Ken doll turns 60: Barbie counterpart has changed a lot. See how
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Ken, the iconic male character in the Barbie universe, turns 60 Thursday. The milestone marks decades of change, but the brand says there is still more to come.
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Jack Vidgen warned against plastic surgery by the Human Ken Doll