Toys of the Eighties, Oopsie Daisy Doll
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Original Oopsie Daisy doll was big, about 24" in length, and was launched in 1988. This doll was in BIG demand for the Xmas of '88, and quickly sold out. Parents were fighting over what stock was available, just like the phenomenon of the "Cabbage Patch" doll in 1984.
Unfortunately, the design of this doll was it's downfall. In Jan '89, Irwin Toy recalled the doll due to design problems. Heads were falling off, hair was coming out, legs were detaching from the body-the list goes on.
In 1989, Irwin relaunched the doll in a smaller version, about 17", but the fad was long over by the time Christmas rolled around for 1989.
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I have an adorable Oopsie Baby that works perfectly. she is about 18" but her trademark is 1988 so I don't know if she is the earlier or later version. I do know she is the cutest thing when she crawls and slips and cries for mama's help. But, like any baby, when mama doesn't come, she rights herself and goes on her way.
(to the tune of pop goes the weasel) "oopsie daisy's learning to crawl, she's such a pretty baby...oop! oopsie daisy!"
when I was a little girl I got an oopsie daisy doll the year they came out and my brother absolutely hated the thing cuz I played with it so much.. anyhow he used to sing this song to me (again to the tune of pop goes the weasel) Oopsie daisy's not ready to crawl she's such a stupid baby, she falls down the stairs and nobody cares... oops I killed the baby...!! Yup, that was one of my fonder memories of the sibling rivalry between my brother and I lol...
I still have this doll! I am 22 and I remember getting it for Christmas when I was 3 or 4 I think. All I know is that I heard the story later on of how my Pepaw waited in line at Toys R Us for HOURS and HOURS, and nearly got killed trying to get one and then almost lost it when some lady tried to steal it from him! hahah I guess I was loved!
"Oopsie Daisy's learning to crawl, she's such a pretty baby Oopsie Daisy's nice as can be-- Wahhh! Oopsie Daisy!" (Narrator) When Oopsie Daisy crawls, she falls and gets right back up again! "Wahh! Oopsie Daisy!"
I had one too. Her head came off :(
Oopsie Daisy is learning to cralw she is such a lovely baby. oops oops baby.
i had one . but never used it . i was scared to death of it :(
I am trying to get one of these dolls does anyone know where I might go
I had one and LOVED it! My sister dropped it and the head popped off so my mom threw it away! LOL I never forgave my sister for that LOl;) I guess now i fnally can because it was a common problem!
OMG!! This was my most memorable doll. I am definately going in the storage to find her for Christmas this year. I am 23yrs young and I just got the feeling back all over again when my daughter played with her Baby Alive. I can't wait!!
wow! lol. i still have her at my parents house! i remember when i got her! we have it on video!! i remember my dad looking at my mom the first time he heard the doll 'cry'-he said "no, THAT'S not annoying in the least!" then he laughed! good times.....
Wow! I remember my cousin had this doll when we were little. She was so excited to have a crawling baby doll. She didn't expect the doll to slip, fall, and cry, so she began to cry because she thought her "baby" was hurt. It was the funniest Christmas ever! We still crack up about that when the holidays roll around.
I can't believe other people have experience the same horror as my daughter did when she three. We had bought the Oopsie Daisy and we have on video the doll crawling across the kitchen with her head dropped to her shoulders. The video I filmed is quite funny, but the poor thing crawling without a head is pretty pathetic. My daughter will have comfort knowing other girls have had the same experience. I am not the bad mother she portrays me to be laughing at such a sight.
I still have mine! I am 24 and got her when i was about 5! she was not the original as the others broke had their heads knocked off, so she is the 4th one! She still works and i found her in the loft not played with her since i was 9 i think, but i am going to keep her for life!
Every year at Christmas I think of that Oopsy Daisy Doll that I wanted so much in 1988 and never recieved! My dad had gotten layed-off from his job. I never knew that it got recalled! I feel so vindicated!
I'm trying to find One for my Daughter we had to leave it in Germany when we moved to the USA can anybody tell me where to get one.She was my Daughters favorite Toy.Thanks
I had one too, back in the younger days, but then it fell and cried and as a child I got scared and hated it, so my parents took it back. I'd like to have one again if I could ever find one.
i first say this doll at a use store I wanted it but i was not willing to pay what they wanted for it at last i got it for half price.
June 12, 2009. I own Valley Doll Museum in Drumheller, Alberta and I have an Oopsy Daisy doll in my store on consignment. Anyone interested can call 403-823-DOLL (3655)
I got this doll one christmas, but it wasn't as good as I thought it was going to be
I got her for a b-day one year. I remember her saying oopsy daisy at the end of the commercial. She was great until her batteries ran out and that was it for me.
I had one too, but I remember it had a red outfit, and didn't have a binki, and mine you could adjust the doll upright and hold it's hands and it could walk like a baby taking it's first steps. I can't find any pics of this doll, mine was from early 80's, like 83or 84
I got an oopsi daisy Doll for Christmas when I was 5 Years old in 1988. I was so upset because it didn't work. It crawled and stopped. Then I got another one and it didn't crawl at all. I was devastated. Does anyone have one that works that I could buy. My mum gave her back and I never got another.
i have an oopsie daisy doll
u.s.patent no.4,878,87
she used to work but just quit.you can hear the motor running when you turn her on but that's.
do you know where to get her repaired at?
when i was a little girl im only 22 now this was my first movable doll i went over to my dads house for the weekend when i came back my doll was gone. The following weekend I went over to my aunts house and there was my doll tore into pieces my cousin stoll it and destroyed it . To this day it makes me mad.
I have a brand new-original still in box never opened one. Anyone wantto make an offer?
Kristen: What state are you in? I have wanted to find another doll like oopsie daisy for my daughter. I LOVED the doll when I was little.
I had this doll when I was little I am now 28 w/3 children...and I am looking on finding this to order for my 3 year old..I was obessed with this doll until I told my mom about our babysitter who was sneaking boys in the house so I told and she wripped my poor doll apart....I never forgot about the doll!
I am in Washington State. If you are really interested let me know and I could give you my email. The dolls are now considered collectors items.
If I remember right, my Oopsie Daisy had a string on her back that you pulled and she would (attempt to) stand up from an all-fours position. My 3-yr old got a Little Mommies Walk & Giggle doll for Christmas which made me suddenly think about my Oopsie Daisy from 20+ yrs ago! :)
@ Mandy, The doll your talking about is Upsy Baby, not the Oopsie Daisy doll!
I have an Oopsie Daisy Baby that is in great condition. It still works...and still has it's head! If anyone is interested in buying you can contact me at alb379@ lionmail.lindenwood.edu
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