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This article refers to the doll; there is also a dessert from which the doll got its name.
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Strawberry Shortcake is a female doll popular with children. Originally created as a greeting card by American Greetings, the doll consists of a girl whose hair is colored strawberry red and has been perfumed to smell like strawberries.

This character has been very popular among little girls, little boys and now collectors; to quote a fan She is the best doll in the whole world and little girls everywhere love her!.

She was first released in 1980, then relaunched in 1991 and 2002. In Strawberryland, nobody EVER dies or even gets sick. Locks are illegal, there are no thieves, everything is free, and you get Christmas presents whether you're naughty or nice. Also, it's illegal to punish.

The early 1980s line consisted of a series of dolls with fruity dessert-themed names with colored and scented hair to match. Each doll also came with a pet. The characters lived and played in a magical world known as Strawberryland. The 1980s Strawberry Shortcake frenzy led to the production of thousands of products, including, of course, dolls, video games, sticker albums, clothes, video movies and many more. Several videos and DVDs are made featuring Strawberry and her friends.

1980s characters

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An advertisement in TV Guide in 1980 for a syndicated Strawberry Shortcake television special

1980s toys

  • Berry Bake Shoppe
  • Garden House
  • Berry Cycle
  • Carrousel
  • Big Berry Trolley
  • Butterfly
  • Berry Merry Worm
  • Berry Happy Home
  • Maple Stirrup Oatsmobile
  • Snail Cart

2002-2005 characters

Responding to a new generation, American Greetings relaunched the Strawberry Shortcake in 2002 with a new look for the modern girl. In 2005, she is still going strong and her cast of friends is growing. A few original characters were relaunched with different pets and relationships. There are also a few international friends.

To be released in 2005-2006:

  • Raspberry Torte - with pet Rhubarb Racooon
  • Lemon Meringue - with pet Sourball Skunk
  • Crepe Suzette - with pet Eclair Poodle
  • Tea Blossom - with pet Marza Panda
  • Frosty Puff - with pet Freezer Pop Penguin
  • Tangerina Tarta - with pet Banana Bongo

This line also included a series of Filly Friends:

  • Honey Pie - Strawberry Shortcake's Filly
  • Orange Twist - Orange Blossom's Filly
  • Milkshake - Angel Cake's Filly
  • Cookie Dough - Ginger Snap's Filly
  • Spumoni - Coco Calypso's Filly
  • Cherry Vanilla - Peppermint Fizz's Filly
  • Butter Pecan - Rainbow Sherbet's Filly
  • Pistachio - Seaberry Delight's Filly
  • Blueberry Sundae - Blueberry Muffin's Filly
  • Huckleberry Hash - Huckleberry Pie's Filly
  • Lemon Ice - Lemon Meringue's Filly
  • Raspberry Ripple - Raspberry Torte's Filly

2002-2006 cast:

Strawberry Shortcake - Sarah Heinke

Angel Cake - Rachael Ware

Orange Blossom - DeJare Barfield

Ginger Snap - Samantha Triba

Huckleberry Pie - Daniel Canfield and James Street

Honey Pie Pony - Hannah Koslosky

Spring - Camillie Schmidt

Apple Dumplin' - Katie Labosky

Peppermint Fizz - Rebbeca Noddle

Pupcake - Nils Haaland

Custard - Anna Jordan

Blueberry Muffin - Joan Gerber and Anna Jordan

Seaberry Delight - Abigail Leib

Rainbow Sherbet - Laura Grimm

Licorice Whip - Jerry Longe