The Merry Go Round Ponies are one of the most unique and eye-catching groups from the G1 My Little Pony line. These ponies debuted in Year 7 (1988-1989) and were designed to resemble elegant carousel horses. Unlike regular releases, they had intricately molded saddles in bright colors. They weren’t just about looking fancy—they had a magical, whimsical vibe that made them feel like they came straight out of a dreamy carnival!
These ponies were released in three unique poses, each slightly modified from earlier My Little Pony designs—similar to how the Sundae Best Ponies and Princess Ponies received updated poses in Year 6. Each Merry Go Round Pony had her own distinct color combination, pose, and personality, making them a collector’s dream. Some of them were even included in rare gift sets.
About Hasbro's Merry Go Round My Little Ponies
With names like Diamond Dreams, Sparkler, and Tassels, these ponies (all Earth Ponies) embodied excitement, elegance, and celebration. Whether they were twirling on their carousel poles or just brightening up a collection, these ponies were truly special, bringing a touch of fairytale magic to My Little Pony history.
My Little Pony Merry Go Round Sunny Bunch (Vintage)
Sunny Bunch is a Merry Go Round Pony with an elaborate sculpted pattern, making her one of the most unique and beautifully designed ponies in the collection. Her soft pink body and vibrant green mane give her a fresh look.
- Symbol: A floral arrangement in blue, pink, white, and green.
- Pose: Posey Pose/Flower Bouquet Pose.
- Unique Fact: Sometimes included in the rare Scrub-A-Dub Tub Gift Pack.
- Personality: Warm, gentle, and always spreading happiness through nature.
My Little Pony Merry Go Round Brilliant Blossoms (Vintage)
Brilliant Blossoms is a stunning Merry Go Round Pony, known for her intricate sculpted details and elegant presence. Her soft blue body and bright yellow mane create a striking contrast.
- Symbol: A three-dimensional saddle in pink, yellow, and white.
- Pose: Tootsie Pose / Brilliant Blossoms Pose.
- International Names: Monaco (French), Herzblüte (German).
- Personality: Graceful, artistic, and full of wonder.
My Little Pony Merry Go Round Sparkler (Vintage)
Sparkler is a dazzling Merry Go Round Pony with a truly mesmerizing color palette. Her rich purple body is complemented by a vibrant turquoise mane, making her stand out beautifully among the carousel ponies.
- Symbol: A three-dimensional saddle in pink, turquoise, and white.
- Pose: Quackers Pose / Diamond Dreams Pose.
- Unique Feature: Highly detailed sculpted carousel saddle.
- Personality: Energetic, celebratory, and always ready to brighten the day.
My Little Pony Merry Go Round Flower Bouquet (Vintage)
Flower Bouquet is a breathtaking Merry Go Round Pony, known for her graceful presence and intricate sculpted details. She has a white body that gives her an ethereal and elegant appearance and soft pink mane.
- Symbol: A three-dimensional saddle in pink, yellow, white, and green.
- Pose: Posey Pose / Flower Bouquet Pose.
- Unique Feature: Elaborate molded cape and detailed saddle design.
- Personality: Graceful, nurturing, and full of quiet elegance.
My Little Pony Merry Go Round Tassels (Vintage)
Tassels is a G1 Merry-Go-Round Pony, known for her vibrant colors and extravagant, carousel-inspired design. She has a turquoise body is strikingly bold, making her stand out among the other ponies, and a deep pink mane.
- Symbol: A three-dimensional saddle in blue, pink, and white.
- Pose: Tootsie Pose / Brilliant Blossoms Pose.
- International Name: Fantasia (German).
- Personality: Theatrical, festive, and always full of grand ideas.
My Little Pony Merry Go Round Diamond Dreams (Vintage)
Diamond Dreams is a G1 Merry-Go-Round Pony, radiating elegance and charm with her golden yellow body and candy red mane. Her deep purple eyes shine with wisdom and grace.
- Symbol: A three-dimensional saddle in purple, pink, and white.
- Pose: Quackers Pose / Diamond Dreams Pose.
- Unique Feature: Luxurious sculpted saddle reminiscent of precious jewels.
- Personality: Elegant, wise, and a true believer in dreams coming true.
The Merry Go Round Pony Combs and Cards
The Merry Go Round Pony combs were specially designed flower-shaped brushes that came with each of the six Merry Go Round Ponies. Each brush matched the pony’s color scheme and added to their whimsical carousel theme. These combs were shaped like a simple, rounded five-petal flower, making them distinct from other MLP brushes of the time.
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My Little Pony G1 Essentials
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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