What is the value of a 1957 Barbie doll?

Answer 1

There weren"t any in that time frame. pre-production models were tooled up in l958 for the Toy Fair, and Barbie went commercial in l959, these are established Mattel Facts that are attested to by the makers.

Answer 2

The Sweet 16 was issued only in 1973 (copyright 1970), one of three new castings for the year and is therefore a fairly difficult casting to find in any condition. It came in a variety of enamel paint colors, as opposed to Spectraflame metallic, a result of Mattel's cost-cutting measures as Hot Wheels popularity declined. Value depends on color and condition. A true mint condition could bring $175-$775 while an average condition car with play wear might bring less than $50.

Hot Wheels re-released the Sweet 16 in 2009. These retail for $4.99-$5.99. Only the original 1973 models have value to collectors.

Answer 3

This is the last year that Mattel used the red line wheels. Most cars from this year were made with both red line and black wall wheels so it depends on which 1977 casting it is and whether it has red line or black wall wheels, the red lines would be more desirable and therefore more valuable.

Answer 4

As with any Hot Wheels car or any diecast car for that matter, value is all based on condition, packaged or not, body color, interior color, windows, wheels, base type and a few other factors. Common cars have very little value if none at all even if still packaged.

It's the rare variations that regulate the value. Some cars prices are also based on the package it is in and not the car in the package. Value is also based upon supply and demand.... the more the demand and the less the supply, the more the value....

When asking for values, it's always necessary to include a photo of the piece in question.

Answer 5

Hot Wheels did not exist in 1957. Mattel introduced the first Hot Wheels cars in 1968.

Answer 6

I'd say about $20-$80. You'd have to put it on eBay or something to really figure out though.