Ken Carson, Barbie's iconic boyfriend, debuted in 1961 as Mattel's male counterpart to Barbie. Named after Ruth Handler's son, Ken was created to be Barbie's supportive partner. Over the years, he’s evolved to reflect changing trends, taking on countless roles—from beachgoer to astronaut—while remaining an enduring pop culture figure.

Made from high resolution photographs of an actual vintage Ken figure from personal collection.