Between 1979 and 1985, Kenner produced the original line of character dolls in the US, licensed by American Greetings. All dolls are scented with the fruit or food they are named after, unless otherwise noted.
Just about every doll on this page has been reproduced by at least one company. Altaya is the most prolific, releasing a series of dolls and accompanying booklets that were distributed in many countries including France, Belgium, Spain, Brazil, and Argentina. In a few cases, they produced dolls with unique outfits (e.g. "Berrykin" versions of Blueberry Muffin and Angel Cake) or dolls that did not previously exist (e.g. Boy Plum Puddin' and T.N. Honey). They also released versions of the Sweet Sleeper dolls without the eye closing feature. You can find photos of these reproductions, as well as those by other companies, in the Gallery.
1979[]
The first release included 5-inch Strawberry Shortcake and two same-sized friends, one baby doll, and the villain Purple Pieman. The baby Apple Dumplin’ and the Purple Pieman were the only dolls that included pets. Apart from the Purple Pieman, all these dolls have flat hands. Apple Dumplin' and the other baby dolls would retain these, while the 5-inch dolls would switch to curved hands.
Strawberry Shortcake[]
Huckleberry Pie[]
Blueberry Muffin[]
Apple Dumplin' with TeaTime Turtle[]
Purple Pieman with Berry Bird[]
- This doll's scent is described as "cinnamon apple pie"
1980[]
Kenner re-issued the five original characters, with the 5-inch dolls now having curved hands. Three additional 5-inch dolls and one baby doll were added to the line.
Strawberry Shortcake[]
Huckleberry Pie[]
Blueberry Muffin[]
Lemon Meringue[]
Orange Blossom[]
Raspberry Tart[]
Apple Dumplin’ with TeaTime Turtle[]
Apricot with Hopsalot Bunny[]
Purple Pieman with Berry Bird[]
- The 1980 release shows the new characters on the side of the box
1981[]
All existing 5-inch dolls were re-released with pets. Kenner also introduced two new 5-inch dolls, two new baby dolls, and one new villain.
Strawberry Shortcake with Custard Cat[]
Huckleberry Pie with Pupcake Dog[]
Blueberry Muffin with Cheesecake Mouse[]
Lemon Meringue with Frappe Frog[]
Orange Blossom with Marmalade Butterfly[]
Raspberry Tart with Rhubarb Monkey[]
Lime Chiffon with Parfait Parrot[]
Angel Cake with Souffle Skunk[]
Apple Dumplin’ with TeaTime Turtle[]
- The updated turtle figure is in a sitting position
Apricot with Hopsalot Bunny[]
Cherry Cuddler with Gooseberry[]
Butter Cookie with Jelly Bear[]
Purple Pieman with Berry Bird[]
Sour Grapes with Dreggs Snake[]
1983[]
Dancin' Strawberry Shortcake[]
- This doll has added flexibility, with bending knees and twisting waist
International Friends[]
This year saw the introduction of four new 5-inch dolls and baby twins, featuring the only boy in the series besides Huckleberry Pie. These characters are from parody versions of international locations: "Pearis", "Hollandaise", "Mexicoco", "China Cup", and "Pickle-Dilly Circus".
Crepe Suzette with Eclair Poodle[]
Mint Tulip with Marsh Mallard[]
Cafe Ole with Burrito Burro[]
- This doll is mocha-scented
Almond Tea with Marza Panda[]
Lem and Ada with Sugar Woofer[]
- These dolls are lemon-lime scented
1984[]
Party Pleasers[]
These dolls wear party dresses with lace-trimmed skirts and/or hats. Each pet wears a party hat and features a gift box or related item. This series saw the debut of Plum Puddin' as a doll, although the original character in the American Greetings illustrations and early cartoons was a boy! The other new introduction was Peach Blush.
Strawberry Shortcake with Custard Cat[]
Orange Blossom with Marmalade Butterfly[]
Angel Cake with Souffle Skunk[]
Mint Tulip with Marsh Mallard[]
Cafe Ole with Burrito Burro[]
Almond Tea with Marza Panda[]
Plum Puddin’ with Elderberry Owl[]
Peach Blush with Melonie Belle Lamb[]
Apple Dumplin’ with TeaTime Turtle[]
Cherry Cuddler with Gooseberry[]
Sweet Sleepers[]
These dolls had eyes that could close and came with fruit-shaped sleeping bags. The pets wear stocking caps and are depicted with eyes closed. Instructions on the box recommended that parents remove the plastic window material to allow the box to be used as a "bedroom" for the doll.
Strawberry Shortcake with Custard Cat[]
Blueberry Muffin with Cheesecake Mouse[]
Orange Blossom with Marmalade Butterfly[]
Raspberry Tart with Rhubarb Monkey[]
Lemon Meringue with Frappe Frog[]
1985[]
Berrykins[]
This is the last series of Strawberry Shortcake dolls that Kenner produced. Instead of a pet, each 5-inch doll came with a cherub-like Berrykin. Each Berrykin carries a "purse" containing a perfumed solid. Plum Puddin’ and Peach Blush continued on from the previous series, and Banana Twirl was introduced. The Berry Princess is an 11 1/2 inch (Barbie-sized) doll with pockets in her skirt to hold the Berrykins.
Strawberry Shortcake with Strawberrykin[]
Orange Blossom with Orange Berrykin[]
Mint Tulip with Mint Berrykin[]
Plum Puddin’ with Plum Berrykin[]
Peach Blush with Peach Berrykin[]
Banana Twirl with Banana Berrykin[]
Berry Princess[]
Reproduction Gallery[]
