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June 20, 2017

On June 20, 2017, the Mattel toy company announced that it was adding 15 new types of bodies for their Ken dolls. The body types included original, slim and broad. The broad body type pays homage to the late 20s early 30s… Continue reading

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September 7, 1915

On September 7, 1915, toymaker Johnny Gruelle patented the Raggedy Ann doll. When he was asked why he created such a soft and friendly doll, he said it was because the china-head dolls were just creepy and prone to becoming haunted. He said that could never happen with his Raggedy Ann dolls. But he was … Continue reading

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February 12, 2004

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com! in 2004, Mattel announced that the long running relationship of “Barbie” and “Ken” was ending. The couple had met on the set of their first TV commercial in 1961 and had dated over forty years with Barbie and Ken enjoying the life of beautiful celebrities. In 2004 when Barbie told … Continue reading

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