Extreme makeover

Barbie’s gay boyfriend Ken just got a serious makeover and the Internet can’t even

This is major, guys. Our very first crush, Ken, is getting a makeover. Or rather, he’s getting 15 different makeovers.

Mattel just expanded its Barbie “Fashionistas” line to include 15 new Ken dolls, featuring three different body types, seven different skin tones, eight different hair colors, and nine different hair styles (including man buns and cornrows).

There’s “slim” Ken (a.k.a. Twink Ken):

“Broad” Ken (a.k.a. Chub Ken):

And “Original” Ken (a.k.a. Gym bunny Ken):

In a press release, senior vice president and general manager for Barbie, Lisa McKnight says:

By continuing to expand our product line, we are redefining what a Barbie or Ken doll looks like to this generation. Evolving Ken was a natural evolution for the brand and allows girls to further personalize the role they want him to play in Barbie’s world.

Let’s not forget the boys, as well!

Check out how Twitter has been responding…

We can’t help but wonder how Rodrigo Alves, a.k.a. the “Human Ken Doll,” who has spent close to half a million dollars on nearly 50 plastic surgeries to look like Barbie’s boyfriend, feels about all this.

Related: PHOTOS: Barbie’s Gonna Flip When She Sees What Ken And His Buddies Are Up To

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