Barbie has been released as a mermaid countless times, but before this toy, Ken was only given an official release as a merman once (to my knowledge, at least) - and sadly, that doll had almost everything that I believe can possibly ruin a doll (limited articulation, molded-on clothes, etc.). So much as I've been wanting
to see a Ken merman, I took a pass on that one. Now, they release this gem, and he's exactly what I've been
BUY NOWlonging for!
He has absolutely no molded on clothes whatsoever - though his tail is molded to him, much like the Dreamtopia mermaids (though that's no big deal to me, since merfolk really do have tails attached to their bodies, don't they?). He has a necklace and two wrist cuffs that can be removed too. I would've liked it if he had "real" hair instead of molded plastic hair, but I imagine they probably built him with the intention of water play, and short doll hair can be harder to manage (especially when wet), so I see why they did this. The only downside is his limited articulation. His head, shoulders (both up and down and side to side), and waist (to the front only) can move, but nothing else. I would've liked to see him have a bit more articulation in his arms and tail (much like how Finnegan Wake's doll was articulated with Monster High). Still, I'm just so excited to have an official merman Ken doll done this well that I won't consider it worth dropping a star over.
On the whole, this is a very handsome and well-designed doll! I certainly hope this won't be the only Dreamtopia merman! Great work, Mattel - please keep it up!
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