Barbie s friend Ken celebrates a milestone birthday Share Updated: 9:48 AM CST Mar 12, 2021 The Associated Press Share Updated: 9:48 AM CST Mar 12, 2021
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Show Transcript That s a reproduction, which is basically just district, sort of like re issue that is, looks like the very first candle that ever was on the market and that one s really aimed at, like adult collectors and fans. And it sort of celebrates the very original can. It was parody because the very first Barbie doll came in a bathing suit, and part of that was because the doll was sold with the intention that you would buy the fashions as an add on. That was really what the play pattern was was that you bought a single doll, and then you would add the different fashions to play out the different careers and roles that the dolls would play. And Ken similarly came in a bathing suit because it was also a way of being modest. They didn t want to just sell a naked
The doll with blond felt hair wears a red bathing suit and comes with red sandals and a yellow towel. Over the years, Ken’s body type, hair textures and fashion choices have become more diverse.