| Twinkie the Kid | |
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| Voiced by | Allen Swift |
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| Species | Twinkie |
Twinkie the Kid is themascot forTwinkies,Hostess's golden cream-filled snack cakes.[1] He is a registeredtrademark ofHostess Brands. He made his debut in 1971.[2] He has appeared on product packaging, in commercials and as related collectible merchandise, except for a brief period between 1988 and 1990 when he was temporarily removed.
Twinkie the Kid is ananthropomorphized Twinkie appearing as awrangler. He wears boots, gloves, a kerchief with hearts, and aten-gallon hat with the words "Twinkie the Kid" on the band. He was created by Denny Lesser, a route delivery driver for Hostess in theSan Fernando Valley. He designed the mascot and his wife made the costume that he used for a traveling promotional campaign.
The character appeared in animated TV advertisements for Twinkies in the 1970s, voiced byAllen Swift.[3]
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