Ken Carson Hits the Big 5-0

Ken Carson and Barbie have been toy icons for over five decades. With Ken's 50th birthday approaching, Mattel Inc. hopes to make a sales comeback and win back the hearts of children across the world, as Ken won back Barbie's heart this past Valentine's Day. They had a devastating breakup in 2004. See where Mattel has been advertising Ken to help make him seem "cooler" to the digital generation.

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