Retro ken doll

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Kenneth Sean " Ken " Carson Jr. Similar to Barbie, Ken is from Willows, Wisconsin , [1] and has a fashionable line of clothing and accessories although he made his debut wearing only a swimsuit. As of September [update] , he is perceived as one of Barbie's main friends. Since his debut, Ken has held over 40 occupations, the latest being "beach" standing in the sand and surveying the waves , as depicted in the Barbie film. Ken was introduced as a male counterpart of Barbie by American toy company Mattel in

Retro ken doll

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Entertainment Weekly's EW. One of early s Ken dolls wearing a swimsuit, with a box package and other accessories.

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This website, originally designed to showcase my collection of vintage Kens, his friends, and their outfits, has since expanded to become the most informative and thoroughly researched resource for male fashion dolls and clothing from to It contains over images, and is added to, and improved, on an almost daily basis. I am not affiliated to Mattel in any way. Various clone copies of Ken and other, non-Mattel, male fashion dolls are also mentioned here, but as there is very little documentary evidence available these sections are very much work-in-progress. To assist other collectors and complete the picture, I have included photos of some catalogues and original packaging I do not personally own — thanks, by the way, to everyone who has sent me scans and photos over the years. All dolls and outfits are for reference purposes only. It is great hearing from other collectors! Do you need help identifying something?

Retro ken doll

Found a lower price? Let us know. Although we can't match every price reported, we'll use your feedback to ensure that our prices remain competitive. After hundreds of letters poured in requesting a boyfriend for Barbie, Mattel introduced Ken in and the world's most iconic couple was born. The 60th anniversary of Ken Carson is celebrated with this reproduction of the original Ken doll featuring a Silkstone body and classic beach style. Ken is outfitted in red cotton swim trucks with a white stripe and stylish brown beach sandals with red straps. With flocked, sunshine blonde hair, his beach look is complete with a yellow terry cloth towel.

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You can find your nearest collection point here: Asda toyou You will be notified by email once your order arrives. PMID In Brad, the first African American male doll, was introduced as the boyfriend of Barbie's African American friend, Christie , who was introduced in Add to Basket At least one item in your cart is unavailable at this Store. Like other celebrity couples, their Hollywood romance has come to an end", though Arons indicated that the duo would "remain friends". In February , however, a revamped version of the Ken doll was launched, though it was stated that his relationship with Barbie was still purely platonic. The Entertainer is closed on Sunday so orders placed before 2pm on Saturday for express delivery will be with you on Monday. The said line officially debuted in the spring of Available to pick up for FREE from our stores in at least 30 minutes. Ken

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Los Angeles Times. Associated Press. International Journal of Eating Disorders. American Rapper Lil B likely named his mixtape Black Ken after Ken, as the cover art for the mixtape depicts Lil B and some of his female friends as dolls in the same style as Barbie. Ken's best friend, Allan Sherwood Midge's boyfriend, later husband , was introduced in ISBN Back to store list. Ken's hair was made of felt in his first year known to collectors as the " flocked " hair Ken , but this was replaced with a plastic, molded hairstyle when the creators realized that the felt hair fell off when wet. He wears a hot pink tee and colourful matching set complete with a visor, knee pads, and neon Impala inline skates. Delivery Cost:.