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1961 Barbie Doll sees some of the best dolls created by Mattel; Vintage #5 Ponytail Barbie had a hollow body which was much lighter and Mattel also introduced the first red haired doll or Titian Barbie as she was referred to, (titian being the shade of red) (She would go on to be very collectable). The hair texture went from a soft Saran strand to a much more resilient synthetic fibre,which would handle childs play and also washing of the hair, and Barbie still retained her curly
