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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 and now collectors; to quote a fan She is the best doll in the whole world and little girls every where love her!. She was first released in 1980, 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 videos and DVDs are made featuring Strawberry and her friends.
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Toys produced in the 1980s include the Berry Bake Shop, Garden House, Berry Cycle, Carrousel, and Big Berry Trolley.
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:
This line also included a series of Filly Friends
Also see Being a Muslim with Ginger Snap.