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If you ever needed proof that the internet can make anything happen, even in the crayon universe, this is it.
Let’s talk about Dandelion. Not the flower. The crayon.
The Color That Broke Hearts
Back in 2017, Crayola retired its warm yellow Dandelion shade. People were sad, but most of us moved on. LaKenzie Leigh‑Andrea Powell did not.
She became the Dandelion Crayon Girl on TikTok. Not a nickname she gave herself — the internet did that for her. And she embraced it.
Her Collection? Wild.
LaKenzie didn’t just like the color. She collected it. Not a handful. Not a box. She gathered 727 Dandelion crayons like they were rare jewels.
Her videos were funny, nostalgic, and honestly kind of adorable. And they blew up.
Crayola Took Notice
Brands see everything online, but Crayola didn’t just watch. They acted.
First, they brought Dandelion back for a limited run in 2025. Fans freaked out. Then came the big moment: Crayola officially returned Dandelion to its classic 64‑count box permanently.
Yes. A discontinued crayon is back because one woman cared enough to make noise.
Her Reaction? Pure Joy
LaKenzie posted an emotional video celebrating the comeback. It pulled in over a million views. And she’s not done collecting. She made that very clear.
Fans Are Calling Her a Legend
People flooded her comments with love, saying she proved that one person really can make a difference. Even if that difference is… saving a crayon.
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