If you like vintage My Little Ponies, you have probably come across these aquatic variants. My Little Pony Sea Ponies are among some of the favorites of MLP G1 collectors worldwide. So, what were they, exactly, and did Hasbro think it was a good idea to introduce them?
Sea ponies were designed to be bath toys. In fact, some of them had weights in their tails in order to help them float at the surface of the water. The Sea Ponies introduced a new subcategory of My Little Pony toys, as these little guys looked and felt different from their land-dwelling counterparts! For one, they had fins instead of hooves and colorful sea-themed accessories like floaters, seashells (with suction cups that stuck to the sides of the bathtub), and ocean-themed combs.
That’s right! These sea pony toys were designed to be submerged in water, where they could float (they had a little hole next to one ear so you could pop the water out when you were done playing). Many Sea Ponies also came with special features such as color-changing abilities, squirt action, or musical elements.
Year Two Sea Ponies (1983-1984)
My Little Pony Year Two included adult Sea Ponies of three types: Seawinkle, Wavedancer, and Sealight. These original sea ponies came with clam shells (pink, lilac, and green, respectively), a pair of combs, and a ribbon. Together, these original sea ponies represented the magic of friendship and the beauty of the ocean in the My Little Pony universe. They are generally considered “adult” ponies, as they are larger than sea ponies that came in the following year releases.
My Little Pony G1 Sealight Sea Pony (North America Exclusive)
Sealight is a Generation 1 My Little Pony introduced in 1983 as part of the inaugural Sea Ponies set in the United States, alongside Seawinkle and Wavedancer.
- Pose: Sea Pony Pose.
- Accessories: Yellow seashell float.
- Media Appearances: Featured in various My Little Pony media and merchandise.
- Personality: Often depicted as graceful and serene, embodying the essence of the sea.
My Little Pony G1 Wavedancer Sea Pony (North America Exclusive)
Wavedancer is a Generation 1 My Little Pony introduced in 1983 as part of the inaugural Sea Ponies set in the United States, alongside Seawinkle and Sealight.
- Pose: Sea Pony Pose.
- Accessories: Yellow seashell float.
- Media Appearances: Featured in various My Little Pony media and merchandise.
- Personality: Often depicted as graceful and serene, embodying the essence of the sea.
My Little Pony G1 Seawinkle Sea Pony (North America Exclusive)
Seawinkle is a Generation 1 My Little Pony introduced in 1983 as part of the first set of Sea Ponies released in the USA, alongside Wavedancer and Sealight.
- Pose: Sea Pony Pose.
- Accessories: Pink seashell float.
- Media Appearances: Featured in various My Little Pony media and merchandise.
- Personality: Often depicted as graceful and serene, embodying the essence of the sea.
European-Exclusive Year Two Sea Ponies
In some selected European countries (like the United Kingdom), Hasbro also released three additional Sea Ponies. These were Wavebreaker (pink body and blue hair), Surf Dancer (light blue body and yellow hair), and Seaspray (yellow body and pink hair). These three exclusive Sea Ponies also came with a clamshell, a ribbon, and a shell comb, and can be a little more difficult to find if you are in the United States.
My Little Pony G1 Wavebreaker Sea Pony (European Exclusive)
Wavebreaker is a Generation 1 My Little Pony introduced in 1983 as part of the exclusive Sea Ponies set released in select European countries, including the UK.
- Pose: Sea Pony Pose.
- Accessories: Yellow clamshell float with white suction cup.
- Media Appearances: Featured in various My Little Pony media and merchandise.
- Personality: Often depicted as graceful and serene, embodying the essence of the sea.
My Little Pony G1 Surf Dancer Sea Pony (European Exclusive)
Surf Dancer is a Generation 1 My Little Pony introduced in 1984 as part of the European-exclusive Sea Ponies set. She features a blue body with vibrant yellow hair and purple-tipped fins.
- Pose: Sea Pony Pose.
- Accessories: Light pink clamshell float with white suction cup.
- Media Appearances: Featured in various My Little Pony media and merchandise.
- Personality: Often depicted as graceful and serene, embodying the essence of the sea.
My Little Pony G1 Seaspray Sea Pony (European Exclusive)
Seaspray is a Generation 1 My Little Pony introduced in 1984 as part of the Sea Ponies line. She features a yellow body with pink hair and matching pink fin tips.
- Pose: Sea Pony Pose.
- Accessories: Purple clamshell float with white suction cup.
- Media Appearances: Featured in various My Little Pony media and merchandise.
- Personality: Often depicted as graceful and serene, embodying the essence of the sea.
Year Three Sea Ponies and Baby Ponies (1984-1985)
Year Three of the My Little Pony lineup included six adult Sea Ponies (Sea Breeze, Whitecap, Sea Mist, Wave Jumper, Sand Dollar and High Tide) and six baby ponies (Sea Star, Shimmer, Backstroke, Tiny Bubbles, Splasher and Surf Rider). These beautifully-coloured sea ponies came with clam shells in two variations, a pair of combs and a ribbon. Year Three also included the first Baby Sea Ponies, or pint-sized sea ponies characterized by their tiny size, playful personalities, and irresistible cuteness. They are significantly smaller in stature compared to their adult counterparts, making them even more endearing.
Year Three Adult Sea Ponies
My Little Pony G1 Sea Breeze Sea Pony (Vintage)
Sea Breeze is a graceful and enchanting Sea Pony from the Generation 1 lineup, known for her serene beauty and connection to the ocean. Her delicate pink body and flowing mane capture the calming essence of the sea.
- Pose: Sea Pony
- Body Colour: Pink
- Hair Colour: Lilac and green
- Symbol: Light blue seashell
- Unique Trait: Graceful aquatic design with a serene personality
My Little Pony G1 Sea Mist Sea Pony (Vintage)
Sea Mist is a graceful G1 Sea Pony with a sleek white body and a vibrant candy-red mane accented with a light pink stripe. She has maroon eyes and pink fin tips.
- Pose: Wavedancer Pose
- Body Colour: White
- Hair Colour: Candy Red with a light pink stripe
- Eye Colour: Maroon
- Symbol: Pink fin tips
My Little Pony G1 Sand Dollar Sea Pony (Vintage)
Sand Dollar is a G1 Sea Pony introduced in 1984, capturing the magic and charm of life beneath the waves. Her soft pink body and vibrant chartreuse mane make her a standout figure, while teal eyes.
- Pose: Sand Dollar Pose
- Body Colour: Pink
- Hair Colour: Chartreuse
- Eye Colour: Teal
- Symbol: Aqua fin tips
My Little Pony G1 High Tide Sea Pony (Vintage)
High Tide is a vibrant G1 Sea Pony introduced in 1984, bringing the sunny warmth of the seaside to the My Little Pony collection. Her bright yellow body and soft, curly light pink hair create a cheerful and eye-catching design.
- Pose: Sand Dollar Pose
- Body Colour: Yellow
- Hair Colour: Light pink
- Eye Colour: Purple
- Symbol: Pink fin tips
My Little Pony G1 Wave Jumper Sea Pony (Vintage)
Wave Jumper is a vibrant G1 Sea Pony introduced in 1984 as part of the second wave of Sea Ponies released in the USA. Her bright blue body and fading pink curly hair capture the playful essence of the ocean.
- Pose: Sand Dollar Pose
- Body Colour: Blue
- Hair Colour: Fading pink
- Eye Colour: Purple
- Symbol: Pink fin tips
My Little Pony G1 Whitecap Sea Pony (Vintage)
Whitecap is a G1 Sea Pony with a sleek aqua body and a soft lavender mane, embodying the gentle beauty of ocean waves. Her symbol, a pink shell, highlights her connection to the underwater world.
- Pose: Wavedancer Pose
- Body Colour: White
- Hair Colour: Purple hair with a blue streak
- Eye Colour: Blue
- Symbol: Pink fin tips
Year Three Baby Sea Ponies
My Little Pony G1 Baby Tiny Bubbles (Vintage)
Tiny Bubbles is a charming G1 Baby Sea Pony introduced in Year 3 of the My Little Pony collection. Her design captures the beauty and whimsy of the ocean, with a bright blue body and cheerful yellow hair.
- Pose: Tiny Bubbles Pose
- Body Colour: Blue
- Hair Colour: Yellow
- Eye Colour: Blue
- Symbol: Yellow fin tips
My Little Pony G1 Baby Surf Rider (Vintage)
Surf Rider is a graceful and playful G1 Baby Sea Pony introduced in Year 3 of the My Little Pony collection. She has a soft lavender body, delicate pale pink hair, and matching pale pink fin tips.
- Pose: Tiny Bubbles Pose
- Body Colour: Lavender
- Hair Colour: Pale pink
- Eye Colour: Blue
- Symbol: Pale pink fin tips
My Little Pony G1 Baby Splasher (Vintage)
Splasher is a delightful G1 Baby Sea Pony introduced in Year 3 of the My Little Pony collection. She has a bright blue body, flowing purple hair, and matching purple fin tips.
- Pose: Backstroke Pose
- Body Colour: Blue
- Hair Colour: Purple
- Eye Colour: Purple
- Symbol: Purple fin tips
My Little Pony G1 Baby Sea Star (Vintage)
Sea Star is a G1 Baby Sea Pony introduced in Year 3 of the My Little Pony lineup, bringing an adorable charm to the underwater world of Ponyland. She has a sunny yellow body, a soft purple mane, and pink fin tips.
- Pose: Backstroke Pose
- Body Colour: Yellow
- Hair Colour: Purple
- Eye Colour: Purple
- Symbol: Pink fin tips
My Little Pony G1 Baby Sea Shimmer (Vintage)
Sea Shimmer is a delightful G1 Baby Sea Pony from Year 3, bringing a touch of elegance and magic to the underwater world of Ponyland. She has a pale green-yellow body, soft blue hair, and matching blue fin tips.
- Pose: Tiny Bubbles Pose
- Body Colour: Pale green-yellow
- Hair Colour: Blue
- Eye Colour: Blue
- Symbol: Blue fin tips
My Little Pony G1 Baby Backstroke (Vintage)
Backstroke is a vibrant G1 Baby Sea Pony from Year 3, bringing a playful energy and aquatic charm to the My Little Pony universe. She has a bright pink body, bold orange hair, and orange fin tips.
- Pose: Backstroke Pose
- Body Colour: Pink
- Hair Colour: Orange
- Eye Colour: Aqua
- Symbol: Orange fin tips
Year Four Sea Ponies (1985-1986)
Year Four included nine Pretty and Pearly baby Sea Ponies: Ripple, Sun Shower, Water Lily, Beachcomber, Sea Shimmer, Surf Rider, Sea Star, Tiny Bubbles and Celebrate. These sea ponies had pearly bodies and came with floats, combs and a ribbon.
The Year Four Sea Ponies, released between 1985 and 1986, marked a significant expansion of the My Little Pony franchise into the realm of aquatic adventures. These beloved toys captured the imaginations of children with their colorful designs and underwater themes. Here’s an overview of the Year Four Sea Ponies:
My Little Pony G1 Pretty and Pearly Ripple Sea Pony
Ripple is a charming G1 Baby Sea Pony, released as part of the Pretty and Pearly Baby Sea Pony collection in Year Four (1985-1986).
- Series: Pretty and Pearly Baby Sea Ponies.
- Release: Year Four (1985-1986).
- Poses: Standard pose and a European-exclusive alternate pose.
- Appearance: Featured in the G1 TV show.
My Little Pony G1 Pretty and Pearly Sun Shower Sea Pony
Sun Shower is a G1 Pretty ‘n Pearly Baby Sea Pony, released during the Year Four (1985-1986) lineup. Her design captures the magic of an underwater world with her shimmering yellow body.
- Pose: Water Lily Pose, playful and graceful.
- Body: Yellow with a pearly shimmer, bright and sunny.
- Hair: Gold, warm and radiant.
- Symbol: Orange fin tips, simple and aquatic.
My Little Pony G1 Pretty and Pearly Water Lily Sea Pony
Water Lily is a delightful G1 Pretty ‘n Pearly Baby Sea Pony, known for her sweet and serene design. Her turquoise mane adds a splash of vibrant color, contrasting perfectly with her pink body.
- Pose: Water Lily Pose, elegant and graceful.
- Body: Pearly pink, soft and shimmering.
- Hair: Turquoise, vibrant and striking.
- Symbol: Turquoise fin tips, simple and aquatic.
My Little Pony G1 Pretty and Pearly Beachcomber Sea Pony
Beachcomber is a serene and charming G1 Pretty ‘n Pearly Baby Sea Pony, released as part of the Year Four (1985-1986) collection. She features a lovely blue body with a smooth, pearlescent finish.
- Pose: Baby Sea Pony Pose, simple and classic.
- Body: Blue with a pearly shimmer, calm and oceanic.
- Hair: Blue, cohesive and serene.
- Symbol: Blue fin tips, understated and aquatic.
My Little Pony G1 Pretty and Pearly Sea Shimmer Sea Pony
Pretty and Pearly Sea Shimmer was released in select European countries, including the UK. Known for her enchanting and radiant design, Sea Shimmer features a smooth, pearlescent finish.
- Re-release: Year Four (1985-1986) as part of the Pretty ‘n’ Pearly collection.
- Region: Available in Europe, including the UK.
- Design: Pearlescent finish for a shimmering, magical look.
- Collection: Part of the enchanting Pretty ‘n’ Pearly Baby Sea Ponies.
My Little Pony G1 Pretty and Pearly Surf Rider Sea Pony
Pretty and Pearly Surf Rider is a dazzling G1 Baby Sea Pony exclusively available in select European countries. Her design captures the essence of the ocean.
- Pose: Tiny Bubbles Pose, playful and graceful.
- Re-release: Year Four (1985-1986) as part of the Pretty ‘n’ Pearly collection.
- Region: Exclusively available in Europe, including the UK.
- Design: Shimmering pearlescent finish for a magical, oceanic look.
My Little Pony G1 Pretty and Pearly Sea Star Sea Pony
Sea Star is a charming G1 Baby Sea Pony. Her design radiates a playful and sunny vibe, with her bright yellow body that captures the warmth and cheer of a sunny beach day.
- Pose: Backstroke Pose, relaxed and graceful.
- Body: Bright yellow, warm and cheerful.
- Hair: Purple, vibrant and striking.
- Symbol: Pink fin tips, simple and aquatic.
- Re-release: Featured in the Pretty and Pearly Baby Sea Pony collection.
My Little Pony G1 Pretty and Pearly Tiny Bubbles Sea Pony
Tiny Bubbles is a delightful G1 Baby Sea Pony. She has a lovely blue body that evokes the color of the sea, giving her a soothing and aquatic appearance.
- Pose: Tiny Bubbles Pose, playful and graceful.
- Body: Blue, calm and aquatic.
- Hair: Yellow, bright and cheerful.
- Symbol: Yellow fin tips, simple and elegant.
- Re-release: Featured in the Pretty and Pearly Baby Sea Pony collection.
Year Five Sea Ponies (1986-1987)
Year Five introduced the adorable Baby Sea Ponies called “Sea Sparkle Baby Sea Ponies.” These six babies came with floaters and combs, and featured multicolored manes (unlike previous editions, which had single colors). As you might guess, though, and because they are so tiny and cute, the Year 5 Sea Sparkle ponies are a little more difficult to find (especially with their accessories).
My Little Pony G1 Sea Sparkle Baby Sea Spray (Vintage)
Sea Spray is a delightful Sea Sparkle Baby Sea Pony known for her playful underwater theme. With her soft pink body, she embodies the delicate beauty of the sea. Her white hair is accented by a cheerful yellow stripe.
- Pose: Backstroke Pose
- Body Color: Pink
- Hair Color: White with yellow stripe
- Symbol: Purple fin tips and sea star necklace
My Little Pony G1 Sea Sparkle Baby Wavy (Vintage)
Wavy is a charming Sea Sparkle Baby Sea Pony who brings a graceful and serene presence to the underwater-themed lineup. Her soft purple body is soothing and dreamy, and her hair is a mix of coral and pink.
- Pose: Backstroke Pose
- Body Color: Purple
- Hair Color: Coral with pink
- Symbol: Round conch shell
My Little Pony G1 Sea Sparkle Salty (Vintage)
Sea Sparkle Salty is a Baby Sea Pony. Her pale blue body reflects the calming hues of the sea, while her vibrant purple and orange hair adds a lively and cheerful contrast. Salty has a pink shell necklace and pink fin tips.
- Pose: Backstroke Pose
- Body Color: Pale blue
- Hair Color: Purple and orange
- Symbol: Pink shell necklace and pink fin tips
My Little Pony G1 Sea Sparkle Surfy (Vintage)
Surfy is a delightful G1 Sea Sparkle Baby Sea Pony with a playful and sunny design that perfectly reflects her name. Her bright yellow body radiates warmth and cheer.
- Pose: Water Lily Pose
- Body Color: Yellow
- Hair Color: Pink with purple
- Symbol: Light green conch shell necklace
My Little Pony G1 Sea Sparkle Baby Sea Breeze (Vintage)
Baby Sea Breeze is a charming Sea Sparkle Baby Sea Pony. Her soft green body reflects the natural hues of the sea, while her yellow hair with a purple stripe adds a cheerful and playful touch.
- Pose: Water Lily Pose
- Body Color: Green
- Hair Color: Yellow with a purple stripe
- Symbol: Pink fin tips and clam shell necklace
My Little Pony G1 Sea Sparkle Baby Dipper (Vintage)
Dipper is a sweet and whimsical G1 Sea Sparkle Baby Sea Pony from Year Five (1986-1987), bringing a delicate and magical charm to the underwater-themed collection.
- Pose: Water Lily Pose
- Body Color: White
- Hair Color: Pink with green
- Symbol: Pink cone-shaped shell necklace
Year Six Sea Ponies (1987-1988)
The Watercolor Baby Sea Ponies were introduced by Hasbro in Year 6 (1987-1988). What set them apart was their color-changing feature: when placed in warm water, their bodies would transform to a different hue, adding an interactive and magical element to bath time. The Watercolor Baby Sea Ponies consisted of six distinct characters: Misty, Foamy, Wavedancer, Seawinkle, Seashore, and Sealight.
My Little Pony G1 Watercolor Baby Sea Misty (Vintage)
Misty is a delightful Watercolor Baby Sea Pony known for her enchanting color-changing abilities. In her original form, Misty has a pale blue body that transforms into a soft lavender hue when placed in warm water.
- Body Color: Pale blue (changes to lavender in warm water).
- Hair Color: Pink.
- Symbol: Mist droplets.
- Accessories: Shell-shaped float and ribbon.
My Little Pony G1 Watercolor Baby Sea Foamy (Vintage)
Foamy is a charming member of the Watercolor Baby Sea Ponies, celebrated for her playful and bubbly personality. She features a light pink body that changes to a pale yellow hue when introduced to warm water.
- Body Color: Light pink (changes to pale yellow in warm water).
- Hair Color: Seafoam green.
- Symbol: Sea foam.
- Accessories: Shell-shaped float and ribbon.
My Little Pony G1 Watercolor Baby Wavedancer (Vintage)
Wavedancer is a graceful Watercolor Baby Sea Pony known for her love of the ocean’s rhythms. Her body is a gentle green that transforms to white when warmed. She has a flowing blue mane and tail.
- Body Color: Green (changes to white in warm water).
- Hair Color: Blue.
- Symbol: Wave patterns.
- Accessories: Shell-shaped float and ribbon.
My Little Pony G1 Watercolor Baby Seawinkle (Vintage)
Seawinkle is a Watercolor Baby Sea Pony who delights in creating graceful water shows on warm summer evenings. She dives in and out of the water, changing colors with each dive.
- Body Color: Magenta (changes to orange in warm water).
- Hair Color: Blue (changes to turquoise).
- Symbol: Fins.
- Accessories: Pink alligator float with aqua spots.
My Little Pony G1 Watercolor Baby Seashore (Vintage)
Seashore is a delightful Watercolor Baby Sea Pony who embodies the charm of the coastline. She features a soft peach-colored body that transforms to a pale pink when warmed.
- Body Color: Peach (changes to pale pink in warm water).
- Hair Color: Aqua blue.
- Symbol: Seashell.
- Accessories: Shell-shaped float and ribbon.
My Little Pony G1 Watercolor Baby Sealight (Vintage)
Sealight is a luminous Watercolor Baby Sea Pony known for her radiant presence. Her body is a lovely purple that changes to pink in warm water, adding to her enchanting allure.
- Body Color: Peach (changes to pale pink in warm water).
- Hair Color: Aqua blue.
- Symbol: Seashell.
- Accessories: Shell-shaped float and ribbon.
Learn More About My Little Pony
If you want to learn more about ponies and how to restore them, here are two resources that can help. The first is the unofficial MLP G1 guide (which has photos, prices, etc). The second is my own book, Restoring My Little Pony!
Restoring My Little Pony is the result of almost three years of restoring and customizing My Little Pony toys for my channel RetroGeek Crafts. The book contains 86 pages full of detailed step-by-step guides, project features, material and technique comparisons, and much more. The book is mostly focused on My Little Pony Generation 1 (MLP G1). However, these techniques can be applied to all other generations, including MLP G2, G3, G4, and even G5.
This unofficial MLP guide to the first generation of My Little Pony (known as G1) was created by Summer Hayes. The book provides everything a collector needs to identify G1 ponies and their accessories, and understand their value. The guide contains large, full color photos of every pony, playset and accessory released in the US (and in some cases in other countries) in the 1980s and 1990s.
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