8 Vintage Allan Barbie Dolls You Just *Have* To See on eBay Right Now

One standout in the Barbie movie—while there were many—is absolutely Michael Cera's Allan. Without giving away spoilers for Barbie, there are several Barbies in Barbieland, and many Kens. But there's only one Allan. While this name is not a super common Mattel Barbie doll we know today, Allan was introduced back in the 1960s and has been a fixture in Barbie and Ken's lives through the decades.

Cera's performance as Allan perfectly encapsulates a doll that is one of his kind, a bit quirky and (maybe) misunderstood. He's also just a fun male character among all of the various Kens. Who doesn't want a socially awkward, anxious friend?

Regardless of how much Cera stole the show as Allan, his doll is also very interesting. Allan's history is vast and he's been a popular collector's item since he was discontinued after the early 2000s. As you can imagine, that means prices were already high to own a classic or vintage Allan doll, let alone the 2000s version. But now after Barbie and Cera's memorable performance, you can see below just how much that impacted Allan dolls's prices.

So, if you're a collector or interested in owning a piece of history—or just want to commemorate one of the best parts of the movie—here are 8 Allan dolls you can buy on eBay right now (plus a few more from Etsy and Amazon). Again, these are collector items, so the prices are steep (but worth it if you're into that stuff).

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Who is Allan the Barbie doll, Ken's Buddy?

First off, let's really introduce you to Allan, Ken's buddy. As HuffPost reported, Allan was introduced in 1964. Barbie, of course, came first, in 1959 at the New York Toy Fair. Then, as History reported, Ken came in 1961. So Allan, and then Barbie's friend Midge (played by Emerald Fennell in Barbie), were introduced to round out Barbie's social circle and give kids more characters to play with.

Even though Allan and Midge were a couple when they debuted, Allan and Ken's friendship was a big point of Allan's character. In fact, a big selling point and slogan for Allan was that Ken's clothes fit him too (and were very fashionable, might we add). But, as HuffPost reported, that also led to a lot of people thinking these clothes-sharing friends were more than that (like the Bert and Ernie variety of "friends").

Allan then was rebranded as Midge's husband in the 90s to form a disconnect between him and Ken. In 2002, the "Happy Family" collection came out with pregnant Midge (a running joke in Barbie) and Allan (now Alan), and their two kids, Ryan and a baby. As CNN reported, parents weren't thrilled about buying their kids a pregnant Barbie doll, which then led to the second discontinuation of Allan.

With no new Allan dolls since 2014, Ken's buddy is a rare find. So, here are some online places to buy Allan nowadays.

Allan Barbie dolls and accessories on eBay

1. Vintage Mattel Allan Doll 12" Tall, $99 on eBay

One of the original versions of Allan, this vintage collectible has a white-and-red-striped collared shirt and blue shorts; very patriotic of him.

2. Vintage 60s Barbie, Ken, Alan, Midge Doll Trunk Set, $479.97 on eBay

If you want to own an Allan doll with the same outfit as Cera's Allan in the 2023 movie, Barbie, this set is for you. It includes all four of the original Mattel Barbie dolls and a closet full of clothes (rainbow-striped shirt and all).

3. Vintage Barbie Brand Allan with Accessories, $475 on eBay

Another vintage Allan doll, this one comes with a trunk of clothes as well.

4. Vintage Army Allan doll, $99.99 on eBay

If you want an Allan that is in a dapper military uniform, Army Allan is here for you, fit with Army cap and all.

5. 1964 Vintage Allan doll, $80 on eBay

Again, this Allan is one of the original versions of the doll.

6. Happy Family Alan & Ryan with stroller and accessories, $149 on eBay

Allan was rebranded as Alan and married to Midge in the '90s. This came to a head when Mattel released the Happy Family collection (which, again, was discontinued). Pregnant Midge (and baby) were sold separately.

7. Allan & Midge Campus Sweet Shop Doll set, $99.99 on eBay

This is the last Mattel set or doll of Allan's that went into production. But don't let the vintage look fool you; this came out in 2014.

8. Vintage 1960s Barbie Friend Allan with booklet, $33 on eBay

Just a simpler (and cheaper) version of Allan from the 1960s.

Additional Allan dolls and accessories

Vintage Allan and Barbie clothing set, $119.96 on eBay

If you don't want to spend nearly $500 on a set of four dolls just to get Allan's rainbow-striped shirt he wore in the Barbie movie, this collection of clothes is for you.

Allan Ken's Buddy Drum Major doll with box, $148.50 on Etsy

If you want your Allan a little bit on the nerdy side, this drum major Allan is a sweet addition to your collection. Who doesn't love a guy who's passionate about marching band?

Wild Wild West 2016 Convention Allan doll, $142.61 on Etsy

This one is from the 2016 Kenvention—a convention dedicated to Ken—which is why it's not really a doll that Mattel created or produced. This convention is for serious collectors of Ken (and Barbie dolls) and has a lot of one-of-a-kind creations, like this one.

Barbie Gold Label Double Date 50th Anniversary doll set, $500 on Amazon

Barbie Gold Label Double Date 50th Anniversary Giftset, Ken, Midge & Allan Fan Club Exclusive

This is the second-to-last Allan doll ever made, going back to his roots. This double-date doll set—including Barbie, Ken, Midge and Allan—is from 2008, but is made to look like the original versions of these dolls. That's because Mattel released it to celebrate Barbie's 50th anniversary which came up in 2009.

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