Dandy’s full name is Dandicus Dancifer. He is the titular mascot and shopkeeper of Gardenview who runs the “Ichor Operation.”

Yes, Dandy and Astro are confirmed childhood friends. Lore reveals they used to play together long before the Gardenview facility shut down, and Astro is one of the few who still tries to help Dandy despite his “Twisted” transformation.

You unlock Shelly by encountering her in-game to reach 100% research and then purchasing her with Ichor after completing Tisha’s mastery.

The characters in Dandy’s World are called Toons. They are playable characters and story NPCs from the Gardenview cartoon universe.
The main characters include:
Dandy (Dandicus Dancifer)
Astro (Astro Novalite)
Vee (Vee Version 1)
Shelly (Shelly Fossilian)
Sprout (Sprout Seedly)
Pebble (Pebble Dancifer Jr.)
Other playable Toons include Boxten, Poppy, Cosmo, Tisha, Rodger, Teagan, Glisten, Goob, Scraps, Flutter, Finn, and many more.
There are also event characters like Coal, Cocoa, Ginger, Bassie, Bobette, and Gourdy.

Here are the known full or official names used in the game’s lore:
Dandy – Dandicus Dancifer
Astro – Astro Novalite
Vee – Vee Version 1
Shelly – Shelly Fossilian
Sprout – Sprout Seedly
Pebble – Pebble Dancifer Jr.
Bobette – Bobette Carolynne
Bassie – Bassie Bloomington
Gourdy – Gourdy Holloway
Most regular Toons (like Boxten, Poppy, or Tisha) do not have confirmed last names and are officially known by their first names only.

Yes.
Coal is officially referred to as a female character in Dandy’s World.
She is a Christmas event Toon, and her design and dialogue use she/her pronouns. Coal is not always available and usually appears during holiday updates.

The cartoon characters in Dandy’s World come from the fictional Gardenview cartoon show.
These include:
Dandy the Flower
Astro the Star
Vee the TV
Shelly the Shell
Sprout the Plant
Pebble the Rock is a cute mascot Pebble looks like a cute cartoon mascot, but the game places them in a horror survival setting, which makes the contrast unique and popular.

Bobette is female.
According to the official Dandy’s World character information, Bobette’s listed gender is female and she uses she/her pronouns in the game.

Yes — Vee is female.
Official Dandy’s World sources list Vee’s gender as female and indicate she uses she/her pronouns in the game.

Dandy is generally presented as male or male-coded.

Yes, it is considered kid-appropriate with mild spooky themes.

Shelly is commonly portrayed as the youngest character.

Dandy, Shelly, Vee, and supporting NPCs.

Characters serve roles like extractor, distractor, and support, affecting gameplay strategy.

Some appear only in seasonal events but may return in yearly updates.

A: Event-exclusive Toons like Bobette and holiday characters are rare because they’re only available at specific times.

Most are playable, but some like Dandy are shopkeepers or limited to special modes

Yes — abilities and stats change how you complete tasks and avoid Twisteds

The roster includes Boxten, Poppy, Toodles, Goob, Scraps, Astro, Brightney, Glisten, Cosmo, Flutter, Vee, Shelly, and the elusive shopkeeper, Dandy. New Toons are frequently added via seasonal updates.

U-001 is the internal designation for Dandy, the flower-headed mascot of the game. He serves as the primary NPC who trades Ichor for items, but lore suggests he has a darker role in the creation of the Twisteds.

There are currently 39 playable Toons in Dandy’s World. This roster is divided into several categories: 
Regular Toons (22): Including characters like Boxten
, Poppy
, Goob
, Rodger
, and newer additions like Connie and Squirm.
Main Characters (5): Elite Toons such as Astro
, Pebble
, Shelly
, Sprout
, and Vee
Event Toons (12): Limited-time characters like Bassie
, Bobette
, Eggson
, and Flyte.
Lethal Entities (2): Dandy
 and Dyle, who serve as primary antagonists and are generally not playable by normal users.

It is important to distinguish between the Roblox game and the classic British comic book also titled The Dandy. 
In the Roblox game (Dandy’s World): The “Toons” are original horror-themed mascots like Dandy (a flower), Vee (a TV), and Shelly (a dinosaur-like creature).
In the Classic Comic (The Dandy): This famous comic features legendary characters such as Desperate Dan, Korky the Kat, Bananaman, Beryl the Peril
, and Keyhole Kate. 

As of the most recent updates in early 2026, there are 39 playable Toons in total. This roster is divided into several categories:

8 Main Characters: These are the primary stars of the in-universe show (e.g., Astro, Vee, Shelly).

12 Holiday Toons: Special characters released during seasonal events like Christmas, Easter, and Halloween.

Common, Uncommon, and Rare Toons: These make up the rest of the playable cast that users can unlock in Dandy’s Shop.
Additionally, there are “Lethal Toons” like Dandy and Dyle who are central to the game but typically unplayable for normal players.

In the game’s lore, Toon Handlers were the humans responsible for taking care of the characters at the Gardenview Center. The confirmed names found through in-game secrets and developer notes include:

Devan Reed: Handler for Dandy and Pebble.
Austin Russo: Handler for Astro.
Veronica Hurley: Handler for Vee.
Shanon Mendez: Handler for Shelly.
Sam Mclaughlin: Handler for Sprout.
The founders of the center were Arthur Walton and Delilah Keen.

The creator of the game, Qwelver, has explicitly stated that there are no canon romantic relationships (ships) between the characters.

While the community has many popular “fan ships”—such as Moonflower (Astro x Dandy) or Fruitcake (Cosmo x Sprout)—these are not official parts of the game’s story. The only official “romantic” mention in the lore is Gourdy’s parents (Mr. and Mrs. Holloway), who are minor background characters.