Slightly shorter in build than the barbie doll, francie had her own wardrobe of groovy clothes and shoes. Condition is important in the value of a barbie doll, nrfb never removed from box is the ideal highest value barbie dolls you will find. Francie fairchild is a fashion doll issued by mattel from 1966 to 1976 and reintroduced in 2011. Aug 02, 2009 mod ear malibu period francie size friends casey 1967 1970 twiggy 1967 1968 a second doll in francies size, casey, was issued as francies fun friend from 1967. Shes all set for a slumber party in green baby dolls pjs with yellow, white and pink polka dots, matching bloomers and white slippers with pink pompoms. Adult collectors of nostalgia and pop culture are the intended audience. Vintage 1968 mattel the world of barbie doll case blue case. We all know barbie s style and shape have evolved over the years, but one thing has. Barbie dolls, especially vintage ones, are often identified by the marks on the dolls behind or torso. Vintage whitman malibu francie coloring book barbie 1976.
Blitman has chronicled francie s 30year fashion history from the psychedelic world of miniskirts, bellbottoms, hip huggers, tiedyed colors, gogo boots and other accessories. A mintcondition vintage tnt barbie could be valuable to the right collector and worth hundreds of dollars. To identify the 50 most valuable barbie dolls, 247 wall st. Is there a book of each barbie made so i can identify each one. Jul 29, 2016 enjoy this fab glimpse into the past, with francie dolls outfits and designs on display, plus features like real eyelashes and bendable legs a big deal in the midtolate 1960s, when. From this enthusiastic start, francie has come a long way, celebrating her 50th anniversary in 2016. Find great deals on ebay for vintage francie doll and vintage barbie. Look up your doll in the book and match the condition to the listings to determine value. It wasnt the doll francie alone that spawn the first black barbie. Slightly shorter in build than the barbie doll, francie had her own wardrobe of. With barbie, ken, francie, and skipper fashions and the whole family.
Vintage francie doll is barbies modern cousin and is 11 14 tall, she was first introduced to the mattel barbie family of dolls in 1966. Marketed as barbies modern cousin sic from england, the. Get the best deals on francie barbie doll when you shop the largest online selection at. Francie barbie doll japanese vintage clothes identified 19671969. The rare sunglasses are present, but are missing the ear piece on one side. Jul 29, 2016 this vintage commercial features two friends talking about the new doll in town, and heres the biggest news of all, saved for the very end of the commercial francie also happens to be. Vintage barbie 1966 world of fashion booklet book 2. Vintage francie dolls francie was introduced in 1966, she was vintage barbie dollss mod. May 1, 2017 mattel first introduced francie fairchild as a cousin for the barbie doll in 1966. How to tell if you have a vintage 1966 barbie doll. A guide to vintage barbie dolls, clothing, accessories and other.
Vintage whitman barbie francie growin pretty hair paper. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. In the march 66 issue of barbie magazine, francie was the daughter of claude and lily fairchild. Value of collectible barbie dolls by kate millerwilson antique collector since some of the most coveted barbies can go for thousands of dollars at auction, its important to understand the value of collectible barbie dolls if you are considering buying or selling vintage barbies. We all know barbies style and shape have evolved over the years, but one thing has. Barbie values and barbie price guide collectorvalues. When looking through a pricing guide, use several guides and get the average price to determine a realistic value. When barbie dolls have been played with they loose a lot of value. Francie was suppose to be barbie s european cousin. Feb 25, 2012 1961 present barbie, family and friends structures houses, furniture and shops. I am making this book my goto book to find and identify vintage barbie clothes rather than the 3 volume set of barbie clothes guides books printed in the early 1990s by another author.
Francie fairchild is barbies younger cousin who rocked barbies world in 1966. Buying or selling without checking iguide could be hazardous to your wealth. Aug 25, 2012 anyone else interested in purchasing fuchsia and fur francie who has not joined the barbie fan club. Product title barbie my book of bunnies barbie ebook. Mod ear malibu period francie size friends casey 1967 1970 twiggy 1967 1968 a second doll in francie s size, casey, was issued as francie s fun friend from 1967. Back by popular demand, barbie, the first 30 years is back in an outstanding 2nd edition. The twiggy doll was made through 1968, and casey through. This book is well presented chronologically for barbie and all her friends for the the vintage and mod eras. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that.
Get the best deals on mattel vintage barbie cases when you shop the largest online selection at. Francie 1200 series fashions vintage francie barbie. Children are not the primary audience for this video. Francie fairchild is barbie s younger cousin who rocked barbie s world in 1966. This book covers outfits for barbie, ken, skipper, ricky, and francie dolls. Barbieq by sandra cisneros yours is the one with mean eyes and a ponytail. But thats all we can afford, besides one extra outfit apiece. Vintage whitman malibu francie coloring book barbie 1976uncolored mattel product overview vintage whitman malibu francie coloring book barbie 1976 uncolored great condition thanks for looking and good luck with your purchase. Francie barbie doll vintage clothes identified 19661969. Rare 1970 growin growing pretty hair francie first version with box barbie doll barbie values and barbie price guide francie with growin pretty hair featured a retractable ponytail so you could control the length of her hair and style it in to many different styles. Your parents were right you should have never cut barbies hair. I do not have a francie, but id love to find one some day. Sep 07, 2018 francie was suppose to be barbies european cousin. If they are in perfect condition with all their original clothing and accessories, the dolls may have value to a collector, depending on which barbie model the doll is.
Its all about accessories styles for the worlds most fashionable doll, 19591972 by hillary shilkitus james and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Francie wears mod fashions and, as an experiment, she was a hit. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. How to determine if my barbie doll is worth much our. Barbie values reference database of barbie and her friends. Vintage francie coloring book barbies modern cousin w paper doll cut outs. See more ideas about barbie, vintage barbie and barbie dolls. Mattel does not maintain secondary market pricing information, nor do we participate in secondary market trading, buying or selling of older dolls. The vintage barbie photo gallery barbie dolls vintage. For larger photos, full detailed descriptions, click here. Any barbie connected with something of cultural significance may be saleable. The 14 most controversial barbies ever entertainment tonight.
She is one of the most popular dolls with vintage collectors and her vinyl has also turned to varying shades of white. Includes pictures and descriptions of dolls, ensembles and accessories. Search over 3 million price reports spanning art, antiques, coins, collectibles, memorabilia, and other tangible assets of value. Barbie values and barbie price guide with images vintage.
The only reference book that features japanese outfits for barbie, francie and skipper dolls is by. Vintage mattel francie and skipper reference books, 1990s. Complete guide to vintage barbie dolls, clothing, accessories and other fashion dolls. With a youthful face and real rooted eyelashes, francie became a big hit. The loop hole to button the shirt in the back is frayed. When you browse ebay for a unique vintage barbie train case or any other case, the exterior designs are not just limited to barbie. How to determine if my barbie doll is worth much our pastimes. There are dolls through the history of barbie, even as recent as 10 to 15 years ago, that still go for at least four figures.
Collectible barbie dolls value guide barbie signature. The next book, also paperback, is by linda pilkenton and is a skipper fashion value guide from 19641976. Rare first edition ultra mod black francie doll in clam. Expand your reach in the barbie universe with other options from the same mattel line. That same year a twiggy doll was also made, resembling casey but with heavier paintedon makeup. Make offer vintage early 1966 blonde tnt francie barbie cousin japan.
Francie 1200 series fashions vintage francie barbie signature. Values vary wildly for many different reasons including the condition of the doll, any accessories included, the cycles of the market and the conditions of the sale. This book chronicles barbie as she changed over the first 30 years of her production, 1959 through 1989 whether the changes were in her facial features, her hair, her clothes, or the boxes that she came in and what made these changes significant for barbie doll buyers. The torso is solid and she also comes on a barbie tm body. All images and descriptions courtesy of collector books, publisher of barbie. Vintage francie dolls collectible vintage dolls barbie. I can be a computer engineer, she mostly just infects computers with viruses and cant fix anything without the. Francie doll vintage clothes fashions 1966 francie was introduced to the barbie family in 1966, as barbie s cousin, she stands at 11 14 tall, her wardrobe consisted of twenty fashion outfits, plus two gift sets. I can still see boo sitting there on the floor, crosslegged, holding my ken and watching my face as she tried to make me see that between my motherspta and boos strange ways there was a middle ground that began here with my barbie, sabrina,and led right to me. The paperback book contains photographs in black and white of 166 outfitted produced for francie, casey and twiggy with a description of what is in each outfit. Vintage francie doll is barbie s modern cousin and is 11 14 tall, she was first introduced to the mattel barbie family of dolls in 1966 francie has a slimmer body style and more modest bust line than cousin barbie, thus she has her own clothing line which later on, she will share with her pals and same sized dolls casey and twiggy. This guide can be best used in tandem with the previous edition. Make offer vintage barbie francie 1967 pak pleat neat green corduroy rare, original owner. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Modern circle barbie is from a shortlived but innovative series of barbie dolls in which the characters were all involved in producing a movie called love in the city of angels. Unfollow vintage francie doll to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Warren, whose price guide books have been the authority on collectibles values since 1985. Vintage htf american girl barbie, francie skipper travel trunk european 1965. Marketed as barbie s modern cousin sic from england, the doll had an extensive line of modstyle clothing, often employing bright colors and geometric patterns similar to fashions associated with carnaby street in the late 1960s to early 1970s. The 2020 values listed are meant to give someone with no knowledge of vintage barbie an approximate idea of value of dolls in average to excellent condition. Barbie the first 30 years, 1959 through 1989 and beyond. Black then colored francie the first black barbie doll. Identification and values kaplan, connie cockrell on. Immerse yourself in barbie history by visting the barbie signature gallery at the official barbie website. For example, there are numerous barbie doll cases featuring midge artwork on the front. Values for number 1 barbie dolls with the holes on feet bottoms and lightening bolt eye brows are usually in the thousands of dollars, the better the condition of the doll, plus all her original accessories will command the highest value.
Barbie collector values are based on barbie values found at auctions and online retail stores. This content was created with adult viewers in mind. As the introduction to designer dolls, that barbie was clad in a gold bikini top and a belt featuring 160 diamonds. There was barbie s cousin, francie, done in 1972, justice says. Purchase a book that lists current values for barbie dolls or obtain an uptodate book from the library. Rare 1970 growin growing pretty hair francie first version with box barbie. Striped swimsuit, stilettos, sunglasses, and gold hoop earrings. An ad for francie an d a barbie book a month or so ago, i was really delighted to find a vintage 1966 copy of the golden magazine with this great advertisement inside for mattels francie doll. Francie barbie vintage dolls identified 19661976 doll reference. Variations are now included, and dozens of new photographs of items never before pictured, as well as closeup shots of dolls not provided in the first edition. Colored francie was made from the same mold as her counterpart. Barbie vintage dolls identified 19591962 doll reference. Mattel vintage barbie cases for sale in stock ebay. Vintage barbie dolls collectible vintage dolls barbie.
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