(Gosh – we had a lovely Maine Coone cat named Boo which my daughter now owns!) Thank you for writing this background piece on the evolution of Strawberry Shortcake. I wasn’t too aware of the character in the ’80s because I was still single and in my twenties, and was yet to have my own daughters, nieces, daughters’ girlfriends, etc. So I must have missed it! That was too bad but I really like Strawberry and Co. – especially the original designs. I enjoy the updated ones, too, but I agree with you about losing the distinctive look which I preferred myself.

(BTW – My blog has nothing whatsoever to do with toys – maybe that was a mistake because I love good toys – e.g. well-designed games, dolls, books.)

I appreciate this March ‘08 review and hope you receive this email! I’ll be sitting down and drawing a similar cartoon-y character in next few days hence my late-night “research” of Strawberrry Shortcake images and info.

Question: Do you know where I might purchase the doll in the photo? I like this one the most of ANY that I’ve seen here in internet-land but haven’t seen it on any website, whether Hasbro, Toys R’Us, etc. To me, it’s the classic, iconic Strawberry Shortcake!

Thanks again, Boo! Hope you’re doing ok these past few years.

Regards,
Lisa Hawkins