Strawberry Shortcake
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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 and now collectors. She was first released in the early 1980s, then relaunched in 1991 and 2002.
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 cartoons were made detailing the adventures of Strawberry Shortcake and her friends.
1980s Characters
- Strawberry Shortcake (with Custard the cat)
- Huckleberry Pie (with Pupcake the dog)
- Apple Dumpling (with Teatime Turtle)
- Blueberry Muffin (with Cheesecake mouse)
- Lemon Meringue (with Frappe the frog)
- Raspberry Tart (with Rhubarb monkey)
- Lime Chiffon (with Parfait Parrot)
- Angel Cake (with Souffle the skunk)
- Orange Blossom (with Marmalade the butterfly)
- Butter Cookie (with Jelly Bear)
- Apricot (with Hopsalot the bunny)
- Mint Tulip (International friend, with Marsh Mallard)
- Crepe Suzette (International friend, with Eclair poodle)
- Cafe Ole (International friend, witb Burrito donkey)
- Almond Tea (International friend, with Marzi Panda)
- Lem and Ada (Twin International friends, with Sugarwoofer dog)
- Plum Pudding (with Elderberry Owl)
- Peach Blossom (with Melanie Belle the lamb)
- The Peculiar Purple Pieman of Porcupine Peak (with Captain Cackle the berry bird) villain
- Sour Grapes (with snake Dregs) villain
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.
- Strawberry Shortcake - with pets Custard and Pupcake
- Apple Dumpling, (who became Strawberry Shortcake's sister in the new line) - with pet Apple Ducklin'
- Ginger Snap (a friend from Bangladesh) - with pet Chocolate Chipmunk
- Angel Cake - with pet Vanilla Icing the lamb
- Orange Blossom (who is African-American) - with pet Marmalade butterfly
- Huckleberry Pie - with pet Shoefly frog
- Blueberry Muffin - with pet Cheesecake mouse
- Rainbow Sherbet - with pet Triple Treat Toucan
- Seaberry Delight - with pet Kiwi Sea Turtle
- Coco Calypso - with pet Papaya Parrot
The 2002 line also included a series of Filly Friends
- Honey Pie
- Orange Twist
- Milkshake
- Cookie Dough
- Blueberry Sundae
Even though Ginger Snap is said to be Bangladeshi, she does not have a Muslim name. She is portrayed as Muslim, but she does not follow Muslim traditions. She wears shorts, even though she is six or seven, and she doesn't have any Muslim clothes (saris, salwarkames,langas, etc.).
External link
- http://www.strawberryshortcake.com/
- http://www.strawberryconvention.com (http://www.strawberryconvention.com/)