Twinkie the Kid

Twinkie the Kid is the mascot for Twinkies, Hostess's golden, cream-filled snack cakes.[1] He is a registered trademark of Hostess Brands. He made his debut in 1971.[2] He has appeared on product packaging, in commercials, and as collectible related merchandise except for a brief period between 1988 and 1990.

Description

Twinkie the Kid is an anthropomorphized Twinkie appearing as a wrangler. He wears boots, gloves, a kerchief with hearts, and a ten-gallon hat.

Animated commercial appearances

The character appeared in animated TV advertisements for Twinkies in the 1970s, voiced by Allen Swift.[3]

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ Mansour, David (2005), From Abba to Zoom: A Pop Culture Encyclopedia of the Late 20th Century, Andrews McMeel Publishing, p. 502
  2. ↑ "Twinkie The Kid, Dead At 85". Huffington Post. 2012-11-16. Retrieved 3 April 2013.
  3. ↑ IMDb entry for Allen Swift


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