Greta Gerwig's record-breaking Barbie: The Movie grossed over $1.4 billion at the box office and is currently the 14th highest-grossing film of all time.
Barbie and Ken in the movie were fantastic. Some of their outfits, designed by costume designer Jacqueline Durran, were inspired by real-life doll fashions, while others were created specifically for the film. One of these outfits had a brief moment on screen at the end of the film. Ken was wearing a bright tie with a hood, and although he didn't say a word at that moment, the words embroidered on the hood said it all: "I am Kenough."
People all over the world raved about it on social media and entertainment websites. They bought so many human-sized versions of the Kenough hoodie that it sold out several times and had to be pre-ordered for fans. But there was no doll version like this... until now.
At this very moment, on 10/30/2023, the I Am Kenough Hoodie Ken Doll with Ryan Gosling Sculpt is finally available at Mattel Creations as a pre-order doll. The price of the doll in pre-order is $50 excluding delivery.
The pre-order has no limit on the number of dolls and will run until November 14, 2023 at 11:59 PM PT. Shipping will be possible as soon as the manufactured dolls are in stock.
Estimated shipment date is October 31, 2024.
Linda Kyau-Mershon created this doll, and unlike previous Ken dolls dressed in movie fashion, this one has something special - the first ever Ken doll face made in the image of Ryan Gosling. "The real masters of the magic of facial sculpting are the team of sculptors," says Linda. "They take the essence of a person and 'puppet' it just enough to strike the perfect balance between recognizability and the fact that you can easily live in the world of Barbie. It takes decades of experience, and I'm proud to be able to work with some of the best sculptors."
The hoodie, of course, draws attention to this outfit. But the doll is inspired by the overall look in the movie, and Linda made sure to convey all the details. Ken also wears sweatpants and a zip-up headband, has a horse mascot necklace and boxer-style sneakers. "I love his tanned skin, and the little ties are the highlight of Keno's hoodie for me," says Linda. These are the details that make you smile and say, "I can't believe we did that!"
Gosling's journey from "just Ken" to full-on "Kenformation" has created a demand for this doll, and with custom manufacturing options like this one, you're guaranteed to get as many dolls as you want. So don't miss out - pre-order by 11:59 PM PT on November 14th and get your Ken doll dressed in his I Am Kenough hoodie to join your collection as soon as possible.
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