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

Cherry Treats

Sweetberry Ponies (1988, North America, 1990, UK and Europe)

White earth pony with red mane and tail, bowl of cherries symbol, SCENTED.

Cherry Treats
Pony Data
Set Sweetberry Ponies (1988, 1990)
Asst. Number 4643 (UK and Europe)
4405 (North America)
Accessories Mint green flower brush, ribbon - possibly green, sometimes pink.
Pose Posey
Distribution Largely worldwide, albeit some versions made in Hong Kong and some China
 
Other Versions Hong Kong versions more common in North America. Forelock versions also more common in North America. European/UK release usually made in China/no forelock

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Ponies Sold in 1990 in the UK Kiss Curl's Grooming Parlour |Colour Change Baby Sea Ponies | Merry-Go-Round Ponies | Candy Cane Ponies | Sweetberry Ponies | Sunshine Ponies | Dance & Prance Ponies | Playtime Babies | Newborn Babies | Sweetheart Sister Ponies | Brush & Grow Ponies (Woolworths: Import) | Sweet Dreams Crib | Club Newborn Baby Bridesmaid | Baby Ribbons & Hearts (Special Offer) | Magical Breeze (Mail Order) | Baby Bonnet School of Dance (Mail In Offer) |Loving Families (individual and gift set) | Loving Family Accessories| Show Stable II | PETITE PONIES (assorted sets)

Other 1990 Ponies Goldilocks | Sweet Scoops | Chuck. E. Cheese Baby | Valentine Twins | Satin & Lace (Lavender) | Coat/Tux 'n' Tails | Twice as Fancy Baby Ponies | Birthday Baby Ponies | Sparkle Baby Ponies | Tropical Ponies (UK: 1991) | Rainbow Curl Ponies (UK: 1991) | Sweetsteps Ballerina Ponies | Drink & Wet Babies (UK: 1991) | Glittery Sweetheart Sister Ponies (UK: 1991) | Prom Queen Sweetheart Sister Ponies |Princess Baby Buggy | Pretty Mane Ponies | Baby Sister Ponies | DREAM BEAUTIES (assorted styles)



Cherry Treats

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 and the earth ponies at least had forelocks. In Europe, the four ponies who saw release were made in China, and the earth ponies did not have forelocks.

The pony pictured at the top of the page is my childhood pony, bought new here in the UK in 1990.

Cherry Treats
Cherry Treats
(1988, Made in Hong Kong)

Aside the more obvious differences, the type of plastic used for these ponies seems to differ. It is more common for the Hong Kong version to discolour, sometimes even while still on card, and tan or brown/beige versions are not unusual. The Chinese versions discolour far less, but can still discolour. The type of plastic used for Hong Kong Cherry Treats is more 'translucent' in its appearance, whereas the Chinese version appears more chalky and dense/opaque. There are also minor differences in symbol paint, and the Hong Kong one seems to have more blush.

Cherry Treats Comparison
Comparing Chinese and Hong Kong versions of Cherry Treats




Cherry Treats's Character

Cherry Treats's character obviously revolved around fruit, specifically cherries. Her backcard story mentions her finding a lot of cherry trees, but not being tall enough to reach the branches to pick them. Instead she had help from a flock of golden birds. This story was universal across her English language releases.
Cherry Treats' backcard story
Cherry Treats' Backcard Story
(UK card, 1990)

These golden birds also appeared in the comic, albeit briefly, where they were also in a helping capacity. This summoning the birds to help motif feels a bit Cinderellaish :)

Cherry Treats and birds
Cherry Treats and her golden birds
UK Pony Comic, 1990