Original Listing Description

What a cute cinnamon girl! This sweet redhead ponytail Barbie is quite demure, but also a knockout! This classic Titian Redhead #5 Ponytail Barbie & her handsome date, 1st issue Flocked Hair Brunette Ken, have lots of tagged outfits & original accessories for their active lifestyle. This collection will give you a big head start on your vintage Barbie collection. Barbie & Ken both have their original swimsuits and shoes! There are many tagged original Mattel outfits like Busy Morning, Mood for Music, Garden Party, Fancy Free, Suburban Shopper, Raincoat Movie Date, Pak Cotton Romper, Pak Pink Lingerie, Golden Girl, Singing in the Shower, Saturday Date, Dreamboat, Yachtsman, and Pak Cotton Shirt & Skirts, Pak purses and shoes! The collection comes with a nice Black Solo in the Spotlight Case & lots of hangers! Please note that the Kaiser stand displaying Barbie is not included in this lot. These dolls are in Excellent condition, and will look great on display, but they are not for "Mint" collectors. Barbie's hair has been professionally restyled into her ponytail with a hard curl at the bottom. She had some retouching done on her pink lips, as they had rubs, and her brows were mostly there but faded, so they were also retouched with artist's acrylic paint. She has never had green ear stains, nose nips, or neck splits. Ken has some very minor hair loss, but he's in great shape otherwise. Most of the clothing is in Excellent displayable condition, but there are some pieces that might need minor mending or cleaning, I will note any flaws that I see in my description. Please note that I do accept returns, but only if items are returned in unaltered, original condition.1961 #5 Redhead Titian Ponytail Barbie is a cutie with a lovely ponytail of shiny auburn hair, and loads of curly bangs. She has a hard curl at the bottom of her ponytail that was professionally restyled. Her complexion is fresh and nice; it hasn't darkened from smoke or molds. She has a matte complexion with no shine. Most of her candy pink lips were there, but they were a little thin, so she has had a lip retouch. Her brows were all there but a little faded, so they have been color-washed. She doesn't have any nose nips, neck splits, or green ear stains. She has never been treated for green ear. She has replacement pearl on filament post earrings that will never stain her head.She is on a hollow Barbie MCMLVIII marked body. She has all of her nail polish and no stains or chews, see pics #19 & #20. Her body looks very nice with minimal play wear. Her arms and legs hold all poses, but I note her left arm has a tiny bit of slippage from 10 degrees in front of her to directly down at her side. She has a small brown freckle (smaller than a pinhead) on the back of her left ankle. Her red Helenca swimsuit is soiled, and is missing some edge stitching. It doesn't have any rips, runs or holes; there is a little snagging in a line down the right5 front.1st issue Brunette Flocked Hair Ken: This guy has great facial features, but does have some minor hair loss, with a small bit missing at his front hairline, and a small patch on the lower back of his head, see pics #21 & #22. Please note there is a bit of white fuzz on the top back right side of his head in pic #22, that is not a bald spot, just fuzz that brushed off. He is stain-free, but needs some cleaning as his legs are a bit sticky and soiled. He comes with his original but untagged striped beach jacket & red trunks and his black wire stand (shown in the main pic). The beach jacket shows slight yellowing at edges of the terry collar; the trunks have some dark spots front and back. Yachtsman Outfit has a very clean jacket & striped tee. The pants show light soil along fronts of the legs Accessories Pic #6: These are all of the shoes included in this collection, except that Ken is wearing a pair brown loafers in the main pic that I didn't include in this pic. Barbie's Mattel shoes are: 1 pair gold wedge shoes, 2 pair of pink heels (1 with poms), 2 pair of red heels (1 shoe has a split), 1 pair of tall boots, & 1 pair of yellow scuffs. The other 6 pairs of her shoes are all clones; one black heel has a split strap. All 3 pair of Ken shoes are Mattel. I will note the hot pink Pak purse has pen ink on the front. There is also a white 3 face Barbie, Ken & Midge Fashion Booklet included, shown only in the main pic. It doesn't have any rips, tears, or writing in it.Clothing Pic #7 & #8: Sophisticated Lady: The rose satin dress is very clean & nice with the silver filigree lace. I see a tiny pulled stitch at the bottom of the left shoulder strap, you have to look hard to see it. The velvet coat has all 3 silver buttons and all button loops. The coat will display well, though it has a couple subtle spots of soil on the front skirt; with one along the lower right opening. The coat's back skirt also has a couple subtle spots. The clean gloves are nice, no rips or holes. Pink heels are good, the pearl tiara might be a Premier clone.Clothing Pic #9 & #10: Pak Pink Lingerie: Needs new waist elastic in the slip; bra also needs new elastic. Pink heels have replaced poms. Busy Morning: Dress shows aging & light soil on the shoulder straps and at top of the zipper. Mood for Music: No holes! Sweater is overall clean, but has faint soil on left front, might clean off. Pants look pretty good, but show a couple small spots on back inner legs, and some light fading yellowing along the front crease. Raincoat: Very clean & nice. Please note the tassel is loose from the umbrella & needs to be reattached Clothing Pic #11 & #12: Suburban Shopper dress: Cute sundress looks good, with working zipper. Shoulders straps show light soil discoloration Hat: has fraying, but pretty clean, good wire holders on underside. Cruise Stripes: Looks good, has slight soil at left bust dart tip & slight soil on straps. The skirt is a nice dark blue, my pics make it look linty and faded, but it is not. Pak Black/White Print Playsuit: Has an aged look, the white background of the print has yellowed. Pak Black Straight Skirt: Excellent. Plantation Belle Dress: Lace is in nice condition, a few pulls in the braid trim at the edge of the lace here and there. Zipper works, but can feel a bit sticky. Orange Pak Full Skirt: Nice!Clothing Pic #13 & #14: Pak Pink Pajamas: Very nice, slight yellowing at the aging elastic in sleeves and waist. Waist elastic has dried out. Singing in the Shower: Very nice, a faint hint of soil near front hem of robe. Ken Striped Silk?/Cotton Robe: Nice robe has some subtle age spotting on 1 sleeve, hard to see. Ken Pajamas: Nice, dried out waist elastic Clothing Pic #15 & #16: Gold Clone Strapless Dress: Pretty brocade fabric with a doughnut snap, nice shape. Floral Petticoat: Looks cute peeking out of Barbie's full skirts. It's clean, but waist elastic has stretched out. I've safety pinned the waist in Barbie's pics. Fancy Free: Looks good! Garden Party: Dress shows aging/yellowing of bodice and sides of skirt. Short gloves are slightly yellowed. Pak Hot Pink Purse: Has ball point pen ink at top front. Movie Date dress: Dress has soil on bodice front left of the bow. Back of skirt has damage to the sheer overlay left of center hem; a chunk of the sheer fabric is gone. Pak Red Cotton Shirt: Nice! Pak Jeans: Look good. Clothing Pic #17 & #18: Pink Satin Dress & Lined Coat: Nicely homemade, pretty brocade fabric, clean. Asian Turquoise Sheath: Nicely homemade of thin silk. Golden Girl: Fabric isn't crisp, but it's clean & will display nicely. Orange Gingham Dress: Clean, cute homemade dress with inset fabric bodice.Clothing Pic #23 & #24: Saturday Date: Suit looks very nice, jacket is missing bottom button loop. Pants show a little shine from overironing near the waist. Shirt is amazingly white, striped tie has replaced rubber band. Black nylon socks. Dreamboat: Outfit looks great, the hipster hat shows some wear and discoloration at the brim. Yellow socks show red staining on the soles from crayon maybe? Shoes will cover the red.Black Solo in the Spotlight Case (only pictured in main pic): Excellent shape; graphics looks great on both sides. Has all drawers, clasp & handle, and a red vinyl strap to hold Barbie in. The metal clasp shows corrosion. Has a 1/2" tear in the vinyl at the bottom of the spine hinge. The metal frame around the halves of the case isn't perfectly square, but case looks very nice, and will keep Barbie's clothing in shape:)You'll love displaying this pretty vintage ponytail Barbie & Ken, and all their fashions! Please see my other auctions for more Barbie & Francie doll and clothing lots, and for other vintage toys from the 60s - 80s! I'm happy to combine shipping charges for multiple purchases:) (Condition: Pre-Owned)

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