''Strawberry Shortcake Meets the Berrykins'' is a 1985 Canadian

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that premiered on March 29, 1985. This is the third and final

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television special from

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, and the last one to feature the

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character up until

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revived the franchise for a

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in 2003. Unlike the previous two specials which were distributed by

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, the third special was distributed in syndication. In 1985, the special gained popularity in the

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when it was used as a theatrical

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with ''

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'', premiering the same day that the special premiered, introducing the Strawberry Shortcake franchise to a British public who at the time were largely unaware of it.

Synopsis

Strawberry rids Strawberryland of a strange, horrible smelling purple cloud with the help of her new friends, the Berry Princess and her helpers, the Berrykins. ''Strawberry Shortcake Meets The Berrykins'' featured the first (and only) animated appearance of new friend Banana Twirl, and the Berry Princess, mystical guardian of the sprite-like Berrykins. Strawberry's friends Blueberry Muffin, Raspberry Tart, Lemon Meringue and Lime Chiffon were all featured in this special, but they weren't merchandised as part of 1985's "Berrykins" line of dolls by

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. Furthermore, Mint Tulip, who was produced as a "Berrykins" doll, was the only one not to appear in this special.

Release

This special was released on VHS on March 13, 1992 by

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References

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