If you love the Vintage Bubblecut Barbies, you will love the selection here. Barbie's sophisticaed bouffant hairdo was introduced in 1961, initiating the first major change to the way Barbie's hair was styled. She was the first Barbie not to have her hair in a ponytail. Production continued until 1967 and she came with an original red bathing suit and red high heels.

Marks

The first First Bubble Cut, released in 1961 bore the mark:   Barbie/ Pat's Prend/c MCMLVII/by/Mattel/Inc.

For the rest of them:  Midge T.M. / c 1962/Barbie/c 1958/by/Mattel, Inc. (referred to as the "Midge/Barbie" body)

Barbie's Bubble cut hair do proved to be very popular and so there are many dolls available and you shouldn't have any problem finding a vintage bubblecut Barbie in your price range.

Bubblecut Barbies are available in various hair colors, including Platinum blonde, brunette, Titian (red), Lemon Blonde and White Ginger. Also, you may occasionally see a jet black Bubble cut or, the rarest hair color, the brownette (sort of a sable mink color). The brownette is highly sought after and so generally commands top prices on Ebay.

Vintage Blonde Bubblecut Barbie with Lavender Pink Lips
Vintage Blonde Bubblecut Barbie with Lavender Pink Lips
US $36.56
VINTAGE WHITE GINGER BUBBLECUT BARBIE DOLL CLOTHES LOT
VINTAGE WHITE GINGER BUBBLECUT BARBIE DOLL CLOTHES LOT
US $61.00
Vintage Barbie Bubblecut Head
Vintage Barbie Bubblecut Head
US $5.50
VINTAGE BRUNETTE BARBIE BUBBLECUT EXCELLENT LOOK
VINTAGE BRUNETTE BARBIE BUBBLECUT EXCELLENT LOOK
US $110.00
Vintage Barbie 1961 BUBBLECUT BARBIE DOLL Titian
Vintage Barbie 1961 BUBBLECUT BARBIE DOLL Titian
US $49.99
Beautiful Vintage Brunette Bubblecut Barbie accessori
Beautiful Vintage Brunette Bubblecut Barbie accessori
US $34.00
vintage brunette bubblecut barbie tlc
vintage brunette bubblecut barbie tlc
US $15.00
Vintage BARBIE Doll Brunette Bubblecut Early 1960s
Vintage BARBIE Doll Brunette Bubblecut Early 1960s
US $10.51
2 Vintage Bubble Cut Bubblecut Barbie Heads only NO RES
2 Vintage Bubble Cut Bubblecut Barbie Heads only NO RES
US $29.88