The Original Twink!!

If you're anything like me, your sprites had a bad habit of disappearing. When I left my Rainbow Brite days behind for the more mature world of Barbie, Twink became the cuddle buddy of Skipper. I distinctly remember making her "carry" him around like a little teddy bear. I think that he was even used as a pillow underneath a piece of fabric in my dollhouse. Once I left Barbies behind, he probably got tossed into a bag for Goodwill. It makes me sad to see him again because I would love to get my hands on one.

Make Your Own Twink Doll Pattern

When I was a kid, I knew someone who had one of these handmade dolls and I was so jealous. McCalls made a few different patterns for dolls that you could make yourself, including Rainbow Brite. I've seen the dolls sell for between $10-20 and the uncut/unopened patterns selling for around the same price. My mom did let me get a handmade Cabbage Patch doll, which I took with me everywhere, but she wasn't a substitute for the RB.

Rainbow Brite Twink Birthday Cake

I really hate that I lost the link where I found this cake because I don't want to take credit away from anyone. If it's your cake, please leave me a comment and I will credit you, add a link if you want, or just take the photo down. I think this Twink birthday cake is amazing though! It makes me wish I was a more talented cake maker :)