Barbie Japan B 1 4 7 identify?

[madriverstudio]

Hello, I have a vintage brunette pony tail Barbie with Japan on the foot, Barbie on the bottom with Roman numerals on one side and B 147 on the other. Hair has poodle bangs, is long and in very good condition. Had earrings but missing. Has zebra swimsuit and black sandals. I think this is a #4 but would like to confirm before listing. 

 

 

 

 

[toysaver]

I can't confirm the ID but it's a blessing the earrings are missing as there is no hint of green ear.

Vintage Barbie Identification & Value Guide (vintagebabs.com)

[tinsoldierunderground]

Best person for this that I know of is @kathiec .   She's a longtime Barbi collector, and is very knowledgeable.

[kathiec · Accepted solution]

Thanks for the tag. Yes, this is a #4 ponytail. The B147 butt marking (yes, in the world of Barbie that's the correct term 😊) on the left side has no relevance in ID'ing a doll. Those are quality control numbers. It's the right side marks that are used, among other things, to ID. The face paint, hair fiber, and poodle bangs all ID this as a #4. 

As a collector, if I were looking at a listing for this doll I'd also want to see a full front head closeup. There's obvious paint loss on the lips, but it also appears there's possible paint loss on one eye. You should also include a back view of the head. Including those pics will keep potential bidders from having to ask questions. But with some restoration this will be a lovely doll.

[madriverstudio]

Thank you so much for your super fast reply! I feel confident now to list her as a #4, and will include a lot more photos.

Thanks for your help!

[madriverstudio]

Thank you! Good to know about the earrings!

[madriverstudio]

Thank you!