When theBarbiedoll debut in 1959 , she flew off the shelves at $ 3 a pop . Today , though the price of some new Barbies can start as low as $ 10 , the note value of certain old simulation has skyrocketed over the year . Obviously , an original Barbie Millicent Roberts dolly ( yes , she has afull name ! ) in her inglorious and white stripy bathing suit will be a pretty centime ; this light-haired version is currently onEtsy for $ 5800 , while another is on sale atRuby Lane for $ 4495 . But even some that you may have played with as a child — like this$148Talking Teacher Barbie from 1995 who is coif like a glamorous Ms. Frizzle — will fix you back quite a bit if you want to renovate your original collection . moderate out these seven other surprisingly expensive Barbies that you’re able to grease one’s palms right now .
1. TOTALLY HAIR BARBIE
First released in 1992 , Totally Hair Barbie had amaneof all inordinate Rapunzel - esque hair’s-breadth that go all the manner to her toe . With more than 10 million sell , Totally Hair is the best - trade Barbie ever . But even with so many master out there and a25th day of remembrance dollthat also sell well , there areplenty of boxed ' 90s dollson eBay — both blonde and brunette — go for more than $ 50 . Who cognise if that Dep hair gel is still any good , though .
2. VINTAGE BENDABLE BARBIES
Barbie ’s stick - straight posture got a little more human when " bendable " versions get down come out in the ' 60s . certainly , it was just her knees that dented , but that little bowel movement made her attend much more convincing while " walking , " likethis Skipper dollwho is quick to gambol on the beach with her new - found mobility . ( Now , of path , some Barbies are bendable enough to doyoga ) . Buying anearly modelof this new plan can tap you off your metrical unit though . This used , 1965 bobbed - whisker American Girl Barbie with only one wooden leg that still bends properlyhas setthe hatchway bid at $ 400 ( which seems like a raft , until you see the same doll in young conditionaskingfor more than $ 3000 ) .
3. CHRISTIE DOLLS
The first Christie doll was a 1968 talk adaptation , and since then , the African - American doll has been a consistent phallus of the Barbie family line . dainty , boxed Christies can command several hundred clam , like a 1976 SuperStar Christie asking$875or this 1981 Golden Dream Christie priced at$300 , but even a$100Kissing Christie is a steep price compared to what she would have retail for in 1980 .
Pro tip : The black hair on the elder vintage and mod Christies has a tendency to oxidize red , which is normal ( like on this$295Talking Christie from 1970 ) . But , if you could find a doll that has retain its originalblackor dark-brown hair color , those run to be worth more .
4. MISS BARBIE
In 1964 , Mattel tried out a identification number of new proficiency on one particulardoll . " Miss Barbie " came in a box set with three wigs to alternately play with , so rather than having the " rooted " hair that is most familiar , she was the first to have " molded " hair — that is , hair paint right away onto the head mold . She was also the first and only Barbie to have " sleep eyes , " or palpebra that could close while she was place out in one of her three pink bathing suit . She was n’t a big seller then , but now a Miss Barbie without all of her accessories can go for$195(this one , which is in a different vintage dress with none of the original swimwear , isasking $ 200 ) . However , original set — those including her three wigs and swimming cap , poolside swing , palm tree , mini magazines , etc.—can commandaround $ 1000 .
5. VINTAGE “PONYTAIL” BARBIES
The earliest Barbie models did n’t have long hair to brushing or twist — they had the short curly bangs and elaborate ponytail of teens of the ' 50 and ' sixty . The firstsevenmodels , released between 1959 - 1964 , were all variation on this look , and any original , Japan - made ponytail Barbie will put you back a few hundred dollars . This # 3 in a colorful , usance evening gown is currently live for$725 , while this blond " engaged gallon " # 3 that has been partially restored is up for$650 . A small subset of this ponytail group ? The " swirl ponytail " Barbies , which have slick bangs that were swept to the side and back into her ponytail . A mint original vortex doll could go for$799 , while others are available onEtsyoreBayfor under $ 300 .
6. MY SIZE BARBIE
The My Size Barbie furore of the mid-’90s had 3 - human foot - tallversionsthat kids could stand up to play with , rather than kneel or sit on the flooring . And to pre - programme a coevals of lady friend who would later on watch marathon hour ofSay Yes to the Dress , there was even aMy Size Bride Barbie , complete with a espousal robe for 7 - class - olds to play dress - up in . Today , many are availablefor around $ 150 , though some , like this unopenedDancing My Size Barbie , can go for $ 200 or more .
7. VINTAGE COLOR MAGIC BARBIE
In 1966 and 1967 , Mattel issued the extremely groovy Color Magic Barbie doll . She came with either blonde or calamitous hair , and if you used a auto-changer solution packet , her hair would transform to two shades of Marxist . She also romp much more vivid makeup , which spotlight her bright yellow , pink , and blue swimwear . A blonde one is presently usable for$475 , and a " Scarlet Flame " ( the colour the blonde becomes ) is also name for$200 . But if you want the whole people of colour - change solution kit and lot , it could be close to$700(though there ’s no guarantee that the hair will work the same legerdemain as it did 50 years ago ) .
