In Mayor for a Day, when the mad doctor rigs a contest for children to be mayor of a small town for a day, Funshine and the other bears team up with some local children to put an end to his reign of terror. Chapman, Wilson (September 10, 2022). "Ariana DeBose to Star in Disney's Wish, with Songs by Julia Michaels". Variety. Archived from the original on September 10, 2022 . Retrieved September 10, 2022.

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Staff (April 29, 2010). "MoonScoop Contract Claims Nixed in Care Bear IP Spat". Law360. Archived from the original on July 25, 2011 . Retrieved August 5, 2010. When the rest of the bears arrive, they become privy to Funnybone's plan and try to help Funshine. After foiling his plot to steal the scepter at the "Laff-Fest", the villain reveals his real name is Basil Ratbone, from the No Fun Atoll, and admits that he only wanted the jewels so he could introduce the concept of "fun" to the rest of his friends. After revealing that Funshine isn't the destined king, they relinquish their title to Gig the pig, who becomes a princess.

Funshine Bear makes their animated debut in the very first Care Bears 1983 television special. Here, as seen throughout the remainder of the original series, they are depicted as female. After a boy named Kevin runs away from home, Funshine and all of the other bears end up in the Land Without Feelings, ruled by Professor Coldheart. Kevin is then transformed into a Green Creature Slave and tasked with doing the professor's dirty work. It's up to Funshine and the rest of the bears to defeat the mad professor and return the boy to normal.Her powers are as charming as they are mesmerizing, and it’s no wonder everyone falls for her enchanting persona. Wish Bear Care Bears". Atari Protos. Archived from the original on January 3, 2011 . Retrieved October 9, 2010. In the 2012 series, Welcome to Care-a-Lot, Funshine spends their time playing games or going for a splash. They especially enjoy hang-gliding. The only thing that gets them down is when there is no one around for them to play with, as they highly value spending time with others.

Wish Bear has the best job in the whole world-to help make wishes come true! Her best friend is Twinkers, a wishing star that helps her grant wishes. But look out-those wishes don't always turn out like you hope. Wish Bear's belly badge is a bright shooting star with a rainbow trail. Wojahn, Ellen (1988). "Fold". Playing by Different Rules. American Management Association (amacom). p. 217. ISBN 0-8144-5861-0. Accompanying them are the Star and Heart Buddies, who look out for the Bears and Cousins whenever they are on missions of caring; and the Birds, who are usually seen in the Forest of Feelings with the Care Bear Cousins and who watch over them. A less recurring character is The Cloud Keeper, the portly gentleman who maintains Care-a-Lot. With her magical touch, she can cast a spell that can make anyone’s heart skip a beat and bring them head over heels for someone. Whether teaching them the game’s rules or helping them out of a tough spot, Champ Bear will lend a hand and lead the team to victory.Cheer Bear is one of everyone’s favorite female protagonist bear, who takes care of other bears when they are feeling down. Due to her innate nature, she has even wound up as the leader of the bears in several instances. This carnation pink Care Bear is the embodiment of the golden rule, very fun loving, and makes sure to share cheer wherever it is needed, and even when it is not. She is only not whimsical and playful when she feels she cannot make someone who is down happy. Her Belly Badge carries the tummy symbol of a rainbow, and with it she has the power to manifest rainbows into real life and any form.