Ken (doll) - Wikipedia
Kenneth Sean "Ken" Carson Jr. is a fashion doll introduced by American toy company Mattel in 1961 as the counterpart of Barbie, who had been introduced two years earlier. 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). [2]
Barbie's boy: Looking back on Mattel's main man Ken
Jun 6, 2024 · Once called the human Ken doll, Brazilian Jessica Alves (formerly known as Rodrigo Alves before her successful gender transition) in fact modeled herself on Barbie and spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on plastic surgery and other cosmetic procedures doing so.
Amazon.com: Barbie Signature Ken 60th Anniversary Vintage Doll ...
Barbie celebrates the 60th anniversary of Ken Carson with a classic reproduction of the original 1961 Ken doll. Ken doll sports his classic beach look in red cotton swim trunks with a white stripe and stylish brown beach sandals with red straps.
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Vintage Ken Dolls & Clothes - Fashion Doll Guide
Vintage Ken dolls proved that a sharp dressed man was the ultimate accessory for Barbie. Kenneth Sean Carson was Ken's full name. Although Ken was not as popular as Barbie, he had several same sized friends through the years that shared his wardrobe. Check out this list of all Ken dolls and clothing including pictures and descriptions.
Why the Ken Doll Will Never Truly Emerge From Barbie’s Shadow
Jul 27, 2023 · With Ken’s existential crisis getting a surprising amount of screen time in Greta Gerwig’s runaway hit film Barbie, we look at various attempts to make Ken more than just a plastic hairstyle...
Who is Ken, really? The history of the world’s most misunderstood doll
Jul 22, 2023 · Delve into the history of Barbie’s male counterpart, from his origins as Kenneth Carson to his tumultuous breakup with Barbie in the mid-2000s to his rebirth, via Ryan Gosling, on the big screen....
Barbie Drop - Ken 60th Repro – Mattel Creations
After hundreds of fan letters requested a boyfriend for Barbie® doll, Mattel introduced a handsome teenager named Ken Carson on March 11, 1961. The world’s most iconic couple was born! Six decades later, Ken® doll still holds a special place in Barbie® doll’s heart, and we’re celebrating his momentous debut with this Silkstone ...
Identifying Vintage Ken Dolls 1961-1976 - Doll Reference
Ken Carson was born and celebrates his official birthday on March 11, 1961. He is a 12" tall doll and is Barbie doll's boyfriend. Ken is named after the Handler's (founders of Mattel) son.
Ken Carson - Barbie Wiki
Ken Carson is a character who was introduced in 1961 as Barbie's boyfriend. He was created by Ruth Handler, and she probably named Ken after her son Kenneth Handler.[1][2] Ken was born on March 11, 1961, when the first Ken doll was released. According to Barbie Vlogs, Barbie moved to Malibu...
Ken, Allan, Brad & Curtis – Barbie | Marl & B
Ken (Ken Carson) is a Mattel toy doll introduced by Mattel in 1961. The fictional boyfriend of toy doll Barbie introduced in 1959. Similar to his female counterpart, Ken had a fantastically fashionable line of clothing and accessories.