Barbie on X: "In 1961, Ken first debuted after hundreds of fans wrote in asking for a friend for #Barbie–and the rest is history. In Signature red swim trunks and flocked blonde
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Barbie Signature Ken 60th Anniversary Vintage Doll Reproduction (12-inch) with Silkstone Body and Wrist Tag, for The Adult Collector, Dolls - Amazon Canada
Lot - (3) Ken dolls from the 1970's including (1) 1970 Talking Ken (mute) with his original Ken tag on his wrist. (1) Next is Busy Ken wearing a vintage 1970 outfit
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First Barbie from 1959 and first Ken doll from 1961 | Vintage barbie dolls, Barbie dolls, Barbie bubble
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Ken 60th Anniversary Doll 1 in Throwback Beach Look with Swimsuit & Sandals for Kids 3 to 8 Years Old, Dolls - Amazon Canada
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