The Ken doll was first marketed by Mattel two years after Barbie in 1961. The ''back story'' to Ken is that he first was introduced to Barbie on the commercial television set where Barbie worked. These two dolls have been both friends and also a couple for over forty years.
Ken's only fashion accessory in the beginning was a swimsuit! This is why so many boy toy fans thought him original to the beach . . .
Ken hair styles have varied textures from flocking to rooted acrylic strands to sculpted vinyl. His eyes are most usually painted blue, hazel or brown. He always has a strong masculine jaw line.
- Barbie sings about Ken here.
- BarbieRocks&Magical Art with Resin - talks about her Ken doll collection
- What makes the best Ken doll? by DelightfulDolls
- There's a Ken Doll For Everyone Now by GQ mag
- MyFroggyStuff talks about sixty years of Ken Dolls
Ken Face Molds Pictured Above:
- Cody Simpson fashion doll from The Wish Factory
- Ken with rooted brown wig was produced in 1992
- Western Fun Ken,1989
- Black Steven Doll, 1991
- Ken face mold produced in 2007
- Black Ken with broad shoulders, 2009
- Pet Pals Keven, 1991
- Zack Morris Doll from "Saved By The Bell" - 1992
- Wedding Day Alan, 1990
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