{"product_id":"vintage-mattel-35th-anniversary-barbie-doll-11590-1959-reproduction-ponytail-barbie-collector-edition-in-original-box","title":"Vintage Mattel 35th Anniversary Barbie Doll #11590 – 1959 Reproduction Ponytail Barbie, Collector Edition in Original Box","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA nostalgic piece of Barbie history. This is the 35th Anniversary reproduction of the very first Barbie, the doll that changed the toy world when she debuted in March 1959.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMattel made this edition in the mid-1990s (copyright 1993, released for the 1994 anniversary) as a tribute to the original. It recreates the iconic 1959 ponytail Barbie, with her signature black-and-white zebra-stripe swimsuit, gold hoop earrings, sunglasses and open-toe heels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe box is silver-gray with a bold magenta stripe, a gold mirrored backing panel with fashion artwork, and the red Mattel seal. It is a handsome display piece even on the shelf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat for the Barbie collector, 90s nostalgia fans, and anyone filling in a timeline of Mattel milestones. It also makes a memorable gift for a lifelong Barbie lover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarbie was created by Ruth Handler, co-founder of Mattel, and named after her daughter Barbara. Ruth was inspired by the German Lilli doll she spotted on a trip to Europe. The original fashions were designed by Charlotte Johnson, and the 1959 debut at the New York Toy Fair launched what became one of the best-selling toy lines of all time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector note:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35th Anniversary reproductions were made with all-new materials. That lets you enjoy the look of a 1959 Barbie without the price tag of a true vintage original, which can sell for hundreds or even thousands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHonest condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e pre-owned box with visible shelf wear. There is creasing and a crack in the silver cardboard, a torn and lifting spot near the top corner, and scratches and scuffs across the clear window. There is minor lifting and wear around the Mattel seal. Overall it is a presentable, complete-looking box, but it is not mint. I haven't opened it to inspect the doll.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmoke-free and pet-free home. Packed carefully for shipping, and local pickup is welcome.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e approx.\u003c\/strong\u003e 13\" H x 6\" W x 2.5\" D (please measure the box and confirm before posting)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Etobicoke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67656446574956,"sku":"08.10.26LD","price":75.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/4048\/5024\/files\/FullSizeRender_6297e0c7-a9ea-4256-a4f6-ab14d5a0f55a.heic?v=1791479211","url":"https:\/\/habitatrestore.ca\/products\/vintage-mattel-35th-anniversary-barbie-doll-11590-1959-reproduction-ponytail-barbie-collector-edition-in-original-box","provider":"Habitat ReStore GTA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}