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]

The brunette flocked hair Ken was first reproduced in 1991 for his 30th Anniversary, as a porcelain doll. The 45th Anniversary version from 2006 is a slightly more faithful reproduction, with a version of his original box and the 1961-style beach outfit and towel.

2023年10月18日 · Ken, whose full name is actually Kenneth Sean Carson, hit stores in March 1961, just two years after Barbie was released. Created by Ruth Handler, she named the doll after her son, Kenneth Handler. Her daughter, Barbara was the inspiration for Barbie.

2023年7月20日 · Kenneth Sean Carson hit store shelves in March 1961, two years after Mattel released the first Barbie doll. Ken, who, yes, is a Pisces, was created as a male counterpart and companion to...

Vintage Ken doll, Barbie's Boyfriend (and ultimate accessory!), was introduced as the first addition to the Barbie family of dolls in 1961. Just as Barbie was named after the creators Elliot & Ruth Handler's daughter, Ken was named after their son.

2023年7月22日 · Mattel introduced a “new and improved” Ken doll almost two years to the day after his break-up with Barbie. The new Ken, available once again in blond and brunette, came with cargo pants, a ...

What Is the History Behind the Ken Doll? In March 1961, Ruth Handler introduced Ken as Barbie’s male counterpart, responding to the growing demand for a male doll. Standing 12 inches tall, Ken initially came in blond and brunette styles, wearing short red swim trunks.

1979: Now iconic to the surf lifestyle, Sun Lovin Malibu Ken doll was introduced with a golden tan, his trademark molded blond hair and turquoise swim trunks. 1980s 1982: Sunsational Malibu Ken doll, the first African American Ken doll is introduced with a rooted Afro hairstyle.

0750 Ken Doll (1961) is 12" tall vinyl doll with straight-legs, flocked hair (Fuzzy headed); blonde, brunette/black or brownette/lighter brown, a hollow torso wearing red trunks with a white stripe on side, cork sandals with red vinyl straps, a black wire …

2019年7月10日 · The first Ken in 1961, mint in box. The original concept called for Ken to have black-and-white swim trunks to match Barbie’s classic swimsuit.