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Thursday, October 29, 2009

??!! I Don't Know What Mattel Is Thinking

Posted by Paul Constant on Thu, Oct 29, 2009 at 4:27 PM

Daily Stab has just introduced me to the newest Ken (of "Barbie and..." fame) doll. On the left, you'll see a photo of Palm Beach Sugar Daddy Ken.

Sporting a dashing jacquard-patterned jacket with a light pink polo shirt and crisp white pants, Ken doll is ready for Palm Beach social season, sunning by the pool and a stroll with his little companion....Includes Ken doll, jacket, pink polo shirt, white shoes, dog with leash, swim trunks and accessories, doll stand and certificate of authenticity.

Douchebag Ken costs $82, but you can buy him for $70 over here.

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WTFuck?

Posted by m@tt on October 29, 2009 at 4:33 PM

OMG. When I saw that my first thought was "they made a Graham Norton doll."

Posted by Hyzenthlayk9

on October 29, 2009 at 4:34 PM

You made me snort water.

Posted by kim in portland

on October 29, 2009 at 4:36 PM

Well, they clearly know who buys $82 Barbies/Kens, and it isn't children.

Posted by Abby on October 29, 2009 at 4:44 PM

Is he wearing a thong underneath the suit?

Posted by Urgutha Forka on October 29, 2009 at 4:47 PM

I'm pretty sure Smither's was first in line to grab this thing. You know those 'collectors'.

Posted by Enigma

on October 29, 2009 at 4:48 PM

When's the sex change?

Posted by Vince on October 29, 2009 at 4:52 PM

Oh sure, it's all silly fun now, but what about when doctors start pulling these out of gay guys' butts by the thousands, all across the country? It's gonna happen...

Posted by Chris in Vancouver WA on October 29, 2009 at 4:55 PM

It's only going to happen to the homophobic, republican ones, Chris.

Posted by kim in portland

on October 29, 2009 at 5:03 PM

whatever, I call bullshit!

Two years ago I saw this same doll butching it up at the Pittsbrgh LeatherManCon.

This "Palm Beach Sugar Daddy" has had more manscaping done than a mid-level 1990's boy band.

Back then he went By R.S. short for Randy Steve, and he would offer poppers to all the waitstaff.

ya'll beware FWIW.

Posted by pissy mcslogbot on October 29, 2009 at 5:15 PM

no need need for any more comments after @10.

Posted by wisepunk on October 29, 2009 at 5:24 PM

"WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD-Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. "

Posted by w7ngman

on October 29, 2009 at 5:33 PM

I'm pretty sure he'll be hooking up with Captain Scarlet later.

http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/40381/sixt…

Captain Blue's gonna be _pissed_. Or wait, maybe it's a threesome?

http://www.spectrum-headquarters.com/cas…

Posted by Dara on October 29, 2009 at 5:36 PM

My first thought was "Ken? As Liberace?"

Posted by Sarah in Olympia on October 29, 2009 at 7:48 PM

My Earring Ken Doll from the '90's (the old gay Ken doll) and my Carlos doll are getting a new "friend"....yay!!!

Posted by michael strangeways

on October 29, 2009 at 8:33 PM

REminds me of cock ring Ken...anyone remember him?

http://tinyurl.com/6ydmtd

Posted by Donald Bradmans on October 29, 2009 at 9:15 PM

I like to think I'm even more stylish than Ken, but I don't come with a certificate of authenticity.

Posted by Fnarf

on October 29, 2009 at 10:17 PM

So, I guess Mattel is finally settling those adolescent discussions about Ken's sexuality, huh? Maybe they're not coming out and saying it, but...c'mon, I'd understand that it's a poor decision on some behind-the-times marketing department if he just didn't have that dog.

Posted by Knat on October 30, 2009 at 1:05 AM

For once I wish Charles would post some Marxism/Capitalism bullshit on this topic.

Posted by Karl's Jr. on October 30, 2009 at 1:12 AM

There is no way that is real. I wish it was, because I would totally buy flaming palm beach homo ken, but it can't be real.

Posted by kristinbell

on October 30, 2009 at 2:43 AM

I have searched Mattel's site and Googled for a while and i find no mention of this doll. All reports turn back to a reoprt from an anonymous source for the NY Post.

Hint: The Post is not known for accurate reporting.

Anyone else find anything?

Posted by hartiepie on October 30, 2009 at 6:24 AM

Um, hartiepie? All the reports go back to the doll offered for sale at entertainmentearth.com. Not the Post. The doll's not on Mattel's site because it's not actually for sale yet. But you can find lots of the other collector dolls on both sites.

Posted by Fnarf

on October 30, 2009 at 11:43 AM

I think I know that guy.

Posted by ahava on October 30, 2009 at 12:44 PM

Sarah in Olympia, I thought he was Liberace too. Just needs a little more bling.

Posted by REM on October 30, 2009 at 12:57 PM