Vintage Glitter Beach Ken LGBTQ Barbie Purple Crop Top New Gay Interest Baywatch

Description: •WOW! This is dramatic! and FABBBULOUS!•This doll comes from a group that Mattel issued briefly that took as inspiration the clothing of the gay dance clubs.
 Was recalled after 6 months after he outsold Barbie.•From original owner who bought this in 1992 and stored it away, never opened it - no Barbies in this collection•NEW IN BOX! Glitter Beach Ken•Beach inspired Ken that was styled after Baywatch and Surfer life•Ken has great clothing like a shiny purple crop top with glitter trim, glitter purple floral board shorts, a groovy hot pink surfer necklace, along with a great tan•All new complete in original box•Box is still SEALED and NEW - just some light dust from storage•He's about 11 1/2" tallDuring the 90s, Mattel paid researchers to find out what was popular among young people in fashion. What this research resulted in was the height of gay rave fashion in the clubs! This Ken sold better than any other Barbie on the shelf at the time, but was recalled after six weeks of sale because of the implications of his attire. This Ken is a must-have for any LGBTQ+ doll collector as part of queer history.•Hghts

Price: 145 USD

Location: Marblehead, Massachusetts

End Time: 2025-01-14T03:47:13.000Z

Shipping Cost: N/A USD

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Restocking Fee: No

Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer

All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 30 Days

Refund will be given as: Money Back

Unit of Sale: Single Unit

Labels & Editions: Glitter Beach

Doll Hair Color: Blonde

Doll Hair Type: Straight

MPN: Unknown

Year Manufactured: 1992

Vintage: Yes

Doll Size: 11 1/2 in

Doll Gender: Boy Doll

Inspritation: Baywatch

Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original

Features: Purple Crop Top, Glitter Shorts, Surfer Necklace, Antique, Vintage, Surfing, Gay Interest, LGBTQ, Queer History, New in Box

Featured Refinements: Barbie Ken Doll

Recommended Age Range: all

Doll Complexion: Light

Character: Ken

Era/Year: 1992

Material: Plastic

Set Includes: Doll, Outfit

Age Level: 17 Years & Up

Franchise: Barbie And ken

Styling 2: Beach Boys Mid Century Modern vintage

Brand: Mattel

Styling 3: California Beach Boy Barbie vintage photo

Ethnicity: Caucasian

Type: Fashion Doll

Product Type: Doll(s) with Clothing/Accessories

Model: Glitter Beach

Packaging: Original (Unopened)

Original/Reproduction: Original

Theme: Beach

Country/Region of Manufacture: Malaysia

Styling: Surfer Boy Cabana Boy Surfer Dude

Product Line: Surfer Ken