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Who is Barbie’s boyfriend? Delve into Ken’s long life on the toy shelf, from his origins as beach-loving Kenneth Carson to his break-up with Barbie in 2004, as well as his present-day ...
The Ken doll first hit shelves in March 1961. Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images for Barbie: A Cultural Icon Exhibition. But while Barbie and Ken have been long recognized as lovers in toy form and ...
Mattel doll Ken has become one of 12 finalists being considered for the National Toy Hall of Fame. The Mattel doll, introduced in 1961, gained popularity recently after Ryan Gosling played the ...
Is it finally time for Barbie’s sidekick to go from being “just Ken” to National Toy Hall of Fame inductee? The Mattel doll introduced in 1961 and brought to life by Ryan Gosling … ...
This move represents a shift in the toy industry, where diversity, representation, and storytelling now take center stage. It’s also a first for the iconic Ken doll line—LeBron’s version ...
A Ken doll made in LeBron James' likeness is set to go on sale soon. Find out more about Mattel's new creation for the iconic Barbie brand and see photos of the upcoming toy.
Coming to toy shelves soon: LeBron James in the form of his own Ken doll. James, the NBA's all-time leading scorer and 21-time All-Star, through his LeBron James Family Foundation, has partnered ...
The toy manufacturer is planning to produce a number of Kenbassadors ... The Ken doll was first released in 1961, making Ken two years younger than his on-and-off-and-on girlfriend Barbie.