The Ken doll is introduced to the Barbie toy line - March 11th, 1961

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The Ken doll is introduced to the Barbie toy line - March 11th, 1961

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On this day in 1961, Mattel introduced the Ken doll at the International Toy Fair in New York City. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mar 11, 2024

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The Ken doll is introduced to the Barbie toy line - March 11th, 1961

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