Barbie’s Friend Ken Celebrates a Milestone Birthday: 60

Ken is turning 60, two years after his best friend Barbie did.

Associated Press

Published 11 March 2021

A reproduction of the original Ken doll, launched in 1961 as a companion to Barbie, appears in Bergen County, N.J., on Monday, March 8, 2021. Mattel has put the doll on sale this week to commemorate its 60th anniversary. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey) — Image via AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey

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Ken is turning 60, two years after his best friend Barbie did. Mattel launched a reproduction of the original Ken doll on Thursday to commemorate his 1961 debut. That slender 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. The company said it is working with several fashion designers to…

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