Barbie Twist 'n Turn (TNT) (1967-1968)
The release of the Vintage Twist n Turn Barbie Doll, also called TNT by collectors, was the beginning of the Mod Barbie Dolls Era.
Hair Fair Barbie was not a doll, just a Barbie head with wigs, hairpieces and accessories. All had chin length hair with a side part. There were three different versions in the Mod Era.
The Vintage Standard Barbie Doll was the new "TNT' face on the standard (original, "non-TNT") body, released in 1967 through 1970.
Talking Barbie was sold from 1968 to 1971. There were three different versions and a Stacey face variation.
Twist 'n Turn - Flip Hair Barbie
1969 - 1971
TNT Barbie got a new hairstyle in 1969 - a shoulder length flip, arguably inspired by the hit TV show "That Girl" which ran from 1966 to 1971 and starred Marlo Thomas with a similar hairstyle.
Dramatic New Living Barbie
1970
Dramatic New Living Barbie had bendable knees, ankles and elbows. She swivels at the waist, legs, neck, arms and hands.
Barbie with Growin' Pretty Hair 1971 - 1972
Barbie with Growin' Pretty Hair was sold in 1971 and 1972. These Mod Barbie Dolls had a retractable ponytail and come with two hair pieces.
Live Action Barbie
1971 - 1972
Live Action Barbie was sold in 1971 and 1972. There was a version that came with a stage - this was the "hippie" Barbie!
Living Barbie
1971
Living Barbie was an update of the previous Dramatic Living Barbie - same doll, shorter name. She also had a new outfit and pink lips and cheeks instead of orange.
Sunset Malibu Barbie
1971 - 1977
Malibu Barbie was one of the most important Barbie Dolls of the 1970s. She was sold through 1977 and defined Barbie throughout most of the 70s. She was an instant hit and was enormously popular.
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BARBIE'S FRIENDS TIMELINE-
TUTTI 1966-69, Barbie’s baby sister
TODD 1966-67, Barbie’s baby brother
FRANCIE 1966-76, Barbie’s modern cousin
CHRIS 1967, Tutti’s friend
CASEY 1967 & 1974 Francie’s friend
CHRISTIE 1968-present, Barbie’s friend
STACEY 1968-70, Barbie’s friend
PJ 1969-1985, Barbie’s friend
BRAD 1970, Ken’s friend
JAMIE 1970-72, Barbie’s friend
An influential era in Barbie history was the introduction of iconic Superstar Barbie in 1977. Barbie Signature Principal Designer, Bill Greening, said SuperStar Barbie was a game-changer Barbie doll. Glitzy SuperStar Barbie was Mattel’s first major redesign since the 1967 Twist 'n Turn Barbie. The updated head mold featured a new smiling and decidedly different face. Also new were her bent arms but she kept her twist ’n turn waist and bendable legs. She sported a Farrah Fawcett-inspired hairstyle with a flowing blonde mane parted on her left with pretty sun streaks. The first SuperStar Barbie dolls on the market included a star-shaped SuperStar necklace for the child.
source:
https://www.modbarbies.com/mod-barbies-blog/1977-superstar-barbie-9720
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