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Ken®; Barbie's® Boyfriend and Allan®!

While the first issue Ken (1961) was sold with 'flocked hair,' the second and third issue Kens both have 'painted' hair (blond or brunette)

(note: It is very common for Ken and Allan's arms to fall out of their sockets!)
 

First Issue (1961) 'Flocked' Ken, blond -- Original Accessories were his pair of red beach trunks, a pair of cork beach sandals, yellow towel, red/white beach jacket, wrist tag, black wire stand and brochure.

Here is a brunette version of the first issue 'flocked' hair Ken, with his original box/accessories. This first issue Ken was sold with either blond, brunette (or the rare, JC Penny store exclusive) brownette flocked hair.

1. Model #750 - First Issue Ken markings on right buttocks cheek - The left side is a mold ID number only and of no importance (box date 1961):

KEN T.M./ Pats. Pend/ c MCMLX/ by/ MATTEL/ Inc.

Here are examples of both a blonde painted-hair Ken and a Brunette painted-hair Ken. This Ken came complete with the same accessories as the first issue Ken, but without the yellow terry cloth towel).

2. Model #750 - Second Issue  Ken Markings (box date 1962):

KEN T.M./ Pats. Pend/ c MCMLX/ by/ MATTEL/ Inc.

 3. Model #750 - Third Issue Ken Markings (box date of 1962):

KEN R/ c 1960/ by/ MATTEL, Inc./ Hawthorne/ Calif. U.S.A.

(Note: This third issue body is also shorter than the other Kens, with thicker legs and swingy shoulder and leg joints).

4. Model #1020 - Fourth Issue Ken Markings with bendable legs (box date 1964):

c 1960/ by/ MATTEL, Inc./ Hawthorne/ Calif. U.S.A.

(Note: This later issue was available with navy/red accent beach jacket and black or gold wire stand).

Allan joined the Barbie friends in 1964. He and Ken shared the same body type and clothing. He was sold with a multi-colored stripe beach jacket, navy trunks, blue cork sandles, wrist tag, booklet, and black wire stand

1.. Model #1000 - First Issue Allan Markings (box date of 1963):

c 1960/ by/ MATTEL, Inc./ Hawthorne/ Calif. U.S.A.

(Note: This third issue body is also shorter than the other Kens, with thicker legs and swingy shoulder and leg joints).

2. Model #1010 - Fourth Issue Allan Markings with bendable legs (box date 1964):

c 1960/ by/ MATTEL, Inc./ Hawthorne/ Calif. U.S.A

(Note: This later issue was available with red/multi stripe accent beach jacket and black or gold wire stand).

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Barbie collecting and restoration are my hobbies.
I am always interested in purchasing Vintage Barbies, friends, clothing and accessories for my collection! 

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NO pictures, writings, text or information may be taken from any page on this website and reproduced for any reason, WHICH INCLUDES AUCTION LISTINGS, without my written permission and consent. 

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A Special Thanks to the wonderful artist, Dennis Beltran who kindly drew the cartoons you see on some of my pages.

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Barbie collecting and repair are my beloved hobbies, and I am in no way affiliated with Mattel, Inc.

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The general information I have chosen to include on these pages is here as a courtesy to collectors of Vintage and Mod Barbies® and friends. 

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Please note that I have limited (or no) experience with non-Mattel fashion dolls, modern Mattel fashion dolls (anything newer than 1970 and/or not made in Japan), or any other types of dolls.

**I do not identify dolls via email, nor can I verify authenticity, unless I see the doll in person.  I do offer this as a paid service.  Please email me if you would like to send your doll or collection for a written appraisal.  An appraisal fee + return shipping costs will apply.**

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Krista's Doll Restoration