Vintage Ponytail Barbie Doll Comparison Guide

Vintage Ponytail Barbie dolls were issued from 1959 to 1964. The first Barbie doll was introduced to the world at the New York Toy Fair on March 9, 1959.

Her design evolved over the years, and there are seven different variations of Barbie with a ponytail. These are known by their numbers: n. #1, no. #2, no. #3 etc.

Each version has visible differences; In this table, you will find images that will help you identify each doll. As a general rule, the lower the number, the more valuable the doll.

Models # 1 y # 2 Ponytail

• Sale date: 1959
• Box date: 1959
• Hair color:  Blonde or Brunette.
• Face:
  • Eyes with white iris and thick black eyeliner.
  • Blonde or brown eyebrows.
  • Red lips and blush.
• Clothes:
  • Black and white striped swimsuit.
  • Golden hoop earrings.
  • White sunglasses with blue lens.
  • Black open toe heels.
• Support:
  • #1 - Black plastic disc holder with two metal prongs.
  • #2 - Black pedestal with wire support.
• Body markings:
  Barbie™
  Pats.Pend.
  ©MCMLVIII
  by
  Mattel
  Inc.
• Notes:
  Barbie #1 has holes in the soles of her feet and shoes to accommodate her support.
• Barbie #2 did not have the holes and had a different stand.

Model # 3 Ponytail

• Sale date: 1960
• Box date: 1959
• Hair color:  Blonde or Brunette
• Face:
  • Blue eyes. 
  • Blonde or brown eyebrows. 
  • Red lips and blush.
• Clothes:
  • Black and white striped swimsuit.
  • Golden hoop or pearl earrings.
  • White sunglasses with blue lenses.
  • Black open toe heels.
• Support: Black pedestal with wire support.
• Body markings:
  Barbie™
  Pats.Pend.
  ©MCMLVIII
  by
  Mattel
  Inc.
• Notes:
  • I had blue or brown eyeliner; blue is rarer.
  • Some came with a braided ponytail. 
  • The body smells like crayon and fades to ivory.

Model # 4 Ponytail

• Sale date: 1960
• Box date: 1959
• Hair color:  Blonde or Brunette
• Face:
  • Blue eyes.
  • Blonde or brown eyebrows.
  • Red lips and blush.
• Clothes:
  • Black and white striped swimsuit.
  • Golden hoop or pearl earrings.
  • White sunglasses with blue lenses.
  • Black open toe heels.
• Support: Black pedestal with wire support or black wire support.</span >
• Body markings:
  Barbie™
  Pats.Pend.
  (c)MCMLVIII
  by
  Mattel
  Inc.
• Notes:
  • Used a new vinyl that retains its color, it does not fade to ivory like previous dolls.
  • Some dolls came with a braided ponytail. 

Model # 5 Ponytail

• Sale date: 1961
• Box date: 1959
• Hair color: Blonde, Brunette, Titian (red)</ li>
• Face:
  • Blue eyes.
  • Blonde, reddish or brown eyebrows.
  • Red lips and blush.
• Clothes:
  • Black and white striped swimsuit.
  • Pearl button earrings.
  • White sunglasses with blue lens.
  • Black open heels.
• Soporte: Soporte de alambre negro.
• Marcas corporales:
  Barbie®
  Pats.Pend.
  ©MCMLVIII
  by
  Mattel
  Inc.
• Notas:
  • Esta es la primera Barbie en tener un cuerpo hueco. 
  • Muchas muñecas # 5 tienen una cara que parece "grasosa" debido al tipo de vinilo utilizado.

Models #6 and #7 Ponytail

• Sale date: 1962 - 1964
• Box date: 1962
• Hair color: Blonde, Brunette, Titian (red)</ li>
• Face:
  • Blue eyes.
  • Blonde, reddish or brown eyebrows.
  • Coral lips and blush.
• Clothes:
  • Red jersey swimsuit.
  • Pearl button earrings.
  • Red open toe heels.
• Support: Black or gold wire support.
• Body markings:
  Midge™
  (c) 1962
  Barbie ®
  ©1958
  by
  Mattel, Inc.
  (In 1963 added the word "Patented")
• Notes:
  
  • There was a variation with the painted legs.
  • Lip and blush colors varied greatly over the years and many different variations can be found.