What is the value of a 1966 Mattel Barbie in 2016?

Dolls marked from 1966 that were made in Japan can go for 500 and up. They are very rare. Keep in mind 1966 stamped on some dolls is the copy write date and not when it was produced. Dolls produced in Japan have rooted lashes. read more

Dolls marked from 1966 that were made in Japan can go for 500 and up. They are very rare. Keep in mind 1966 stamped on some dolls is the copy write date and not when it was produced. Dolls produced in Japan have rooted lashes. They also look for mint condition.If it still has the original clothing and boxes. Hope that helps. read more

Mattel had the Twist N Turn waist for the Barbie doll patented in 1966, and that design of waist/body was used for dolls sold between 1967 and 1999. In other words, if you bought a doll that was new for sale in the stores in 1999, removed her from her box and undressed her, she would have the 1966 patent date on her backside. read more

They vary in value based on the year and the condition but you may be disappointed to know that due to the sheer volume of most of them they really don’t have much value. Note that I said “most of them”. read more