Barbie and Ken dolls have become even more diverse, with new models in a variety of skin tones and body types. Some have disability aids or a skin condition.

The Barbie doll was created in 1959 by Ruth Handler, who named the plastic figurine after her daughter, Barbara. Barbie got a boyfriend two years later in the form of Ken. Since then, Barbie has ...

Ken has a “dad bod,” perhaps fittingly, as he’s been on the scene since the early ’60s. That’s not all. Barbie’s longtime boyfriend also has a “man bun.” In fact, Mattel Inc.on ...

Mattel is expanding the classic Barbie brand, introducing Ken as consumers have never seen him before. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays. Watch Now. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays.

We asked readers what Barbie meant to them. On Instagram, our followers shared a deep nostalgic connection, a lack of representation, and some said their families couldn't afford the dolls.

However, one of the most curious chapters of the doll, which has more than 100,000 registered collectors, occurred in the 90s when Baribe's long-suffering boyfriend, Ken, was involved in a ...

Still, Ken — like Barbie — has evolved over time and become more diverse, particularly after Mattel rolled out more skin tones, body types, hairstyles and more for Ken dolls in 2017.

This move represents a shift in the toy industry, where diversity, representation, and storytelling now take center stage. It’s also a first for the iconic Ken doll line—LeBron’s version ...