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Caboodles were basically huge make-up cases for girls. It opened up like a fishing tackle box. There were two levels that unfolded upon opening. Lots of compartments and a mirror. These were an important part of playing dress-up at sleepovers.
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Katie - May 05, 2007 - Report this comment
My sister used to have a Caboodle, she absolutely loved that thing, and I of course (being the little sister) wanted it very much! I'm sure that Caboodle is in storage somewhere. Now my sister has two smaller Caboodles that she keeps her toddler daughter's hairbows in. :)
Jenna - May 05, 2007 - Report this comment
I had 2 caboodles. One was pink and purple and one was black and white. I think my dad uses them now to hold some of his painting supplies. I took them both with me for sleepovers. Seriously..what were we thinking? 2 makeup boxes and we were too young to wear makeup.
Lmander - May 08, 2007 - Report this comment
I loved these, I thought I was coolk and really they just kept junk! My aunts gave me one as a present
99 - July 12, 2007 - Report this comment
theres cabbodles make up today i wonder if its by the same company
Kathy - August 02, 2007 - Report this comment
I have 2 Caboodles that I still use to this day (I'm 29). I keep jewelry in one and hair supplies in the other. I can't believe they stopped making these things. They are the best storage devices.
kida - September 17, 2007 - Report this comment
i just bought on from target in the make up bag section. they also had them at wal mart still love them but i wouldnt carry one around ne more lol.
Sarah - September 22, 2007 - Report this comment
I just found one a few weeks ago at the thrift store. I find em all over but something is always broken on them. The one I found though is mint. I was trying to explain what in the world it was to my daughter - she freaked at the idea of these. She bought it though and is using it!
michelle - September 26, 2007 - Report this comment
they still sell caboodles. i have one. i got it from target. its pink and its the same one in the picture at the top of the page
Elissa - October 14, 2007 - Report this comment
Tackle box is right. lol. I believe my old pink caboodle is currently being used by my dad to store nuts, bolts and other odds and ends in his garage!!! Judging by what I've read here--I should demand it back!
dawn - November 04, 2007 - Report this comment
I had a black and white caboodle, actually I still have it, I keep my art supplies in it. And I have the pink one that I found while looking for boxes. I know gross. lol. I use that one for hair things.
Joie - November 06, 2007 - Report this comment
Yay caboodles! I used to have a pink and green one. I wish I would've kept it.
joan - November 07, 2007 - Report this comment
I still have a purple and green caboodle and I'm 24 but it originally belonged to my sister who is almost 31. I keep my jewelry in it and it is very useful.
Amanda - November 19, 2007 - Report this comment
I still have my old one. It's pink and blue. :)
Carrie - December 09, 2007 - Report this comment
I remember the status that came with the caboodles at my school and wanting one so very very badly! I got a knock off "sassy" one, then finally the real thing!!
timelessaire - December 20, 2007 - Report this comment
I had a huge purple one with a teal green accents. I remember filling it with Wet n Wild makeup and other play jewelry. The snap closure in it has broken off, but I still have it around.
Melanie - January 02, 2008 - Report this comment
I bought my pink caboodle back in 1990 when I moved into a place with just a shower & sink, no cabinets. So I needed something to keep all my makeup compact, neat & easy to grab, it has gone with me all these years to every placed I have lived at. I never took my makeup out of it. The inside folding hinges are now broke & trying to fine something that compares to it - I have found nothing like it, I just LOVE mine - can't believe it has lasted me this long w/ all my assorted makeups in it.
Hannah - January 03, 2008 - Report this comment
One night, sometime in September, I was 8 years old and my brother was 12 and it was boy and girl night. My dad and brother went to a baseball game and my mom and I went out to eat and then to Toys R Us so I could buy a cupcake doll and a caboodle. Don't have either one anymore. I just had too many toys over the years.
Kogal - January 12, 2008 - Report this comment
My cousin always had caboodles as a kid, and when she was like 14 and even older like I swear she was in high school and wore actual makeup she kept her makeup in them, cuz they were perfect for what she needed them for and I was so envious, they actually make good jewlery cases, I still have 2 of them, my big ones and I use them to keep jewlery I don't wear in them cuz what I wear is cluttered all over here (I had 2 small ones a star and a heart)
Brooke - January 12, 2008 - Report this comment
I had a blue green marbled caboodle and i wish i still had it!
Jayme - January 27, 2008 - Report this comment
I still have a purple caboodle at my parents house with pink clasps, it was all sparkly and gurly...
robsgurl - February 14, 2008 - Report this comment
I had the teal one with pink handle I still have it...I even got the name plate for it...lol
Aristonia - February 16, 2008 - Report this comment
I still own a caboodle. It is silver and I use it as a portable witch's cabinet. I love it. I'm looking for a larger one with wheels.
Lisa - February 19, 2008 - Report this comment
I had a couple and I can't believe I ever got rid of them! I remember there being LOTS of styles and some were REALLY huge! I am looking for some of those and can't find them anywhere. The new ones are okay, but all the really larger ones are the train case style and I liked the older caboodles versions.
Rachel - March 23, 2008 - Report this comment
You had to have a caboodle if you were a 80's child ( with all that makeup and hairspray..lol)..I think I had 3 of them mine were pink and purple.
Maura - June 04, 2008 - Report this comment
I had 2 or 3 of them!! I remember taking them to summer camp...loaded with all my shampoos, conditioners, etc.
Anna - June 10, 2008 - Report this comment
Not sure what my deal was with these things. I would always gravitate towards these at the store. I dont think I needed em but I wanted em. I think I have one or 2.
Ann - June 22, 2008 - Report this comment
I have a pink one that I got as a kid. Currently, it is storing my bro.'s basketball cards I believe. Sassaby was the other brand that made these cases and I believe that they were endorsed by the cast of 90210.
Sammie - July 07, 2008 - Report this comment
OH MY GOD! I completley forgot about these! I had a teal and pink one that had all my best wordly goods in it LOL... I was 9..so hair ties and neclaces!
tamara - August 01, 2008 - Report this comment
i loved those cases i had the dark purple flat square one with the pink handle and a light purple one that looked like a little suite case i no longer have them i was 15 when i had them i kept nail polish and lipstick and facial masks in them boy iam ever sorry that i got rid of them i need them now i going to find and buy some unused and in brand new condition
malindigo - September 11, 2008 - Report this comment
I had a caboodles that opened into a mall and the two dolls it came with it have very large heads compared to their bodies. It was like pre-polly pocket-like playsets in neon colors and there were a ton of accessories.
Kate - September 29, 2008 - Report this comment
Man, this takes me back... Growing up in the late 80's early 90's, these things came on the scene, and all the popular girls had them! I finally got a pink and black swing tray w/0 mirror for Christmas. I gave it to my Mom for her homespun business, but I don't know what she did with it... I have owned several since then, and have just bought a new hot pink two tray with the lipstick caddy. I also have located and bought one of the marbled green large cases that I used to drool over way back when...

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