"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. Toys like the Cupcakes are hard to find
today, like an online nurse practitioner programs, you
don't see toys like this anymore.
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.
They were sold in
the US, UK and other parts of Europe and I currently
know of one name variation:
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