ModColors Barbie Bazaar Reference

Barbie Bazaar has published a wealth of information about the Mod Era Barbie. I just wish there were more than five TNT covers. In recent years, it seems that Bazaar has shifted focus toward the Silkstone and Contemporary dolls. Although I understand why, my personal interest in reading the magazine cover to cover has somewhat waned. I do still peruse the pages for articles dedicated to my favorite Barbie. I've kept a list of Mod Era articles, and restoration information pieces that I've found interesting or helpful. If I've missed an article relating to the Mod Era girls, please let me know. Many of these articles are really fantabulous! eBay is always a good source for old Barbie Bazaar issues.

Addendum In May 2006, Murat Caviale, Inc. ceased publication of Barbie Bazaar. After eighteen years, I join many readers all over the world in saying goodbye to an old friend.

2006
January	Vintage Barbie Restoration: Fixing Neck Splits, Marsteller p. 26
March	Obscure Fur, Sturgill p. 26 (Appreciation of the Mod Era Winter Fashions)
March	Barbie Talks, Sturgill p. 35 (Meet Gwen Florea, the 'Voice' of Barbie)
May	Stacey: The "Nite" You've Been Waiting For, Greening p. 22
May	Thank You & Goodbye, Karen Caviale and Marlene Mura p. 14 Photos p. 15

2005
May	Barbie's Psychedelic Fashions '60s-'70s, Nieses p. 42-44 (Cutesy posed pics)
May	A New Way to Protect Barbie's Ears, Nieses p. 45, 47 (Earring protectors)
September	Vintage Restoration: Ponytail Madness, Marsteller p. 35 (Not Mod)
November	The Age of Aquarius, Padró-Campos p. 35 (See my Sylvia Campbell page)
November	Braniff Airlines Reproduction, Font p. 67 (Sold in France only)

2004
April	That Flip!, Varaste p. 65 (Mod Barbie on pp. 67-68)
April	Mod Jewelry, Blitman p. 91 (Another indispensable guide from The Man!)
August	Julia, Romanotto p. 36 (Fantastic Article and Spectacular Photos)
October	All Right, Pilgrims!, Blitman p. 78 (Great guide with outfits listed)
December	Pop Art Fashion, Romanotto p. 74 (Cool Photos!)

2003
February	This is Twiggy, Romanotto p. 25
February	Francie, Varaste p. 58
June	Vintage Pumps, Blitman p. 87 (Guide with outfits listed)
August	Makeover Magic, Maher p. 24 Dan Lee Originals (See my Dan Lee Girls)
August	Ears To You! Barbie's Vintage and Mod Earrings, Sturgill (Mod pp. 85-89,99)
October	Knowledge is Power, Blitman p. 47 (Review of Barbie Reference Books)
October	Made to Order: Sears 1970s Super Sets, Sturgill p. 91
December	Obscure Objects of Desire Part 1, Varaste p. 34 (Mod Girls p. 42)
December	Open-Toe High Heels, Blitman p. 80 (Guide with outfits listed)

2002
February	Obscure Objects of Desire Part 2, Varaste p. 33 (Mod Gift Sets pp. 58, 60)
February	Changing Vintage Body Parts, Starner p. 62 (Mod Legs p. 63)
February	Barbie Cases Old 'N New, Sturgill p. 64 (See My Mod Era Cases)
April	British Accent: Meet Swingin' English Pal Stacey, Sturgill p. 36
April	Remedies for Missing Hair, Starner p. 42 (I do not recommend this way!)
June	Positively P.J., Sturgill, p. 60 (Wonderful article)
June	Korean Secrets: The Last of the Twist 'N Turns, Gerling p. 70

2001
February	Recipe for a Reroot, Meili p. 90
April	Firestarter! Vintage Redheads, Varaste p. 45 (Mod Era on pp. 52-53) Great!
April	Smart Switch: Hair Happenin Barbie, Sturgill p. 54
December	~ TNT COVER ~ Recipes for a Reroot (Parts & Partials), Meili p. 68
December	Obscure Objects of Desire, Varaste p. 35 (Mod Girls on pp. 42-44)

2000
February	Vintage Face Paint: Lips, Starner p. 103 (Not Mod Era, but helpful)
April	Lighten Up!, Varaste, p. 53 Blond Hair Shades (Mod Era on pp. 62-63)
April	Hair Affair, Kobayashi, p. 64 Hairpieces (Mod Era on pp. 67-69)
April	Spots on TNT Legs question, Starner p. 120 (Important!)
April	Vintage Face Blush and Hair Detangling questions, Starner p. 120
June	Vintage Face Paint: Eyebrows, Starner p. 90 (Not Mod Era, but helpful)
October	Vintage Face Paint: Eyes, Starner p. 112 (Not Mod Era, but interesting)

1999
April	Sock It To Me, Sturgill p.47 (Mod Era Hosiery, and how to put them on!)
August	Barbie's Hair Affair, Mandeville p. 49 (Hair Styles and Texture)
October	Rerooting question, Starner p. 97

1998
February	With-it Whites: Beginning of Clothing Restoration, Starner p. 78
February	Hair Cleaning, Starner p. 79
April	Totally Francie, Neises p. 47 (Great pic of dyed black Barbie)
June	Color Me Barbie: The Mod Years, Caviale p. 51 (Coloring Books)
August	Anniversary Issue showing 10 yrs of Bazaar covers (Beautiful collectible)
August	Barbie Fashion Booklets (1959-1973), Tashin p. 63
October	Green Ear Disease Debate, Starner p. 82 (Interesting, but not for Mod Era)
October	Perils of Green Ear Removal, Darden p. 85 (Not for Mod Era Dolls)
December	Comments on Green Ear, Hill p. 92 (Response to October's Articles)
December	First Aid for the Frizzies, Starner p. 98 (Works for Mod hair, too!)

1997
January	Pak Attack: Tiny Treasures from the Mod Years, Sturgill p. 43
January	Making an African American Skipper and Francie, Neises p. 51
January	Fabulous Francie, Sturgill p. 55
January	Recipes for Restoring a Vintage Face, Valadez p. 70 (Helpful - Not Mod Era)
March	Getting Down to the Root: Basics of Rerooting, Starner p. 95
May	Barbie Paper Dolls, Caviale p. 47 (See Barbie Paper Doll Book)
October	Neck Splits to Hip Sockets: A Repair Guide, Starner p. 72
December	~ TNT COVER ~ Well, Shake It Up Barbie, Kobayashi p. 35 (Twist 'N Turn)
December	Closer Look at Mod, Walcher p. 49 (Short description of Standard, no pics)

1996
July	Doll Cleaning 101: The Basics, Starner p. 34 (Read carefully for Mod Era!)
September	How Can I Make One, Neises p. 46 (Black TNT Barbie) See also Jan. 1997
September	Doing the Do: Ponytail, Starner p. 76 (Cleaning & Perming Hair)
November	Doing the Do: All Flipped Out, Starner p. 76 (TNT Flip Hairstyling)

1995
March	The Many Faces of Barbie Part II, Mandeville p. 30 (1967-1972)*
May	The Many Faces of Barbie Part III, Mandeville p. 30 (1973-1987)*
July	Air Barbie: Barbie's Life in the Skies, Arend p. 26 (Braniff pp. 29, 30)
November	What Face Is That: Guide to KEN Face Molds, Goss p. 42 (Mod Ken, too!)

* If you were lucky enough to have been in your late teens to mid twenties during this time period, as Mandeville was, as I was, these two articles will bring back memories long relegated to the back of your mind. I found myself in a virtual time machine, reliving those years through Mandeville's words. Quite an experience!

1994
January	Return of the Mad Rerooter, Matsumoto p. 28 (Diagrams ~ Helpful)
January	It's a Mod Mod Mod World Part 4 Outer Coats & Boots, Blitman p. 32
March	Bosom Buddies: Barbie's Groovy Girlfriends, Sturgill p. 15 (Mod Girls!!)
March	Return of the Mad Rerooter, Matsumoto p. 38 (Materials, Eyelashes)
September	Janie Wright Talks, Wright p. 32 (Voice of the Talking Barbies)

1993
January	Exclusively Japan - TNT Era Francie, Elam p. 34 (Japanese Market Francie)
January	Creative Solutions 2 - Taming Wild Hair, Jones, p. 47 (Use creme rinse!)
January	Holiday in Tokyo, Kimura p. 49 (Japanese Market TNT Barbie Fashions)
March	Barbie's Pumps, Heels and Spikes, Miller p. 34 (See Blitman Articles 2003)
March	Creative Solutions 3 - Why Barbie's hair "Oxidizes", Jones, p. 47
March	~ TNT COVER ~ Mod Mobile Homes, Melillo p. 49 (Wonderful Pics!)
May	Quirky Times in Barbieland, Sturgill p. 36 (Hairstyle Commentary)
July	Rerooting Barbie Dolls, Jones p. 30 (Head Patterns)
July	It's a Mod Mod Mod World Part 1, Blitman p. 45 (Outfits)
September	~ TNT SKIPPER COVER ~ Thoroughly Mod*ern Skipper, Sturgill p. 15
September	Can We Talk?, Toth p. 25 (Interview with Lloyd Baker - Mod Era Talkers)
September	It's a Mod Mod Mod World Part 2 ~ Sleepwear, Blitman p. 36
September	Care and Repair, Jones p. 48 (Tinting White Spots)
November	It's a Mod Mod Mod World Part 3 ~ Coats, Gowns & Dresses, Blitman p. 36

1992
March	~ TNT COVER ~ Go Mod: Twist 'N Turn Barbie, Sturgill p. 26
March	TNT Barbie's Fab Hair, Taylor p. 32 (Color Variations ~ Identifying Photos)
November	Treasures of the "Dark Age", Foote p. 33 (Best Buy Fashions 1973-76)

1991
May	Wonderful Walking Jamie, Mandeville p. 24 (Neat Photos!)
July	Twiggy, Mandeville p. 24

1990
March	~ TNT COVER ~ Japanese Talking Barbie, Watanabe p. 13
July	~ LIVING BARBIE COVER ~ And Then I Met Ken, Mandeville p. 27 (Mod Era)
November	Barbie Twist 'N Turn Era 1965 to 1968, Elam p. 29

1989
March	Rare, Rarer, Rarest, Sturgill p. 11 (Mod Era pp. 14-15)
March	~ Centerfold ~ Put-on & Pets, Fashion 'N Sounds, 1972 Fashion Originals
May	Barbie Goes Braniff, Tahsin p. 22 (See my own actual Braniff Uniforms)
September	Barbie Talks, Hart p. 10 (Cool article & Photo of Talking Mechanism)
November	Twist 'N Turn Barbie in Japan, Watanabe p. 23 (Elusive Japanese Fashions)

1988
Premier	~ Centerfold ~ Costume Shoppe Mod Francie Fashions 1966-67
September	Black Francie's Short Shelf Life, Caviale p. 10
September	Ask Dr. Dan - Cleaning Dolls, Hair and Clothing, Wagner p. 18 (Outdated)
September	Ask Dr. Dan - Repairing Bendable Legs; Replacing Arms, Wagner p. 19
October	Ask Dr. Dan - Taking Apart a Talker, Wagner p. 18
November	She's Fab, She's Hip, She's Mod...She's Barbie, Mandeville p. 22