Ken doll

When he was introduced to the world in March 1961, Ken wore only red swim trunks and sandals and carried a yellow terry-cloth towel. Like his companion doll, <a class="taxInlineTagLink" id="PEFCC00002444" title="Barbie (fictional character)" href="/topic/services-shopping/toys/barbie-%28fictional-character%29-PEFCC00002444.topic">Barbie</a>, Ken's look changed through the years. Above, Ken in 1961, 1972, 1984 and 1992.

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When he was introduced to the world in March 1961, Ken wore only red swim trunks and sandals and carried a yellow terry-cloth towel. Like his companion doll, Barbie, Ken's look changed through the years. Above, Ken in 1961, 1972, 1984 and 1992.

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