This girl have been by Barbie's side for many, many years. She was first released in 1963 and that was when the marks on the SL body changed to include both Barbie and Midge on the butt. Her head mold is stamped 1958 and that is quite remarkable I think as it's the same year as Barbie's head was copyrighted. Was she planned by then or was it another try on the Barbie doll? I have never heard anything about that so I can't tell, but it's a nice thought. 

Below is a list of all the Midges I know have been released and some that never made it to production and sale. If you miss any LMK and I'll add her to the list. The European dolls could be found in Toys'R US or FAO Schwarz stores in USA too. If you click the dollnames (with links) you'll get to a page with a box-/loose doll pic and/or a closeup of the doll. 

2003 was an interesting year in Midge's history. She became the mother - of TWO. Alan brought their son Ryan in a new gift set and Midge came with a new born baby. They were also released in AA versions where Midge was made with the Teen Skipper(!!) face mold. In 2004 they got yet another baby and baby Nikki turned a year old. Also Midge's parents appered in both caucasian and AA.

My dolls are not for sale. They are just show offs from my personal collection - otherwise noted.

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Three head molds used for Midge over the years in three different hair colors. 
From left: the original 1958 Midge, the 1971 Steffie mold and the 1985 Diva mold. 
In 1999 some dolls of the Florida Midge dolls featured the Mackie closed mouth face too. 

Some Midge/Diva faces: