Blackberry Pie (aka Boysenberry Pie in North America)

Although the Sweetberry Ponies were some of the first scented ponies to be released in the States, they were one of the last scented releases in Europe. Unlike most delayed sets, which were sold one year after the North American issue, this set was sold two years later, and essentially they seem to have been recreated for the UK market. As mentioned on the main set page, the 1988 set from North America were mostly made in Hong Kong. The pony pictured at the top of the page was acquired second-hand in the UK and is made in China.

 As the only unicorn in the set, Blackberry Pie does not seem to have been sold with a forelock in either region.

Blackberry Pie ("Boysenberry Pie") Made in Hong Kong
North America, 1988

 There are some slight colour variations between the two releases - the Hong Kong one seems to be a warmer purple, although this is also a pony that can discolour and so it can be difficult to tell for sure. The yellow on the hair seems more vivid on the Hong Kong one, but I have seen vividly yellow hair on China made release ponies as well.

Blackberry Pie Mint on Card
(Colour palette - dark pink/pink)
Italian release version, 1990
Image from SoSilver

Blackberry Pie's Character

Blackberry Pie appeared in the comic a few times, and came over as a friendly, gregarious type who was more than a little fond of blackberries. I have not seen her UK card story, but her US one suggests a particular friendship with Cherry Treats, who she allows to taste some of her pie cooking despite the latter's attempts to sneak a piece without permission. This relationship also carries over into the comic, when Cherry Treats is roped into helping her gather blackberries.

This story takes an odd turn when Blackberry Pie borrows Mend-It's wheelbarrow to carry her pies in. It takes on a life of her own, dragging her in the direction of the Enchanted Land. I guess they really wanted food to go.