Barbie & Kelly Fun Treats Dolls (2001)

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Product Features

• Contains: 2 dolls (Barbie & 4" tall Kelly), 10 accessories & instructions
• Food product is OUTDATED (01 JUN 03) - NOT for consumption
• Shelf wear to box only

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12.2 x 9.1 x 2.5 inches ; 1.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B00005Y1BU
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 55578
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #75,306 in Toys & Games (See Bestsellers in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

Product Description

Editorial Review
Kids love cooking and Barbie's little sister Kelly is no exception. Here the two of them are fixing some lovely, if understandably tiny, desserts. A cake mix is included and the cakes require no baking. Rainbow sprinkles can be added to decorate the dessert however you, or Barbie, or Kelly, like them. Barbie and Kelly figures are included. There may be some educational value in having Barbie teach her younger sibling how to cook, but mostly this is just a toy for make-believe kitchen fun. --John Moe

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Cute idea, but....., October 16, 2002

By	Suzanne M St Clair (Weymouth, MA United States) - See all my reviews

Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

.....you can not buy refills for the cake/frosting mix. I called Mattel, and they informed me that there are no refills and no plan to distribute any in the future.

My 3 1/2 year old daughter really liked this toy, but has now lost interest since there are no more cakes to bake.

My suggestion would be to save the cake packet and try to duplicate the ingredients so you can still bake cakes with this toy.

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars messy fun and a cute little setup, March 13, 2003

By	audrey (white mtns) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

I have to say I think other reviewers are being a bit brutal about this toy. My secret -- lowered expectations! I fully expected this to be messy, and considering how sugary sweet the "cakes" are, I don't half mind that there are no refills available.

You get two dolls: pig-tailed Barbie with bendable legs and articulated arms, wearing an apron, and pony-tailed Kelly, sitting on a kitchen stool, ready to watch the baking. The stove/oven is a fairly clever setup. Using included bowl, measuring cup and spoon, you mix up a batch of strawberry icing, pour it into one stovetop "pan" and watch it descend into the cake pan in the oven; slide the pan to the other side of the oven using a lever on the back; dispense confetti decorations from a second stovetop pan; remove the pan and add sprinkles. Yum. Drinkable strawberry icing with sprinkles!

Aside: If Mattel had refills, you'd have to make monthly visits to the dentist, so count your blessings! Also, it's really easy to mix up something similar on your own -- put some powdered sugar and water together with a drop of food coloring. Learned helplessness, anyone? Show your kids how resilient and resourceful you are (and they can be)!

Anyway, apart from the "cooking", the stove is a bit nifty and the two dolls are cute. I'd like to give negative stars for educational value since an oven and stove don't really interact and Barbie's physique is so totally bizarre, but otherwise, lighten up -- it's pretty fun!

My only complaint with this item (besides the dolls' impossible-to-keep-on-or-keep-track-of shoes) is the packaging. There's nothing worse than having a child jumping with excitement as you unwind eighteen security twist-ties and bands ... and unwind ... and unwind ... and unwind.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars No refills!!!!, November 11, 2002

By A Customer

Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

My daughter got this as a gift and she loved it...for all of ONE day! After she used all the mix and we couldn't get any more she totally lost all interest in it. I have written to Mattel on numerous occasions regarding this matter and have yet to receive a response. I would NOT recommend this product to anyone.