First edition of Midge from 1963, blond version, special version with a smiling face showing teeth. Two-piece light and medium blue swimsuit, white high-heeled shoes with open toe.
Unique head mold, and a new body that was the same as Barbie's from the same year (1963), new markings.
Marked:
Midge T.M.
©1962
Barbie®
©1958
Included: Original box where Midge has a blue hairband. Stand in completely black metal by Mattel, Inc.
Ken from 1964-65 had a new body shape and updated facial painting, blond version, new markings. Red cotton shorts, red/white striped beach jacket, cork sandals with a red bow.
Marked:
©1960
by Mattel Inc.
Hawthorne
Calif. U.S.A.
Clothes:
No. 0789 vintage "Ken The Yachtsman" (1964) - 1964 version with a hat, complete
No. 798 vintage "Ken Ski Champion" (1963-64) complete
No. 942 vintage "Barbie Ice Breaker" (1962-64) complete
No. 1600 vintage "Lunch Date" (1964) complete
No. 1631 vintage "Aboard Ship" (1965)
Slight wear and tear
Midge's box with wear and tear
No. 1631 "Aboard Ship" is missing the travel poster.
Private collection