Categories: Offbeat News

Barbie and Ken. They were the power couple of the toy world. That is until Barbie ditched him for a surfer dude named Blaine. Ouch. Now, after 2 years of boozing and therapy, Ken is back, determined to win back his beloved’s heart with his new look. “New Ken” sports a modern, metrosexual type look, and is described as Orlando Bloom meets Matthew McConaghey. Ken was designed by Phillip Bloch, known for dressing A-list celebrities. He said he enjoyed the project, and that he and Barbie go way back. See, that’s exactly why boys shouldn’t play with dolls! If I have a son, I’m burnin’ all Barbies within a 2-mile radius!

Anyway, Ken hasn’t only revamped his exterior, but his mind, body and soul, according to Mattel. Ken’s makeover is more than an attempt to win back Barbie. Worldwide sales for Barbie dolls fell 11 percent. Barbie’s main competition, those upstart Bratz dolls, have taken over the U.S. market, because today’s youngsters aren’t as innocent as the previous, and they want dolls…with edge, something Barbie sorely lacks. Ken’s makeover is expected to breathe some new life into the brand, and Barbie herself will be getting a makeover in the near future. Barbie is said to like Ken’s new look, but no word on whether or not they will get back together. I hope Ken succeeds in winning Barbie’s heart once more. He sure went through a lot of trouble to make himself look even gayer for her.