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Long before the Shani line debuted in stores, Mattel had already been making African American fashion dolls for 24 years, with their first black doll being the Colored Francie doll from 1967, and then Barbie's friends Christie and Julia (the latter being based on the hit TV series of the same name), released in 1968 and 1969 respectively.
[6] [7] In 2011, Mattel launched a massive campaign for Ken to win Barbie's affections back. [8] The pair officially reunited on Valentine's Day 2011. [9] In 2011, Mattel introduced Japan Ken, the first Ken doll to be included in the "Dolls of the World" collection, which was formerly a Barbie-only line. The Japan Ken doll features a new face ...
A news release from Mattel in February 2004 announced that Barbie and Ken had decided to split up, [31] but in February 2006, they were hoping to rekindle their relationship after Ken had a makeover. [32] In 2011, Mattel launched a campaign for Ken to win Barbie's affections back. [33] The pair officially reunited in Valentine's Day 2011. [34]
With seven new skin tones, eight hair colors and modernized fashions, the new Ken dolls will "join the 100+ diverse looks launched in the Barbie Fashionistas line in the last three years." Related ...
Played by Tom Stourton, Earring Magic Ken made a brief appearance in "Barbie" alongside another notorious Ken doll. Hint: his name is synonymous with "fructose father." Palm Beach Sugar Daddy Ken
A special production of Barbie dolls was produced from 1980–1982. One look was introduced with a classic Barbie doll dressed out with Nike white shoes. A production run of 200 Barbie dolls were sold to retailers in Florida and Georgia test markets. Limited quantities are known to be highly sought after and is a rare collectable among collectors.
In 1968, Mattel introduced "Christie," the first Black Barbie, followed by a line of Barbies encompassing an array of nationalities and occupations, including CEO Barbie in 1985. Barbara Handler ...
In December 2002, the Barbie Happy Family line included Alan, his pregnant wife Midge, and their son Ryan. Alan was sold with Ryan and a stroller. The line included white and African-American versions of the dolls. Barbie.com said that the pregnant Midge doll was "a wonderful prop for parents to use with their children to role-play family ...