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1960's Mattel Barbie Doll Commercials Part I

You can tell it's Mattel.  It's Swell.

Someday I'm going to be,
exactly like you.
Until then, I know just what I'll do.
Barbie, oh beautiful Barbie,
I'll make believe I'm you.

Lovely #3 and #4 Ponytails model fashions in this 1960 commercial.  How many dolls would you like to buy for $3?

 
 
  A 2004 article about Barbie and ken's break-up said, "Barbie met Ken on the set of a TV commercial in 1961, according to Mattel, and they have been inseparable ever since." ... "It was hinted the separation may be partially due to Ken's reluctance to get married.

This is the vintage 1961 television commercial they're talking about.  :o)

 
Barbie's Dream House was produced from 1961-1964, so judging from the outfits I would say this commercial is from 1963.  I saw #987 Orange Blossom in the closet.

I saw a Bubblecut lounging on the couch wearing #940 Mood for Music while listening to her "Hi-Fi".  Adorable.  What outfits can you pick out? 

 
 
  "Barbie daydreams with you"...

Football player Ken looks like a bend-leg Ken to me.  That would date it to 1964, but who knows -- The Bubble cut looks like a 1961 issue.  Most of the fancy character outfits are in this commercial.

The best part of the ad is the Masquerade fashions!  Very artistic.

   
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