Whatever happened to the Easy Bake Oven? Easy Bake Ovens through the years have had many changes to make the toy more appealing and safe for children. Easy Bake Ovens are a popular and classic toy with an interesting tale behind them.
The story of Easy Bake Ovens is about innovation and inspiring kids to follow their dreams. In this episode, we talk all about Easy Bake Ovens through the years, if Easy Bake Ovens are discontinued, and Easy Bake Oven recipes.
The original design of the Easy Bake oven used two incandescent light bulbs inside. Incandescent light bulbs become hot to the touch, so they are good for keeping food warm. The original Easy Bake oven design also featured a four-burner stove.
A typical Easy Bake Oven comes with a various specially-portioned dry baking mixes, a small baking sheet and a plastic arm to handle the pan once it’s in the baking chamber. The plastic arm was added after many children who played with the toy had burnt themselves by accident. The Easy Bake oven was inducted into the Museum of Play in 2006.
Incandescent light bulbs were invented by Thomas Edison in 1880. Incandescent light bulbs become hot to the touch, which is why they were used in the original Easy Bake Oven design. Inside of an Easy Bake Oven, the incandescent light bulbs could reach up to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. However, things had to change in 2007.
President Bush signed the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. This did not ban the use of incandescent light bulbs, but called for more energy-efficient light bulbs. Specifically, 25% more effective use of energy. In 2022, President Biden implemented new rules for light bulbs that will require lightbulbs that emit 45 lumens per watt, an even more effective use of energy. LED lights, for example, are much more efficient with energy use and they do not become hot to touch.
Once the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 was signed, the toymaking company Hasbro needed to find a replacement for the 100-watt incandescent light bulbs that used to heat their ovens.
In 2002, the Queasy Bake Cookerator was released and marketed more towards boys intended to make gross recipes like “Oldy Moldy Cake,” “Mud Pudding” and “Bugs Worms.” The Queasy Bake Cookerator was not on shelves for long, and was shortly after discontinued.
The Easy Bake oven was sold in many colors, but predominantly pink. That was, until 12-year-old McKenna Pope started a petition on change.org for gender-neutral colored toys. McKenna wanted to encourage her little brother to follow his dreams of becoming a baker. The petition received 44,829 signatures. In 2012, Hasbro announced the release of a black and silver toy.
Easy Bake Oven (Discontinued by manufacturer)
While the future of the Easy-Bake Oven is uncertain, I dont see the novelty of tiny cakes and waiting fifteen minutes for one doughnut to bake wearing off any time soon.
Chances are, during your childhood, you either owned an Easy-Bake Oven for yourself or had a friend who did. And chances are also that this was one of the centerpieces of your playdates. Cooking normal-sized food just never seemed fun when you could make the miniature version of it in your miniature oven.
With all of the fond memories of this beloved childhood toy, havent you ever wondered what the Easy-Bake Oven is like today? More importantly, are the non-nineties youth still cooking in tiny ovens for fun?
Keep reading to find out more than you ever needed to know about Easy-Bake Ovens.
A typical Easy Bake Oven comes with a various specially-portioned dry baking mixes, a small baking sheet and a plastic arm to handle the pan once it’s in the baking chamber. The plastic arm was added after many children who played with the toy had burnt themselves by accident. The Easy Bake oven was inducted into the Museum of Play in 2006.
The original design of the Easy Bake oven used two incandescent light bulbs inside. Incandescent light bulbs become hot to the touch, so they are good for keeping food warm. The original Easy Bake oven design also featured a four-burner stove.
The story of Easy Bake Ovens is about innovation and inspiring kids to follow their dreams. In this episode, we talk all about Easy Bake Ovens through the years, if Easy Bake Ovens are discontinued, and Easy Bake Oven recipes.
Whatever happened to the Easy Bake Oven? Easy Bake Ovens through the years have had many changes to make the toy more appealing and safe for children. Easy Bake Ovens are a popular and classic toy with an interesting tale behind them.
The Easy Bake oven was sold in many colors, but predominantly pink. That was, until 12-year-old McKenna Pope started a petition on change.org for gender-neutral colored toys. McKenna wanted to encourage her little brother to follow his dreams of becoming a baker. The petition received 44,829 signatures. In 2012, Hasbro announced the release of a black and silver toy.
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FAQ
Do they make easy bake ovens anymore?
Why did the Easy-Bake Oven get banned?
Why did Easy Bake Ovens get recalled?
How much is an Easy-Bake Oven worth now?
Vintage Easy-Bake Oven Model
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Approximate Value
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1960s Easy-Bake Oven
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$20-$300
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1970s Easy-Bake Oven
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$20-$100
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1980s Easy-Bake Oven
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$15-$30
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1990s Easy-Bake Oven
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$10-$45
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Is the Easy-Bake Oven still available?
Despite the rumors, the Easy-Bake Oven is still available for purchase today. However, there have been some changes to the product over the years, including the use of a different heating source and updates to the design. In this article, we will explore the history of the Easy-Bake Oven and clarify any confusion around its availability.
How much did the first Easy-Bake Oven cost?
Invented in 1963 by Ronald Howes, the first Easy-Bake Oven sold for $15.95 (about the equivalent of $115 today). The oven was originally heated by an incandescent lightbulb. Original mixes for the Easy-Bake included popcorn, potato chips, and bubble gum. By 1997, after a few makeovers, 16 million units of the toy had been sold.
Is Easy Bake Oven discontinued?
In conclusion, the Easy Bake Oven has not been discontinued. While there were rumors circulating on social media about its discontinuation in 2011, Hasbro, the maker of Easy Bake Oven, has confirmed that the product is still being manufactured and sold in stores.
What’s the future of the Easy-Bake Oven?
While the future of the Easy-Bake Oven is uncertain, I don’t see the novelty of tiny cakes and waiting fifteen minutes for one doughnut to bake wearing off any time soon. The Easy-Bake will always hold a special place in our hearts (and in our stomachs). View the original post, What Ever Happened to the Easy-Bake Oven?, on Spoon University .