1984-87 Bob & Ken by Estrela Brazil

ESTRELA in Brazil introduced Ken as Bob, because Ken sounds very much like ‘who?’ in Portuguese, so was thought to be confusing for small children. In 1987 Estrela renamed their doll Ken. They were certainly prolific, and their Kens are my favorites of all the South American licensed versions. Some are variations of regular Kens, but many are unique. Estrela used the Superstar era head-mold until 1992. The information below is taken directly from period Estrela Barbie catalogues.


1984-86 THE BOB DOLLS

As far as I know, the Bob dolls were not given specific names. I only have the Tennis Bob. The other Bobs shown below are from the private collection of Sandrinha Cavalcante. Many thanks to Sandrinha for the use of the photos below.

BOB #10.53.00

1984-5 #10.53.00 Bob
1984-85 #10.53.00 Bob (Calvante Collection Brazil)
From 1984 Estrela Barbie catalogue
From 1984 Brazilian Estrela Barbie catalogue

BOB #10.53.01

1984-5 #10.53.01 Bob
1984-85 #10.53.01 Bob (Calvante Collection Brazil)
1984-85 #10.53.01 Bob in original packaging
1984-85 #10.53.01 Bob in original packaging

BOB #10.53.02

1984-5 #10.53.02 Bob
1984-85 #10.53.02 Bob (Calvante Collection Brazil)
1984-5 #10.53.02 Bob
1984-85 #10.53.02 Bob (from 1984 Estrela booklet)

BOB #10.53.03

1984 #105303 Bob
1984-85 #10.53.03 Bob
1984 #105303 Bob
1984-85 #10.53.03 Bob
1984 #105303 Bob
1984-85 #10.53.03 Bob
1984-85 #10.53.03 Bob in original packaging
1984-85 #10.53.03 Bob in original packaging

BOB #10.53.04

1984-5 #10.53.04 Bob
1984-86 #10.53.04 Bob (Calvante Collection Brazil)
1984-5 #10.53.04 Bob
1984-86 #10.53.04 Bob in original packaging

BOB #10.53.06

1984-6 #10.53.06 Bob
1984-86 #10.53.06 Bob (Calvante Collection Brazil)
1984-86 #10.53.06 Bob in original packaging
1984-86 #10.53.06 Bob in original packaging
1984-86 #10.53.06 Bob in original packaging
1984-86 #10.53.06 Bob (variation trousers) in original packaging
1984-86 #10.53.06 Bob original packaging
Reverse of BOB packaging
1986 #105307 Bob
1986 #10.53.07 Bob in original packaging
1986 #105308 Bob
1986 #10.53.08 Bob in original packaging
1986 Reverse of Bob packaging by Estrela
Reverse of Barbie & BOB packaging
1986 #105309 Noivo Bob
1986 #10.53.09 Bob in original packaging
1986 #105309 Noivo Bob
Reverse of packaging

1987 THE KENS

KEN SPORT #10.53.10

1987 #105310 Ken Sport
1987 #10.53.10 Ken Sport
1987 #105310 Ken Sport
1987 #10.53.10 Ken Sport
1987 #105310 Ken Sport
1987 #10.53.10 Ken Sport
1987 #105310 Ken Sport
1987 #10.53.10 Ken Sport
1987 #105310 Ken Sport
1987 #10.53.10 Ken Sport
1987 #105310 Ken Sport
1987 #10.53.10 Ken Sport accessories
1987 #105310 Ken Sport
1987 #10.53.10 Ken Sport in original packaging
1987 #10.53.10 Ken Sport original packaging
Reverse of packaging
1987 #105310 Ken Sport
Identification: Estrela S.A. Ind. Brasileira Made in Brazil
From 1987 Estrela No. 51 catalogue
From 1987 Brazilian Estrela No. 51 catalogue

KEN NOITE DE GALA #10.53.11

1987 #10.53.11 Ken Noite de Gala
1987 #10.53.11 Ken Noite de Gala
1987 #10.53.11 Ken Noite de Gala
From 1987 Estrela Barbie brochure

KEN ROQUEIRO #10.53.12

1987 #10.53.12 Ken Roqueiro in original packaging
1987 #10.53.12 Ken Roqueiro in original packaging
1987 #10.53.12 Ken Roqueiro
Reverse of packaging

1984_Estrela_Bob_Ken_Markings
Identification: Estrela S.A. Ind. Brasileira Made in Brazil

Many thanks again to Sandrinha Cavalcante. Thanks also to the blog of Ana Caldatto, which has more information about Kens and Barbies produced by Estrela in Brazil:

http://anacaldatto.blogspot.com