1991 Strawberry Shortcake Toys





Two major toys were re-released by THQ in 1991-1992.  Those are the Berry Bake Shop and Maple Stirrup with the Oatsmobile.   Both of these toys were released in the 1980's using the same name.  The pictures on this page belong to me and the items are a part of my personal collection unless otherwise noted.



The 1991 Strawberry Shortcake Berry Bake Shop comes with twenty pieces.   According to the box, it has "everything you need for play-baking fun!"   The pretend strawberries and pies were strawberry scented.  


This is what the Berry Bake Shop looked like according to the back of the Strawberry Shortcake doll cards.
Notice that many of the colors of the pieces are incorrect.


Here is a picture of the front of the Berry Bake Shop box.

The text on the back of the box says the following:
"Strawberry Shortcake's Berry Bake Shop is a sweet combination of pretend baking fun and fold-up storage case--all in one!  With the strawberry garden, make-believe oven, and pie-selling stand, every little girl will love "making and baking" pretend pies and cakes, as well as sharing them with Strawberry Shortcake and all her berry best friends!"


Here is a close up of the "directions" for the bake shop


Here is a picture of some of the parts for the Berry Bake Shop.  Notice that the watering can is pink instead of yellow.


These are the pictures of the Berry Bake Shop from my collection.  I am still missing the yellow shovel and one of the whipped toppings.


This chart breaks down the differences between the original 1980's bake Shop and the 1991 version.
Name of part
Color of 1980's Berry Bake Shop
Color of 1991 Berry Bake Shop
Carrying case
red with black seeds
red with pink seeds
stove
white
white (different stickers????)
counter
brown
white
watering can
white
pink
rake
tan
yellow
spade
tan
yellow
spoon
tan
yellow
basket
tan
pink
cauldron
tan
pink
strawberries (4)
red
red
pie crusts (2)
tan
pink
strawberry layers (2)
red
red
whip cream layers (2)
white
white



Maple Stirrup and the Oatsmobile



Maple Stirrup and the Oatsmobile was released in 1992.  The horse's name is Maple Stirrup and she was scented like maple syrup.  The box says to "take Strawberry Shortcake and her friends for a berry fun buggy ride--and have a galloping good time!"


Here is what Maple Stirrup and the Oatsmobile looked like according to the back of the Strawberry Shortcake cards.  Notice that the brush in this picture is the same one used for the 1984 version, but the 1992 comb is just a regular red Strawberry Shortcake comb.

Thanks Ronnie!
Here is the front of the box.  Thanks Ronnie!  My picture wouldn't turn out.

The back of the box reads:
"Strawberry Shortcake invites you and all your friends to join her in Strawberryland for delicious days of riding fun with Maple Stirrup and the Oatsmobile! There's always plenty of sweet sights and playful delights to see as you ride along, because the berry best place to have a galloping good time is Strawberryland--of course!"



One of the distinguishing features of the 1992 Oatsmobile is this blanket that goes under the saddle and the "cap" that goes on top of the basket.   These are made from material that is very similar to Berry Sweet Sleep Strawberry Shortcake's extra nightgown.




Here are pictures of the Maple Stirrup and Oatsmobile from my collection.   They are the same toy at both angles.



New findings:  Confusion about the comb/brush used with Maple Stirrup!
One of my fellow 1991 collectors, Melissa contacted me and said that she had a 1992 Maple Strirrup and the Oatsmobile that she opened for the first time herself, and there wasn't the little brush as seen on the back of the cards, or the red comb like I have.  She had a totally different brush!   Here are some pictures.

Do not steal melissa's pictures          Don't steal Meslissa's pictures!

I bought my set Mint in Box, and it came with the 1980's style red comb, as did other people I have spoke with.  The only answer I can come up with is that maybe it came with either this brush or the red comb.   I am not sure.  If you have any answers, please contact me.

More pictures and information about this item to come!

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6/30/05