UNBOXING MY #1 MATTEL BARBIE DOLL FROM 1959 | *the real deal Barbie* 

I think a lot of us say we want to start off with just a few "staple dolls" and then Barbie fever kicks in 😄

Yaasss!! I'm so happy for you!! She is a grail doll for me- I came close to having one back in the 90s, I have a Bild Lilli doll in my collection, but I definitely need and want a #1 Barbie. God bless you!!!

I'm happy you got your much wanted Barbie doll. I have the Plantation Bell and the Parisian Barbie porcelain dolls reproduction ones. I have a nice Barbie doll collection, I love their outfits.

I just adore you!! Congrats and She is Amazing I remember the one playline doll I wanted "Beauty Secrets Barbie"Wanted one since I was a Kid, and then when I bought a lot of clothes and shoes the seller added her as a Surprise I was just as over the moon as you. Thank you for sharing

Yes Rachel she's a wonderful doll I never came across the #1 I happen to buy a Bild Lillie doll and that started my collecting them .

I live outside of Harrisburg, PA. When I was younger there used to be a doll museum in Downtown Harrisburg. I remember them having an original Barbie in a glass case on display. Of course I didn’t understand the value or excitement about it (I didn’t think Barbie was cool or interesting lol). Now that I’m older I have a greater appreciation for small things in the world & I’m happy I got to see one in person. That museum has since closed for quite a few years now.

I just love your enthusiasm and genuine love for Barbie. I wish I could afford collecting like you can, and I’m so grateful you share it with us

Yes,I've been on edge waiting for a doll ! So excited that I couldn't sleep. I absolutely love your Moms Barbie ,it's to die for. I also love your new one. I got Barbie for my tenth birthday in 1960. I loved her so much. I was holding her and jumping rope when the stand fell off and broke. About five years ago I ordered a reproduction Barbie, when I opened it the stand fell out and on the porch but didn't break. I thought that was funny. Good luck with her hair I hope it turns out great. Thank you for sharing this awesome find.

I love your new Barbie. I had a Barbie collection, but sold them when I got into Galoob Baby Face dolls. I only have one Holiday Barbie. 😥

You guys are too cute :) I really like Barbie #1's eyes, I think she'll look really nice when she's all cleaned up.

She’s gorgeous I can’t wait to see what you do with the hair😃

She was worth the wait,just lovely. When I was little,barbie was expensive so i had Sindy similar but cheaper

I love watching you so much please don't sell this doll to anyone, keep it in your collection, it's a beautiful doll, you are very lucky, always be happy for finding it, I wish you success ❤️🥰

That salesman case is awesome. My first Barbie was a gift. I was given Midge from a neighbor lady. I first saw Barbie from her and she had some lovely blond ones dressed very fashionably. I was glad to find a vintage Midge this year. I have a few newer Barbies acquired within the last couple years but when my mom passed started looking at dolls from my childhood. Keep us posted.

She will fix up nicely! She came in the perfect outfit! Looking forward to seeing her makeover..

I'm a bit of a 'hair whisperer' of Vintage Barbie dolls myself. I've always wanted to rescue a #1 with matted, disheveled hair and turn her into a showstopper. I have a #3 and a few #4s and later ponytails, but I've never had a #1 or a #2. I love the idea of recreating the 'salesman sample' display. That would be a wonderful thing to see. I think the Silkstone #1 repro would be the best substitute for real #1s. The Wedding Day repro doll from 2009 is a pretty good repro as well. The 1993 repro and the early 2000s repros just aren't as authentic to the originals. One of the other indicators that you have a genuine #1 Barbie and not a counterfeit created from a #3 is the way the hairline is rooted at the temples. It's a very subtle difference, but if you compare #1s and #3s, it's definitely noticeable.

I had a #1 Barbie when I was a young girl. She was my favourite. Her eyelashes were like a solid mold. Mine had short curly blonde hair.

Oh mercy!! I am so stoked for you to have that Barbie! I have one but from my research I think she's a 4 or 5. She has a split neck but she is also my one and only original so I love her. She has blonde hair with the poodle bangs. I enjoy dressing her in any early tagged barbie clothes that I can get my hands on! I would love to have a #1 and eventually I will. Thanks for updating with us and sharing about Eric, I had a feeling he had moved on. It was fun to have Derek join for coffee cake. So happy for you all!

Rachel I meant to tell you how very much I enjoyed your little brunch out at the French Restaurant! That was the most adorable video and it left me hungry! Thanks to you and your hubby for taking us along to brunch.

Love her..thank you for sharing ..you are adorable also🌹

Omg she’s so beautiful im obsessed with 60’s dolls

Congratulations! She is gorgeous! I have dreamed for years of having a number #1. Perhaps one day! I can't wait to see her once her hair is styled.

Ok, so as you know I'm very new to doll collecting but have loved dolls forever. I would buy my daughters Barbie's whenever possible. I need to find them as lots were second hand. You have quickly become my favourite channel. Thank you for all your knowledge, kindness and enthusiasm xx

I've been binge watching...This is by far my favourite video. Congratulations on your beautiful #1, and your moms is beautiful too. I'm sorry your mom has passed. So nice to meet your hubby, cool that he's interested in your doll. Congratulations on your little girl. So excited for you. Your so much fun, such a pretty gal and love your shop. If ever I travel to Colorado I'd for sure visit. Love from 🇨🇦

Rachel your doll videos are just so precious !!!! It was a hoot and wonderful to watch you unbatch your Barbie !!!

Beautiful doll. Congratulations!

Rachel, this is awesome!! Enjoyed you sharing your #1 Barbie with us!! She’s everything!💖💖💖

What a beautiful doll I used to restore dolls for a guy he had several number ones come through they are extremely beautiful that is for sure I'm so happy you got one my Holy Grail doll was a no bangs Francie I came across the guy on the internet selling Barbie junk he said in the description I couldn't believe he had a no bangs Francie in that pile I got it for $35 I've been collecting Barbies for over 30 years I've never found one that's cheap anywhere they were always price so high so I got my Holy Grail I'm glad you got yours

Damn! She looks genuine all over! What a beautiful doll!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was like that with American Girl dolls for a few years!!! Canadian Maplelea Dolls too, the equivalent!! I was so excited! Now I have all these 18 inch dolls!

Congratulations on achieving your number one barbi she’s beautiful from Battle Creek Michigan. I watch your videos all the time I have been educated and admired all of your collection so thank you for sharing. Enjoy your day and your Barbie. Big hugs love, Alina.

I love your hair - so cute with the overalls . Even though I am male - I can say the future is FEMALE:) I am so excited for your new obsession. Barbie is truly the most collectible doll. I find there is a Barbie for every person. I love all the generations of Barbie . Barbie has had thousands of careers and make overs . I think the fashionista line is amazing for the simple fact that there is a message of inclusion . Different skin tones , vitiligo, prosthetic limbs, short, tall , and curvy body types . There are barbies with smaller busts, and Ken dolls that are wearing makeup and painted fingernails. Sure - the quality isn’t the greatest, but the line is impressive for the diversity.

How exciting!!!! So happy for you! Have you ever made a video on how to clean green ears on Barbies? I have a #3 that I bought in it's box, but one earring caused a green ear😥 Tfs Your videos are so much fun and informative.

She is beautiful. Congrats. 💖

Yay! So gorg!

I love your new old Barbie. I know what you are saying when you say you can’t sleep when you are waiting for a doll, sometimes when I am at work I can only think about when it will arrive.

You got your dolly 😊😊😊❤🥰🥳I must say when I ordered from you your details were spot on my doll arrived 🥰💞Perfect!!Wish Eric all the best 👍May God Bless. YES we Luv Luv sweaty working men 😂😅😁

You guys are so cute!!! Love the Barbie too.

Rachel, Congratulations on finding your #1 Mattel Barbie Doll from 1959:)!! I mostly like the Barbie face molds from the 70s and 80s, but I really LOVE that white Southern Bell dress as much as her original purse and her blonde hair:)!! I also LOVE her blue eyes:)!!! She is stunningly gorgeous:)!! And I think that it is so awesome that your are going to try to get a "Sample Sales case from 1959", even if just reproductions:)!! However, even just to have 5 or so original #1 Mattel Barbies is really wonderful:)!! And Rachel, I so LOVE that red scrunchy in your hair:)!! And those blueberry coffee cakes look really delicious:)!! And anything blueberry is my favorite because blueberries are my favorite fruit:)!! Thank you for sharing your beautiful # 1 Mattel Barbie:)!!!

She's Beautiful! And I love your idea of recreating a salesman sample case!!

Aw she's beautiful !

Wow, I was on edge with you, Rachel! Also, your Mom's boxed Number One is amazing! Anyhow, this video was so much fun---sitting here and waiting with you, for your latest addition to your Barbie collection!...Great purchase!! Happy for you!

Gosh she looks amazing. She’s a total dream of mine. Congratulations on such a great find!

Congratulations on your Barbie and I’m so happy that she doesn’t have a green ear enjoy because you’re the best

You look beautiful aww Yesss she came!!

Congratulation. How have I missed your video. Pretty, her hairs shiny too. I have a nice collection that I love. Many mint TNT’s as well. I just purchased a #3 ponytail bun from a Bay Area Calif. doll show. Maybe a 1 or 2 one day, but I also feel that the American Girl pink skin side part is a gem as well. Such a fun total obsession isn’t it!! 💗 cheers!!

Congratulations Rachel!! What an awesome find!! :)

This is so exciting! Congratulations. I can't wait to get my #1 barbie. I'm a sucker for brunettes.

Beautifull doll

She’s in good condition! Congrats!

Oh absolutely I always name my dolls!

I love her w that hair style, she is a ⭐️😘😘

I love the #1's and 2's. They're the sexiest of all Barbies. One time I tried to repaint a Silkstone Barbie as a #1. It didn't go over too well, and I had already done her hair. But later when it became available, I bought a 75th Anniversary Silkstone Barbie.

She is absolutely stunning. A girl needs to treat herself when she is carrying and eating for two, not to be taken literally of course. I remember this Barbie at the department store where my babysitter sister worked, not sure if it was Henshey, May Co or such but it was in Santa Monica I think in 1961-9. My babysitter daughter, a teen had several not sure if any were 1s or not. But I was allowed to play with them even at age 4. I had a Tammy and Pepper as my mom didn't like Barbie, but my grandpa got me an original Skipper the year she came out. Now I came across a gaggle of 1960s Barbie, with Midge, Francine, Skipper, Scooter, and Ken, dirty in two cases with clothes and ended up actually looking good once bathed. Can't say what number they are off hand, no 1s though all made in Japan.

just discovered this channel and I'm in love! 😍 would like to have my own vintage shop one day

yes me too ,love it ,go for it

Lovely post

Dolls are like potato chips…can’t stop with just one, lol. She’s in good condition…congrats!

omg Rachel! she is SO GORGEOUS! the Holy Grail of a Barbie Collection! i have a couple of #3s myself and the quality of these first few issued Barbie's is amazing! wonderful find and i just know she has a nice safe home with you!

Like you, I also prefer Barbie!!! Your doll is beautiful !!!

Congratulations! I recently found one on goodwill but it went for 10 grand! Yikes! Needless to say, I am still wanting one!

My latest note rest is in Tonner dolls. I am waiting for an 18" red headed doll. My adult daughter and my mother loved dolls. I did as a child but grew out of it. I was more into the fashion of the dolls.Now i want to make high fashion for dolls. Essentially masterpieces, at least I hope so. I want to dress and decorate them like "Demuse" - we will see what happens. I will need wigs, even though my doll is rooted. Now I seem to need a 16" Tonner, etc. Addictions. Mine are not in dolls but in their modelling capacity. I might start off recording about the purchase and reason for my choice. Then unboxing.. Then designing as I go. If it looks good, I might upload it to RU-vid. I got hooked when I saw your visit to the "TONNER MUSEUM" as I call it. I’ve worked around hi-fashion most of my life. I have endless ideas of what I want. I hope to make much of my own delicate fabric as Chanel does.

I wish that barbie looks like that in 2023😢 they look so beautiful

I'm literally doing this right now, but it's over my 1982 dream cottage and my Malibu barbie 3 pack, I'm currently on the hunt for lemon swirl ponytail (one of my holy grail dolls)

I'm so happy for you!! I'm just missing 1, 2 & 3, due to movers theft, when I moved. And an entire shelf of my favorite books, are missing.

Iconic

I was just wondering what your thoughts are of the Bild Lilli dolls?

New to ur channel love that Barbie ❤hope someday I can find one I m a grandma who collects dolls have a bless day

WOW Good for YOU!!!

wow good for you. I hope you will enjoy it. I am always looking for one to buy.

She is quite pretty...had to laugh when you said you couldn't see your feet..you may feel like a beached whale before it's over..stay well and safe

CONGRATS ON YOUR FIND

Congratulations

Wow! My dream! I wish to find one but I guess I need to save a lot. You think it's possible to find one? Like how much do they cost? Really lucky! I found Barbie number 4 for less than a $1. Beautiful!

Hi Rachel been watching your channel, finally subscribed. Dont know what took me so long. I too do a doll ( mostly Barboe ) channel and it's so much work I don't get to watch much. Anyway Love the # 1. I only only saw a #1 once. and I didn't buy her..

I think you need the book by Billie Boy. It’s a coffee table book on Barbie

I started off with a few porcelain dolls, not collected Barbie. My partner does not like dolls. I never had much interest admittedly, however I started to see something and when I told my family they freaked at me. So now I have to keep quiet now and its so sad and I feel some of this has been caused by horror films. I do admit some are scary but obviously majority are not.

Comet was what was suggested on barbie blogs id still avoid the facepaint

Where is your antique store located?

Did she ever get her ponytail done?

COMO SIEMPRE ME ENCANTA MI PRECIOSA RACHEL , SOY TU AMIGO VICENTE B.

Best part is when she said juicy for Barbie 😅

You are gorgeous

I don't believe #1,2,3 get green ears!

but its 1,000s of dallers

Congratulations! Love your new Barbie! You look wonderful❤️🥰