Original Listing Description

Up for auction is a VINTAGE TALKING BUSY STEFFIE BARBIE - MUTE #1186. Her knees click & hold 3x. I can't definitively say if her hair has been trimmed and she doesn't appear to be any missing hair plugs. She does have flyaways, loose strands of hair and some strands that have broken off. Her hair has been washed and styled. Her elbows bend but do not hold a pose. Her hands open and close and clasp objects. She has no chew marks, no nose nips, no green ear, no head splits. She may have scuffs, scrapes, scratches, nicks, staining &/or dents on her body as expected for a 50-year-old doll. She comes with her outfit as shown in pictures. PLEASE NOTE: I do not know her history as I am not the original owner. Her ears are not pierced. Vintage Busy Barbies were notorious for their arms and legs breaking off shortly after purchase. This doll's arms and legs were broken off when I purchased her. I have repaired her joints utilizing vinyl screws. Her arms and legs do remain fragile but can be bent and straightened. Use care when moving her arms and legs. She has several flat spots on her bosom which likely occurred from prolonged sitting. She also has a deformity on her left buttocks cheek. There is a gap between arm and torso but doesn't affect movement. Her jumpsuit, shoes, telephone, and TV are vintage. Her hat, belt, leggings were made by me and are new. Her outfit may have fraying, holes, runs, tears, fading, thinning, stains, torn seams, and torn hems. She was no doubt purchased as a toy and played with by children. She is not for the collector looking to purchase a doll in mint condition. Stand is not included. I have been repairing & restoring Barbies for over 25 years & spend many hours on each Barbie. I do my best to describe all flaws & repairs but may have missed something so please examine the pictures closely and ask questions as my vision is not as good as it used to be. I would be more than happy to take additional pictures for you should you request them. Customer satisfaction is very important to me & I want to know right away if you are unsatisfied with your purchase. She comes from a smoke free home and would be an excellent addition to any collection! I combine shipping and ship internationally. Please contact me if you have any questions and good luck. (Condition: Pre-Owned)

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