Tag Archives: Barbie

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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June 20, 2017

On June 20, 2017, Mattel announced that it had released 15 new body types for their Ken doll. One even had a man bun. Even with the new improvements and different looks, Barbie still cheats on Ken with GI Joe. The plastic heart wants what the plastic heart wants.

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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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