Krista's Doll Restoration

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  Black Francie

 
The highly prized and beautiful 1st and 2nd issue Black Francie® dolls
The 1st edition has a silky auburn color hair. The second edition has a very dark brown. Both dolls above are completely original.
 

Black Francie® (1967 -68) is a rare and special doll since she did not sell well when she first came out.  There were two different issues of the Black Francie, though both have bendable legs and twist waists. The first edition has a dark auburn hair color.  The second edition has a very dark brown hair color. The delicate and hard to find Black Francie swimsuit and eyelash brush is seen below:

 
The Black Francie swimsuit with eye lash brush, and a beautiful original 2nd issue Francie

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Unfortunately, Mattel's Reproduction Black Francie's face paint does not look authentic.
If you would like me to repaint your repro Francie into an authentic-looking doll, please email me
I can also re-root her hair so that it is silky-smooth like the first-issue (and use any color your heart desires).  Be sure to email me for cost and more information:

Repro Francie before:

Repro Francie after:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please email me (Krista) anytime at RestorBabs@aol.com
I generally respond M - F.  My email address is not able to receive any photos, links or file attachments. 
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2010
Barbie doll restoration

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NO pictures, writings, text or information may be taken from any page on this website and reproduced for any reason, WHICH INCLUDES AUCTION LISTINGS, without my written permission and consent. 

I am sure you can appreciate the huge amount of work and research that has gone into this website. If I become aware that my photos, text, or  information are visible elsewhere, appropriate action will be taken. 
Thank you for respecting my copyright!

A Special Thanks to the wonderful artist, Dennis Beltran who kindly drew the cartoons you see on my site.
Any photographs on this site that may belong to others have been used with the owners' permission.
Barbie,  Ken,  Midge,  Skipper,  Francie,  Casey, Allan,  Stacey,  PJ,  etc.  are registered trade marks of Mattel, Inc.
Barbie collecting and repair are my beloved hobbies, and I am in no way affiliated with Mattel, Inc.

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The general information I have chosen to include on these pages is here as a courtesy to collectors of Vintage and Mod Barbies® and friends. 

**I do not identify dolls via email, nor can I verify authenticity, unless I see the doll in person.  I offer this as a paid service. 
Please email me if you would like to send your doll or collection for a written appraisal or identification.  A fee + return shipping costs will apply.**

I am unable to answer your 'how-to' restoration emails, nor do I provide further step by step instruction.

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Please note that I have limited (or no) experience with modern Mattel fashion dolls (anything newer than 1970),  or any other types of dolls.