Ken wants Barbie back!

*Raph's Girl* · 02-09-2006, 08:20 PM

This actually made the local news!

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11256587/from/RSS/

He’s been to the gym, looks buff and stylish, and now Barbie’s boy toy Ken wants to win back the doll he split from two years ago.

After a two-year separation, Mattel Inc. said on Thursday that Barbie’s long-time suitor wants to rekindle his decades-long romance with his plastic paramour.

Mattel is hoping Ken’s return to retail stores can also revitalize the company’s overall fortunes. In January, the company blamed sagging Barbie sales for sagging profits.

“Ken has revamped his life -- mind, body and soul,” Hollywood stylist and Mattel consultant Phillip Bloch said in a statement. “Everyone knows how difficult it is to change, especially when you’ve lived your life a certain way for more than four decades.”

Mattel said in February 2004 that Barbie and Ken had split after 43 years because they wanted to spend some time apart.

Ken, who appears to have spent time in the gym and at the stylist, returns wearing a beach-wear ensemble complete with board shorts and white T-shirt.

For her part, Barbie publicist Lauren Dougherty said Barbie “appreciates the new look Ken is sporting. He really looks great. But we’ll have to stay tuned to see whether these two will get back together.”

At a press conference unveiling Ken, Bloch said the company was going for a “worldly, European thing,” and “definitely wanted to be looking hot.”

Mattel’s fourth-quarter results January showed an 18 percent decline in Barbie’s U.S. sales. The company said that in addition to “tweaking” the Barbie line this year, more dramatic changes would be made in 2007.

Raph's Girl note: So will Barbie dump the Aussie surfer dude she originally dumped Ken for??? I dunno... I think all this is just plain nuts. Here's Ken's new look. The image probably doesn't do the doll justice. Either way Im gonna be buying it. Took me forever just to find Barbie's current BF in stores!

*Spitfire* · 02-09-2006, 08:27 PM

He looks homosexual sorry O_O

*damnhooligan* · 02-09-2006, 08:34 PM

At this rate, it's only a matter of time before Barbie swears off men entirely, heads off to college and begins the playful experimental phase in her life. Then Mattel could introduce Barbie's "roommate."

**GK Punk** · 02-09-2006, 08:35 PM

They just can't stand the fact that their Winx Club dolls are outselling Barbie. It's eating them up inside.

Awesome.

*Dr. Doom* · 02-09-2006, 08:36 PM

Jesus christ, that's gotta hurt.

*The Stryker* · 02-09-2006, 09:21 PM

When are they gonna give Barbie a big burly black guy?

THEN i would start buying those damn dolls.

*Raph's Girl* · 02-09-2006, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Stryker

When are they gonna give Barbie a big burly black guy?

THEN i would start buying those damn dolls.

Oh yea I can just picture Barbie hooking up with Kevin(he's the black ken doll). NOT!

*The Stryker* · 02-09-2006, 09:24 PM

Introduce a new black guy!

LAMONT

with booty-slap action and a boombox that plays generic rap beats conducted by MATTEL!

I would buy like ten of them.

*iris* · 02-09-2006, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Raph's Girl

Is it just me, or does this photo of Ken appear to have been taken by paparazzi?

Man. Those are some dainty feet.

*Raph's Girl* · 02-10-2006, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stryker

Introduce a new black guy!

LAMONT

with booty-slap action and a boombox that plays generic rap beats conducted by MATTEL!

I would buy like ten of them.

Aww so you don't want this fella?

*Masked Ninja* · 02-10-2006, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by iris

Man. Those are some dainty feet.

Agreed. Those, are like... girl feet. Maybe it doesn't fit the "perfection" standard to have realistic guy feet? Ken would barely be able to hold himself up with those.

*iris* · 02-10-2006, 02:02 AM

More likely that the feet have to fit into the itsy shoes? *shrug* I think I had a Ken doll and he had regular size feet. That was in like 1986. Besides, aren't the Barbie series dolls supposed to be more true-to-life these days so as not to distort girls' phsyical expectations?

I think I'll just stop that thought right there.

*VaughnMichael* · 02-10-2006, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Spitfire666xXxXx

He looks homosexual sorry O_O

spitfire shaaammmmee on youuu(fozzie bear voice)
I'm gay I dont look like that nore do I like men that look like that....I hate surfer dudes and the only reason he looks like that is because he was designed here in stupid los angeles....but yes most gay men here do look like that *vomit* yea it's hard to find a date in this town lol but I dont care I got my art keepin me buisy which is more important

-Putrescent

*VaughnMichael* · 02-10-2006, 04:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raph's Girl

Aww so you don't want this fella?

dude he doesnt look black he looks like a Blasian

*Raph's Girl* · 02-10-2006, 12:56 PM

Reportadly after Ken and Barbie broke up Ken got in touch with his inner self. He pumped up, traveled (he even went to Iraq or something), and found religion.

*The Stryker* · 02-10-2006, 03:21 PM

How the hell does a doll find religion?! and he went to Iraq? for what? A vacation?

Man...what the hell? what is that?! that thing makes me damn angry for some reason.

*Sewer Bull* · 02-10-2006, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stryker

How the hell does a doll find religion?! and he went to Iraq? for what? A vacation?

Man...what the hell? what is that?! that thing makes me damn angry for some reason.

Now you have to buy ten of them, as you promised earlier.

*The Stryker* · 02-10-2006, 03:28 PM

That thing is not black.

He's like whitebred mexican.

*Raph's Girl* · 02-10-2006, 04:33 PM

Yea.. it's odd...the black dolls that came out in the 80's and 90's (like Steven whom I have) actually have dark skin.

The black dolls are:

Steven (who never seems to come off the beach since every Steven is beach themed):

Brad (who first came out in 1969):

Curtis (who came out in the 1970s):

Jamal:

*Mecha Cow* · 02-10-2006, 05:44 PM

They sure failed in making him look European. I don't think he could look anymore like a stereotypical Californian surfer dude.

Anyway, it's obvious that this hunk is every woman's dream. If I were a plastic girl I'd marry him for sure, and we'd buy a plastic house with a white plastic fence and have lots of little plastic babies.

02-09-2006, 08:20 PM	#1
Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	Ken wants Barbie back! This actually made the local news! http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11256587/from/RSS/ He’s been to the gym, looks buff and stylish, and now Barbie’s boy toy Ken wants to win back the doll he split from two years ago. After a two-year separation, Mattel Inc. said on Thursday that Barbie’s long-time suitor wants to rekindle his decades-long romance with his plastic paramour. Mattel is hoping Ken’s return to retail stores can also revitalize the company’s overall fortunes. In January, the company blamed sagging Barbie sales for sagging profits. “Ken has revamped his life -- mind, body and soul,” Hollywood stylist and Mattel consultant Phillip Bloch said in a statement. “Everyone knows how difficult it is to change, especially when you’ve lived your life a certain way for more than four decades.” Mattel said in February 2004 that Barbie and Ken had split after 43 years because they wanted to spend some time apart. Ken, who appears to have spent time in the gym and at the stylist, returns wearing a beach-wear ensemble complete with board shorts and white T-shirt. For her part, Barbie publicist Lauren Dougherty said Barbie “appreciates the new look Ken is sporting. He really looks great. But we’ll have to stay tuned to see whether these two will get back together.” At a press conference unveiling Ken, Bloch said the company was going for a “worldly, European thing,” and “definitely wanted to be looking hot.” Mattel’s fourth-quarter results January showed an 18 percent decline in Barbie’s U.S. sales. The company said that in addition to “tweaking” the Barbie line this year, more dramatic changes would be made in 2007. Raph's Girl note: So will Barbie dump the Aussie surfer dude she originally dumped Ken for??? I dunno... I think all this is just plain nuts. Here's Ken's new look. The image probably doesn't do the doll justice. Either way Im gonna be buying it. Took me forever just to find Barbie's current BF in stores! __________________

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damnhooligan Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Dorksville, USA Posts: 1,745	At this rate, it's only a matter of time before Barbie swears off men entirely, heads off to college and begins the playful experimental phase in her life. Then Mattel could introduce Barbie's "roommate." __________________

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Dr. Doom Allons-y! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Castle Doom Posts: 4,535	Jesus christ, that's gotta hurt. __________________ I love you, Pickle.

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The Stryker Stupid Rich Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Room 237 Posts: 11,152	When are they gonna give Barbie a big burly black guy? THEN i would start buying those damn dolls. __________________ @~<3 Mom~@

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GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	They just can't stand the fact that their Winx Club dolls are outselling Barbie. It's eating them up inside. Awesome.

02-09-2006, 09:24 PM	#8
The Stryker Stupid Rich Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Room 237 Posts: 11,152	Introduce a new black guy! LAMONT with booty-slap action and a boombox that plays generic rap beats conducted by MATTEL! I would buy like ten of them. __________________ @~<3 Mom~@ Last edited by The Stryker; 02-09-2006 at 11:31 PM.

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iris moddy mod mod Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: finally escaped the lab Posts: 1,886	More likely that the feet have to fit into the itsy shoes? shrug I think I had a Ken doll and he had regular size feet. That was in like 1986. Besides, aren't the Barbie series dolls supposed to be more true-to-life these days so as not to distort girls' phsyical expectations? I think I'll just stop that thought right there. __________________ Appeal to nobler motives. Like pie. [ life is at best bitter sweet ]

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Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	Reportadly after Ken and Barbie broke up Ken got in touch with his inner self. He pumped up, traveled (he even went to Iraq or something), and found religion. __________________

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The Stryker Stupid Rich Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Room 237 Posts: 11,152	How the hell does a doll find religion?! and he went to Iraq? for what? A vacation? Man...what the hell? what is that?! that thing makes me damn angry for some reason. __________________ @~<3 Mom~@

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The Stryker Stupid Rich Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Room 237 Posts: 11,152	That thing is not black. He's like whitebred mexican. __________________ @~<3 Mom~@

02-10-2006, 04:33 PM	#19
Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	Yea.. it's odd...the black dolls that came out in the 80's and 90's (like Steven whom I have) actually have dark skin. The black dolls are: Steven (who never seems to come off the beach since every Steven is beach themed): Brad (who first came out in 1969): Curtis (who came out in the 1970s): Jamal: __________________ Last edited by Raph's Girl; 02-10-2006 at 04:38 PM.

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Mecha Cow Gorgeous and modest too Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 3,699	They sure failed in making him look European. I don't think he could look anymore like a stereotypical Californian surfer dude. Anyway, it's obvious that this hunk is every woman's dream. If I were a plastic girl I'd marry him for sure, and we'd buy a plastic house with a white plastic fence and have lots of little plastic babies. __________________