History Characters / CareBears

The unluckiest Care Bear in history -- not only is he the only Bear who lacks a tummy symbol (or "belly badge") and displays no magical powers at all, but he's also a walking disaster who can't walk three steps without falling down or accidentally breaking something. He's a light green bear with no tummy symbol, though he sometimes draws different (useless) tummy symbols on himself in magic marker, the most common of these being a shooting star with a small heart to the left of it. (And this is the one that always appears on him in merchandise releases.). It should be noted that many long-time fans of the franchise hate him as they believed that he was intended to replace Good Luck Bear, who is now pretty much a background character. However, he does have a sizable following, as indicated by a petition to bring him back for ''Welcome to Care-a-Lot''.

[[caption-width-right:350:And this isn't even all of them.[[note]]Characters from top-to-bottom, left-to-right: [[BenevolentGenie Wish Bear]], [[TheLeader Tenderheart Bear]], [[GenkiGirl Cheer Bear]], [[TheSocialExpert Friend Bear]], [[ReallyFondOfSleeping Bedtime Bear]], [[SourSupporter Grumpy Bear]], [[TheAce Champ Bear]], [[AllLovingHero Love-A-Lot Bear]], [[BornLucky Good Luck Bear]] [[FunPersonified Funshine Bear]], [[LifeOfTheParty Birthday Bear]], [[AllLovingHero Share Bear]]. Not pictured: The Care-Bear Cousins and a ''ton'' of other characters.]][[/note]]

[[caption-width-right:350:And this isn't even all of them.[[note]]Characters from top-to-bottom, left-to-right: [[BenevolentGenie Wish Bear]], [[TheLeader Tenderheart Bear]], [[GenkiGirl Cheer Bear]], [[TheSocialExpert Friend Bear]], [[ReallyFondOfSleeping Bedtime Bear]], [[SourSupporter Grumpy Bear]], [[TheAce Champ Bear]], [[AllLovingHero Love-A-Lot Bear]], [[BornLucky Good Luck Bear]] [[FunPersonified Funshine Bear]], [[LifeOfTheParty Birthday Bear]], [[AllLovingHero Share Bear]]. Not pictured: The Care-Bear Cousins and a ''ton'' of other characters.]]

A group of 10 (later 11 with the introduction of Noble Heart in 1986) [[AmazingTechnicolorWildlife colorful animals]] that live at The Forest of Feelings [[note]] Later retconned only in ''Care Bears Movie II'' where Noble Heart Horse and True Heart Bear are raising both the Care Bears and Care Bear Cousins together. The Care Bears and Cousins are shown as babies and grew up with each other. [[/note]]. Their version of The Care Bear Stare is "Care Bear Cousins Call" and shot musical notes from their stomachs. [[note]] Before they gained their tummy symbols, the "Care Bear Cousins Call" used to have them all making animals noises as seen in the 1985 movie. [[/note]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwiBDloL6UM The Cousins were introduced in 1985]], in a series of Greetings Cards and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JhhFpQGkB8 books]] (similar to the Care Bears introduction in 1981). Their animation debut was in a series of Direct-To-Video stories of the "Care Bear Cousins Books" by WesternAnimation/GoldenBookVideo. Brave Heart Lion is the leader of The Cousins playing a similar role to Tenderheart.

* CatchPhrase: In the 1980s, Hugs would frequently say "Oh goody, goody, gosh!" when she gets very excited and happy.

* CatchPhrase: "CHAAAAARGE!!!" in the 1980s series.

* {{Catchphrase}}: "And that's the truth!" in the Nelvana series.

[[caption-width-right:350:And this isn't even all of them.[[note]]Characters from top-to-bottom, left-to-right: [[BenevolentGenie Wish Bear]], [[TheHero Tenderheart Bear]], [[GenkiGirl Cheer Bear]], [[TheSocialExpert Friend Bear]], [[ReallyFondOfSleeping Bedtime Bear]], [[SourSupporter Grumpy Bear]], [[TheAce Champ Bear]], [[AllLovingHero Love-A-Lot Bear]], [[BornLucky Good Luck Bear]] [[FunPersonified Funshine Bear]], [[LifeOfTheParty Birthday Bear]], [[AllLovingHero Share Bear]]. Not pictured: The Care-Bear Cousins and a ''ton'' of other characters.]]

* TheHero: As the leader of the Bears, he has this trait.

* NiceMeanAndInbetween: Me Bear is the mean one because she is self centered, Too Loud Bear is friendly but insensitive, and Messy Bear, while unsanitary, is not actively malicious.

* PutOnABus: Was infamously removed from all mainstream merchandise when the franchise was revived in the 00s. While many believed it was because Play Along didn't want two blue-colored bears and got rid of him in favor of Bed Time Bear, the truth is that he was actually [[SpinOff spun off]] into his own line... which for some reason only consists of clothing that appears to be targeting goths[[note]]Play-Along and American Greetings were smart enough to recognize Grumpy's popularity. Unfortunately, they were mistaken and thought his fanbase consists mostly of goths[[/note]]. And to keep it family-friendly, the line was almost never advertised (although one will notice how Grumpy Bear had his own entry at American Greetings' site for several items, ie Wallpaper, at the time- of which the wallpapers also carry the tacky dark goth-style color schemes).[[/note]]. Thankfully, [[TheBusCameBack the mess was straightened out in time for the Adventures in Care-A-Lot revamp]].

* PutOnABus: Was infamously removed from all mainstream merchandise when the franchise was revived in the 00s. While many believed it was because Play Along didn't want two blue-colored bears and got rid of him in favor of Bed Time Bear, the truth is that he was actually [[SpinOff spun off]] into his own line... which for some reason only consists of clothing that appears to be targeting goths[[note]]Play-Along and American Greetings were smart enough to recognize Grumpy's popularity. Unfortunately, they were mistaken and thought his fanbase consists mostly of goths. And to keep it family-friendly, the line was almost never advertised (although one will notice how Grumpy Bear had his own entry at American Greetings' site for several items, ie Wallpaper, at the time- of which the wallpapers also carry the tacky dark goth-style color schemes).[[/note]]. Thankfully, [[TheBusCameBack the mess was straightened out in time for the Adventures in Care-A-Lot revamp]].

* TheChick: In Adventure in Care-a-Lot.

* EverythingsBetterWithPenguins: Obviously.

* ObliviouslyEvil: These guys were basically Care''less'' Bears, abusing Twinkers' powers and their personalities generally being unpleasant one way or another without realizing the true horrors any damage they were causing. They get better.

* GenkiGirl / {{Keet}}: Became the latter as of the 2000's, but still as energetic as always.

* AndKnowingIsHalfTheBattle: She was used in most of the PSA's in some episodes "The Care Bears share a lesson in caring!"

Debuting in the original 1980's Care Bear franchise. She first existed as both a UK and Australian-exclusive toy in the mid-1980's, and has since been included in several international Care Bear-related media beginning with the second film in 1986.

* FakeUltimateHero: Some episodes show he is not the big hero he believes he is.

A blue rabbit who embodies... uh... running very fast, and whose symbol is a heart with wings. Like Cozy Heart Penguin, his/her gender varies, though ''most'' often s/he is referred to as male.

A group of 10 (later 11 with the introduction of Noble Heart in 1986) [[AmazingTechnicolorWildlife colorful animals]] that live at The Forest of Feelings [[note]] Later retconned only in ''Care Bears Movie II'' where Noble Heart Horse and True Heart Bear are raising both the Care Bears and Care Bear Cousins together. The Care Bears and Cousins are shown as babies and grew up with each other. [[/note]]. Their version of The Care Bear Stare is "Care Bear Cousins Call" and shot musical notes from their stomachs. [[note]] Before they gained their tummy symbols, the "Care Bear Cousins Call" used to have them all making animals noises as seen in the 1985 movie. [[/note]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwiBDloL6UM The Cousins were introduced in 1985]], in a series of Greetings Cards and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JhhFpQGkB8 books]] (similar to the Care Bears introduction in 1981). Their animation debut was in a series of Direct-To-Video stories of the "Care Bear Cousins Books" by Golden Book Video. Brave Heart Lion is the leader of The Cousins playing a similar role to Tenderheart.

* [[Characters/CareBears1980s The 1980's TV series]] and its many films[[labelnote:note]]''The Care Bears Movie'', ''Care Bears Movie II: A New Generation'', and ''The Care Bears Adventure in Wonderland''[[/labelnote]] and specials[[labelnote:note]]''The Care Bears in the Land Without Feelings'', ''The Care Bears Battle the Freeze Machine'', and ''Care Bears Nutcracker Suite''[[/labelnote]]

'''Note:''' This is meant to be a general page. Any specific character tropes that fit in any of the above pages should go there, though shared tropes between incarnations are allowed. Character tropes from the books, the 2000's [[AllCGICartoon All-CGI]] Creator/{{Nelvana}} films, and other media not listed above goes here.

* GrumpyBear: TropeNamer.

* AnimalSpeciesAccent: Some of the Cousins would be given an accent based of the specific animal they are. While not all of them are like this, here are a few notable examples from the Cousins themselves.

[[caption-width-right:350:And this isn't even all of them.[[note]]Characters from top-to-bottom, left-to-right: [[BenevolentGenie Wish Bear]], [[TheHero Tenderheart Bear]], [[GenkiGirl Cheer Bear]], [[TheSocialExpert Friend Bear]], [[ReallyFondOfSleeping Bedtime Bear]], [[SourSupporter Grumpy Bear]], [[TheAce Champ Bear]], [[AllLovingHero Lots-A-Love Bear]], [[BornLucky Good Luck Bear]] [[FunPersonified Funshine Bear]], [[LifeOfTheParty Birthday Bear]], [[AllLovingHero Share Bear]]. Not pictured: The Care-Bear Cousins and a ''ton'' of other characters.]]

[[caption-width-right:350:And this isn't even all of them.[[note]]Characters from top-to-bottom, left-to-right: [[BenevolentGenie Wish Bear]], [[TheLeader Tenderheart Bear]], [[GenkiGirl Cheer Bear]], [[TheSocialExpert Friend Bear]], [[ReallyFondOfSleeping Bedtime Bear]], [[SourSupporter Grumpy Bear]], [[TheAce Champ Bear]], [[AllLovingHero Lots-A-Love Bear]], [[BornLucky Good Luck Bear]] [[FunPersonified Funshine Bear]], [[LifeOfTheParty Birthday Bear]], [[AllLovingHero Share Bear]]. Not pictured: The Care-Bear Cousins and a ''ton'' of other characters.]]