The My Little Pony Scrapbook: Baby Moondancer

Baby Moondancer

Baby Unicorn Pony

White baby unicorn pony with pink mane and tail, purple streak in mane, moon and star symbol.

Pony Data
Set	Baby Ponies (North America and parts of Europe)
Asst. Number	4898 (1984 North American release/Benelux 1985?) 92537 (German/Danish/English carded release - various Europe)
Accessories	Blue teddy bear brush, blue ribbon, Purple rocker, lavender rim bottle, pink and white rattle, pink B-A-B-Y necklace, nappy and yellow box, purple rim bib, round puffy sticker.
Pose	Baby Glory
Distribution	North America and parts of Europe
Other Versions	Pearly Baby Moondreamer (North America, Mail Order) Versions with glittery and painted symbols (the latter from Europe, missing Pat. Pend from hooves)

Baby Moondancer in the United Kingdom

Although Baby Moondancer was not sold in the UK, she did appear regularly in the early My Little Pony comics.

Baby Moondancer in the United States

Baby Moondancer was issued in a yellow box in North America, with an array of accessories befitting a 'play and care' set, although this set name was not used officially in the North American line. She was one of two baby unicorns introduced this year, and had paler hair than her mother pony. A pearly version of Baby Moondancer was also produced, under the name Baby Moondreamer.

Baby Moondancer in Other Places

The American boxed (or translated versions of it) Baby Moondancer were sold in other places around Europe. There was also a carded release featuring only a bottle as an accessory, which was sold in other parts of Europe, such as Scandinavia and Finland, as well as in Germany. This release continued into 1986 or beyond, and sometimes featured Baby Moondancer with a painted symbol, instead of a glittery one. This release was definitely around in 1987, according to a German insert, and sometimes featured Baby Glory with a painted symbol, instead of a glittery one. She had no Pat. Pend on her hooves, which also indicates a later release. Some countries which had the carded release also had the boxed set in earlier years.

Baby Moondancer (painted symbols)

Baby Moondancer Mint on Card
(European release)
Thanks to the Ebay Seller who contributed this image.

Baby Moondancer's Character

Baby Moondancer played a key role in the animated special Escape from Catrina, from the start when she loses her ball down the tunnel, to the end where she receives the Rainbow of Light in the Dressed Like A Dream parade. Her backcard story involved her dancing with the help of the moon, teaching her to place her steps properly. She also appeared in the UK comics.