Back to List A short word about Barbie dolls. Never rely on dates stamped on the bottom, back or neck. Mattel toys have a bad reputation for mixing and matching doll parts, without regard to the dates. I have seen Barbies at Wal-mart with dates from the late sixties stamped on the torso. Hair styles can tell you more about the doll's age than anything.
Original clothing can also help in determining the age.