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Up for sale is a fantastic, authentic vintage \"time capsule\" estate lot of 1970s and 1980s Barbie and Ken items, all discovered together inside a vintage metal wardrobe trunk. This is an incredible collection for doll collectors, restorers, or anyone looking for rare, hard-to-find vintage Mattel fashion pieces!
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THIS LOT:
• THE WARDROBE TRUNK & INFLATABLE BOAT:
- A vintage mid-century style red and white metal doll wardrobe trunk featuring a classic \"Atomic Starburst\" or Space Age interior lining.
- Includes a rare, matching vintage 1970s inflatable yellow/green geometric floral print vinyl doll boat/raft accessory with brown faux-leather trim. (Trunk shows standard vintage wear, scuffs, and minor surface oxidation on the metal latch/hardware as pictured).
• THE DOLLS (3 Total):
1. 1971 Mattel \"The Sun Set\" Malibu Ken (#1088) - Molded blonde hair, tan skin tone, stamped Hong Kong. Comes with his original large red paddle hairbrush accessory!
2. 1980s/1990s Mattel Ken Doll - Molded brown hair, smiling face, stamped Malaysia.
3. 1980s Mattel Barbie Body Only - Classic \"Twist \'N Turn\" waist mold, stamped Philippines. (Headless—excellent condition restoration or re-bodying donor parts piece).
• HIGHLIGHT VINTAGE CLOTHING (7 Outfits/Separates):
- 1978 Ken \"Super Deluxe Silver \'N White Tuxedo\" Set (Includes the white satin jacket with the official \"Genuine Ken\" fabric tag, and the matching white satin pants with silver braided pinstripes).
- 1974 Ken \"Tuxedo\" Jumpsuit (#7831) (Pinstriped gray trousers, purple cummerbund, and ruffled shirt combo).
- 1979 Prince Ken Metallic Green Glitter Jacket & its matching white sheer green-glitter dot mesh sash/belt accessory.
- 1970 Mattel Barbie \"Mod Living\" Magenta & Orange Mesh Jumpsuit/Swimsuit (#1116).
- 1970 Ken \"Bold Gold\" Textured Metallic Bronze/Gold Ribbed Pants (#1436).
- 1970 Barbie \"Best Buy\" Yellow Polka Dot & Stripe Sun Dress (#1383).
- 1975 Ken \"Country Western\" Blue Chambray/Denim Floral Shirt (#7836).
- 1970s Vintage Black Faux-Leather Moto Jacket & matching slim pants set.
- 1980s Barbie Black/Pink One-Piece Jumpsuit & Pink Zebra Terrycloth Lounge Jacket.
• ACCESSORIES PILE:
- Includes a rare, complete 1982 \"Angel Face\" Barbie pink molded rosebud ribbon headband.
- White vinyl slip-on cowboy/go-go boots.
- Assorted 1970s/1980s Barbie high heels/mules (pink, purple, yellow), Ken\'s black dress loafers, and more.
CONDITION DETAILS:
Everything in this lot is in authentic, played-with vintage condition from a private childhood collection. Clothes may feature minor loose threads, slight wrinkling from storage, or typical age-appropriate wear. The inflatable boat is untested for air leaks but remains visually crisp. Dolls are unboxed and sold exactly as pictured.
Please review all photos carefully to evaluate the condition.
Shipping quickly from a clean, smoke-free home. Selling everything together as a single historical lot—will not separate. Thank you for looking!
