Original Listing Description

Hi, you are bidding on this vintage stunning #3 Ponytail Barbie brunette and blonde pair of dolls wearing their original swimsuits, JAPAN black open toe shoes, sunglasses and comes with one original booklet that has "Commuter Set" pictured along with original clothes, shoes and accessories shown. Brunette Barbie has a gorgeous face with brown eyeliner, nice face paint and hint of blush still visible. She has no neck splits and no nose nips but has a teensiest faint tinge of green just around left earring hole that is hidden when earrings are in. Her hair is shiny and soft with no cuts and no missing hair plugs. Top band may be original, bottom band was replaced. Hair could use styling. Her original body is in lovely condition with most of her original fingernail and toenail polish. Barbie has a beautiful stance. She's marked, "Barbie T.M. MCMLVIII BY MATTEL, INC." on her bottom and JAPAN is long ways down foot. Her swimsuit displays well and is still stretchy at top. It could use a gentle soak. The JAPAN heels and original sunglasses are in good condition. Blonde Ponytail Barbie has a beautiful face. Her left eyebrow had paint loss so was touched up for display. She has no green ear, no neck splits and no nose nips. Her hair is shiny and soft. There are no missing hair plugs and not sure if it has had the slightest trim or if curls on end of ponytail were just pulled out. Hair will need styling. Her original body has the early pronounced chest/nipples that were later removed due to parent dissatisfaction ;)Body is in nice display condition marked, "Barbie T.M. MCMLVIII BY MATTEL, INC." with most of her original fingernail and toenail polish; JAPAN is written long ways down bottom of right foot. Her original swimsuit is in nice display condition but elastic at top is stretched. Sunglasses and JAPAN shoes are in good display condition. The booklet is nice for display. There was a name written on front that was erased. This booklet has Commuter Set pictured. "Apple Print Sheath #917" dress with original T.M. tag. Dress is in nice display condition. The zipper has some oxidation so is a little "slow" but still works fine and is secure. Also included is the complete Barbie fashion, "Party Date #958". Set includes: dress with gold glitter, gold dimple belt, matching gold dimple clutch purse and clear gold glitter JAPAN marked open toe heels. The dress has aged to more of a champagne color as shown so will need a gentle soak to brighten and remove some light age/storage spotting on bodice. The fabric still feels crisp and still has tons of glitter. The belt and purse are lovely. Shoes have darkened to a champagne color also so match well; they are missing some glitter but still pretty for display. Last is the near complete Barbie fashion, "Sweet Dreams #973" that includes baby doll yellow pajama set with original T.M. tag attached, hair ribbon, apple in original plastic, diary, alarm clock and light blue JAPAN marked open toe heels. The set is in very nice condition with stretchy elastic on bottoms and both bows still attached on bottoms. The ring on hair ribbon was replaced. Accessories are lovely. JAPAN heels are in good condition but the one without pom is not original to set. Shoe boxes, boxes for sunglasses and boxes for other accessories are included as shown along with hangers. BLACK METAL KAISER STANDS ARE INCLUDED. All items are from a pet and smoke free home. A wonderful addition to any vintage Barbie collection Please keep checking back as I am liquidating my Barbie and clone items that have been in storage. Please take a peek at our other Barbie, family and friends auctions as we are always happy to combine shipping. I ship 3 days a week - usually Monday, Wednesday and Friday. I do not ship on weekends. Thanks so much for viewing our auctions! Please feel free to ask questions and/or request additional photos. Returns will be gladly accepted if you are unhappy for any reason. International buyers always welcome! Track Page Views WithAuctiva's FREE Counter (Condition: Pre-Owned)

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