Great Date Ken doll has been found in four versions.  The domestic version is box dated 1996, while the three foreign versions are box dated 1995.  Pictured on this page is the domestic version (left) next to one of the foreign versions (right).  Notice the differences in costume, accessories, box text and liner.  The other two foreign versions are pictured on Great Date Ken (Foreign Versions) page.

Front of Box.  LEFT:  Domestic version.  RIGHT:  Foreign version.
Back of Box.  LEFT:  Domestic version.  RIGHT:  Foreign version.