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.
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.
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My Book: The Unofficial Vintage My Little Pony Companion
I love Nirvana ponies, so I made a book about them! Well, not just about them, but they are ALL included. The book is called “The Unofficial Vintage My Little Pony Companion” and contains 400 pages of images and descriptions for international and foreign releases of My Little Pony generation One (MLP G1)
Year Three Sea Ponies and Baby Sea 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.
Adult Sea Ponies
Baby Sea Ponies
Year Four Baby 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:
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).
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!) My Little Pony G1 Guides
The world of My Little Pony is… huge. We’re talking thirteen years of collections featuring all sorts of figures and toys! So, I’ve been working on creating smaller guides to help you navigate this wonderful pastel-colored world. Below, you will find (some!) pages with ponies sorted by year, collection (such as Birthflower ponies, Spanish Piggies, etc), country, and much more. I hope they help!
With 400 pages of G1 ponies, The Unofficial Vintage My Little Pony Companion is a deep dive into the world of My Little Pony and the people who created the line. The book includes custom-made images of thousands of pony variants, graphics, beautiful illustrations, and, for the first time, a comprehensive list of ALL Nirvana (foreign) ponies shown and described in detail—as well as previously unknown details about how ponies were manufactured and distributed all around the world.
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.
