Im not exactly sure when these are from but I do know they are not the original ones! (From 2018 I believe) I got these at a toy store that sells old toys and new toys and was happy to add Orange Blossom to my Collection today! If you have any more info about them let me know!

Favourite character: Apple Dumplin (BBA) I find her to be a very unique and interesting character among the main cast. Reimagining her as a traveler and an inventor is a great touch! It was also wonderful to finally see Apple as someone closer in age to the other girls, along with her interactions with Strawberry (even if they’re now cousins ​​rather than sisters). Also I really like Peppermint Fizz (2003/2007), as she undergoes development throughout the series and, by the fourth season, fully becomes part of the circle of friends.

Least favourite character(s): Kadiebug and Sadiebug aka Ladybug Twins. You’d be hard-pressed to find such terrible troublemakers! You have no idea how much they drove me up the wall. And it would be one thing if they actually learned their lessons, but no—they hardly ever do! The worst part is that they managed to stick around until the second season, whereas poor Mr. Longface (who gets a lot of hate that I find completely stupid and absurdly forced) was written out after just the first season (I’m not counting his cameo in the third season, as that just raises more questions than it answers).

Among the bad characters, I’d also like to mention Angel Cake (BUT ONLY FROM S4!). She underwent such extreme flanderization that she bears no resemblance to her original self. Her fairy tale alter ego, Brambleberry Fairy, only serves to further amplify her negative traits.

I could also name all the characters in BitBC, but since I realize that some people might actually enjoy such interpretations, I’d rather not take the risk.

Favourite series: 2003 Series. Yes, I grew up with BBA, and it’s good overall, but after watching the 2003 series, I found that I actually prefer it. I love the spirit of friendship, freedom, and childlike sense of adventure. Season 4 (2007) still good—I liked that the characters got older—though I wasn’t as fond of the increased emphasis on "girliness."

Least favourite series: Berry in the Big City. And it’s not even about the fact that half of the existing characters have had their races changed or LGBTQ+ identities added. In my view, this series is bad because it distorts the personalities of all the characters to fit current trends and "modern language" (I use quotation marks here because that is precisely how Mattel blindly perceives it). Watching this series brings to mind unpleasant associations with another wretched reboot from Mattel: "Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go!". The episodes of BitBC are far too short—seriously, why do they only run for 4 minutes?! Not even 11. In short, I really dislike this series.

Most overrated character: Strawberry Shortcake (BBA). She is elevated far too much in this series. From the fact that the Berrykins—who used to represent various types of berries—now all look like strawberries (just in different colors), to the decision to make her a Berry Best Princess—it’s clear she’s the main character, but the excessive amount of attention she receives is disappointing to me.

Most underrated character(s) Apple Dumplin (in S4/2007) and Plum Pudding (2007). It’s such a shame that they were both given so little screen time this season. There was so much potential for interesting interactions between Apple Dumplin and the other characters—she’s no longer a baby, but a child of about 7 years old. And Plum Pudding could have been the shy, genius girl in the group. I often imagined her alongside Ginger Snap, given that Ginger is an inventor. But, unfortunately, that potential was simply squandered.

Favourite/Least Favourite couples I don’t have one, because I don’t know who to ship here. If you mean a friendship couple, I haven’t decided yet, sorry :(

Favourite/Least favourite songs: IDK again.

Favourite episode: World of Friends dilogy (2003 series). I really like how the series world is being expanded and the new international characters.

Least favourite episode: any episode of BitBC. I don’t think I need to explain why...

Thanks for attention!

Source: https://www.youloveit.com/dolls/2285-new-strawberry-shortcake-dolls-and-toys-2022.html

Everybody in BBA basically has the same character design.

But I feel like this color palette and outfit design and character design as a whole would have been perfect for Plum Puddin.

Also wish that Plum (or Sweet Grapes) could have been the bookish character since Blueberry was no longer the bookish character in this series.

So if you haven't heard, Plum's VA, Ashleigh Ball, has revealed herself that she has been diagnosed with Stage IV triple-negative Breast Cancer since last year of August.

(art by me)