Joining a phenomenal lineup of more than 350 licensees worldwide, Playmates Toys  will launch an extensive array of brand new 
Strawberry Shortcake dolls  and toys in 2006 as the brand’s master toy licensee.  First introduced in 1980  by the brand’s owner/creator, American Greetings Corporation, 
Strawberry  Shortcake became one of the biggest licensing programs of its time,  generating more than $1 billion in retail sales between 1980 and 1985.  American  Greetings and exclusive worldwide licensing agent, DIC Entertainment,  reintroduced the brand in 2003, immediately achieving 
scentsational  results expected to top $1 billion, cumulatively, by the end of  2005.
Promising to be the sweetest year ever for 
Strawberry  Shortcake and her friends, 2006 will kick off with Playmates Toys’  delectable lineup perfectly blends the flavors and scents that little girls love. Playmates’ Strawberry Shortcake dolls and toys will be available at retailers nationwide in the spring of 2006. The line includes the following and much more!
    - Mini Magnet Dolls and Playsets
    
        - Tiny Treats   
 
        - Berry & Bead Shops Playsets
 
    
     
    - Fashion and Hair Play Dolls and Playsets
    
        - Flavor Swirl Dolls (6.5” Dolls)   
 
        - Berry Sweet Scooter Strawberry Shortcake (6.5” Doll & Scooter)   
 
        - Fruity Beauty Salon Playset (6.5” Doll Scale)   
 
        - Play Date Pals (15” Large Dolls)   
 
        - Soft Body Dolls
 Charming Friends (5” Key Chain dolls) 
        - Berry Beautiful (12” Soft dolls)