From Rag Dolls to Robots: The Evolution of Toys

2. Ken

Release Year: 1961 Manufacturer: Mattel Initial Cost: $3.50* Mattel introduced Barbie's handsome sidekick Ken to the Barbie universe in 1961. Ken, a $3.50 doll, rose to prominence in the fashion doll industry as a representation of elegance and sophistication.

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Ken on CNN and Instagram Ken made a stylish impression on those who selected love stories for the Barbie realm with his always-changing wardrobe and sophisticated manner.