Ken Day

Ken Day is an annual American holiday dedicated to the Ken doll. In the doll world, it is impossible to imagine the famous Barbie without her partner, Ken. Ken was introduced two years after Barbie. Soon, it was impossible to imagine Barbie without Ken, and his popularity skyrocketed. The holiday is on March 13.

History

The doll’s full name is Ken Carson. It was created by Mattel, a major toy company. The world first saw Ken at the toy fair, where the company presented its new creation in 1961. He originally had very short hair and was quite thin. Later, Ken transformed into a more muscular, handsome figure.

The humanoid dolls from Mattel were produced in the same universe. Barbie quickly became a beloved figure in society, leading to the creation of cartoon series, comic books, and other merchandise. The pair remained inseparable until 2004. However, the company decided to separate them and released an Australian surfer doll, Blaine Gordon, who became Barbie’s new partner. Ken got his beloved back in 2011, which was a bright and memorable event in the toy world!

Interesting facts

• Barbie, released in 1959, ushered in a new era in the creation of humanoid dolls.
• The name Ken was given in honor of Kenneth, the son of the company’s founders.
• Ken is 1.3 cm taller than his partner, standing at 31 cm.

How to celebrate

Buy your child dolls from the Barbie universe on Ken Day. There are many variations of Ken’s image. Collect them all! Learn more online about the universe of dolls from Mattel. You can also check out the collections of dolls from the Barbie universe.

Spread the word on social media. Ask other users if they like Barbie dolls, Ken dolls, and many others from Mattel.

When is Ken Day in 2025?

Ken Day is observed on March 13 each year.

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