Those Characters From Cleveland: Female Franchises
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Those Characters From Cleveland was the toy design and licensing division of which major greeting card company?
American Greetings
Hallmark
ANSWER: The Cleveland-based company's toy design and licensing division is just called American Greetings Properties now. The Cleveland-based company's toy design and licensing division is just called American Greetings Properties now.
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Peppermint Rose and her friends first appeared on TV in a half-hour special in what year?
1983
1986
1990
1993
ANSWER: Peppermint Rose began her career as a doll in 1990; it was three years before she earned a half-hour TV special. Peppermint Rose began her career as a doll in 1990; it was three years before she earned a half-hour TV special.
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Which of the following is NOT a character in the Peppermint Rose universe?
Cheery Chocolate Callie
Lemon Drop Lily
Merry Mint Violet
Miss Vanilla Daisy
ANSWER: Peppermint Rose's friends include Lemon Drop Lily, previously known as Lemon Kiss Lily, Merry Mint Violet, and Miss Vanilla Daisy, but not a Cheery Chocolate Callie. Peppermint Rose's friends include Lemon Drop Lily, previously known as Lemon Kiss Lily, Merry Mint Violet, and Miss Vanilla Daisy, but not a Cheery Chocolate Callie.
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In the world of Peppermint Rose, what are Candy Blossoms?
Candy-scented flowers
Large rabbit-like creatures
Magical lollipops that blossom like flowers
Small chinchilla-like creatures
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In the world of Peppermint Rose, what is a Petalpuff?
Flower that sprays perfume
Flower-shaped hairstyle
Half-dragon, half-elephant creature
Half-rabbit, half-flower creature
ANSWER: Not only is this creature half dragon and half elephant, but it is able to travel through a "dimensional rift." Sadly, there don't appear to be any original images or videos of Petalpuff online. Not only is this creature half dragon and half elephant, but it is able to travel through a "dimensional rift." Sadly, there don't appear to be any original images or videos of Petalpuff online.
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The world met Lady Lovely Locks in what year?
1980
1983
1987
1990
ANSWER: The animated series and the Mattel toys were introduced concurrently in 1987. The animated series and the Mattel toys were introduced concurrently in 1987.
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What is the significance of the brightly colored streaks in Lady Lovely Locks' otherwise blonde hair?
Denote times she has saved kingdom
Record her age
Symbolize her royalty
Rainbow, when it's not in the sky
ANSWER: The streaks are magical gifts given to symbolize her royalty: the Dawn gave soft pink, the Sun gave radiant gold, and Twilight gave shimmering lavender. Through the streaks, she can summon the magical forest creatures, Pixietails, and command them to do her bidding, usually to better her kingdom. The streaks are magical gifts given to symbolize her royalty: the Dawn gave soft pink, the Sun gave radiant gold, and Twilight gave shimmering lavender. Through the streaks, she can summon the magical forest creatures, Pixietails, and command them to do her bidding, usually to better her kingdom.
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Which of the following is NOT a villain in the Lady Lovely Locks universe?
Comb Gnome
Duchess RavenWaves
HairBall
TangleKnot
ANSWER: Duchess RavenWaves reigns over Tangleland and schemes to take over Lady Lovely Locks' kingdom, Lovely Locks Land. HairBall is a dog-like creature in the Duchess' employ, and Comb Gnomes are her rodent-like henchmen. There's a Comb Gnome named Tanglet, but no villains are actually named TangleKnot. Duchess RavenWaves reigns over Tangleland and schemes to take over Lady Lovely Locks' kingdom, Lovely Locks Land. HairBall is a dog-like creature in the Duchess' employ, and Comb Gnomes are her rodent-like henchmen. There's a Comb Gnome named Tanglet, but no villains are actually named TangleKnot.
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Which character in the Lady Lovely Locks franchise has been cursed to spend most of his/her time as an animal?
Lady Lovely Locks
Maiden FairHair
Maiden CurlyCrown
Prince StrongHeart
ANSWER: Cursed to spend most of his time as a dog, known simply as Prince, he desperately wants to break his curse and to tell Lady Lovely Locks that he loves her. Cursed to spend most of his time as a dog, known simply as Prince, he desperately wants to break his curse and to tell Lady Lovely Locks that he loves her.
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In the world of Lady Lovely Locks, what are Pixietails?
Fairies
The maidens' magical tails
Ropes of magical candy
Squirrel-like animals
ANSWER: These magical, colorful, small squirrel-like animals with long tails are often depicted in Lady Lovely Locks' hair, as she can summon them with her magical colored streaks. These magical, colorful, small squirrel-like animals with long tails are often depicted in Lady Lovely Locks' hair, as she can summon them with her magical colored streaks.
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Which celebrity endorsed a Golden Book explaining the back story of Lady Lovely Locks?
Annette Funicello
Farrah Fawcett
Jennifer Aniston
Madonna
ANSWER: The famous Mouseketeer wrote the foreword for Lady Lovely Locks and the Pixietails: An Enchanting Fairy-Tale Adventure, as seen here. The famous Mouseketeer wrote the foreword for Lady Lovely Locks and the Pixietails: An Enchanting Fairy-Tale Adventure, as seen here.
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Who was the author of the young adult Holly Hobbie novel, The Adventures of Holly Hobbie, published in 1980?
Ann M. Martin
Carolyn Keene
Denise Ulinskas
Richard Dubelman
ANSWER: According to Goodreads, The Adventures of Holly Hobbie is the only book Dubelman ever wrote. But he packed so much into that one book, he probably had no need to write another: a ghost, a missing parent, an international adventure, and archaeology. According to Goodreads, The Adventures of Holly Hobbie is the only book Dubelman ever wrote. But he packed so much into that one book, he probably had no need to write another: a ghost, a missing parent, an international adventure, and archaeology.
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The prototype Holly Hobbie rag doll was handmade at home by which American Greetings employee?
Bob Childers,
humorous concept artist and designer
humorous concept artist and designer
Denise Ulinskas,
creator of the Holly Hobbie character
creator of the Holly Hobbie character
Rex Connors,
art director of the Humorous Planning department
art director of the Humorous Planning department
Tom Wilson,
Creative Vice President
Creative Vice President
ANSWER: Childers, who was in the same department as the real-life Holly Hobbie, felt strongly that there should be a Holly doll, but got little response. So he took matters into his own hands and crafted a Holly Hobbie prototype at home on his own time. He showed it to Rex Connors, who took it to Tom Wilson, at which point American Greetings approached Knickerbocker Toys to discuss producing a line of the dolls. Childers, who was in the same department as the real-life Holly Hobbie, felt strongly that there should be a Holly doll, but got little response. So he took matters into his own hands and crafted a Holly Hobbie prototype at home on his own time. He showed it to Rex Connors, who took it to Tom Wilson, at which point American Greetings approached Knickerbocker Toys to discuss producing a line of the dolls.
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Which of the popular title characters is the oldest?
Holly Hobbie
Lady Lovely Locks
Peppermint Rose
Strawberry Shortcake
ANSWER: The Holly Hobbie characters first appeared, without names, on American Greetings cards in 1967, but the character wasn't licensed for a line of rag dolls until 1974. The Holly Hobbie character was the first licensed property launched by Those Characters From Cleveland. Strawberry Shortcake wasn't released until 1980, Lady Lovely Locks in 1987, and Peppermint Rose in 1990. The Holly Hobbie characters first appeared, without names, on American Greetings cards in 1967, but the character wasn't licensed for a line of rag dolls until 1974. The Holly Hobbie character was the first licensed property launched by Those Characters From Cleveland. Strawberry Shortcake wasn't released until 1980, Lady Lovely Locks in 1987, and Peppermint Rose in 1990.
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Which title character is based on a real person?
Holly Hobbie
Lady Lovely Locks
Peppermint Rose
Strawberry Shortcake
ANSWER: Holly Hobbie was based on and named after her creator. Born Denise Holly Ulinskas and married to Douglas Hobbie since 1964, the character's creator also goes by the name Holly Hobbie. Holly Hobbie was based on and named after her creator. Born Denise Holly Ulinskas and married to Douglas Hobbie since 1964, the character's creator also goes by the name Holly Hobbie.
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Prolific voice actress Russi Taylor, best known as the voice of Minnie Mouse for more than 25 years, was the original TV voice of which title character?
Holly Hobbie
Lady Lovely Locks
Peppermint Rose
Strawberry Shortcake
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Which revived franchise features the theme song "Twinkle in Her Eye" sung by LeAnn Rimes?
Holly Hobbie
Lady Lovely Locks
Peppermint Rose
Strawberry Shortcake
ANSWER: The franchise was revived and redesigned in 2006 under the name "Holly Hobbie and Friends." The new cartoons feature the Rimes track as the theme song, as well as songs sung by the character. The franchise was revived and redesigned in 2006 under the name "Holly Hobbie and Friends." The new cartoons feature the Rimes track as the theme song, as well as songs sung by the character.
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The Strawberry Shortcake character debuted in what year?
1975
1980
1985
1990
ANSWER: Though creator Muriel Fahrion first designed Strawberry and her cat, Custard, in 1977, the official American Greetings history marks Strawberry Shortcake's commercial debut as 1980. Though creator Muriel Fahrion first designed Strawberry and her cat, Custard, in 1977, the official American Greetings history marks Strawberry Shortcake's commercial debut as 1980.
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Strawberry Shortcake's pet, Custard, is what type of animal?
Bunny rabbit
Calico cat
Miniature horse
Fluffy dog
ANSWER: Custard, who looks more like a stuffed animal than a real pet, is a pink calico cat. Custard, who looks more like a stuffed animal than a real pet, is a pink calico cat.
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What character narrated The World of Strawberry Shortcake, the first of the Strawberry Shortcake TV specials?
Custard
Mr. Sun
Strawberry Shortcake
The villain
ANSWER: Mr. Sun was voiced by Romeo Muller, who also wrote The World of Strawberry Shortcake, among many other children's classics. Mr. Sun was voiced by Romeo Muller, who also wrote The World of Strawberry Shortcake, among many other children's classics.
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In the TV specials of the '80s, who is Strawberry Shortcake's nemesis?
Captain Cackle
The Muffin Man
The Peculiar Purple Pieman
Sour Grapes
ANSWER: The Peculiar Purple Pieman of Porcupine Peak is the primary villain in the '80s TV specials; Captain Cackle is the largest of the Pieman's "Berry Birds." Sour Grapes wasn't introduced until the 3rd special, when it was revealed she was the Pieman's old partner-in-crime. The Peculiar Purple Pieman of Porcupine Peak is the primary villain in the '80s TV specials; Captain Cackle is the largest of the Pieman's "Berry Birds." Sour Grapes wasn't introduced until the 3rd special, when it was revealed she was the Pieman's old partner-in-crime.
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The music for the very first Strawberry Shortcake TV special was written and performed by the vocalists of which band?
Captain & Tennille
The Lovin' Spoonful
The Turtles
Wham!
ANSWER: Howard Kaylan and Mark Volman, a.k.a. Flo and Eddie of The Turtles, wrote and performed the music for 1980's The World of Strawberry Shortcake. Howard Kaylan and Mark Volman, a.k.a. Flo and Eddie of The Turtles, wrote and performed the music for 1980's The World of Strawberry Shortcake.
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Which of Strawberry Shortcake's friends was a different gender as a doll than when originally introduced in the franchise?
Blueberry Muffin
Huckleberry Pie
Lemon Meringue
Plum Puddin'
ANSWER: Plum Puddin' debuted in 1980 as a boy, but wasn't made into a doll until 1984, at which point Plum Puddin' became a girl. Plum Puddin' debuted in 1980 as a boy, but wasn't made into a doll until 1984, at which point Plum Puddin' became a girl.
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Diminutive, a.k.a. Brother Diminutive or Dimmy, was what type of character in which franchise?
Strawberry's little brother in the
Strawberry Shortcake franchise
Strawberry Shortcake franchise
Miniature villain in the
Lady Lovely Locks franchise
Lady Lovely Locks franchise
Monk and family friend in the
Holly Hobbie franchise
Holly Hobbie franchise
Wizard in the
Peppermint Rose franchise
Peppermint Rose franchise
ANSWER: In the Peppermint Rose franchise, Diminutive is a wizard who guides Peppermint Rose in her protection of the precious land. In the Peppermint Rose franchise, Diminutive is a wizard who guides Peppermint Rose in her protection of the precious land.
