Midlife makeover for Barbie’s Ken

A NEW-LOOK Ken doll with a more “sculpted” face is being launched ahead of the toy’s 45th birthday.

Midlife makeover for Barbie’s Ken
Fri, 10 Feb, 2006 - 00:00
Louise Barnett

Barbie’s companion has lost some of his tan and now sports blonder hair.

It is the latest in a series of style makeovers which Ken has undergone since his launch in March 1961.

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