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Barbie Palm Beach Sugar Daddy Ken is a Real Doll
Filed under: In The News, Weird But True, Fashion, New In Pop Culture
The new Ken doll is beyond fabulous. Credit: Mattel Inc.
The Internet is all abuzz with news of the Barbie Palm Beach Sugar Daddy Ken Doll. Retailer Entertainment Earth is taking preorders for the doll, scheduled for release in April 2010.
Indeed.
A word of explanation -- in this case, the phrase Sugar Daddy does not refer to the candy bar. Urban Dictionary describes the term thusly: "A man (usually older and well-off) who financially supports a younger woman (or man) in exchange for sex and companionship.
Palm Beach Sugar Daddy Ken won't be alone in Florida with his little white dog (readers of the site Topless Robot think the pooch should be named "Precious"). The doll is part of a series called Barbie Palm Beach, which includes the Barbie Palm Beach Swimsuit Doll, the Barbie Palm Beach Caftan Doll and the Barbie Palm Beach Coral Doll, which is the most expensive offering at $174.99. The least expensive of the line, the $14.32 Barbie Beach Party Pool Playset, is sold out at the moment. We truly hope it will be in stock soon. Otherwise where will Palm Beach Sugar Daddy Ken dunk his pedicure whilst sipping his third Sex on the Beach?
When we first heard about the spanking new Ken, we thought it was a PhotoShopped hoax. Turns out, this Mattel doll is the real deal.
"It's a legitimate concept that leaked out," admitted Michelle Chidoni, Mattel spokesperson.
"We have a group called the Barbie Collector Group, targeted toward the adult, fashion-minded consumer," she told ParentDish, adding that the group is some eight million strong. "The collector community has a message board and this doll concept leaked onto the message board."
"We've explored this character, but it's not finalized," she added. "The concepts that we're talking about now are for 2010-2011. This was a character we explored and that's the long and short of it. But these aren't dolls you'll see at Toys R Us."
This isn't the first time Mattel came up with a controversial Barbie. Last year's Tippi Hedren Barbie, from her role in Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds, had three ravens attacking her ensemble, much to some collectors' dismay.
Now that we know about the adult collection, we have a few suggestions of our own: Octo-Barbie, Jon Ken/Kate Barbie, Lady Gaga Barbie and our fave, Britney Barbie who sings Womanizer to K-Fed Ken.
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ReaderComments (Page 1 of 7)
11-01-2009 @ 7:45AM
jenesis227 said...Yeah, right, Mattel ... go ahead and put sugar daddies on your pedestal; while you're at it, put the lady cougars out there, too. What is WRONG with you people at Mattel? Where has the 'goodness' gone? Down the tubes with the rest of our today's society. Where is praise for the wholesome human being these days? What? Are we just too boring? Your 'sugar daddy' doll needs to be canned. We have way too many of the real ones around preying on young people, don't you think? Dang.
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11-01-2009 @ 8:18AM
lynjtoll said...HOORAY!!! Someone with the courage to say it like it is. Keep shoving crap down the american publics throats. It's not enough that television has gone way too far. I hope Mattel chokes on it's NEW and not so improved doll.
Thank you jenesis.
11-01-2009 @ 8:43AM
wiperrag said...Jen...
I totally agree, chock up another entitiy promoting the decline of western civilization. Although, I don't put much faith in politicians,
perhaps voting full-on conservative this time around will send a message (btw, If the elected conservatives act in such a way as to demote & harm the cause of decency, they should step down)
that we the people, want to stop the decline, and bring solid values
to the fore front , I believe our existence depends upon this.
The majority of Americans are conservative thinking, and Christian, we simply take these things for granted, which is dangerous, we should organize and let our power then dictate how our society acts. case in point: An HBO show, written by the creator of "seinfeld" recently aired an episode where a portrait of Jesus was
urinated on. Would there be no uprising if another religions "Icon" was treated as such?? Christians, and others who disdain the cultural rot-gut being force fed to us, unite & organize against it.
11-01-2009 @ 4:54PM
Kate said...I will keep my comment very simple. This is not a doll I would consider buying for my child or any child for that matter. I think Sugar Daddy is too much of an adult concept and it goes against my moral convictions to poison a child's playtime with such shallow relationships. The time for the children to learn about this already comes far to soon.
11-02-2009 @ 2:38PM
CINDY said...jenesis227........... Wake up and smell the coffee!! Even a company like Mattel, is going to lose their "GOODNESS" in the name of money!! Times are getting faster, and will only pick up speed, as it goes along!! Mattel wants to make money just like any other company!! It's not about "WHOLESOME" human beings!! It's about who's willing to spend MORE MONEY!! Do you think that a big company like Mattel cares about YOUR opinion?? I'm willing to bet that there's MORE people out there, who don't think like you, and have the money to spend on Mattel products!! That's ALL Mattel cares about!! Trust me on this one!!
11-02-2009 @ 2:50PM
shule said...Lighten up this is funny, loosen up you sfinckter man and enjoy life, you sound like a stick in the mud, I'm sure your a john mccain supporter. it's the 21st century the geenie is out of the bottle because of the internet most kids have seen much worse and this is light by mordern standards.
11-02-2009 @ 3:44PM
JT said...Calm down Joe Pesci. It said specifically that the doll wasn't going to be sold at Toys'R'Us (read any kids store period) and that it was targeted toward adult collectors. Adult collectors are a legitimate demographic.
11-02-2009 @ 11:12PM
daly said...mattel has always been an equal opportunity employer - i assume he is not friends with the trailer trash barbie that was introduced a few years ago ..
www.thedalyskinny.com
11-01-2009 @ 7:49AM
Kathy said...I want one!
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11-01-2009 @ 7:56AM
sunny said...I LOVE him...
He is soooo gay.
I just hope they give him a domestic partner.
Palm Beach Brandon, perhaps??
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11-01-2009 @ 8:24AM
sunny said...I just hope they make his lesbian counterpart.
I suggest "Daytona Beach Biker Babe Barbie...."
Don't forget to give her a "special" friend.
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11-01-2009 @ 9:40AM
beth said...Yeah! And then they can come out with a whole series of trailer trash Barbies!
11-01-2009 @ 7:01PM
Inadequate Wife said...No, the next doll is Porn Star Stacey and her friend is Pole Dancer Debbie
11-01-2009 @ 8:31AM
kim said...first of all this ken doll doesn't look like a sugar daddy, he looks gay...wtf are toy companies thinking...make toys for children or put your jackazz toys on the porn sites...jerks..and the parents who would buy these toys for their kids need their heads examined..lmao
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11-01-2009 @ 8:41AM
sunny said...I take offense to your comment.
Yes....he does look gay but gay does not automatically translate into porn.
There are PLENTY of straight men who are awash in porn, on and off the internet.
11-01-2009 @ 8:44AM
doc tari said...They have their marketing all wrong. The concept is hugely gay and not accurate to the value proposition. You need to go to Greenwich Ave. in Greenwich, CT to get it right. Must haves?
-Solid Gold Rolex Daytona.
-Porsche Carrera 4 or better (Ferrari's are for the punks), Mercedes 500SLK in a pinch.
-Tailored power suit during week. Italian driving loafers, jeans on weekend.
-Solid gold ID bracelet.
-3 carat D flawless power ring.
-House on the Vinyard as Hamptons are soooooo passe.
-Pied a Terre on Park Ave.
-Min. 40ft boat.
Hangs out at 'father/daughter' night at bars on the avenue.
11-01-2009 @ 9:50AM
Tracy said...doc tari, I was thinking the same thing!!
11-04-2009 @ 6:11AM
Suwi said...If you had READ the promotional material you would KNOW this doll is aimed at the adult market and NOT kids!!!!!
As an adult doll collector I can't see what the issue is? WHY should the narrow minded bully's get this doll removed? What's it got to do with YOU? If you don't like it don't buy it.... but to stop others? And there was me thinking that America was a FREE country? I might just add that some of the language displayed by 'your sort' is MUCH more offensive then a DOLL!
Please people GET A LIFE and leave us collectors to get on with OURS!
11-01-2009 @ 8:44AM
coolintensity1 said...If this one sells, next in the series is Long-legged Mack Daddy Ken.
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11-01-2009 @ 8:51AM
Beth said...Its not f or the kids, its for the adults. It even says so in the article..
"We have a group called the Barbie Collector Group, targeted toward the adult, fashion-minded consumer," she told ParentDish, adding that the group is some eight million strong. "The collector community has a message board and this doll concept leaked onto the message board."
but i still think it looks stupid
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