Annual catalogues, as well as Spring Summer and Fall Winter catalogues usually only show items from the previous Christmas. Hence the 1961 version of Ken with white-striped shorts and towel appears in several catalogues from 1962. Note however that they now show regular blonde and brunette Kens. From 1962 Spiegel Spring Summer catalogue Barbie and Ken: History". Olsen, Eric. Blog Critics Magazine, 15 February 2004. [90] [ self-published source?] 15 February 2004. Ken Cool Career Fashions Coach (#866, 1992) details and value". BarbieDB.com . Retrieved 28 July 2022.

a b "About Ken - Mattel" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 November 2008 . Retrieved 6 January 2016. {{ cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= ( help) painted hair in blonde or brunette, same body as earlier doll wearing solid red trunks either cotton or stretch jersey material, a

Atlanta rapper Kenyatta Lee Frazier Jr., known professionally as Ken Carson, got his name from the doll as he wanted to "live better than him". [84] It also helped that Gosling gave countless deadpan interviews emphasizing his newfound “Kenergy” leading up to the film’s July 2023 premiere, falling deeper and deeper into character as the press tour dragged on.

Niemann, Paul J. (2006). More Invention Mysteries: 52 Little-Known True Stories Behind Well-Known Inventions. Invention Mysteries Books. ISBN 978-0-9748041-1-8. Various iterations of Ken appear in the 2023 live-action Barbie film, with the lead Ken being played by Ryan Gosling, and others being played by Simu Liu, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Ncuti Gatwa, Scott Evans and John Cena. [86] Names [ edit ] King, Susan (2 May 2010). "The Actors: 'Toy Story 3's' Michael Keaton". Los Angeles Times . Retrieved 12 September 2021.Makes a great gift for kids 3 years and older -- they can play with style, play out stories and discover Barbie®! What Is Ken's Job? Even The Barbie Movie Can't Answer 62-Year Mystery". ScreenRant. 23 July 2023 . Retrieved 26 July 2023. 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] In the Barbie mythos, Ken met Barbie on the set of a TV commercial and is her boyfriend, per promotional box inscriptions from his debut until 2018. Currently, 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 2023 Barbie film. Kenneth Sean " Ken" Carson is a fashion doll introduced by American toy company Mattel in 1961 as the counterpart of Barbie, who had been introduced two years earlier. Ken and Barbie met in 1961 while filming their first commercial together, according to Mattel. It was love at first sight and the two, who both hail from the (fictional) town of Willows, Wisconsin, started going steady. But, in the 2000s, things got a little more complicated for the couple.

Ken had long been the butt of jokes by those who made assumptions about the doll’s sexuality or masculinity based on his wardrobe and relationship to Barbie. In 1993, the doll leaned into the discourse surrounding him by accident with a new, “hipper” look — Earring Magic Ken. MacDougall, J. Paige (2003). "Transnational Commodities as Local Cultural Icons: Barbie Dolls in Mexico". The Journal of Popular Culture. 37 (2): 257–275. doi: 10.1111/1540-5931.00067. ISSN 1540-5931. Barbie® and Ken® Fashionistas™ celebrate diversity and offer endless possibilities for storytelling and fashion exploration. With this inclusive range of dolls, kids can see how fun it is to express personality through style! They're an ideal gift for fashion-loving kids everywhere. Each sold separately, subject to availability. Dolls cannot stand alone. Colors and decorations may vary. Stars 'N Stripes Army Desert Storm Ken (#1237, 1992) details and value". BarbieDB.com . Retrieved 28 July 2022. 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.

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Dr. Ken & Little Patient Tommy (#18898, 1998) details and value". BarbieDB.com . Retrieved 28 July 2022. Ken was introduced as a male counterpart of Barbie by American toy company Mattel in 1961. He was named after Kenneth Handler, son of Barbie creator/inventor Ruth Handler, just as Barbie was named after her daughter. Ken Handler died in 1994 of a brain tumor. [3] Ken Doll Vintage Mod Clothes Identified 1969-1976". www.dollreference.com . Retrieved 29 July 2022. Barbie and Ken: History". Blog Critics. 15 February 2004. Archived from the original on 12 April 2009 . Retrieved 16 August 2010. Barbie & Ken (30th Anniversary Star Trek Giftset) "Rare-Vintage" (1996)» Now And Then Collectibles" . Retrieved 15 July 2023.

I Can Be Doctors Barbie and Ken Set (#W1379, 2010) details and value". BarbieDB.com . Retrieved 28 July 2022. Barbie,” which is gearing up to be summer’s must-see movie, has already vastly improved the cultural perception of its eponymous blonde star and made her relevant to a new generation more than 60 years after her toy store debut. Barbie™ in Princess Power Reporter Ken Doll". Mattel Global Consumer Support . Retrieved 28 July 2022.More variety makes collecting Barbie® and Ken® Fashionistas™ dolls even more fun -- they're the perfect gift for kids 3 years and older! (Each sold separately, subject to availability.) Dijker, Anton J.M. (1 March 2008). "Why Barbie feels heavier than Ken: The influence of size-based expectancies and social cues on the illusory perception of weight". Cognition. 106 (3): 1109–1125. doi: 10.1016/j.cognition.2007.05.009. ISSN 0010-0277. PMID 17599820. S2CID 26233026. Barbie Careers Airplane Pilot Dolls Giftset, Barbie and Ken (#CCY12, 2014) details and value". BarbieDB.com . Retrieved 28 July 2022.