Sunset Malibu Barbie

Sunset Malibu Barbie was one of the most important Barbie Dolls of the 1970s.  She was sold through 1977 and defined Barbie throughout most of the 70s.  Representing the "California Girl look," she was an instant hit and was enormously popular.  Part of her new look was the use of a Stacey head, instead of a Barbie face.


Model #: 
1067

Box Date:
1970

Issue Dates:
1971 - 1977

Inner Rim marked:
© 1965 Mattel Inc
(May also have country name)

No Stand
Sunset Malibu Barbie


Hair Color:
Blonde 

Face: 
Aqua Blue Centered Eyes
Painted Eyelashes
Brown Eye Brows
Peach Lips and Blush

Head: 
Stacey Head 
Malibu Barbie

Clothing:
Aqua Blue nylon one-piece swimsuit with high neck and v-back, Round Lavender Sunglasses, Yellow towel. 

Body Markings:
Tan TNT body marked:

© 1966
Mattel, Inc.
U.S. Patented
U.S. Pat.Pend.
Made in
Japan
Malibu Barbie original swimsuit, sunglasses and towel

More Malibu Barbie Dolls

1976
Malibu
Barbie
Stacey or
Superstar face
Red swimsuit 

Malibu Barbie - 1976

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1979
Sun Lovin'
Malibu Barbie
Superstar face
Aqua blue swimsuit
Body with tan lines 

Sun Lovin' Malibu Barbie - 1979

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1980
The Beach Party
Malibu Barbie
Superstar face
Hot pink swimsuit
with purple trim

Malibu Barbie, The Beach Party - 1980

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1982
Sunsational
Malibu Barbie
Superstar face
Hot Pink swimsuit
with flower applique 

1984
Sun Gold
Malibu
Barbie
Superstar face
Gold checked swimsuit 

1984
Sun Gold
Malibu Barbie
Black Barbie Version
Hispanic Barbie Face
Gold checked swimsuit

Sunsational Malibu Barbie - 1982

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Sun Gold Malibu Barbie

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Sun Gold Malibu Barbie - Black Barbie Version- 1984

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Malibu Barbie Reproductions

2002
Malibu
Barbie
Reproduction

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2009
Reproduction Giftset
Part of the "My Favorite Barbie"
50th Anniversary Series

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Malibu Barbie Friends

Malibu Barbie was such a big success that soon Barbie's friends were enjoying California tans.  Decked out in sunglasses and swimwear, a beach or pool party was bound to happen.  

1979
Malibu Barbie Doll Case
#1703

This vintage doll case takes its inspiration from Malibu Barbie.  There is one space for a doll, one drawer, and one area to hang clothes.  The vinyl Beach Party doll case was issued in 1979 and is hard to find.

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Malibu Barbie Christmas Ornaments

In 2003, Hallmark released a Malibu Keepsake Barbie Ornament.  Intended to honor the original 1971 doll, this ornament debuted wearing an aqua blue swimsuit with sunglasses in hand.  This ornament was #10 in the Barbie Collector's Series.

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In 2002, Hallmark issued a Malibu Barbie Lunchbox Keepsake Ornament.  This Club Edition metal ornament came in a clear, plastic box and is considered a rare find.  When the Lunchbox Ornament has the miniature sunglasses, suntan lotion, beach ball, fins and beach bag offered in the original set inside, it is even more valuable.

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This NRFB (Never Removed From Box) Sun Set Malibu Barbie sold for $255 in August, 2013.

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