Ken wants Barbie back!

Hollywood observers who have recently noticed some subtle changes in Ken say he might finally be trying to get on equal fashion footing with his style-setting former flame, Barbie.

While insiders confirm that Ken and Barbie have remained friends, reps for the two remain tight-lipped. Nicole Hoare, personal manager and publicist for Ken at Just Fun Toys and Mattel in South Africa, will only say that he is looking forward to a busy year and that his fans might see some big changes during the first quarter of 2006. However, she hinted that "a makeover may be just what Ken needs to step back into the spotlight". A rep for Barbie would neither confirm nor deny any rumours related to the fashion diva's personal life.

Since rumours of possible makeover for Ken started swirling around Hollywood, a frenzy of interest and commentary has been sparked among personal stylists and relationship gurus to the stars.

"Ken is one of those guys that has too much of one style - you have to be able to change it up these days - be able to go to from Oscars to Emmys, to hanging out with the homeys. Be versatile like J. Lo," said one. "Ken was looking a little pale, he needs a tan - I'm a big fan of a tan."

Steve Altese of Us Weekly's Fashion Police dished, "He should possibly consider eyelid surgery - the Ken I know hasn't blinked in 20 years. I'm a little concerned. Maybe he could just have one eye worked on, so he can wink at Barbie."

Since the rumours started circulating about Ken and his intensions re Barbie, and perhaps to give Ken more pointers on how to get Barbie back, his biggest fans and foes began to voice their opinions by logging onto www.barbie.com.