twist

In 1967, the BIG NEWS for the Barbie doll. Barbie had a new face with a new twist and turn body. Item no.1160.

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At Twist 'N Turn, new item. No. 1160. Not only was there a big change in 1967, for the Barbie doll's face but she had a wonderful twist and turn waist for posing. During the 1960's, the styles had changed from the late 1950's, therefore, Mattel redesigned a new head and a new look for the Barbie doll. This doll was great because she was more posable than the previous dolls.

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Hair: Long straight hair with bangs. Hair was tied at the top of head and held in place with a rubber band and a bright orange hair ribbon. Hair colors: Summer Sand, Sun Kisses, Go Go Co-Co, and Chocolate Bon-Bon. These colors are listed in the earlier Mattel catalogs. Rooted eyelashes. Bendable pink body. Swimsuit: a 2 piece orange swimsuit with a white cover up that was trimmed in a bright orange trim . A clear posing stand was included. packaged this doll came with a wrist tag and head cello. You could turn the clear plastic posing stand upside down for a seat for your doll. A doll booklet was included with this doll in package- Booklet: WOBF-dated 1966. This doll also came exclusive in a Sears Gift set called Beautiful Blues. Body markings: 1966/Mattel, Inc./U.S. Pat.Pend./Made In/Japan.

Trade in Twist ' Turn

In May of 1967,

trade-in twist

dressed in disco dater c/m see photo

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there was an official Mattel Trade -In program to introduce this new exciting Twist Barbie doll. One could trade in an old doll, plus $ 1.50 & could receive this new doll. Her item no. is 1162-Trade-In Barbie. Box dated: 1966. This doll had long straight hair too with bangs, uneven ends like the first Twist 'N Turn Barbie. Hair was mid length and tied at the top with a orange ribbon and rubber band. Hair colors: titian/red- shades of blonde & brunette. This doll had blue eyes, rooted eyelashes, brown painted brows, deep pink lips and blush. Special note: Different shades of brow paint were used to match with hair color. Pink twist and turn body with painted nails. She came with a wrist tag, head cello and a clear stand for posing. This doll when new in the box was packaged in a clear cello bag. A World of Barbie fashions booklet was included. This booklet was dated 1966. These dolls can pale over time.

Trade-In Twist 'N Turn wore a 2 pc. orange swimsuit with a white net cover up. Noted on Mattel's site under history, 1,250,000 old dolls were traded during the month of May alone and those were given to charity. Note: Some of the Trade-In Dolls had a "Made In Japan" on one line. More Info: Head Markings: inside rim @ 1966 Mattel Inc & country. Body markings: @ 1966/Mattel, Inc./U.S. Patented/U.S.Pat.Pend/Made in/Japan or @ 1966/Mattel Inc./U.S. Patented/Other pats Pend/Made in/Japan

m o r e i n f o-

The titian hair color is the hardest and most sought after by collectors today. In mint condition with no fading spots, the doll is very costly. But in any event, all these dolls are wonderful to own in your collection. Enjoy the photos. Do not copy doll photos. These dolls are from my collection and are not for sale. There's an array of hair colors.

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