Barbie (doll)

Ken and Barbie breakup

Barbie & Ken Broke Up 20 Years Ago. The Drama Explained

Why did the iconic couple break up?
Original Ken Doll Mattel

I’m Just Ken: The History of the Ken Doll

Today we celebrate Barbie’s Ken on National Ken Day!
picture of the 12 finalists for 2023 induction into the National Toy Hall of Fame. Pictured are the board game Connect Four; the Ken doll; a Cabbage Patch Kid; a Little Tykes Cozy Coupe; a Nerf ball; slime; Bop It; Battleship game; a box containing a bingo game; a Choose Your Own Adventure book; decks of baseball cards; and two Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle figures.

The 12 Finalists for 2023 Induction Into the National Toy Hall of Fame

Nerf, the Ken doll, Cabbage Patch Kids, Battleship, Connect Four and slime are the classic toys and games that are among the potential inductees — which will be announced in November — and you have a limited time to cast vote for your favorites!