By AP News Published Sep 13, 2023 07:05 am ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — Is it finally time for Barbie's sidekick to go from being 'just Ken' to National Toy Hall of Fame inductee? The Mattel doll introduced in 1961 and brought to life by Ryan Gosling in the blockbuster 'Barbie' movie is among 12 finalists being considered for induction this year, the Hall of Fame announced Wednesday. He is up against baseball cards, Battleship, bingo, Bop It, Cabbage Patch Kids, Choose Your Own Adventure gamebooks, Connect 4, Little Tykes Cozy Coupe, Nerf, slime and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

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