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Ultimately this will be a complete listing of every Ken® made from 1961 until the present.  I will include Name, Model # (M#), Box Date (BD) and Hair Color (HC).  I am adding Clothing (C) and Accessory (A) descriptions as well.


Highlighted boxes are the Ken® dolls I keep.

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Sunsational Malibu Ken (AA w/ painted hair)

M#:   3849  BD:  1983  HC:  Painted Black.   A Rooted version with black (curly) hair was available earlier.  (See listing for Sunsational Malibu Ken AA 1981).  C:   Yellow with orange trim swim trunks.  A:  Striped towel (purple, green, yellow).  Aqua rim with mirrored lens sunglasses.  Read more about this version at The Man Behind The Doll presents Sunsational Malibu Ken AA.

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M#:  4971   BD:  1983  HC:  Painted Brunette.  C:  Light aqua with purple trim swim trunks.   A:  Striped towel (purple, green, yellow).  Aqua rim with mirrored lens sunglasses.  NOTE:  Box includes Spanish text.

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"The handsomest Ken ever!"

Crystal Ken

M#:  4898  BD:  1983  HC:  Painted Black.  C:  1-piece body suit with white satin pants, white shirt , white vinyl collar.  White suit coat with purple flower and purple buttons.  Purple tie.   Prismatic Vest.  Prismatic socks.  A:  White loafers. 

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Crystal Ken (AA)

M#:  9036  BD: 1983  HC:  Painted Black.  C:  Same as above.  A:   Same as above.  NOTE:   Toys R Us Exclusive.

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Hawaiian Ken

M#:  7495  BD:  1983  HC:   Painted Black.  C:  Dark rose with orange/green floral Hawaiian patterned shorts with matching wrap shirt s/s.  A:  White surfboard with black/white checked and palm tree/setting sun sticker.

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Safari Ken (Australia) & (Denmark)

M#:  4974  BD:  1983  HC:   Painted Blonde.  C:  Long khaki shorts with shiny gold belt.   Dark olive with rust/tan animal print shirt s/s.  A:  White tennis shoes.

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Exercise Ken (England) & (Canada)

M#:  7310  BD:  1983  HC:  Painted Brown.  C:  Green wind pants with yellow stitching at waist.  White shirt with green and yellow ribbon stripe across chest.  A:  White tennis shoes.   Green tote bag with yellow straps.  NOTE:  Identical to the Great Shape Ken listed below, this Ken was ordered from a big department store in England. The aqua colors were modified to green because of a TV exercise show in England.  In England only, there was also a Great Shape Gift Set that included Barbie, Ken and Skipper.

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"With his own workout bag!"

Great Shape Ken

M#:  7318  BD:   1983  HC:  Painted Brown.  C:  Aqua wind pants with yellow stitching at waist.  White shirt with aqua and yellow ribbon stripe across chest.   A:  White tennis shoes.  Aqua tote bag with yellow straps.

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Great Shape Ken/En Bonne Forme Ken (Canada)

M#:  7318  BD:   1983  HC:  Painted Brown.  C:  Aqua wind pants with yellow stitching at waist.  White shirt with aqua ribbon stripe across chest.   A:  White tennis shoes.  Aqua tote bag with yellow straps.  NOTE:  Mattel Canada Made in Malaysia.  Notice that the ribbon across the chest is different than the domestic version.

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Deportivo Ken (Venezuela)

M#:  BD:   1983  HC:  Painted Brown.  C:  Navy wind pants.  White shirt with navy and white ribbon stripe across chest.   A:  NOTE:  Made by Industrias Rotoplast under license from Mattel.

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"Play Walkman stereo included!"

Great Shape Ken (Second Edition)

M#:  7318  BD:  1983  HC:   Painted Brown.  C:  Same as above.  A:  Same as above. (Exception:  Included a Ken sized walkman, different box.)

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"With 3 pair of sunglasses & beach towel!"

Sun Gold Malibu Ken

M#:  1088  BD:   1983  HC:  Painted Blonde.  C: Light blue with gold trim swim trunks.  Gold "K" on trunks.  A:  3 pairs of sunglasses (pink, brown & aqua rimmed).  Blue towel.  NOTE:  Identical M# to Sunsational Malibu Ken 1981 except accessories and swim trunks are different.

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Sun Gold Malibu Ken (AA)

M#:  3849  BD: 1983  HC:  Painted Black.  C:  Same as above.  A:   same as above.   NOTE:  Identical M# to Sunsational Malibu Ken AA Painted hair version 1981 except accessories and swim trunks are different.

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Sun Gold Malibu Ken (H)

M:  4971  BD:  1983   HC:  Painted Brunette.  C:  Same as above.  A:  Same as above.  NOTE:  Identical M# to Sunsational Malibu Ken (Hispanic) 1982 except accessories are different.

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"Change his look from day to night!"

Day-to-Night Ken (AKA Club City, Giorno e Sera)

M#:  9019  BD:  1984 HC:   Painted Brunette.  C:  1-piece blue with white pinstripe pants and vest.   White shirt with pink buttons.  White/pink stripe tie.  Prismatic pink cummerbund.   Navy sport coat.  Navy socks.  Black loafers.  A:  Sheet of punch-outs which include:  credit card for Ken, Ken business card, child-size business card, two magazines, newspaper.

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"Lookin' great at the office or on the town!"

 

Day-to-Night Ken (AA)

M#:  9018  BD:   1984  HC:  Painted Black.  C:  Same as above.   A:  Same as above.

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Elegancia Noche y Dia Ken (Mexico)

M#:  9019  BD:  1984 HC:   Painted Brown.  C:  Similar to the domestic version of Day-to-Night Ken (listed above) with subtle differences.  1-piece blue with white pinstripe pants and vest.  White shirt with attached white/pink stripe tie.   Navy velveteen sport coat.  A:  Prismatic pink cummerbund. Sheer white stripe tie.  Navy socks.  Navy loafers.  A:  Sheet of punch-outs which include:  credit card for Ken, Ken business card, child-size business card, two magazines, newspaper.  Spanish language 1985 Barbie product booklet.  NOTE:  Mexico version of Day-to-Night Ken.

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Beach Time Ken   (Canada) & (Europe)

M#:  9103   BD:  1984  HC:  Painted Blonde.  C:  Red swim trunks.  Red mesh/net tank top.  A:  None.

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Sea Lovin' Ken (Maritim) (Super Regate)  (Canada), (Europe) & (France) Nautic (Spain)

M#:  9110   BD:  1984 & 1985  HC:  Painted Brunette.  C:  White clam digger length drawstring waist pants with navy cord.   Red with navy, white stripe boat neck mid-drift shirt s/s.  A:  White drawstring bag with navy cord.  White tennis shoes.  NOTE:  Not available domestically.  The version from Spain (Nautic) has a 1985 box date.

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Silver color jacket

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White color jacket

Rock Star Kenny (Argentina)

M#:  None  BD: 1985  HC:  Painted Brown.  C:    

NOTE:  Variations to color of the jacket.  Made by Top Toys (Argentina) under license from Mattel.

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Magic Blue Kenny (Argentina)

M#:  None  BD: 1985  HC:  Painted Brown.  C:  One piece with blue pants and white shirt s/l with attached hot pink bow tie and cummerbund.  White shawl collar tuxedo jacket.  White loafers.  A:  Blue socks and loafers.  White paper party invitation.  NOTE:  Made by Top Toys (Argentina) under license from Mattel.

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"With a tropical island lei!"

Tropical Ken

M#:  1020  BD:  1985  HC:   Painted Blonde.  C:  Navy with aqua/yellow/hot pink/purple patterned swim trunks.  Yellow lei.  A:  None.

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"Ready for sun and fun at the beach!"

Tropical Ken (AA)

M#:  1023  BD:   1985 HC:  Painted Black.  C:  Same as above.  A:   Same as above.  NOTE:  Tropical Ken AA was produced in two different countries.  You can decipher between the two by the color of the box text, and from the information on the back.

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"Starry vest and corsage glow in the dark!"

Dream Glow Ken (AKA Zauberglanz, Luce di Stelle)

M#:  2250  BD:  1985   HC:  Painted Brown.  C:  1-piece gray pants with white shirt, white vinyl collar and silver glitter appliqué down center s/l.  Hot pink bow tie.   Pink vest with star pattern (stars glow in the dark).  Gray felt sport coat with silver/white lace-like pocket scarf.  A:  Pink with white stars (stars glow in the dark) Ken size corsage.  Gray socks.  Gray loafers.  NOTE:  Later 1988 identical version tie-in with Party Pink Barbie as Party Ken.

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Dream Glow Ken (AA)

M#:  2421  BD:   1985  HC:  Painted Black.  C:  same as above.   A:  Same as above.

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Music Lovin' Ken (Europe) & (Canada, a Sear's SSE)

M#:  2388  BD:  1985   HC:  Painted Brown.  C:  Yellow shimmer pants.  White pleated cinched waist jacket with Nehru collar and yellow shimmer ¾ sleeves (pushed up to elbow on ML, ).  "Ken" appliqué on left breast of jacket.  Gray cassette stereo attached with yellow plastic strap over head resting on left side.  A:  White tennis shoes.  Gray plastic headphones and cassette tape.  Sheet of stickers.  NOTE:  This same doll was also available in Mexico called Sport Music Ken (description listed below).

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Sport Music Ken (Mexico)

M#:  2388  BD:  1985   HC:  Painted Brunette.  C:  Yellow pants.  White pleated cinched waist jacket with Nehru collar and yellow  ¾ sleeves (threaded and drawn).  "Ken" appliqué on middle left of jacket.   attached with  over head resting on left side.  A:  Gray cassette stereo.  Yellow plastic strap.  White tennis shoes.  Gray plastic headphones and cassette tape.  Sheet of stickers.  NOTE:  This same doll was also available for the European market called Music Lovin' Ken (description listed above).

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Tennis Ken (Europe)

M#:  1761  BD:  1986   HC:  Painted Brown.  C:  Blue tennis shorts.  White with blue collar and shimmer gold stripe shirt s/s.  A:  Blue tennis shoes.  White tennis racket.  White socks with blue trim.

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"Hot rockin' fun"

Rockers Ken

M#:  3131   BD: 1986 HC:  Rooted Blonde.  C:  Silver vinyl pants.   Silver t-shirt with hot pink stars and "Rockers" logo s/l.  Silver lame ankle-length coat.  Silver lame scarf around neck.  Silver belt.  Hot pink fingerless glove with silver stars.  A:  Hot pink with silver stars socks.   Silver tennis shoes.  3 guitar straps (yellow hot pink & silver). Silver microphone & brush.  Hot pink guitar.  Stickers for guitar.  NOTE:   Foreign edition available called Rock Stars Ken (listed below).  This Ken has also been found in PEWTER instead of Silver lame clothing.

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"Hot rockin' Rock Stars"

Rock Stars Ken (European Edition)

M#:  3131  BD:  1986 HC:  Rooted Blonde.  C:  Silver vinyl pants.   Silver t-shirt with hot pink stars and "Rockers" logo s/l.  Silver lame ankle-length coat.  Silver lame scarf around neck.  Silver belt.  Hot pink fingerless glove with silver stars.  A:  Hot pink with silver stars socks.   Silver tennis shoes.  3 guitar straps (yellow hot pink & silver). Silver microphone & brush.  Hot pink guitar.  Stickers for guitar.  NOTE:   While the domestic version (Rockers Ken) has “Hot Rockin’ Fun” and “Barbie and The Rockers” box text, this foreign edition has “Hot Rockin’ Rock Stars” and “Barbie and The Rock Stars” box text.  The box is also a purple instead of black.  This version was made for the European market.  Some European editions also have a variation in Ken doll’s clothing.  The lame jacket and scarf have been found in a pewter color, instead of silver.

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"All aboard for a wonderful adventure at sea, where there's a glamorous party every night! Unknown to Ken, Barbie is on board and plans a birthday surprise for him! Will he find out?

Jewel Secrets Ken

M#:  1719  BD:   1986  HC:  Rooted Brunette.  C:  1-piece with silver lame pants, silver stripe shirt with solid silver lame collar s/l.  Reversible aqua or fuchsia prismatic bow tie and cummerbund (the cummerbund also has a prismatic silver color).  Silver lame argyle patterned tuxedo jacket with tails.  Silver net glitter socks.  Gray loafers.  A:  Aqua jewelry box with silver, red & blue bracelet.  Aqua brush.  "Mystery at Sea" storybook. NOTE:  There are two different box prototypes produced for this Ken. Both box styles are pictured at left.  Read more about this Ken doll at The Man Behind The Doll presents Jewel Secrets Ken.

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Jewel Secrets Ken (AA)

M#:  3232  BD:  1986   HC:  Painted Black.  C:  Same as above.  A:  Same as above.  NOTE:  There are two different box prototypes produced for this Ken. Both box styles are pictured at left.  Read more about this Ken doll at The Man Behind The Doll presents Jewel Secrets Ken.

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Roqueiro Ken (Brazil)

M#:  10.53.12  BD:  None, but released in  1987  HC:  Painted Brown.  C:         A:       NOTE:  Made by Estrela Toys (Brazil) under license from Mattel.

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"He changes from doctor to handsome date!"

Doctor Ken

M#:  4118  BD:  1987  HC:   Painted Brunette.  C:  1-piece with royal blue pants, white shirt (high collar) with lace front and blue bow tie.  Convertible lapel white satin doctor's/tuxedo jacket.   Royal blue socks and loafers.  A:  White doctor bag with red + .  Label sheet and punch-outs. Microscope, stethoscope, X-ray, reflex hammer, otoscope, watch, beeper, 3 bottles, blood pressure gauge and cord, clipboard, 25-sheet note pad and instructions.

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"Scented gift for Barbie too!"

Perfume Giving Ken

M#:  4554  BD:   1987  HC:  Painted Black.  C:  1-piece with charcoal pants and white ribbed shirt with silver painted buttons.  Prismatic light pink bow tie and cummerbund.  Silver satin sport coat with charcoal shawl collar.  Pink flower on lapel.  A:  White socks.  Gray loafers.  Pink bow shaped notepad.  Pink and yellow perfume bottle.  NOTE:  A similar foreign version was produced in 1988 called Party Pink / Fantasia En Rosa Ken (Peru) and Noite de Baile Ken (Brazil) listed below, although Noite de Baile Ken may be a foreign version of Dance Magic Ken (1989).

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Perfume Giving Ken (AA)

M#:  4555  BD:   1987  HC:  Painted Brunette.  C:  Same as above.   A:  Same as above.  NOTE:  Ken has a painted moustache.

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Noite de Baile Ken (Brazil)

M#:  10.53.32  BD:  None  HC:  Painted Brown.  C:  A:  NOTE:  Made by Estrela Toys (Brazil) under license from Mattel.  Similar to the domestic version of Perfume Giving Ken (listed above), but may be a foreign version of Dance Magic Ken (1989).  This version uses the 1977 SuperStar Ken head mold instead of the 1983 Ken head mold-Perfume Giving or the 1988 Ken head mold-Dance Magic.

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"With a tropical island look!"

 

Island Fun Ken (AKA Tropical Ken)

M#:  4060  BD:  1987   HC:  Painted Blonde.  C:  Aqua Hawaiian print swim trunks.   Multicolor lei.  A:  None.  NOTE:   Legs may develop lighter color blotches or streaks and stickiness.

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"Comic book inside!"

California Dream Ken (AKA California Ken)

M#:  4441  BD:  1987  HC:   Painted Blonde.  C:  White multicolor shorts with orange/white polka dot pattern on hem.  White/yellow stripe with multicolor print shirt s/l.   Orange vinyl tie.  A:  Orange visor, Frisbee and sandals.  Yellow pop can with sticker.  Stickers and comic book.

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"Barbie et ses amis s'amusent au soleil de la Californie!"

Club California Ken (Canada)

M#:  4441   BD:  1987  HC:  Painted Blonde.  C:  White multicolor shorts with orange/white polka dot pattern on hem.  White/yellow stripe with multicolor print shirt s/l.   Orange vinyl tie.  A:  Orange visor, Frisbee and sandals.  Yellow pop can with sticker.  Stickers, comic book, Club California membership card and pink Club California "Party on the Beach" cassette tape.

Continued Keeping Ken The Collectable Era 2 1988-1992