For Your Viewing Pleasure~ Kenneth Sean Carson

Let's be real here friends, did any of you know that was Ken's full name? You could have given me a million guesses and it would not have come out of my mouth. Like Barbie, Ken is named after one of Ruth Handler's children.

 In the Barbie mythos, Ken and Barbie met on the set of a TV commercial in 1961. Since his debut, Ken has held at least forty occupations, from sugar's daddy (2010), to hair stylist (1991, 1992, 1999). Mattel has never specified the exact nature of their relationship. Hello...did you see how he was behaving with Tammy in my bag for the past five years?

Can I just admit this up front and get it out. I really, really want to be a kid again. Not in today's world but in the world of my childhood. I have been researching these dolls and now I want ALL the outfits. I want to see them in their package and put them on a brand new vintage Barbie. Do I need therapy? Wait, don't answer that.

How it all started....

 This is not my Ken but a shot from another website. My Ken is missing his drawers. I do still have his stripped beach jacket though and how I remember the cork sandals that came with him. I had them for years.

Here is my gorgeous man!

Like most men his age, he is loosing a bit of hair. 

You know "Male Pattern Baldness"

"Fondue and brandy, anyone?"

 

 I believe this is a "Bowling Outfit". I can't find it on the web, but I remember the bowling ball in its clear plastic carrying case like it was yesterday.

 

This sweater has not survived well. What a shame.

"How do I look Barbie? Do these pants make me look fat?"

Ken does not get much groovier than in these duds.

"Oh Ken, will you please stop looking at yourself in the mirror and come to bed. I have a surprise for you".