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Ultimately this will be a complete listing of every Ken® made from 1961 until the present.  I will include Name, Model # (M#), Box Date (BD) and Hair Color (HC).  I am adding Clothing (C) and Accessory (A) descriptions as well.
 
Highlighted boxes are the Ken® dolls I keep.

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"Captain Ken flies in the #2 aircraft as the Left Wing in the famous diamond formation."

Stars & Stripes Air Force Thunderbirds Ken

M#:   11554  BD:  1993  HC:  Painted Blonde.  C:  Navy flight suit with appliqués (Air Force Thunderbirds & name badge "2 Ken Left Wing") and white cravat sewn in with appliqué (AFT) l/s.  Navy with silver trim Air Force hat.  Navy with red/white trim flight bag with "Ken" on front on right wrist.  A:  Black socks and loafers.  Blue plastic Thunderbirds insignia coin.  Black sunglasses.   NOTE:  SE.

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"The sky's the limit."

 

Stars & Stripes Air Force Thunderbirds Ken (AA)

M#:  11555  BD:  1993  HC:  Painted Black.  C:  Same as above.  A:  Same as above.  NOTE:  SE.

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"Você "desbota" o jeans do Ken e enfeita com advesivos superbrihantes!"

Visual Jeans Ken (Brazil)

M#:  10.56.27  BD:  1993  HC:  Painted Blonde.  C:  Medium purple single pleated pants with white stitching.  Matching jacket l/s.  White knit turtle neck shirt s/l.  A:  White lace-up Tennis shoes.  Yellow flower shaped sponge with white chalk center.  Two sheets of prismatic stickers with red or green shapes.  NOTE:  Made by Estrela in Brazil under license from Mattel.

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"Turn backpack inside-out, and it magically unfolds into sleeping bag!"

Camp Ken

M#:  11075  BD:  1993  HC:  Painted Two Tone Blonde.  C:  Blue denim shorts.  Aqua shirt with appliqué of trees/clouds s/s.  Plaid flannel ¾  rolled sleeve purple/red/gold/white and aqua over shirt.   A:  Aqua baseball hat and backpack (backpack turns into sleeping bag with glow-in-the -dark stars).  Yellow sunglasses.  Orange coffee pot and frying pan.  White socks.  Black boots.  NOTE:  European version called Nature Adventure and Brazil version called Eco-Camping (below).

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"Backpack turns into sleeping bag with glowing stars!"

Nature Adventure Ken (E)

M#:  11075  BD:  1993  HC:  Painted Two Tone Blonde.  C:  Same as above.     A:   Same as above.  NOTE:  Domestic version called Camp (above).  

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Eco-Camping Ken  (Brazil)

M#:  10.56.76  BD: None  HC:  Painted Red. C: Blue denim shorts.  Yellow t-shirt with appliqué of trees/clouds s/s (same iron on decal as Camp Ken), Purple jacket with 3/4 rolled sleeves.  A:  Purple cap.  Purple backpack (backpack turns into sleeping bag with glow-in-the -dark stars).  Yellow socks.  Black shoes. Small orange frying pan with matching spatula and ladle.  NOTE:  Made by Estrela in Brazil under license from Mattel.  Domestic version called Camp (above).  

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Sun Jewel Ken

M#:  10954  BD:  1993  HC:  Painted Blonde.  C:  Hot pink/black pieced swim trunks with prismatic trim.  A:   Stick on jewels.

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Domestic Version

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Foreign Version

Locket Surprise Ken

M#:  10964  BD:   1993  HC:  Painted Two Tone Brown.  C:  Teal green pleated with teal metallic pin striped stitched pants.  Pink high collar shirt.  Floral green/gold/brown/light brown/pink and magenta print vest with 2 gold buttons.  Gold lame collar less jacket l/s.  A:  Teal green socks and loafers.  Gold heart shaped box with rose.  Teal green heart shaped fragrance (fits in box).  NOTE:  Foreign version (Canada/Mexico) has variations to box, box text and photography.  This foreign edition is dated 1993 on the box. Another similar foreign version Segredos do Coracao  Ken (Brazil) released in 1996 using the 1988 Ken head mold, unlike this domestic version which uses the 1990 Alan head mold.  Read more about this Ken doll at The Man Behind The Doll presents Locket Surprise Ken.

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"Stamp a trail of horseshoes with his boots! Add glitter and the trail sparkles!"

Western Stampin' Ken

M#:  10294  BD:  1993  HC:  Painted Two Tone Brown/Auburn.  C:  Blue denim-like pants with sewn in black chaps on front  and silver metallic cord by pockets.   Black belt with silver horseshoe buckle.  White cowboy shirt with black/silver metallic dot pattern on front yoke, black fringe, black cuffs and silver pendant.  Black cowboy boots with rolling stamper spurs.  A:  White cowboy hat with silver pendant.  Ink pad. Purple glitter.  NOTE:  A Brazil edition called Country Ken (listed below) uses the 1991 Ken head mold .  

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Country Ken  (Brazil)

M#:  10.55.73  BD: None  HC:  Painted Brown. C:  Same as above domestic version Western Stampin' Ken with variations to the belt buckle.  NOTE:  Made by Estrela in Brazil under license from Mattel.  Domestic version called Western Stampin' Ken (above) uses the 1990 Alan head mold.  This Brazil edition uses the 1991 Ken head mold .  

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Naf Naf Ken (E)

M#:  10998  BD:  1993  HC:  Painted Brown.  C:  Blue denim pants with red stitching and "Naf Naf" appliqué down left leg.  Matching jacket with multi-color print yoke.  Yellow tank top.  Green multi-color print baseball hat with red/yellow bill.  A:  Red, yellow and multi-color green print bag.  Green swim trunks with "Naf Naf" appliqué.  White tennis shoes.  Sheet of "Naf Naf" stickers.  Read more about this Ken doll at The Man Behind The Doll presents Naf Naf Ken.

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"Prince Ken doll has a wonderful gift for Butterfly Princess Barbie--beautiful flowers with a magical butterfly!"

Butterfly Prince Ken (C)

M#:  13237  BD:   1994 HC:  Rooted Dark Blonde.  C:  One piece black with shiny silver thread throughout pants with white pleated tux shirt with wing tip collar and white buttons s/l.  Attached pink sheer cummerbund and bow tie.  Matching black/shiny silver threaded waiter length tuxedo jacket with flat black lapels.  A:  Black loafers and brush.  White net back corsage with sheer lilac and pink rosettes, lime ribbon and multi-color plastic butterfly.  NOTE:  Shirt buttons shown on back box picture are different than on doll.

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"Lifeguard Ken races to the rescue on his WaveRunner!"

 

Baywatch Ken

M#:  13200  BD:  1994   HC:  Painted Brunette.  C:  Red swim trunks with "Baywatch Lifeguard" appliqué.  White high collar t-shirt.  Red nylon windbreaker with black cuffs, collar and zipper and "Lifeguard" appliqué l/s.  Gray whistle on black cord around neck.  Red flotation device with "Baywatch" sticker.  A:  White flying disc with "Frisbee" sticker.  White visor with "Baywatch" sticker.  Red binoculars.  Black boom box.   Yellow WaveRunner with "Yamaha WaveRunner" and "Baywatch" stickers.  White tennis shoes.

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"Realistic motor sounds!"

Baywatch Ken (AA)

M#:  13259  BD:  1994   HC:  Painted Black.  C:  same as above.  A:  Same as above.

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"Dashing and handsome in his classic tuxedo, Rhett Butler scandalously dances with the newly widowed Scarlett at the Atlanta bazaar."

Hollywood Legends Ken as Rhett Butler

M#:   12741  BD:  1994  HC:  Painted Two Tone Black/Gray.   C:  Black pants.  Black waiter length tuxedo jacket with black felt shawl collar and black buttons l/s.  White jacquard vest with white felt shawl collar and buttons.  White ruffled shirt and white bow tie.  Black trench coat with sewn in cape l/s.  Silver watch chain.  Black lace up dance oxfords.  A:   Black felt top hat.  2-piece black stand.  NOTE:  Face paint included a brown mustache.  Read more about this Ken doll at The Man Behind The Doll presents Ken as Rhett Butler.

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"2 ways to skate-In-line skating and ice skating!"

Hot Skatin' Ken

M#:  13513  BD:   1994  HC:  Painted Brunette.  C:  Multi-color patterned black (pant, cuffs & top pattern)/hot pink/orange and bright yellow 1-piece body suit l/s.  Bright yellow with hot pink patch knee pads.  Bright yellow with bright orange wheel in-line skates.  A:  Bright orange helmet.  Black with silver blade ice skates.

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"Shave his magic Color-change beard again and again!"

Shaving Fun Ken

M#:  12956  BD: 1994  HC:  Rooted Light Brown.  C:  Medium blue board short length denim shorts.  Multi-color stripe olive/green/white/black/yellow & royal blue hooded shirt s/s.  White socks.  Black boots.  A:  Pieced tote bag (material matches shirt & shorts) with black pull close cord.  Royal blue visor, small doll hand grip brush, larger brush, shaver and bottle of shaving cream with "Ken Shaving Cream" sticker.  Green water bottle with multi-color sticker.  NOTE:   Face painted included a red beard that disappears with water.

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"Ken is scented!"

Tropical Splash Ken

M#:  12447  BD:   1994  HC:  Painted Blonde.  C:  Floral print pieced black backed with black/light blue/royal blue/white and gold front swim trunks.   Royal blue towel across right shoulder.  A:  Eye dropper size flower fragrance bottle with "Barbie" sticker.  NOTE:  Swim trunks and towel color vary.  Some production models were made without the flower fragrance bottle.

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"Skiing, skating or snowboarding, they move with real style!"

Winter Sport Ken (C)

M#:  13515  BD:  1994  HC:   Painted Brunette.  C:  One-piece turtleneck bodysuit (top) yellow, orange, black & hot pink l/s (bottom) black. Fuchsia ski boots.  Fuchsia & yellow knee pads.  A:   Yellow-green & fuchsia jacket l/s.  Yellow snowboard w/ sticker appliqués. Orange skis w/ sticker appliqués & poles. Yellow & black goggles. Black ice skates with silver blades.

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"Meet the world's most confirmed bachelor.  Eloquent and handsome, Henry looks every bit the distinguished professor in his tailored suit and hat."

Hollywood Legends Ken as Henry Higgins in My Fair Lady

M#:  15499  BD:  1995  HC:   Painted Two Tone Brown/Gray.  C:  3-piece  light brown/tan herringbone pattern suit  with brown bead buttons (jacket & vest) and burgundy sewn in pocket scarf.  Beige shirt with gray tie l/s.  Dark brown socks and lace-up dance oxfords.  Brown felt bowler hat.  A:  2-piece gray doll stand with "Ken as Henry Higgins in My Fair Lady" sticker.   Cardboard My Fair Lady miniature movie poster.  NOTE:  Hat is different that pictured on box. 

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"They're cool! They're cruising, racing, catching air or doing amazing acrobatics with their super flexible bodies and neon-bright in-lines!"

In-Line Skating Ken (Canada)

M#:  15474  BD:  1995 HC:   Rooted Light Brown.  C:  Dark denim shorts.  Yellow t-shirt with roll cuffs with red/black and prismatic "K" appliqué s/s.  Multi-color plaid shirt tied around waist l/s.  Two black with aqua patch elbow guards.  Two black with aqua patch knee guards.  White socks.  Red with light green wheels in-line skates.  A:  Red protective skating helmet with straps.

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"You'll feel glamorous in your sparkly bracelet!"

Sparkle Beach Ken

M#:  14350  BD:   1995  HC:  Painted Brunette.  C:  Pieced black (back) and black/holographic foil dot print swim trunks (front).  A:  Silver prismatic bracelet.

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Hollywood Legends Ken as the Tin Man in The Wizard of Oz

M#:  14902  BD:   1995                     HC:                                    C:                         A:

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Hollywood Legends Ken as the Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz

M#:  16497   BD:  1995                      HC:                                     C:                            A:

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Hollywood Legends Ken as the Cowardly Lion in The Wizard of Oz

M#:  16573   BD:  1996  HC:  Rooted Two-Tone Titian/Ginger.  C:  One-piece faux fur reddish tan lion suit with closed stitched hands and feet, darker auburn "fur" trim around top and bottom of attached tail.  Red ribbon bow (in hair).  Red/white ribbon on gold bar with dangling plastic gold cross medal with "COURAGE" attached to "fur" on left breast.  A:  Green "broken top" crown with gold trim. Miniature replica "The Wizard of Oz" movie poster.  Tan doll stand and base.  Certificate of Authenticity.  NOTE:  CE Hollywood Legends Collection™.

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Segredos do Coração  Ken (Brazil)

M#:  10.56.36  BD:  1996  HC:  Painted Light Brown.  C:  Teal green pleated metallic pants.  Pink high collar shirt.  Floral print vest.  Gold quilted lame collar less jacket l/s.  A:  Teal green socks and loafers.  Gold heart shaped box with rose.  NOTE:  Made by Estrela Toys (Brazil) under license from Mattel.  Similar to the 1993 domestic version Locket Surprise Ken, but using the 1988 Ken head mold, unlike this domestic version which uses the 1990 Alan head mold.  Read more about this Ken doll at The Man Behind The Doll presents Locket Surprise Ken.  

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"Wet suit magically disappears in warm water-appears in cold!"

Ocean Friends Ken

M#:  15430  BD:  1996  HC:  Painted Black.  C:  Pieced chartreuse green/black/aqua swim trunks.  Matching top s/s with "Ken" and whale appliqué on left breast.  Black strap with black net and prismatic chartreuse green flap waist pack.  Black wrist watch with 12:09 sticker on right wrist.   Black Velcro strap around left wrist.  A:  Glittery chartreuse green face mask with snorkel attached, swim fins and tank.  Chartreuse green/black flashlight and camera.  Gray/white dolphin when lever underneath is pressed back and forth emits "dolphin" sounds.  NOTE:  Legs are painted a glittery black to resemble a wet suit that will disappear in water.  Two variations to the Ocean Friends Ken has been found.  The first batch was "open for market",
with the main feature being the color change legs. The second batch, made WITHOUT the color change legs, was produced for KB Toys using excess parts left over on the first run. (Both variations are pictured)   

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"Shave his Color-change® beard again 'n again! Mmmm...He smells like after-shave!"

Cool Shavin' Ken

M#:  15469  BD: 1996   HC:  Painted Brunette/Rooted Brunette (on crown).  C:  Tan shorts.  White muscle shirt with palm tree appliqué s/l.  Chambray shirt with white stitching l/s.  White socks.  Black tennis shoes with white sole.   Purple brush in left hand.  A:  Purple plastic bottle of "Ken Shaving Cream." Purple shaver with foam top.  Play plastic bottle of "Old Spice" after-shave.  NOTE:  Ken is scented like after-shave.

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"Take Ken and Tommy out for a super fun day at the park! Tommy loves to ride in his baby carrier pack.   The pack can also carry everything Ken needs to take care of his baby brother."

Big Brother Ken & Baby Brother Tommy

M#:   17055  BD:  1996  HC:  K=Rooted Brown T=Rooted Dark Blonde.   C:  K=Chambray shorts.  White mock neck t-shirt s/s.  Pieced royal blue (bottom, bottom sleeve & collar)/yellow (top) red with white ribbon (left mid sleeve) pullover windbreaker l/s.  Chambray back baby carrier.  T= 1-piece white with light blue stripe shorts jumper.  A:  Royal blue sandals (Ken).  White cloth diaper.  Yellow ball, lotion bottle and pacifier.  Red baby bottle and rattle.

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Big Brother Ken & Baby Brother Tommy (AA)

M#:  17588   BD:  1996  HC:  K=Painted Black T=Rooted Black (curly).  C:  Same as above.  A:  Same as above.

"Ken looks great for his dream date with Barbie.  Stars twinkle in the sky as they dance the night away!"

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Domestic Version

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Foreign Versions

Great Date Ken

M#:  14837  BD:   1996  HC:  Rooted Brunette.  C:  1-piece black suit with black buttons, black peaked lapels with white shirt with black buttons and matching black with aqua splatter print bow tie and cummerbund.  A:  Black loafers.  Black brush.  NOTE:  Three foreign versions have variations to box, box text and photography, costume and accessories.  The foreign editions are dated 1995 on the box. They are also pictured.

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"Magical hair changes color in warm water!"

Splash 'n Color Ken

M#:  16170  BD:   1996  HC:  Painted Two Tone Brown/Light Brown.  C:  Royal blue with metallic gold bands and royal blue strings with gold beads swim trunks.  A:   None.  NOTE:  Variations include the omission of the royal blue strings with gold beads at waist on the swim trunks.  This may be due to a Second Edition made for KB Toys.

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"Les cheveux changent de couleur!"

Miami Ken (AKA Splash 'n Color Ken)


M#: 16170 BD: 1996 HC: Painted Two Tone Brown/Light Brown. C: Same as above. A: Same as above.

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"Have dressin' up fun..."

Totally Cool Ken (Suit)

M#:  19387  BD:   1997  HC:  Rooted Brunette.  C:  1-piece with black pants, white top s/l and purple/black & light green print tie.  Black suit coat l/s.   Black socks and loafers.  A:  Black hairbrush.  NOTE:  Read more about this Ken doll at The Man Behind The Doll presents Totally Cool Ken (Suit).

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"Surprise gift for Barbie doll!"

Totally Cool Ken (Casual)

M#:  19209   BD:  1997  HC:  Rooted Brunette.  C:  1-piece with black pants and white tank s/l.  Plaid blue/black/white shirt with white snaps l/s.   Black boots.  Black sunglasses (left hand).  Tan with stars shopping bag (right hand) with perfume bottle gift inside.  A:  Black brush.  Read more about this version at The Man Behind The Doll presents Totally Cool Ken (Casual).

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"Going to the beach is so much fun for Barbie and her doll friends! Inside an oyster they might find a "pearl" that's one of a kind!"

Pearl Beach Ken

M#:  18577  BD:   1997  HC:  Painted Two Tone Brown/Light Brown.  C:  Royal blue with black beads and black button swim trunks.  A:  Child size royal blue band, white small pearl center and baby blue pearl top faux ring (changes color in warm water).   NOTE:  Box picture shows Ken holding sunglasses that are not included.

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"I come with everything you need to help me give Tommy a really good check-up!"

Dr. Ken & Little Patient Tommy

M#:   18898  BD:  1997  HC:  K=Rooted Brunette.   T=Dark Blonde.  C:  K=Khaki pants.  Black mock neck t-shirt s/s.   White lab coat with "Dr. Ken" appliqué on right chest s/s.  Black boots.  Silver stethoscope around neck.  Silver clipboard with white cardboard patient chart in left hand.  Silver watch on left wrist.  Black glasses in right hand.  T=Royal blue shorts.  Red/white stripe shirt s/s.  White sneakers.   A:  Silver bottle, ear checker, syringe, bandage box with sticker bandages and reflex hammer.  Cardboard punch outs.  NOTE:  Box picture showed a official medical "Dr. Ken" badge that was not included.

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"I'm dressed for a date without my lab coat."

Dr. Ken & Little Patient Tommy (AA)

M#:  18899  BD:  1997  HC:   K=Painted Black.  T=Rooted Black (curly).  C:  Same as above.   A:  Same as above.  NOTE:  Same as above.

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"As a token of my true love, I bring royal jewels for Rapunzel Barbie!"

Prince Ken (Rapunzel's)

M#:  18080   BD: 1997  HC:  Rooted Brown.  C:  Royal blue tights with attached metallic gold knee high cloth boots.  Pieced scarlet red with royal/scarlet/gold & light blue print (chest) tunic with puff shoulders l/s.  Gold with light blue ribbon embroidery (collar, chest & cuffs) and metallic gold bands (sleeves).  Metallic gold cord with tassels and royal blue jewel around waist.   Metallic gold (back)/royal blue (front) cape attached to tunic.  A:  Royal blue felt bag with gold cord and tassels containing pink necklace with prismatic jewels and pink bracelet .  Shiny gold crown.  Read more about this Ken doll at The Man Behind The Doll presents Prince Ken (Rapunzel's).

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"You can make Ken do jumps and splits!"

Olympic USA Skater Ken

M#:  18502  BD:   1997 HC:  Rooted Brown.  C:  1-piece black pants with prismatic aqua strip down sides and aqua bloused top l/s with prismatic aqua band around bottom and black buttons.  Gold medal with "USA" sticker on red/white/blue ribbon around neck.  Prismatic lilac/hot pink/yellow bouquet tied with sheer sparkly ribbon on left hand.  Black with gray blade ice skating boots.  A:  None.   NOTE:  Outfit on doll is different than one pictured on box.

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Olympic USA Skater Ken (AA)

M#:  18504   BD:  1997  HC:  Painted Black.  C:  Same as above.  A:  Same as above.  NOTE:  Same as above. 

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"Have fun decorating Ken doll and you with cool washable decorations!"

Butterfly Art Ken

M#:  22995  BD:  1998   HC:  Rooted Brunette.  C:  Dark blue denim-like shorts with light orange stitching.  Light orange mesh tank top.  Multi-color braided string around neck and left wrist.  Silver sunglasses on right wrist.  A:  2 sheets of temporary tattoos. Instruction sheet.  NOTE:  Permanent butterfly tattoo above right pectoral.  Read more about this Ken doll at The Man Behind The Doll presents Butterfly Art Ken.

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"When it comes to dating, Ken is the best.  So cool and fun, above the rest.  At a party or game with Barbie and you, one thing is for sure, his heart is true!"

Cool Lookin' Ken

M#:  20778  BD:   1998  HC:  Rooted Auburn.  C:  Tan khaki cuffed pants,   White tank top.  Plaid light blue with light blue/blue/red & white shirt l/s.  Carmel boots.  A:  Black mobile phone.  Black sunglasses. 

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Florida Vacation Ken

M#:  20496  BD:   1998  HC:  Painted Brunette.  C:  Teal green with yellow stitching and cord tied in bow at waist swim trunks.  A:  Black sunglasses.

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"Cast under the spell of a bad fairy, Sleeping Beauty pricks her finger on a spindle and falls into a deep sleep for a hundred years.  One day, her true love, Prince Ken, comes and wakes her with a kiss! They marry and live happily ever after!"

Prince Ken (Sleeping Beauty's)

M#:  20491   BD:  1998  HC:  Rooted Brown.  C:  Royal blue velvet knickers.  Pieced aqua/purple/black & light blue print (front & sleeve) royal blue velvet (back, sleeve & cuff) high neck tunic top l/s with silver/aqua embroidery (front & sleeve).  Black with faint silver speck knee high cloth boots.   A:  Silver shield.  Silver handle with shiny silver blade sword.   Shiny silver crown.

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"Barbie, See you at bike week! Ken.

Harley Davidson Ken (First Edition)


M#:  22255  BD:  1998  HC:   Rooted Brown (long; in ponytail).  C:  Faded blue jeans (rip in right knee).  Black belt with "Harley Davidson Motor Cycles" buckle.  White t -shirt with "Harley Davidson Motor Cycles" logo appliqué s/s.  Black "leather look" motorcycle jacket with silver buckles and zipper l/s.  Black sunglasses in left hand.  Black cowboy boots.  Black motorcycle helmet under right arm.  A:  Note of authenticity.  NOTE:  CE.  Ken has a Two-Tone Brown painted goatee.  Read more about this Ken doll at The Man Behind The Doll presents Harley Davidson Ken First Edition.

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Philippine Islands Ken (Philippine Islands)

M#:  64525  BD:   1998  HC:  Painted Brunette.  C:  There are six different versions of clothing on these dolls.  Pants are black on five of them, the remaining one wears white pants.  There are six different versions of the Barong Tagalog shirts that is the native shirt of men in the Philippines (All six are pictured).   A:  Black loafers.  NOTE:  Designed and manufactured by Richwell Trading Company in the Philippines under license from Mattel. 

Continued Keeping Ken The Millennium Era 1999-Beyond