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 1962 BARBIE REDHEAD BUBBLECUT NMIB
Vintage 1962 BARBIE REDHEAD BUBBLECUT NMIB
Paypal   US $175.00
Vintage 1958 Bubblecut BARBIE DOLL Bra Slip Panties
Vintage 1958 Bubblecut BARBIE DOLL Bra Slip Panties
Paypal   US $51.05
Vintage Brunette Bubblecut Barbie Doll Mint Condition
Vintage Brunette Bubblecut Barbie Doll Mint Condition
Paypal   US $51.05
vintage 1962 brunett bubblecut barbie doll
vintage 1962 brunett bubblecut barbie doll
Paypal   US $175.00
Vintage Barbie Titian Redhead Bubblecut Doll 1961
Vintage Barbie Titian Redhead Bubblecut Doll 1961
Paypal   US $35.00
VINTAGE DARK BLONDE BUBBLECUT BARBIE IN VERY GOOD COND
VINTAGE DARK BLONDE BUBBLECUT BARBIE IN VERY GOOD COND
Paypal   US $9.99
Vintage Bubblecut Barbie on 1958 Body VERY NICE
Vintage Bubblecut Barbie on 1958 Body VERY NICE
Paypal   US $22.72
Vintage Barbie Titian Redhead Bubblecut Red Swimsuit
Vintage Barbie Titian Redhead Bubblecut Red Swimsuit
Paypal   US $19.99
Vintage 1962 BLONDE BUBBLECUT BARBIE in Original Suit
Vintage 1962 BLONDE BUBBLECUT BARBIE in Original Suit
Paypal   US $95.00