. What are the most sought after? Or advice on how to find that?

Hey y’all! I have just inherited hundreds of collector/limited edition Barbie’s. Ranging from holiday Barbie’s to things like Merlin and Morgan le Fay. Most are in great condition and none of them have ever been taken out of the box. Just looking to see what the most sought after Barbie’s might be and maybe if there’s even anyone in this subreddit who would be interested in buying some of them? Thanks!

If this breaks community rules, I apologize I’m just not really sure where to start!

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u/BackgroundUnit80 — 9 days ago

Help with identification please

Is this a real Barbie? And if so, can she be identified please? Thank you for any help.

u/Bluorchid2 — 10 days ago