"Flip up dolls petticoat
wrapper. Tuck in her dress and hair. Surprise! Now she's
a fancy cupcake!"
Cupcake Doll's were
produced in the early 1990's by Kenner & Tonka.
Turn the dolls plastic skirts inside out and they transform
into edible goodies with their hats being 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 6 different series
made, 5 of which turned into cupcakes and 1 series turned
into sundae's. There was also a slightly different series
made called Jam Pops, which as far as I can tell didn't
turn inside out, but pushed down inside the skirt to
form a jam jar. 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 are now being re-issued
again by Radica. The originals are therefore becoming
more collectable on the second hand market.
