Ken Doll 50th Birthday

Ken Doll 50th Birthday

Barbie's main man just turned 50, so let's take a look at how Ken has evolved through the years -- from his vintage days to more recent times.

Ken's debut

He came on the scene all grown up in 1961

Ken's bio

Ken's last name is not Doll. Do you know what it is? His full name is Ken Carson

Ken's pals

Ken has a few buddies but his best friend name is Alen.

Ken's hair

Ken is a Mattel toy doll introduced by Mattel in 1961 as 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. In the Barbie mythos, Ken and Barbie met on the set of a TV commercial in 1961. Since his debut, Ken has held at least forty occupations, from Sugar's daddy (2010),[1] to hair stylist (1991, 1992, 1999).[2] Mattel have never specified the exact nature of their relationship.

Ken in the Olympics

Ken was apparently a brilliant athlete. Do you know how many gold medals he won in 1976?

Sport & Shave & Cool Shavin' Ken

Ken shows off his macho side. Don't mess with him. How did he suddenly get this facial hair,

Sunsational Malibu Ken

The first African-American Ken can be seen as a milestone in American culture.

Earring Magic Ken

Ken broke through more boundaries in 1993 when he got earrings.

Harley-Davidson Ken

Here's one Ken you don't want to mess with: a bandanna, tattoos and an attitude.

Ken's baby brother

By 1997, when Ken was 36, his brother arrived on the toy scene. Do you remember his name? |His name is Tommy.

Ken's relationship status

Did Ken and Barbie ever break up? In 17 Feb. 2004.

Ken's celebrity makeover

Ken got a celebrity makeover by a celebrity stylist in 2006.

Ken's relationship status, part II

Relationships can be hard, even if you're plastic. But don't tell that to Ken.

Ken's big-screen debut

Ken has been famous for 50 years, but only recently did he make his silver-screen debut.


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