BMR1959 Thoughts

I have to admit, I collect a lot of different doll types, so my interest varies throughout the year and I am constantly flitting from one line to another.  My interest recently came back around to Barbie and I started looked at what was "new" out there since the last time I was in Barbie mode. I noticed some discussion on some of the doll boards about the BMR1959 line and was most intrigued by the fact that they were on made to move bodies. EVEN Ken!! I've waited for Mattel to introduce a MTM Ken body since the MTM female bodies were introduced, so of course I was bound and determine I would have one of them even if the rest of the doll didn't 'appeal to me. I finally saw pics of the line and admit I was underwhelmed by the clothing and styling choices Mattel made, but some of the dolls themselves really appealed to me and I decided to get the one on the Curvy body and Asian Ken, which is on a lighter skin MTM KEN body! I bought them to redress and I will probably get another of the Kens to rebody. They arrived yesterday, so wanted to take some pics of them in their original looks before redressing and post a few of my thoughts.

I'm still undecided on the rest of the line, but overall I'm really pleased with these 2. Ken is the Harley Ken sculpt I believe, which is one of my favorites, so that is a plus. I also really love the man bun and the fact its done with rooted hair.

I like his glasses as well, and those will certainly be useable among my crew. The sweatshirt is huge and I probably won't use it much  for the Ken dolls, but I might get use of it with some of my larger dolls. It is well made. The "bag" is plastic. Not sure how much use I will get out of it, but the shorts and sandals can certainly be paired with other things to get some mix and match use of.

I like his facial screening as well.

All in all I'm really glad I got him.  I do however LOVE almost everything about the curvy addition in this line. There are only 2 things I really don't like about her...……………..the logo earrings and the plastic jacket.

I love the cat glasses and will get use out of those. Her facial screening is gorgeous. Love the purplish lips. I also love the hairstyle! 

Her dress under the coat is not so trendy that it can't be used as a mix and match piece to pair with other things.

She's a definite keeper for me. I love that even her nails are painted gold. I'm really torn on getting the tall Millie sculpt girl now as I don't have a tall MTM body yet. I am glad I bit the bullet and got these 2 though. I also will probably get the other Ken to steal his body for another of my guys. I like his puffy coat as well.