The My Little Pony Scrapbook: G1 in the UK and Europe

Waffelchen

Sundae Best Pony, 1988-9

Golden yellow earth pony with AQUA mane and tail, raised pink and aqua ice cream symbol. SCENTED.

Waffelchen
Pony Data
Set Eiskrem-Ponys (1989)
Asst. Number 4610
Accessories Light pink sweetie comb, pale aqua ribbon
Pose Collector (Modified)
Distribution Germany, Austria, probably Switzerland
 
Other Versions Regular versions made in Hong Kong (Mostly North America/Benelux) and China (mostly UK and rest of Europe)

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Ponies Sold in 1988 in the UK Twice as Fancy (Party) Ponies | First Tooth Baby Ponies | Adventure Boy Ponies | Birthday Party with Tutti Frutti | Princess Ponies (Set 1) |Kiss Curl's Grooming Parlour | Summer Wing Ponies| Magic Message Ponies | Happytails Ponies (Import) | Newborn Twins (Set II, Partial) | Pretty & Pearly Baby Sea Ponies (UK Release) | Crimp & Curl Hair Salon | Lullabye Nursery | Baby Buggy | Sundae Best Ponies | Baby Bonnet School of Dance

Other 1988 Ponies Speedy (Europe) | Regenbogen-Ponys (Germany/Austria) | Baby-Ponys (Germany/Austria) | Princess Ponies (Set II) | Brush & Grow Ponies | Peekaboo Babies | Pony Friends (Animals) Set II| Sweetberry Ponies (UK: 1990)| Watercolor Baby Sea Ponies (UK: 1989) | Satin Slipper Sweet Shoppe | Brush Me Beautiful Boutique | Slumber Party Gift Set | Perfume Puff Palace (UK: 1989) | Twice as Fancy Ponies: Set II | Clipper | Satin 'n' Lace (Magenta) |Sparkle Ponies (Mail Order)

Also available in 1989 in the UK.


Waffelchen (Aka "Butter Kiss" (UK) or "Swirly Whirly (North America)

For some unknown reason, in Germany, two of the ponies in this set were different from the release pretty much everywhere else. It is not clear whether the other versions were sold in Germany as well, or not - I have not seen any Mint on Card evidence that they were, but I can't rule it out, as all the artwork and promotional imagery featured the regular versions.

When I say "Germany", this release also spread into other German speaking countries - definitely Austria, and probably Switzerland as well. There is currently no indication she was sold in other parts of Europe.

Her name, "Waffelchen" is the official German name for this pony, hence the right name for the release.

Waffelchen had aqua hair, instead of gold. This was the same shade and texture as that used for Banana Surprise. Her accessories were the same as those sold in the UK and other European countries, comprising a comb and ribbon.

She was made in China.