Latest Home Sewn Dress

Here are some snapshots of Barbies latest dress. Matching hat is in progress...

Queen of Queens: Fashion Queen

Its 1963, "big hair" is in and so are wigs. With fake hair being "the big" hair accessory of the 1960's, wigs gave an instant hair do that was stylish and up to date with current trends.

1960's wig advert

And keeping up with current trends is exactly what our favourite doll Barbie likes to do, so in 1963, Mattel released "Fashion Queen" Barbie. She came complete with not one but three stylish wigs. Styles included: a red flip, blonde bubble cut and brunette pageboy. Now Barbie really could be dressed for any occasion!

   

Fashion Queens came with either pink or coral lips

Fashion Queen Barbie was also available in sets (well of course she was! its what Mattel does best!).
These sets are rare!

2010 saw the release of My Favorite Barbie Fashion Queen Reproduction

It was inevitable that one of these glamour girls was to end up in my collection. My Fashion Queen Barbie, who has now been named Fay, joined my vintage collection last year in November. Although she is not in prime condition I'm still thrilled to have her in my collection. She is missing her original swimsuit, but she did come with her three wigs and wig stand. Fay will be getting a face repaint sometime soon! I must admit, I don't normally tamper with vintage dolls face! I also need to redo the wigs as they are not in the best shape either. Do you have any tips on restyling these wigs???

Happy Collecting 😀

Latest Arrivals

I'm happy to a announce my very first vintage "original" Skipper arrived in the post yesterday alongside not one but two Tutti dolls.

   

For a very long time I have wanted a vintage Skipper!

Unfortunately, Skipper has had a haircut! and the two Tutti dolls are not in the best condition, but no complaints here as I got the pair of Tuttis for $5.00!

   

Isn't Tutti a little darling. Such a sweet little face.


  

  

Skipper came with vintage clothes

Included with the Skipper were some vintage fashions. Need I say, Skipper will also be getting some home sewn clothes :) Part of the reason why I wanted a vintage Skipper was to sew her some clothes...stay tuned for a post featuring Skippers home sewn wardrobe.

Also on its way in the post is a vintage brunette Skipper. Looking forward to receiving her.

   

Wouldn't it be great to be able to time travel??? I would go back to the 60's and head straight for the toy store just to check out the Barbies. 😂


   





Happy Collecting! 😀

My Girl Midge

As a child I never owned a Midge doll, to be honest, I never knew she existed! I was strictly a "Barbie Girl" oh yes, I had Barbie, Barbie and...you guessed it BARBIE.

Once I became a collector, I soon discovered Midge and need I say, she quickly became my favourite doll out of the Barbie family.

To my understanding, when Midge first came out in 1963 she was not as popular as Barbie and never would be. She was deemed as "ugly" to some. Her face wasn't as pretty as her counterpart Barbie, she didn't have long lushes locks like a Swirl ponytail  and what about those freckles!


What about those freckles? Well, to me those freckles are what makes Midge stand out (there have been freckless versions found.) She has a girl next door kinda face that is oh so super cute. Once I clapped eyes on a vintage Midge, I just had to have one in my collection. I was lucky enough to receive my vintage Midge as a birthday gift. She was found on eBay. She belonged to a lady from Ohio whom had owned her since childhood. She is now at home in New Zealand among a small collection of other vintage Barbies that seems to be growing...

Midge came in her original box complete with stand
and white mules. No booklet or wrist tag where present.

This Midge was well looked after by her childhood owner.
Face paint is in pristine condition.

Finger nail paint is still intact

Midge and her soulmate Allan

Vintage Midge however, was not the first Midge to join my collection. 1988's Cool Times Midge was indeed the first Midge doll I ever owned. I got her for Christmas the first year I started collecting Barbies which must of been around 1996/97. She was purchased from an antique store called The Old Tin Toy Shop. I was over the moon to finally have a Midge doll ! Cool Times Midge is in good condition (although her hair is a bit wild!) and even came with the cardboard cutouts!

                                                 






           
                   

Now, who doesn't love a good wedding? You guessed it, Wedding Day Midge and Alan (You'll notice here the second "l" in Alan's name has be dropped) are also part of my Midge collection.

    

        

                                                           
     
Good golly day! whom would have thought that Midge and Alan would have a baby. Out of all the careers and journeys that Barbie has been on, one would think that Barbie and Ken would have had a baby by now, but no, its Barbies best friend Midge whom has had a baby.  The controversial Happy Family pregnant Midge was a doll I have always wanted and finally joined my collection in 2016 along side a couple of other Happy Family dolls.

Surf City Midge 2000

Palm Beach Midge 2001

As you can see through the years, Midge has come a long way. That cute "girl next door" face has grown prettier over time and she's married with a baby now. Midge will always be a favourite of mine. 

Midge Paper Doll Book

If you are a fan of Midge then you might want to check out this free download Midge Paper Doll Book 1963

Happy Collecting :)