Strawberry Shortcake

This article refers to the doll; there is also a dessert from which the doll got its name.

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

Strawberry Shortcake (with Custard the cat)
Huckleberry Pie (with Pupcake the dog)
Apple Dumplin' (with Teatime turtle)
Blueberry Muffin (with Cheesecake the mouse)
Lemon Meringue (with Frappe the frog)
Raspberry Tart (with Rhubarb monkey)
Lime Chiffon (with Parfait Parrot)
Angel Cake (with Soufflé the skunk)
Orange Blossom (with Marmalade the butterfly)
Butter Cookie (with Jelly Bear)
Apricot (with Hopsalot the Bunny)
Cherry Cuddler (with Gooseberry Goose)
Mint Tulip (International friend from the Netherlands, with Marsh Mallard the duck)
Crepe Suzette (International friend from France, with Eclair the poodle)
Cafe Ole (International friend from Mexico, with Burrito the donkey)
Almond Tea (International friend China, with Marza Panda)
Lem and Ada (Twin International friends the United Kingdom, with Sugarwoofer the dog)
Plum Puddin' (with Elderberry Owl)
Peach Blush (with Melonie Belle the lamb)
Banana Twirl (no pet known)
The Peculiar Purple Pieman of Porcupine Peak (with Captain Cackle the berry bird) villain
Sour Grapes (with snake Dregs) villain

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.