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Fifty years after Mattel introduced the original Ken doll and a year after launching a makeover of the Barbie, the toy manufacturer introduced its new line of “diverse” Ken dolls that come in three new body types and a variety of skin colors and hairstyles.
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The new dolls are an expansion of the ‘Fashionistas’ line and included 15 new Ken dolls, featuring three body types ― “slim,” “broad” and “original” ― as well as seven skin tones, eight hair colors and nine hair styles (like the man bun, cornrows and more).
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Mattel revealed the new dolls today.
“By continuing to expand our product line, we are redefining what a Barbie or Ken doll looks like to this generation,” senior vice president and general manager for Barbie, Lisa McKnight, stated in a press release. “Evolving Ken was a natural evolution for the brand and allows girls to further personalize the role they want him to play in Barbie’s world.”
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The original Ken doll was introduced in 1961 and over the past half-century has become a staple for Barbie-loving girls and boys
h/t Huffpo