Dolls collectors often overlook Ken, yet his story is deeply tied to one of the most iconic toys ever created. Ken Carson was introduced by Ruth Handler in 1961 as the official boyfriend of Barbie, ...

See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Bill Cunningham, the original voice of the classic Ken doll for Mattel during the early 1960s, has died. He was 96.

“Barbie,” which is gearing up to be summer’s must-see movie, has already vastly improved the cultural perception of its eponymous blonde star and made her relevant to a new generation more than 60 ...