"Welcome
to Cupcakeland, a magical world where fancy cakes turn
into beautiful dolls! Cupcakes hide inside their wrappers
'til it's time to surprise - then out they pop!"
Cupcakes were
produced by Tonka in 1990 then by Kenner from 1991-93
(Hasbro purchased Tonka in 1991, of which Kenner was
a sub-division, and shifted production there). They
were a series of dolls with plastic skirts which when
turned inside out transformed
into edible goodies with their hats becoming the icing.
They were also scented, similar to Cherry Merry Muffin
and Strawberry Shortcake dolls. They each came with
a handbag shaped comb. There were seven different sets
made, five of which turned into cupcakes, one set which
turned into sundae glasses and another set which turned
into jam jars. Along with the dolls there were several
playsets and accessories produced too.
Cupcakes had a small revival in 1998 when Fun Source
re-issued a few of the dolls, and then again by Radica
in 2005. The originals are therefore becoming more collectable
on the second hand market. Toys like Cupcakes can be
hard to find, but as popular as getting a Masters
in Health Administration or a Healthcare
MBA these days.
They were sold in
the US,
UK and other parts of Europe and I currently know of
one name variation:
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