Always interesting to see something “at auction” that I already have. it gives me a rough idea of what the current value is.
I already have this one… loose and complete on doll…
and these two, one nrfb (never removed from box) and one moc (mint on card)
and the “pak”, of course…
and this really unusual find, the original shipping carton. I didn’t originally set out to get all of these pieces, but they seemed to appear on line at fairly good prices, and I could not resist…
Here they are together on display at The Markham Museum.
Oh, and as a collector sometimes i might get a “bit” carried away, so why not collect a small teams worth…
Not the first time i went for multiples. i see a direct correlation between a team of college ball players and, in their next position in life, as a team of businessmen.
I’ve never sat through the final moments (3 + hours) of one of these auctions final “live auction” phase. Usually I check back later and do an overview. This time I had a few irons in the fire of my own and i wanted to see how they faired and was prepared to add on to a couple if necessary. Most items seemed to pull in a 1/2 dozen or so bids. Hard to know if there were any fights to the finish as the timing appears to be programmed to let every bid sit in case of another. A fascinating process and it allowed me to NOT develop auction fever and go bid crazy!
kEN and BARBIE were sold separately. This fuzzy head KEN realized $300.00, a good price for this “what appeared to be” mint doll; complete w intact tag, box and accessories.
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Nice! It was, many years ago, the loose outfit on my first KEN doll purchase. I’ve never owned one NRFB and did not attempt the purchase here. I did like watching the bids though and thought the price was very fair. I’ve seen it go for more (and less) on EBAY.
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Both of these are in my collection, which also Includes 1 or sometimes 2, of the complete Pak series, including the variations. The “Shoes for Sports” (left) is fairly easy to find. “Morning Workout” (right) is not. It is fairly rare especially in this condition. It’s one of my fav paks and I presume the bulk of the bid was for this latter article.
There were some loose outfits as well. Some were from the earlier vintage years, not to unusual to find on line and also a few sets of the loose outfits from the later years. This combo for sure caught my eye and held my attention, and while not overpriced it was not inexpensive enough to be picking up duplicates! Again, all the loose outfits are in my collection, these 3 in very good condition, so I just watched.
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There were several straight leg molded hair KENS present, some with box some not but generally then in an ensemble. They went for approximately $150.00 plus or minus.
There was also a very nice selection of Travel and Little Theatre costumes both NRFB and on Dressed Box Dolls. Okay, so one had caught my eye when I first visited the site and was pretty much where I expected it to be in the final bids, so I pushed the button, and won. I missed it on eBay many years ago and felt since I had not won any of my other bids at this auction and KEN is my Prince in my imagination that I could have him. Can’t wait for his arrival…and to see just what a final bid translates to with fees, shipping and handling, and duty from the good old USA.
KEN A Go Go went for $750.00, a new high in my books!
There were several shareable Barbie and KEN pieces of real estate and larger “accessory pieces. I don’t own this one in teal. And please note KEN did not come with it, he was a separate bid!
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One of the most interesting items was this ALLAN prototype. Truly one of a kind and truly rare. No where near my price range even on a splurge and I thought (and yes I know $850.00 is a lot of money) it would pull in even more. There were Barbie pieces, regular stock, going for 5 figures after all!
Thanks THERIAULT’S for a most interesting Saturday afternoon.
I’ve selected a very few from the 350 lots that are available. I’ve primarily selected KEN items of course, although I will start off with something I am guessing is probably all Barbie…maybe they’ll post some inside images in the catalogue so we can find out if #1 KEN is there, fingers crossed.
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The opening info says “prototypes” and here’s a winner, especially if you are an ALLAN fan!
Maybe your just starting out your KEN collecting, here’s to a great helping hand.
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Or something fairly rare in such a complete way, from Vintage KEN’S later years. Ya Ya Ya!
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Still riding the very edge of Vintage KEN, the first one with rooted hair. Personally I’d unbox him! But…
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One of my very favourite BARBIE’S. A very early ponytail, but cast in transparent plastic. Totally fascinating! Where’s KEN?
All sorts of accessories are available too. The car, the boat, and many of the fine pieces of real estate. (It may say BARBIE, BUT she can let KEN in on them too.
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And last on my tiny preview, but certainly not the least, KEN as THE PRINCE, in a dressed box version…oh my beating heart…
IN THE BEGINNING, BEYOND KEN AND HIS WARDROBE, CAME KEN AND ME. I TOOK A COUPLE OF KENS TO THE BEACH. I FOUND THE PERFECT ORANGE PLASTIC PAIL AT A CONVENIENCE STORE EN ROUTE. NOW KEN WAS PART OF MY TRAVEL PHOTOS, AND, IT WOULD LEAD TO REENVISIONING THE SCENES AT HOME..
Once I returned home I “recreated” the beach on my bookshelf. Ken vignettes would soon take over most of the shelves. Now I had a reason to collect Ken and his outfits, and cool “stuff” to help me tell the whole story…
i just wanted 1 as a representative of mens fashion in the early 1960s.
I had no idea that 1 doll would lead to 200+ dolls, all vintage (from 1961 – 1968) and at least as many ensembles (complete outfit and accessories), some MIB (mint in box) some loose (many duplicates and several in triplicate, sometimes complete sometimes not), all the paks (maybe a single garment or some extra accessories, usually) MOC (mint on card) and loose, miniature accessories 1/6th scale (1 inch = 1 foot) (usuually designed for this size doll) a car, a vespa, furniture, etc, other dolls (Ken clones) + toys, advertising, and other ephemera from the period to compliment the “looks” and tell the story.
Ken’s story became my story, hence the site’s title. He’s overtaken a lot of my home at times, travelled with me, been put in exhibitions and yes, we even have a book!
I have been told I’m obsessed…lol…but I’ve seen photos of people with way more…
This site chronicles my collection, and other “stuff” so you can see just what I am talking about!
Welcome to “KEN and ME”. There have been various iterations of this site in the past, which, for whatever reason, have magically dissappeared…let’s see if this one will stick.
I have been an avid Ken collector since 1998. It started with the “booklet” and was quickly followed up by my first “real” purchase; a blonde molded hair straight leg Ken wearing “Dreamboat”.
KEN AND ME 