New ListingFirst Generation Foreign Issue Ma Ba Barbie NRFB
New ListingFirst Generation Foreign Issue Ma Ba Barbie NRFB
SOLD $999.00 Sold: Feb 13, 2024 on eBayOriginal Listing Description
Ma-Ba Barbie 1986 1989Japanese Barbie Dolls Pet on PetAfter Mattel ended its licensing agreement with Takara, they immediately entered into another agreement in 1986 with Bandai Co. Ltd. (of Japan). They named their company Ma-Ba, which is the first two letters of each companies name. Bandai was founded in 1950, and is now the third largest toy manufacturer in the world just behind Mattel and Hasbro.MaBa Barbie dolls were created for the Japanese market and found only in Japan. They look very similar to the Takara Barbie (and Jenny) doll, but they have a few slight differences. The MaBa Barbie is a tiny bit taller and has a slightly thinner face. Like this Barbie, first year (1986) Barbies have unique anime-style eyes.She also has different packaging from the Takara Barbie. They both say Barbie at the top of their box, but notice the company name "MaBa" in the lower right hand corner of the MaBa Barbie box.This is a rare doll in excellent condition and is complete with dress, jewelry, shoes, hat and stand. Box is in good vintage conditionand displays well. Comes from smoke-free home. I have other Barbie’s listed from my collection. Please take a look. Happy to combine shipping. (Condition: Brand New)
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for Barbie collectors and appraisers.
Original Listing Description
Ma-Ba Barbie 1986 1989Japanese Barbie Dolls Pet on PetAfter Mattel ended its licensing agreement with Takara, they immediately entered into another agreement in 1986 with Bandai Co. Ltd. (of Japan). They named their company Ma-Ba, which is the first two letters of each companies name. Bandai was founded in 1950, and is now the third largest toy manufacturer in the world just behind Mattel and Hasbro.MaBa Barbie dolls were created for the Japanese market and found only in Japan. They look very similar to the Takara Barbie (and Jenny) doll, but they have a few slight differences. The MaBa Barbie is a tiny bit taller and has a slightly thinner face. Like this Barbie, first year (1986) Barbies have unique anime-style eyes.She also has different packaging from the Takara Barbie. They both say Barbie at the top of their box, but notice the company name "MaBa" in the lower right hand corner of the MaBa Barbie box.This is a rare doll in excellent condition and is complete with dress, jewelry, shoes, hat and stand. Box is in good vintage conditionand displays well. Comes from smoke-free home. I have other Barbie’s listed from my collection. Please take a look. Happy to combine shipping. (Condition: Brand New)
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for Barbie collectors and appraisers.