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Barbie was first released by Mattel in 1959 and since the earliest Barbie doll had her hair pulled back in a Ponytail, she is referred to as the Ponytail Barbie by vintage Barbie collectors. There are six different incarnations of the Ponytail Barbie and so she is referred to by her number, i.e. #1 Ponytail Barbie or #2 Ponytail, etc. What follows is a brief guide to identifying each one as the differences between them are usually subtle, but hugely significant to value.
#1 Ponytail Barbie
The #1 Ponytail Barbie can be either blonde or brunette. More blonde dolls were made so the brunette is more valuable. Her hair is tied back in a ponytail and she has curled bangs. Her irises are white and her lips are red and she also severely arched eyebrows. Pointy, actually. She is also peering off to the side.
Constructed from heavy vinyl plastic, she has a solid torso and holes in the bottom of her feet and copper tubing in her legs so she can be fitted to her pedestal. The bottom of her right foot also says "Japan" on it.
Due to the nature of the plastic she was made from, she is usually faded to a very white color. Her original outfit consists of a black/white zebra striped swimsuit, open toed black high heels (with holes in them!), white sunglasses (blue lenses) and golden hoop earrings.
#1 Ponytail Barbie is also marked: Barbie (TM) Pats. Pend. ©MCMLVIII by Mattel Inc.
#2 Ponytail Barbie
The #2 Ponytail Barbie is actually exactly the same as the #1 Barbie except she no longer has holes in her feet and no copper tubing. Her new pedestal has arms to hold her in place. She bears the same mark as above.
#3 Ponytail Barbie
#3 Barbie is like the #2 except she now has blue irises and softer eyebrows. She may have either brown or blue eyeliner.
#4 Ponytail Barbie
The #4 Barbie now comes in a new type of plastic and generally keeps her flesh-colored tone over the years. She also only comes wearing blue eyeliner.
#5 Ponytail Barbie
The big changes to the #5 Barbie are that her torso is now hollow and she bears a new mark: Barbie ® Pats. Pend. ©MCMLVIII by Mattel Inc. Note the ® instead of the (TM).
In addition. #5 also is available in a new hair color, Titian. Barbie's hair is also a bit stiffer now. The Titian #5 Barbie is very hard to find and the most collectible. Unfortunately, #5 Barbies are prone to greasy faces due to some problems Mattel was having with the vinyl. A greasy appearance will reduce value as the problem isn't universal and there are some dolls still showing lovely matte faces to be found.
#6 Ponytail Barbie
#6 has a new outfit, a red jersey swimsuit and red open-toed heels. Her lips are now watermelon colored instead of red. Her fingernail polish matches her lips. The vinyl problems were fixed so she won't have a greasy face anymore either.
Is she a number 6 or number 7?
Some time in 1963, there was a major change to Barbie. The #6 dolls produced in 1963 and 1964 have broader faces and also have a different mark: Midge(TM)/© 1962/Barbie®/© 1958/by/Mattel, Inc and they are available in different hair colors -- lemon blonde, ash blonde, titian and brunette (not raven black like the #1's). Her lips and nails are now coral.
Sometimes the Barbie with the new mark is referred to as the #7 Barbie by collectors and sometimes she is referred to as the #6. If you are considering adding one of these dolls to your collection, the important thing is to know that Barbie had a bit of a makeover between 1962 and 1963 and the 1962 doll was only manufactured for one year so she may be more collectible.
On a final note, there are lots of artists doing restorations and repaints of vintage Barbie dolls. Like any antique, any vintage Barbie that has been altered from her original condition will be far less valuable even if the repaint restores her beauty. If you are bidding on an auction for a Barbie doll and you have questions about any possible restoration work done to her, don't be afraid to question the seller.
if you would like to learn more about vintage Barbies or are looking to add to your collection, you can see some of the vintage Ponytail Barbies available on Jenni's website: http://vintagebarbies.collectiblesnook.com/
Jenni Kerala is a mid-century modern collector and collects mod Barbies and fashion accessories.
Buying Vintage Guitars vs Buying Custom Shop Guitars
To the general public, owning the'genuine article' is the single thing that will suffice. As a vintage guitar player, and one who appreciates classic'vintage' instruments, I'm able to fully understand this viewpoint. I cannot think about a single guitar strummer who would not totally love playing a real fifty's Les Paul or Stratocaster.
first of all, there's the price of admission. The increasingly robust demand for vintage guitars has driven their costs through the roof and out of reach for many of us. High spec, well looked after original instruments from the 50's and sixty's can approach the price of a new automobile, or in some cases a little house!
Another problem facing vintage guitars is their questionable reliability. Although they were built to stand the test of time, a vintage guitar will almost always prove to be more delicate and fragile than a later, more modern version. This won't be of great importance to a guitar collector, but if you're meaning to gig with a 50 year old, highly valued piece of guitar history, you may want to think again.
luckily there is an alternative for those among us who love vintage guitars, but find them either too expensive or too unrealistic for our purposes. I am referencing the most recent crop of vintage guitar duplicates, or as they're better known,'reissues'.
These guitars are made from the best woods, and are almost completely built by hand using time honored techniques. The electronics are custom made to be as true and faithful to the original instrument as is humanly possible.
They come complete with a full guaranty, the sturdiness of a new instrument, and sparkling clean looks. I own many reissue guitars from both Gibson and Fender, and can truthfully say that I'm very impressed with the quality and comprehensive level of detail that these guitars possess. The employment of high quality woods give them a tone which is a cut above normal, and knowing that parts are readily available helps add some confidence.
Though nothing will ever replace the'vibe' and nostalgia related to the real thing, the high cost and impossibility of a vintage instrument for common use, makes owning a reissue a particularly attractive alternative. Will a reissue ever sound like its well aged 50 years old counterpart? Possibly not, except for us players with an appreciation for classic instruments, a Custom Shop reissue from the first manufacturer is very tough to beat.
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How to dress as Cassie from Skins to a dress up party?
So far all i have is a simple vintage black dress and im going to wear a monkey around my neck.
i must say "wow" "lovely" and "safe" a lot.
can you think of anything else i should do??
thanks
Light make up, little bit of black eyeliner
Crimp your hair or curl it
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