Your collection of ponytail Barbies is magnificent. I don't think Mattel thought we'd be here 65 years later pinpointing every single detail about their ponytail Barbie(s).
Thank you! I doubt they ever imagined that their play line dolls would be resold 65 years later for prices far beyond their original retail value! It’s a testament to just how high quality they are and how collectible they became :)
Another way to differentiate the ponytails. The first three ponytail Barbies have a distinctive crayon smell. Also the #5 and #6 were issued with wiry bangs. The ponytails issued before have softer poodle bangs.
Nice video trying to explain the arbitrary numbering system. I agree for the most part, however my childhood "#6" blonde ponytail with coral lips from 1962 was on the Barbie #5 hollow body with the small neck knob. It is her original body as the only other doll I had then was a Midge on the Midge/Barbie body. Mattel would use up previous parts when changing from one version to the next. So likewise there are #3/4's with tan legs but faded body/arms and other combos. Also a lot of heads/bodies did get swapped back in the day as well as currently, so this is a great guide but realize there are Mattel manufacturer variations & consumer made variations when evaluating dolls.
Wow, you are so knowledgeable! Thank you so much for sharing. I believe I have a #3 Barbie. I got it as a child in about 1960. I remember the first commercials when she came out. I HAD to have her and begged my parents until they relented. :)
Ian, thank you so much for this video. I was starting to get confused about the Barbie’s and didn’t know what they were talking about. I still feel confused when people talk about the body cast, but maybe you will make a new video on that. This really helped me, thank you
Today I thrifted a vintage ponytail lady and was trying my best to find out who she was and I stumbled this video! Thank you so much for this in-depth explainations! I have a bunch of your other videos saved to watch later! Lovely lovely collection and content, subbed! :)
I have 2 #5 Barbie PTs and one 1961 bubble cut & fortunately I knew to get them without the greasy face. I've had these 3 for about 8-10 years & they are beautiful -completely matte faces. Sometimes on my 60s Barbies & Ken dolls the arms might get sticky I just have to take them out & give them a good wash & air them out.
Thank you very much for the indepth expose for those Barbies 1-7! Well done, friend, you are the only one, so far who has attempted this! Very nice & interesting!!!🎉🎉🎉😊😢
Ian, it was really interesting to see your video and I'm glad I met you. I will definitely also watch all the other videos you have uploaded and will upload in the future. Thanks 😘
You cleared up a lot of questions I had about the markings on the buttox. I really enjoy listening to you talk and all of the knowledge that you share. I look forward to more uploads.
Great video Ian! Your video was very helpful in confirming that I have 1 blonde, 1 titian, and 1 brunette number 5 Barbie. Happily, non have greasy face! I also have 1 number 6 blonde Barbie and I have the 100th Anniversary Montgomery Ward (mail order, no nail polish) re-issue of 1972 which looks like a beautiful brunette 5.
Thanks for this informative video! Four years ago I bought my first vintage Barbie: a 1961 blonde ponytail in a complete American Airlines flight attendant outfit. She was in perfect condition with a poodle cut in front and a tightly rolled curl at the bottom of her pt, and she started my fascination with Barbie in general.Thanks to your vid, I guess she's either a 4 or 5, but it doesn't matter 'cause I'll never sell her, lol. 😊
@@TheNostalgicToyArchive Same! And it came with a shoulder bag and a great AA branded carry-on bag. I can't believe this was once considered playline quality! 😄
Detailed, through analysis, much appreciated. My #3 Barbie has a factory updo. I'm the original owner. Anyone have info or experience about factory updo Barbies? They seem to be scarce.
I have a Barbie # 6/7 that was given to me. She has a 7 on her left buttock but it does not say patented on her right markings so I am not sure if she is a six or seven. Guess it does not really matter but I was surprised to see the number 7 on her left buttock. Enjoyed your video. I am in the process of trying to clean this doll and your information was very helpful. Take care!
Thanks for watching! The markings on the left buttock unfortuntaly do not mean anything, the numbers they put there are often just stock numbers and could be a conicidence that yours happens to say "7". To me sounds like your doll is a Number 6 Ponytail.
I have a vintage Barbie Doll..Made by Mattel in 1966..She has red hair in a pony tail and I believe is called Titan. It was made in Indonesia. Does anyone know if it is valuable.
I believe it’s just the 4s that do, it’s a faint mold marking. From what I have gathered it’s inconsistent and some don’t have much of one which makes it hard to distinguish.
Your collection of ponytail Barbies is magnificent.
I don't think Mattel thought we'd be here 65 years later pinpointing every single detail about their ponytail Barbie(s).
Thank you! I doubt they ever imagined that their play line dolls would be resold 65 years later for prices far beyond their original retail value! It’s a testament to just how high quality they are and how collectible they became :)
Another way to differentiate the ponytails. The first three ponytail Barbies have a distinctive crayon smell. Also the #5 and #6 were issued with wiry bangs. The ponytails issued before have softer poodle bangs.
Nice video trying to explain the arbitrary numbering system. I agree for the most part, however my childhood "#6" blonde ponytail with coral lips from 1962 was on the Barbie #5 hollow body with the small neck knob. It is her original body as the only other doll I had then was a Midge on the Midge/Barbie body. Mattel would use up previous parts when changing from one version to the next. So likewise there are #3/4's with tan legs but faded body/arms and other combos. Also a lot of heads/bodies did get swapped back in the day as well as currently, so this is a great guide but realize there are Mattel manufacturer variations & consumer made variations when evaluating dolls.
Best ever flea market find was a number three bar for two dollars! She needs some help but she still looks really good!
WOW. You scored. Big time!
Wow, you are so knowledgeable! Thank you so much for sharing. I believe I have a #3 Barbie. I got it as a child in about 1960. I remember the first commercials when she came out. I HAD to have her and begged my parents until they relented. :)
Thanks for sharing!!
Ian, thank you so much for this video. I was starting to get confused about the Barbie’s and didn’t know what they were talking about.
I still feel confused when people talk about the body cast, but maybe you will make a new video on that.
This really helped me, thank you
Glad I could help!
I was just reading about the mysterious "waxy face Barbie #5" and here you are, telling the story.
this is very helpful. they look a lot alike .
Nice video! Maybe It’s the clearest I’ve ever seen about a Ponytails! ❤❤ I have 1-4 ; 3-5 and 1-7, Also your collection is amazing! 🎉🎉
Oh thank you! Sounds like you have a lot of great ones as well, thank you for watching!
Today I thrifted a vintage ponytail lady and was trying my best to find out who she was and I stumbled this video! Thank you so much for this in-depth explainations! I have a bunch of your other videos saved to watch later! Lovely lovely collection and content, subbed! :)
Glad I could help! Thank you for the nice comment :)
Thank you! Now I know I have a #7 ponytail Barbie! Great video!
Glad I could help!
Fantastic video thank you!
I have 2 #5 Barbie PTs and one 1961 bubble cut & fortunately I knew to get them without the greasy face. I've had these 3 for about 8-10 years & they are beautiful -completely matte faces. Sometimes on my 60s Barbies & Ken dolls the arms might get sticky I just have to take them out & give them a good wash & air them out.
Really informative. Better have a friend with knowledge of all that. I know some but i got confused with 4s and 5,7 .
❤❤Thank you 🎉
Thank you!! I was 99% sure I have a #3 but now I'm 100% sure
amazing video!! thank you! I hope to own one of these some day!
@@dolls2remember Aw, thank you! I love your channel btw! I hope you do too, vintage Barbie has a special place in my heart ❤️
Thank you very much for the indepth expose for those Barbies 1-7! Well done, friend, you are the only one, so far who has attempted this! Very nice & interesting!!!🎉🎉🎉😊😢
Thank you very much!
Can you do this about bubble cut Barbies too? They do look different year to year themselves too
Yes! I'll definitely be visiting the Bubble Cuts soon. :)
Ian, it was really interesting to see your video and I'm glad I met you. I will definitely also watch all the other videos you have uploaded and will upload in the future.
Thanks 😘
Thanks so much! Much more to come.
You cleared up a lot of questions I had about the markings on the buttox. I really enjoy listening to you talk and all of the knowledge that you share. I look forward to more uploads.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you 😊
WHAT A GREAT VIDEO!!!!
Thank you so much, Rachel! I owe a lot of what I know to your amazing content!
The orange colored lip stick was an actual popular shade made by revlon. Mainly for Marilyn Monroe . Thus was popular in real fashion
Love that!
Awesome video! Very helpful
Glad it was helpful!
Loved this video. Looking forward to watching more. Had to sub!
Awesome! Thank you!
That you so much for the info. None of the other channel s or books presents this as well or in a way that it can be understood and useful
Glad it was helpful! That was my goal for this video, so I’m very happy to hear it helped you. More to come :)
Great video Ian! Your video was very helpful in confirming that I have 1 blonde, 1 titian, and 1 brunette number 5 Barbie. Happily, non have greasy face! I also have 1 number 6 blonde Barbie and I have the 100th Anniversary Montgomery Ward (mail order, no nail polish) re-issue of 1972 which looks like a beautiful brunette 5.
That's awesome! So glad this video helped. I love that Montgomery Ward reproduction too!
Absolutely thank you for this video! I know I will not get 1-3 in my life but I suspect I have a 5 and a 6/7
My pleasure, so glad it helped you!
Thanks for this informative video! Four years ago I bought my first vintage Barbie: a 1961 blonde ponytail in a complete American Airlines flight attendant outfit. She was in perfect condition with a poodle cut in front and a tightly rolled curl at the bottom of her pt, and she started my fascination with Barbie in general.Thanks to your vid, I guess she's either a 4 or 5, but it doesn't matter 'cause I'll never sell her, lol. 😊
Thanks for watching! I love the American Airlines outfit, it’s one of my favorites
@@TheNostalgicToyArchive Same! And it came with a shoulder bag and a great AA branded carry-on bag. I can't believe this was once considered playline quality! 😄
Detailed, through analysis, much appreciated. My #3 Barbie has a factory updo. I'm the original owner. Anyone have info or experience about factory updo Barbies? They seem to be scarce.
You’re so lucky! I love the factory updos, they’re so special. Thanks so much for watching!
What do you think about Barbie Fashionstas Dolls with different body types and hair styles and colors I especially love Vintage Dolls and clothes to
i get confused when someone switches the head
I have a Barbie # 6/7 that was given to me. She has a 7 on her left buttock but it does not say patented on her right markings so I am not sure if she is a six or seven. Guess it does not really matter but I was surprised to see the number 7 on her left buttock. Enjoyed your video. I am in the process of trying to clean this doll and your information was very helpful. Take care!
Thanks for watching! The markings on the left buttock unfortuntaly do not mean anything, the numbers they put there are often just stock numbers and could be a conicidence that yours happens to say "7". To me sounds like your doll is a Number 6 Ponytail.
Thank you so much !
I have a vintage Barbie Doll..Made by Mattel in 1966..She has red hair in a pony tail and I believe is called Titan. It was made in Indonesia.
Does anyone know if it is valuable.
Omg, I didn't know #1 Barbies could go for $15k.
Crazy, right?!
@@TheNostalgicToyArchive I'm seeing one listed at $20k now.
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Don't #3 ponytails also have a mold marking on their upper left thigh?
I believe it’s just the 4s that do, it’s a faint mold marking. From what I have gathered it’s inconsistent and some don’t have much of one which makes it hard to distinguish.
There is nothing that Barbie didn’t copy from Built Lili- Barbie is just differently marketed German Built Lili