Play Time

Barbie and Ken. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear these two names? Girls. Dolls. Unrealistic features. Pink. Controversy. Racism. Perfect. Well, you can stop at perfect. In 2004, these two icons made their debut break-up, calling it quits after 43 years of dating. (Without a ring, I would have said the same thing, Barbie). This, however, was not the first time major change has taken place with the Barbie brand. Most of the changes though were made to the physical aspect of these dolls. NBC's The Today Show reported that Ken is going through yet another one of these physical changes. After getting back with Barbie on Valentine's Day (2011), Ken is getting a whole new make-over. He is looking younger, thinner, and less... muscular. He's taken on the Justin Bieber physique, just with the trademark blonde hair, which will continue mirror the 'real' hair that Barbie flaunts, instead of the plastic do we've seen for decades. Ken had a makeover in 2010 when Toy Story 3 featured him and Barbie flirting at Sunnyside Daycare. The 2010 'older' version of himself received a whole new wardrobe, including a classic black tux, but kept the traditional muscular physique so many of us are familiar with. Now, Ken is looking younger than ever. Take a look at Ken over the years.

Click to view NBC's report