Keeping Ken  Keeping Ken Terms & Abbreviations  Keeping Ken A thru Z 


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.

Ken is a registered trademark of Mattel, Inc. These pages are neither affiliated with, nor a representative of Mattel, Inc. Material provided on these pages do not in any way reflect the opinions of Mattel, Inc.

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Barbie in The 12 Dancing Princesses Prince Derek Doll

M#:  J8891  BD:  2006  HC:  Rooted Auburn/Brunette.  C:  Rust felt knickers.  Dark gray tunic with copper/silver appliqué design with rust "velvet" Nehru collar, fringe epaulets and bottom, with copper thread design down middle front and on cuffs.  Gray plastic knee-high boots with painted burgundy laces.  Copper color crown (under left arm).  A:  Twelve pairs of dancing shoes in various colors for female doll.  NOTE:  The Ken® trademark name is not used for this doll.

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Barbie in The 12 Dancing Princesses Prince Derek Doll AA

M#:  J8892    BD:  2006  HC:  Rooted Brunette.  C:  Same as Caucasian version.  A:  Same as Caucasian version.  NOTE:  The Ken® trademark name is not used for this doll.

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45th Anniversary Ken

M#:  J0953  BD:  2006  HC:  Flock Brunette.  C:  Red with white side stripe swim trunks.  Yellow towel.  Faux cork sandals with red strap.  Wrist tag.  A:  Clear base stand with clip and rod.  Reproduction Barbie & Ken fashion booklet.  Collector card.  Certificate or Authenticity.  NOTE:  Barbie Collector Gold Label.  This doll is a reproduction of Flock Hair Ken

Box Text:  "In 1961, Barbie was introduced to a true doll--Ken! This blue-eyed dreamboat was completely cute and incredibly athletic--and always up for a date at the beach with the quintessential California girl.

Forty-five years later, ken is still an adorable, all-American doll! ready for another perfect day at the pacific, this reproduction Ken doll wears a re-creation of the first-ever Ken fashion--sleek red swimming trunks, set off with a bright yellow, terry towel and red sandals.

This handsome Gold Label 45th Anniversary Ken doll comes in a re-creation of the 1961 package lid, which includes reproductions of the original, whimsical art and a reproduction booklet.

Commemorate a very special anniversary by reliving some favorite memories with 45th Anniversary Ken doll.

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"I live in trendy jeans and sweatshirts"

Fashion Fever Ken

M#:  K8421   BD:  2006  HC:  Rooted Dark Blonde/Light Blonde (side-part).    C:  Industrial washed denim blue jeans with upper thigh pockets.  Heather gray knit "sweat" top with hood and matching ribbed cuffs, two attached white cords and multi-color eagle appliqué l/s.  Dark navy messenger bag with red and metallic silver detail and metallic silver strap.  Brown slip-on shoes with gray/tan soles.  A:  None.

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"The beach is even cooler with fun, friends, and fashion! Ken® is super-cute surfing or playing football on the beach!"

Beach Glam Ken

M#:  K8387    BD:  2006  HC:  Rooted Medium Blonde (side-part)    C:  Light blue board-length swim trunks with double white ribbon stripes.  Lime green t-shirt with yellow ringer and medium blue/navy/lt. blue/yellow design appliqué.  A:  None.

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"Every girl's dream..."

The Groom Doll

M#:  K8739  BD:  2006  HC:  Rooted Auburn.  C:  One-piece with black pants and attached white "satin" shirt s/l with pink cummerbund and pink bow tie.  Charcoal "satin" tuxedo jacket with attached white "satin" cuffs and pink stitch details.  Black loafers.  A:  None.  NOTE:  The Ken® trademark name is not used for this doll.

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The Groom Doll AA

M#:    BD:  2006  HC:    C:  A:  NOTE:  The Ken® trademark name is not used for this doll.

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The Groom Doll & Ring Bearer Doll

M#:  L3830  BD:  2006  HC:  G=Rooted Auburn. RB=Rooted Auburn.  C:  G=Same as The Groom Doll M# K8739 (listed above).  RB=Matching miniature version of The Groom Doll's fashion.  A:  Pink satin pillow with pink satin bow with white ruffle edge with attached gray plastic band and hot pink plastic "stone" child-sized ring.  NOTE:  The Ken® or Tommy™ trademark names are not used for these dolls.

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The Wizard of Oz™ Tin Man Ken Doll

M#:  K8687  BD:   2006  HC:  None.   C:  Metallic silver pants with matching metallic silver material inserts at knees. Metallic silver shirt with silver dot "buttons" l/s with high collar and matching bow-tie with silver dot and matching metallic silver material inserts with silver dot detail on shoulders and elbows.  Red plastic heart with clock sticker with silver metal chain attached to shirt.  Silver oil can in left hand.  Silver axe in right hand.  Metallic silver slippers.  A:  Black base stand with clear clip and rod.  Certificate or Authenticity.  NOTE:  Barbie Collector Pink Label.

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The Wizard of Oz™ Cowardly Lion Ken Doll

M#:  K8688  BD:   2006  HC:  Rooted Two-Tone Titian/Ginger.  C:  One-piece camel color lion suit with closed stitched hands and feet, matching faux fur trim around top, chest and bottom of attached tail.  Red ribbon bow (in hair).  Gold plastic cross medal with "COURAGE" attached to left breast.  A:  Green "broken top" crown with gold painted trim (under right arm).  Black base stand with clear clip and rod.  Certificate or Authenticity.  NOTE:  Barbie Collector Pink Label.

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The Wizard of Oz™ Scarecrow Ken Doll

M#:  K8689  BD:   2006  HC:  None.   C:  Brown felt pants with one dark brown and one navy (left leg) and one bright green and brown plaid (right leg) circle appliqués.  Green knit tunic l/s with blue button and attached maze color material circle collar with tan cord; "straw" coming from cuffs and front.  Muslin gloves with brown stitch detail.  Brown yarn tied around waist.  Tan cord tied around wrists.   Black felt pointed hat with green knit band with attached "straw" detailing.  Dark brown "velvet" boots with "straw" attached at top.  Rolled paper "Diploma", wrapped with red ribbon in left hand.  A:  Black base stand with clear clip and rod.  Certificate or Authenticity.  NOTE:  Barbie Collector Pink Label.

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The Wizard of Oz™ Winkie Guard Ken Doll & Winged Monkey

M#:  L1291  BD:   2006  HC:  None.   C:  One-piece blue/navy/ lt. blue with red design appliqués, red cords and dark gray/lt. gray faux fur with attached gray knit sleeves and blue gloves Winkie Guard uniform.  Matching dark gray/lt. gray faux fur hat with red with gold trim flaps.  Red cowboy boots.  "Stones" necklace.  Staff with red handle and silver top (attached to right hand)  A:  Winged Monkey dressed in blue with red design jacket with red/white/navy ribbon detail and matching hat.  Black base stand with clear clip and rod.  Certificate or Authenticity.  NOTE:  Barbie Collector Pink Label.  KB Toys and Toys R Us SSE.

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Barbie as Sleeping Beauty Prince Doll (Canada/European Edition)

M#:  K8059  BD:  2006  HC:  Rooted Brown (center-part).  C:  Royal blue knickers.  Light blue Nehru collar tunic with gold metallic/royal blue ribbon down front w/ attached gold metallic belt, off-white sleeves covered with gold metallic mesh and gold metallic cuffs l/s.  Black boots up to knees.  A:  Pink rose with stem (attached to right hand).  Gold matte color crown.  NOTE:  The Ken® trademark name is not used for this doll.  This doll was also available in a gift set in select foreign market stores:  Barbie as Sleeping Beauty Gift Set (E)

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Fashion Fever Ken (Second Edition)

M#:  L3333  BD:  2007  HC:  Rooted Light Blonde/Light Copper Red (side-part).    C:  Dark denim blue jeans with upper thigh cargo pockets and attached camel color belt with solid silver buckle.  Tan woven shirt with orange thread detail and multi-color bird appliqué s/s with attached heather gray knit sleeves.  Olive green/burgundy/cream/tan stripe bag with black ribbon straps.  Silver rim with black painted lens glasses (attached to right hand).  Light brown square toe lace-up shoes with black soles.  A:  None.

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Barbie as The Island Princess Prince Antonio Doll

M#:  K8107  BD:  2007  HC:  Painted Brown/Brunette.  C:  Purple knickers.  Royal blue tunic with gold filigree print appliqué design on sleeves with gold metallic Nehru collar and waist detail, with gold/royal ribbon down middle front.  Royal blue plastic knee-high boots.  A:  Gold crown.  NOTE:  The Ken® trademark name is not used for this doll.

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Barbie as The Island Princess Prince Antonio Doll AA

M#:  K8108  BD:  2007  HC:  Brunette.  C: Same as above.  A: Same as above.  NOTE: The Ken® trademark name is not used for this doll.

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"Fashion motto: Every day should be casual day."

Fashion Fever Ken (Third Edition)

M#:  L9543  BD:  2007  HC:  Rooted Medium Blonde (side-part).    C:  Medium blue color denim blue jeans with upper front thigh pockets with contrasting flap.  Pieced lt. blue knit t-shirt with attached lt. blue/white/lt. orange/yellow stripe print woven shirt (sleeves, collar and bottom).  Silver rim with clear smoke gray lens glasses (attached to top of head).  White lace sneakers with lt. blue top.  A:  None.

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Surf's-Up Beach Ken

M#:  L9548  BD:  2007 HC:  Rooted Medium Blonde (side-part).    C:  Goldenrod color swim trunks with goldenrod/burgundy ribbon detail up front left leg.  Scarlet/orange/brown/white print woven shirt s/s.  String and red bead bracelet (attached to right wrist).  Clear yellow glasses (attached to left hand).  A:  None.

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Wedding Day Groom Doll

M#:  M2780  BD:  2007 HC:  Painted Brown.    C:  One-piece with black pants and attached white woven shirt with win-tip collar s/l and attached silver vest and silver neck tie.  Black tuxedo jacket with attached silver pocket square.  Black tassel loafers.  A: None.  NOTE:  The Ken® trademark name is not used for this doll.

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Wedding Day Groom Doll AA

M#:  BD:  2007 HC:  C:  Same as above.  A: None.  NOTE:  The Ken® trademark name is not used for this doll.

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Sleeping Beauty Prince Doll (European Edition)

M#:  L8123  BD:  2007 HC:  Painted Brown. C:    A:   NOTE:  The Ken® trademark name is not used for this doll.

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"Winter Motto: Whatever the occasion, I'm ready to snowboard."

Fashion Fever Ken (Fourth Edition)

M#:  M9330  BD:  2008  HC:  Rooted Medium Blonde (side-part).    C:  Medium blue color denim blue jeans with flap "pocket" on left leg.  Pieced sweater with blue ribbed knit turtle neck, cuffs and bottom and blue/white/navy print design.  Smoke brown glasses (attached to top of head).  Brown square toe boots with black heels.  A:  None.

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Barbie & The Diamond Castle Twin Musician Doll

M#:  M0791  BD:  2008  HC:  Painted Brown.  C:  Royal blue knickers.  Burgundy tunic with royal blue sparkle filigree print appliqué design on front with royal blue collar and white ruffle detail.  Brown plastic knee-high boots.  A:  Chipboard guitar.  NOTE:  The Ken® trademark name is not used for this doll.

  Barbie & The Diamond Castle Twin Musician Doll AA

M#:  BD:  2008  HC:  C:  Same as above.  A:  Same as above.  NOTE:  The Ken® trademark name is not used for this doll.