Barbie’s favorite accessory has an interesting history of his own.
Ken’s last name is Carson.
He is named after the son of Mattel founders Ruth and Elliott Handler.
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He was introduced on March 11, 1961, which makes him two years and two days younger than Barbie.
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The first Ken doll sold for $3.50 (that would be the equivalent of $27.41 today).
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