2. Ken
Release Year: 1961
Manufacturer: Mattel
Initial Cost: $3.50*
Mattel introduced Barbie’s handsome sidekick Ken to the Barbie universe in 1961. Ken, a $3.50 doll, rose to prominence in the fashion doll industry as a representation of elegance and sophistication.

Ken on CNN and Instagram
Ken made a stylish impression on those who selected love stories for the Barbie realm with his always-changing wardrobe and sophisticated manner.
