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Ken®; Barbie's® Boyfriend and Allan®!

 

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

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

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First Issue (1961) 'Flocked' blonde Ken and JC Penny brownette Ken -- Original Accessories were a pair of red beach trunks, a pair of cork beach sandals, yellow towel, wrist tag, black wire stand and brochure (red/white stripe beach jacket came with later issues of the Ken doll).

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Here is a brunette version of the first issue 'flocked' hair Ken, with his original box/accessories.

 

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 now a red/white stripe beach jacket takes the place of a 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 sandals, 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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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. 

I am sure you can appreciate the huge amount of work and research that has gone into this website. If I become aware that my photos, text, or  information are visible elsewhere, appropriate action will be taken. 
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A Special Thanks to the wonderful artist, Dennis Beltran who kindly drew the cartoons you see on my site.
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**I do not identify dolls via email, nor can I verify authenticity, unless I see the doll in person.  I offer this as a paid service. 
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Please note that I have limited (or no) experience with modern Mattel fashion dolls (anything newer than 1970),  or any other types of dolls.