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Sold on eBay Jun, 11th 2020
RARE! Ultra Rare Vintage European Silver American Girl Barbie Doll MINT
This is a Vintage Ultra Rare European Silver American Girl Barbie Doll. I got this doll from Europe several years ago I've never seen one like this before her hair is ultra-long and so thick. She almost looks like a side part with the curls on the side. She comes with a headband that is original. Her hair is stunning it has not been cut and there are no missing hair plugs. Her makeup is perfect with no retouches. She is no earring holes green or Neck splits. Her body is an excellent condition her legs click great there are no stains or marks. Her bathing suit is perfect. This doll is&nbs
Sold on eBay February 12th, 2024
1960 Vintage #3 Blond Ponytail Barbie, Brown Eyeliner, w/Extras, Original Owner
My treasure is your great find with this early Mattel number 3 Barbie!This all original vintage #3 Blond Ponytail Barbie with blue eyes and brown eyeliner has been safely stored for more than 60 years. I am the original owner. As a child, I was very careful with my Barbie and she is in excellent vintage condition. She was gently handled and well cared for. Always in a smoke free home. She comes with the original zebra striped bathing suit, black mules and white sunglasses which are missing one arm. Although Barbie is the real find here... she also comes with eleven outfits and the storage trunk box she has rested in for decades. Most of the clothes are in excellent condition but missing a few accessories as you can see in the photos. There are also some rare items like a blue bubble dress and Barbie's tiny vinyl record, titled, "No Thank You."Her face paint, lipstick, delicate cheek blush, nail polish, and toenail polish are all 100% original with no touch ups, rubs, or missing paint! Her soft shiny hair is beautiful with poodle bangs and the original top knot. The original hair band on her pony tail broke while I was photographing her so I replaced it. She has all of her original hair with no missing plugs or cut pieces.She has JAPAN lengthwise on the bottom of her right foot. And an "O" is slightly visible on her other foot where I wrote my initial. She has some discoloration on one foot from the shoe.Her solid body is clean. She has all her fingers and toes. Her neck and torso have faded slightly to a lighter ivory color. The Mattel marking is clear on her tush but she has some discoloration on her right cheek. (See photo)Her left leg doesn't move and I didn't want to force it. But her right leg, arms and head move as they should with tight joints. She has a tiny pin point speck of green behind each earing which is barely visible. (See photo)Barbie's clothing outfits are all original from about 1960 and include the Nighty Negligee, Sweater Girl, Suburban Shopper, Registered Nurse, Resort Set, Picnic Set, Golden Girl, Peachy-Fleece Coat, Plantation Bell, American Airlines Stewardess and Solo in the Spotlight. Some accessories are missing. Please examine photos closely as these items cannot be returned. Let me know if you have any questions.Your acquisition will come lovingly packaged and insured to protect your investment. Items insured for over $500 are required to be signed for upon delivery by USPS. I will only ship to US addresses.Bid today to avoid missing out on this rare beauty! She is ready for a new home that will treasure her as I have. On Feb-06-24 at 12:35:01 PST, seller added the following information:One added note about that RARE item: Barbie's 1959 "GAY PARISIENNE " BLUE PIN DOT BUBBLE dress with WHITE RABBIT FUR STOLE and LONG WHITE TRICOT GLOVES. All in excellent condition. I mistakenly pictured the fur stole and long gloves with the Golden Girl Evening Dress. On Feb-09-24 at 11:36:31 PST, seller added the following information: I m not a doll collector. This Barbie, and the two other dolls I have listed, are my own dolls from 1959 - 60. Other people let me know about the "Gay Parisienne" dress and its rarity. I have since been able to locate additional pieces to this outfit. All original from 1959. All in flawless MINT condition.The blue pin dot Bubble Dress of rayon taffeta has accent bows in front and back. The fabric is crisp and clean with no flaws and the zipper works easily.The Gold Velvet Clutch Purse has no flaws. It has clean white satin lining and a gold fastener securely attached.The Rabbit Stole is soft and luxurious, the white satin lining is spotless, the Barbie label is clean and the hook and eye are securely in place.The Long Tricot Gloves are also in great shape but pictured incorrectly as I said earlier.And I have the Dark Navy Shoes that go with the outfit. I am unable to add another photo to this listing so If you are interested and want to see this rare beautiful Barbie outfit and its accessories, please message me and I will send you photos. And check out my other listings. The first issue Ken is also in MINT condition. I also found accessories to other outfits in this listing including a couple of pairs of wedge shoes, other shoes, a delicate charm bracelet, pink pearl bracelet, necklaces and the knitting bowl of yarn. (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Sold on eBay Jul 22, 2021
Vintage Long Hair Dark brunette Hg Color Blonde American Girl Barbie Doll MINT
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Sold on eBay November 19th, 2023
Barbie: VINTAGE Beautiful! Long Hair AMERICAN GIRL Part Side Doll "NOT A WIG"
eBay Barbie: VINTAGE BRUNETTE LONG HAIR AMERICAN GIRL PART SIDE DOLL. "NOT A WIG" SHE IS BEAUTIFUL!! VERY CLEAN BODY, NO RIPS, NO PINS HOLES OR BREAKES, NO GREEN EARS, BOTH LEGS CLICK THREE TIMES.BODY MARKS 1958 MATTEL INC. THE AUCTION INCLUDES: DOLL, SWIMING SUIT AND JAPANESE MULES.NO MOLD, OR ODDORS, STAND IS NOT INCLUDING IN THIS AUCTION. PLEASE LOOK AT PHOTOS FOR MORE CONDITION. SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNSSORRY! NO INTERNATIONAL BIDS.THANK YOU! HAVE A GREAT DAY! (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Sold on eBay April 6th, 2025
Vtg 60's Barbie - American Girl Ponytails Francie Bubblecut Midge +32 Outfits
Offering for your consideration is a wonderful, very large vintage collection of Barbie, Francie and Midge dolls. There is an American Girl, two ponytails (I think a #5 and #6), an early Bubble Cut, Francie and Midge dolls. I'm including 26 vintage Barbie outfits and six vintage Francie doll outfits. A total of 22 of the 32 outfits are complete and there are NO reproductions in this auction!Please note: I purchased this lot in 2013 from two sisters who are lifelong friends of mine. Everything has been played with, however the items have always been very well taken care of and loved. I'll give a complete description below. I know it is very long, but I think when you buy an auction, the more you know the better it is, and I want you to be really happy with your purchase! So grab your favorite beverage and enjoy the pictures and description. Thank you.Doll DescriptionsSummary - All of the dolls have no green ear! The American Girl, Francie and Midge don't even have earring holes. All dolls have blonde hair in various shades. There are NO neck splits, missing fingers or toes, and NO nose nips or damage to eyelash ridges. They are very clean, no musty or smoking odors. Each doll will have her correct swimsuit and heels when she arrives.American Girl - very nice condition. Great hair and makeup is still good, lip color is peachy. Body markings are correct. Knees click three times and and hold three times. Nail polish is very good, there is some missing. Does not look like she ever had toe polish. Right leg has a very small space between leg and body. Left leg has two tiny indents on the calf. Please see picture, it is the one with Francie's mark on her thigh.First Ponytail - Original topknot, I can barely see rubber band, it has almost disappeared. She has pretty hair, it is not braided, she does have some flyaways. Lower rubber band missing. I think she is a #5, has Barbie only body. Winning bidder may prefer to have this dolls face paint restored as it is faded or gone completely and paint is missing on one eye. She is the oldest doll in collection also. Nail polish is still good, toe polish is missing on a few of her toes. Right arm is swingy when down, will hold a pose however. Right ankle turns in a tiny bit.Second Ponytail - Original topknot, rubber band on top knot is mostly gone. Great looking bangs, ponytail is braided, some flyaways. No lower rubber band, I added the ribbon. Not sure if braid is factory. I'm pretty sure she is a #6, has Midge - Barbie body. Face paint is pretty, faded on lips and eyebrows. Super tiny dot on chin, this is hard to see. Nail polish is good, I see no toe polish. Right leg is a tad shorter. Right foot has super tiny mark on side of little toe. Nice body.Francie - Excellent doll. Has eyelashes, very pretty face, straight waist. Hair is pretty, long, with a nice curl. Knees click times three, hold times two. Correct markings on bottom. I don't think she ever had nail or toe polish. Tiny blue mark on side of left thigh (please see picture). I can see the beginning of a faint split on the top of her left foot too.Bubble Cut - Excellent condition, Barbie only body. Very pretty hair, her makeup is super nice, her lips are fab! Slightly greasy face. Nail polish is faint, I see no toe polish. Great body, slight swing to right arm when down.Midge - Excellent condition, has Midge - Barbie body. Pretty face paint, hair is curled, few flyaways. Both her nail and toe polish is very good.OutfitsSummary- I've shown the dolls wearing some of the outfits and tried to show all outfits in the pictures. All the zippers work and are YKK. The snaps are present. One side of the snap is coming off the Plantation Belle slip. Most Barbie R tags are present, some are frayed. Note: There is no tag on the Dancing Doll dress, however I'm sure it is vintage. There are NO seam tears, hems coming out, or major stains. Some of the white material in the clothes is a little cream colored. I'll list the complete outfits first, and any issues I'll point out as best I can on all the outfits. If you have questions, please email. If the outfit has open toe heels, they are marked Japan on the left, no splits on any. The outfits with the cork wedgies have them too. Closed toe heels are included if the outfit is supposed to have them, unless I state otherwise.There are three pictures where I have tried to show the issues that I'll point out in the descriptions below. NOTE: I consider the majority of these items to be in Excellent or better condition! There are some HTF or VHTF accessories included in this auction and I've also included a picture of some of these items.Complete Outfits -1. American Airline Stewardess - Excellent+ condition.2. Busy Gal - includes VHTF Navy Blue Open Toe heels. This outfit is in Excellent Condition.3. Career Girl - beautiful condition, hat is cool!4. Club Meeting - Looks unplayed with!5. Dancing Doll - no tag on dress. Everything is in wonderful condition!6. Dinner at Eight - Beautiful condition. Both cork sandals have splits on their bottom, but the splits are hard to see.7. Friday Night Date - Very pretty classic Barbie outfit, HTF straws are included8. Garden Party - still very pretty.9. Lunchtime - there were no shoes with this outfit. HTF Tea kettle works, so does toaster. Toast is here too! Pans and toaster have a few light marks/rubs. The belt has a small indent hear the end, but no hole.10. Movie Date - great condition.11. Open Road - This was a favorite outfit of the sisters. No toggles on coat. Red chiffon on scarf has several small holes and a very tiny stain on brim. HTF wedgies are in great shape, however there is glue on one of the cork sandals where the strap was repaired. (Please see pictures)12. Peachy Fleecy - In great condition. There is hardly any of the feather left on the hat.13. Plantation Belle - this was a favorite outfit too. There is no jewelry. Slip has frayed ribbon and snap hanging by a thread. Hat has one band that is bent.14. Picnic Set - HTF fish is not cracked, has a couple of minor rubs on each side. Fishing pole has line and sinker. Will display well! The hat is so fun! Cork wedgies are awesome. Favorite outfit!15. Resort Set - Great condition, has the original HTF bracelet. Cork wedgies are very nice.16. Senior Prom - The gown is in Excellent condition. No pearls on shoes. Please see picture17. Sheath with Gold Buttons, RUST color with mini white dots. Super condition.18. Spectator Sport - has VHTF belt! Has gold dimpled purse and I'm including the VHTF striped knit purse and Mustard Color Open Toe heels.19. Suburban Shopper - has original HTF drop pearl necklace. One of the fruits in the purse is split, just a little on top, not the entire piece of fruit. Hat bands are a bit bent. Super classic vintage Barbie outfit.20. Theatre Date - no hat version21. Winter Holiday - jacket is still soft and flexible. Has super HTF belt. Cork wedgies are awesome!Incomplete Barbie Outfits1. Crisp 'n Cool - no gloves2. Registered Nurse - Everything here is in excellent + condition. Includes VHTF Medicine Bottle and Spoon. No hot water bottle.3. Lame Sheath - has gold dimpled purse, no navy blue shoes.4. Sorority Meeting - Original Graduated pearl necklace included (see picture). Outfit in super condition. There are very small holes on left and right side of sweater near the front shoulders. They are fairly hard to see! I'm sure these were made by doll fingers. No earrings.5. Swingin' Easy - Beautiful condition, sash is a forest green color. No drop pearl necklace. Francie OutfitsComplete1. Checkmates - Beautiful and favorite outfit of sisters! Thread loop on skirt is missing, skirt will stay on doll once blouse and jacket are on.Incomplete Francie Outfits1. Clam Diggers - no shoes or glasses. One gold button on jacket has lost color.2. First Formal - no shoes. Bodice of gown has tiny pinhead size hole. (Please see picture)3. Go Granny Go - No record or record sleeve. Tiny spot on side of shoe.4. Satin Happenin' - very nice, lacy overblouse is pretty. Very tiny, pinhead size dark dot near hem of left pant leg in front. Please see the picture. No shoes. 5. Tuckered Out - Super cute! No hair brush or extra curlers.Nine Fashion Booklets that came with the outfits are included. Some have writing, staining and frayed edges or tears.NO PLASTIC Clear X STANDS ARE INCLUDED! No background items are included either.Please Note: I am not a Barbie doll expert, just a collector, and I generally only sell once or twice a year. I used the Barbie Fashion Book by Sarah Sink Eames as my reference. I also referenced Joe Blitman - Francie & Her Mod, Mod, Mod, Mod World of Fashion. Our home is smoke free. We do have indoor cats also!Shipping is Free to the US! NO International Shipping!I'd prefer NO returns, however I will except a return as long as EVERYTHING IS RETURNED and in the same condition the winning bidder received it! I will NOT consider a partial return or give a partial refund. These dolls and their clothing and accessories are to nice for that! Most of all, thank you very much for viewing my auction! (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Sold on eBay December 14th, 2023
Vintage Barbie Doll American Girl Long Hair Ash Blond Bendable Leg 1070 Swimsuit
Vintage Barbie 1070 Bendable Leg Ash Blond Mattel Doll 1965-1967 Bathing Suit Shoes1070 Barbie Bendable leg doll (1965-1967) - Longer page-boy rare side-part style, ash blond hair color, She has bendable legs and painted facial features with blue eyes and eyeliner which are in excellent condition. She is wearing the original one piece swimsuit of solid turquoise blue bottom, multi-striped top and open toed turquoise shoes. Note the "Japan" stamp on the bottom of one shoe. Her legs and arms swing freely and hold a pose.Doll Mark © 1958 by Mattel, Inc. U.S. Patented U.S. Pat. Pend. MADE IN JAPANOriginal owner from smoke free, pet free home.See photos for details. Please message with any questions.Buyer to pay for shipping. For sale only to domestic U.S. buyers (excluding Alaska and Hawaii).I will combine shipping for multiple auction winners.On Dec-12-23 at 15:56:56 PST, seller added the following INFO: light indentations below each ear but no pins or earrings pierced/made a hole. See 3 new photos. (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Sold on eBay February 23rd, 2024
Vtg 60's Japanese European issue Pink Skin Long Hair American Girl Barbie Doll
ITEM:Vintage 60's Japanese / European Issue Pink Skin Long Hair American Girl Barbie DollSuper rare find - exclusive to the European & Japanese Market. Dates from the later 60's. Long blonde hair. No haircuts. As typical, bangs do stick up so I have her with a cello sleeve on forehead. No earring holes. No neck splits. All original face paint that is really nice in condition. She even has nostril paint! As commonly found, facial skin tone has paled in color. She is on a straight leg "standard" body. This is correct as she was most likely a "blister pack" doll. Joints hold pose. Nice leg stance. Body all intact. Unpainted nails. Vintage, played with condition but clean & ready for display. See many pics. Sold nude. Stand not included.Smoke free, cat free, small dog friendly home.See other listings for more vintage Mattel Barbie & Friends items - I can combine shipping for savings!Please note the following PAYMENT & SHIPPINGPayment must be received within three days. Immediate payment is required with Buy It Now listings. Shipping occurs within 1 business day of payment received excluding weekends or holidays. INTERNATIONAL Bidders welcome! Items will be shipped via Ebay's Global Shipping Program. Shipping, Taxes, Tarrifs, Import Duties, etc. are the responsibility of buyer. Items are declared as merchandise & declared for exact value. RETURNSReturns for full refund are accepted within 14 days. Item must be received in the same condition as sent. Sorry, we do not provide partial refunds.Thank you for your interest! Please see our our sales listings for other items. (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Sold on eBay June 4th, 2024
Rare VTG 1958 Mattel Brunette Doll Original Outfit Blue Eyes Side Part Japan 50s
RARE Vintage 1958 Mattel Brunette Doll in Original Outfit w/ Blue Eyes and Blue Eyeshadow Possibly American Girl Barbie? I believe she is a rare side part doll - see photos for details. Rare navy blue and red striped outfit with jacket and headband. Bendable legs/knees, waist does not twist. Holes in foot arch. Long brown hair. Made in Japan, 1950s Fashion Doll - comes exactly as shown in photos. Pre-owned condition. Obvious signs of age/wear are present such as discoloration, marks, scuffs. See all photos for condition details and examples. Please feel free to request further photos or information as needed.No returns. Sold as is. (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Sold on eBay August 23rd, 2023
RARE Vintage 1966 Long Hair Pink Skin American Girl Barbie Doll #1070 - European
ITEM:RARE Vintage 1966 Long Hair Pink Skin American Girl Barbie Doll #1070 - EuropeanVery hard to find. All original. Rare "pink skin" doll. Hair is the darker ash blonde. No haircuts. Nicely styled in the correct set. Factory original face paint is in EXC+ condition. One ear lobe has a pin tap but no green - see pic. No neck splits. Head skin tone does have some typical paling. Body is the pink skin / straight leg body. Body is in very nice condition. Slight fade spot at the front crotch area - see pic. Correct Japan Mattel markings (see pics). Limbs tight & will hold pose. Some nail polish remaining. Overall - a very pretty doll! See pictures for more detail. Sold nude - outfit not available. Stand not included. Smoke free, cat free, dog friendly home.See other listings for more vintage Mattel Barbie & Friends items - I can combine shipping for savings!Please note the following PAYMENT & SHIPPINGPayment must be received within three days. Immediate payment is required with Buy It Now listings. Shipping occurs within 1 business day of payment received excluding weekends or holidays. INTERNATIONAL Bidders welcome! Items will be shipped via Ebay's Global Shipping Program. Shipping, Taxes, Tarrifs, Import Duties, etc. are the responsibility of buyer. Items are declared as merchandise & declared for exact value. RETURNSReturns for full refund are accepted within 14 days. Item must be received in the same condition as sent. Sorry, we do not provide partial refunds.Thank you for your interest! Please see our our sales listings for other items. (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Sold on eBay September 23rd, 2023
VINTAGE Barbie AMERICAN GIRL PINK SKIN LONG HAIR HIGH COLOR STANDARD DOLL EXC!
Very rare VINTAGE Barbie AMERICAN GIRL PINK SKIN LONG HAIR HIGH COLOR STANDARD DOLL with rare BRUNETTE HAIR!Standard is the correct body type for US pink skin AGs. (European Pink Skin had the BL body).This doll has been carefully stored by an experienced adult collector. She will come with an AG swimsuit in a white presentation box.No Holds, Returns, Exchanges, Trades. Will be shipped insured, signature required Non smoking No odors.See my other Barbie items. (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Sold on eBay Sep 09, 2022
Vintage Barbie Doll American Girl side part long hair blonde Japan
This is for the doll only. shirt, skirt, shoes and stand are not included. legs bend.
Sold on eBay April 15th, 2025
Vintage Silver Brunette Long Hair High Color American Girl Barbie Doll RARE
RARE Gorgeous Vintage 1960s Silver Brunette Long Hair High Color American Girl Barbie Doll in Very Nice Vintage Condition. She is being sold NUDE, the outfit and stand are not included.She is so pretty and very hard to come by. She has long silvery brunette hair with no missing plugs. Her scalp if factory painted brown (see close up where I lifted her hair). She has all fingers and toes, no green ear, no neck splits, her left leg clicks and holds 3 positions, her right leg clicks and holds 2 positions. Her right leg will sway out slightly if tugged but is still firmly in the socket. She has no bite marks and is very clean overall. She has some light prick marks around her ears that I took close ups of. It doesn't appear that any made it though the vinyl. Her hair is parted more on her left side (I don't know if you consider her a side part or not), I took a close up for you to determine that yourself. I lightly touched up her brows, eyelash tips, lips, nails and blushed her cheeks. I also added the blue ribbon head band.Her rear is marked with all raised letters...(C) 1958MATTEL, INC.U.S. PATENTEDUS PAT PENDMADE INJAPANAnd the bottom of her right foot is stamped JAPANShe is really stunning and will make a wonderful addition to your collection. Thanks for looking. (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Sold on eBay Feb 13, 2022
Pink Skin American Girl Vintage Barbie Ash blonde from 1967
Her ash blonde hair in long and shiny. No nose nip, no neck split, no earring hole, no green. She is an exceptional doll.
Sold on eBay March 20th, 2024
Vintage Barbie Doll American Girl Side Part Long Hair Blond Bendable Leg 1070
For sale by Original Owner: Vintage Barbie #1070 Bendable Leg Ash Blond Side Part Mattel Doll 1965-1966 With Original Bathing Suit, no box. Longer page-boy rare side-part style, ash blond hair color with bendable legs and painted facial features with blue eyes and eyeliner. She is wearing the original one piece swimsuit of solid turquoise blue bottom, multi-striped top, no shoes. Head/Face - No green ears. All hair still present. Head turns freely. No blemishes or marks. Eyeliner and lips missing small amount of color. Hands/Arms - swing freely and hold a pose. Most nail polish is intact. All fingers present with no chew marks. Torso - no marks or blemishes. Legs/Feet - legs have some marks, feet have minimal bite marks. Knees work, each having 3 clicks. Hips are somewhat loose. Left leg will hold pose. Right leg has some swing. Original Swimsuit - small split on back seam. Doll Mark © 1958 by Mattel, Inc. U.S. Patented U.S. Pat. Pend. MADE IN JAPANPlease review photos for details. She’s never been a smoker and smells fresh. (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Sold on eBay January 12th, 2025
Vintage Brunette Long Hair American Girl Barbie Midge Needs Some TLC Okay Shape!
Vintage doll. One breast has some small damage or scratching. Looks good otherwise. Priced to sell!!! (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Sold on eBay Apr, 28th 2019
1966 High Color American Girl Barbie Doll Brunette Long Hair IN BOX all original
1966 High Color American Girl Barbie Doll Brunette Long Hair IN BOX all original - Sold on eBay Apr, 28th 2019 for $1,800.00
Sold on eBay Mar, 7th 2020
Vintage Barbie American Girl Side Part ? Doll Japan bending legs long hair 1958
vintage Barbie American Girl Side part Doll<br />I believe this is a side part American Girl. Please let me know if I haven't identified her correctly.<br />She has shoulder length dark blonde or light brown hair - not sure what the color is called. It is straight with a flip up at the ends all the way around Her hair is in good condition, and I believe in a side part. Her bangs are crooked, and I'm not sure if they were cut or made that way. She has a spot behind her bangs (see photo) with no hair, that I believe is for putting her hairband on. I don't see any plugs
Sold on eBay January 1st, 2025
Vintage 1966 Silver Blonde Long Haired American Girl Bendable Leg Barbie 1070
Vintage 1966 Silver Ash Blonde Extra Long Haired American Girl / Bendable Leg Barbie 1070, by Mattel. Made in Japan. Near Mint vintage condition. All original! No green stains, splits, discolorations, or earring holes. Hair is in the original set. She has the longest and thickest hair of any American Girl Barbie I’ve ever come across. Bendable legs are in working order and secure to the hip. No extra pin pokes or damage. Derrière is marked 1958 in all raised markings. Barbie comes to you nude. Stand not included. A beautiful and very hard to find vintage Barbie doll!If you have any questions, please message me prior to bidding. Thank you. (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Sold on eBay January 19th, 2025
Vintage 1977 Barbie Superstar Era "Fashion Photo Christie" 2324 in Original Box
This auction is for one of the current Holy Grails of Barbie collecting- a 1977 African American "Fashion Photo Christie" doll, in her original box. She was purchased recently from the estate of a longtime collector who kept everything neatly stored in her non-smoking home. I purchased the entire collection, and I was so excited to open a tub to find this girl lying right on top like she ruled the world. My personal collection mostly covers the 1960's and Mod era girls, and knowing what this doll sells for, I'm trying to make back some of what I paid for the girls I'm keeping.Read This- As excited as I was to find her, I did not realize until I made this listing that she has been removed from her original box and displayed, most likely by the previous owner. It does not appear that she has been played with by a child. I slid the backing holding her carefully out of the box to photograph her, and immediately noticed that the paper "camera lenses" had been punched out of the box tabs where they were printed and inserted into the lens of the camera. I also saw that neither of her feet were in the cardboard loop that normally holds them down, and she was wearing her shoes. Usually the shoes are packed separately, but I'm not sure in this case. I slid one foot carefully into the loop, and left the shoes on. I believe everything that originally came with her is present, but I'm not familiar, so please let me know if you spot something missing.The outfit is clean and sparkly, the pants still looped into the cardboard backing. She wears the amazing pink rhinestone earrings, necklace, and ring of the Superstars. Gorgeous face and reddish brown hair, and that wonderful Christie smile. There is a black plastic camera lens piece in a cellophane bag which has been opened and returned to the backing slot...not sure if something was in with it originally. Instructions have two corners ripped off, but present. I've wrapped the clear tubular stand in tissue to keep it from rattling around in the box.As nice as it is to get a doll you know is perfect because she's never been removed from her box, it's just as nice to have one that is mint, but removed by a collector...it sort of gives me permission to take her out of the box and display without the guilt, at least in my own collecting experience. Everything in this woman's collection was pristine and well cared for, even dolls that had been opened, like this.Please ask about anything you can't tell from the photos. Box shows expected wear for the age...some sticky on the window from what appears to be a price tag long gone.Please read my policy below, particularly about the Global Shipping program.She will be shipped to you via USPS at no extra charge, Continental US only.Sorry, no DIRECT International sales, only those enrolled in eBay's Global Shipping program.ABOUT THE GLOBAL SHIPPING PROGRAM-The flat rate you see here only gets this item to the US shipping center. Any further amount from the center to your country is between you and eBay. Ebay has been known to put the wrong International label on the box when it reaches the shipping hub, it’s happened twice to me. I've learned not to ship two items to the shipping hub on the same day, but if it happens, eBay refunds your money when you file a claim and send the incorrect item back to eBay. The ITEM DOES NOT COME BACK TO ME, so there is no guarantee they will be able to get the correct item to you... but they DO refund ALL your money. I tell you this so you will know that my commitment as seller is fulfilled when the item reaches the Global Shipping hub.Payments are expected within 3 days of auction's end. I've been having issues lately with buyers not paying for their win, or communicating with me about why, so please do NOT bid if you do not intend to pay if you win.Thanks for reading this far...Happy bidding!On Jan-10-25 at 09:17:37 PST, seller added the following information:NEW INFORMATION This morning after listing the doll, I got the following message from a Superstar Era collector-- “Hey! I just wanted to let you know that I have a MIB Fashion Photo PJ (I can verify she's never been out of the box) and her paper camera lense already came attached to the camera and she too was also packaged with her shoes on!It seems like there were slight variations to the way the dolls were packaged in some cases. But with knowing what I have, I would say that the lenses and shoes are not dead giveaways that she was removed from the liner.Some Christie and PJ dolls I also noticed were packed with a camera sticker that said "Barbie Play Camera" instead of "Christie (or) PJ Play Camera". So there are definitely slight variations, perhaps in the batch they were produced in.Just some information I thought you'd find helpful from a Superstar Era collector! ?”So I did some research. I looked at several listings for the same doll on eBay, claiming to be Mint in Box, never removed. It was all over the place. Some dolls’ shoes were on, some were off. Some camera stickers said “Christie”, some said “Barbie”, even for a Christie doll. However, ALL of them had the paper lens punched out and inserted into the camera lens. It amazes me that Mattel would have done that much on the assembly line, and not leave it for the kids. With this new information, I’d say use your judgement. I no longer believe the doll has been on display, also knowing what I know about the collector I bought the doll from…she never got around to displaying much, everything was in storage tubs and her heirs said it was a shame she didn’t see much of them, that the joy was in the collecting I’m still open to opinions. Thanks!Mark (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Sold on eBay Jun, 26th 2020