Who is Ken, really? The history of the world's most misunderstood doll
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The Hollow Man: A Historical Guide to the Ken Doll
Who is Ken, really? The history of the world's most misunderstood doll
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Who is Ken, really? The history of the world's most misunderstood doll, National
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Barbie': Ken Has Never Been Barbie's Boyfriend. He's Her Gay BFF.
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Why the Ken Doll Will Never Truly Emerge From Barbie's Shadow, Arts & Culture
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Mattel's Ken doll snubbed by National Toy Hall of Fame - The Washington Post
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Ibram X. Kendi: My Family's Doll Test - The Atlantic
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Is Barbie Demonic? Faith Leaders Say Children At Risk
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The Hollow Man: A Historical Guide to the Ken Doll
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