Dolls collectors often overlook Ken, yet his story is deeply tied to one of the most iconic toys ever created. Ken Carson was introduced by Ruth Handler in 1961 as the official boyfriend of Barbie, ...

Bill Cunningham, the original voice of the classic Ken doll for Mattel during the early 1960s, has died. He was 96. Cunningham’s death was confirmed to Deadline Thursday by CESD Talent Agency, which ...

The Barbie you grew up with was nothing like the one sold today.

“Barbie,” which is gearing up to be summer’s must-see movie, has already vastly improved the cultural perception of its eponymous blonde star and made her relevant to a new generation more than 60 ...

He’s just Ken and he’s enough — and any of these dolls would be enough to prove it. The summer of “Barbie” continues, and Mattel is still dropping instantly iconic dolls inspired by the characters ...