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

Crumpet

So Soft Pony, 1987

Gold earth pony with gold mane and tail, pink teapot symbol, FLOCKED

Gold pony with gold mane and tail, pink teapot, flocked
Pony Data
Set So Soft Ponies III (1987)
Asst. Number
4762.02
Accessories Blue moon and stars comb, neon pink ribbon
Pose Crumpet
Distribution North America, Italy
Other Versions -

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Ponies Sold in 1987 in the UK Movie Star Ponies | Mountain Boy Ponies | Birthday Party with Tutti Frutti | Princess Ponies (Set 1) |Snuzzle's Grooming Parlour | Megan and Sundance (Second Edition)| Twinkle Eye Ponies (UK Set II) | Flutter Ponies (Set II) | Newborn Twins (Set I, Partial) | Pretty & Pearly Baby Sea Ponies (UK Release)| Paradise Estate | Dream Castle | Lullabye Nursery | Baby Buggy | Baby Bonnet School of Dance

Other 1987 Ponies Twinkle Eyed Ponies (North America/Italy) | Pony Friends (Ponies) | Stockings |Pony Friends (Animals) | Soft Sleepy Newborns| Sea Sparkle Baby Sea Ponies | Satin Slipper Sweet Shoppe | Crimp & Curl Hair Salon (Perm Shoppe) (UK:1988) | Slumber Party Gift Set | Rainbow Ponies (Europe) | Twice as Fancy (Party) Ponies (UK:1988) | First Tooth Baby Ponies (UK:1988)| Big Brother Ponies (UK:1988) | So Soft Ponies (III) | Purse with Baby Crumpet | Baby Blue Ribbon



So Soft Crumpet

Crumpet was sold in the third and final full set of So Soft ponies in 1987. She was released in North America, and also in Italy, although she does not seem to have been sold anywhere else in Europe. She did appear on the UK insert though, promoting the Costume Wear for the year (Pony Naut).

A baby version of Crumpet was also sold in 1987, with the purse.

Her name and symbol is apparently inspired by the quintessential concept of "British afternoon tea." Which, considering archaic British slang, is a little unfortunate, but never mind.





Crumpet's Character

As further evidence of Crumpet's apparently 'afternoon-tea'ish stereotype concept, her story also depicts her holding a 'tea party', featuring pony friends from various sets sold (in North America) during that year (Mimic and Bouquet). I find this story super-awkward because of how stilted and unrealistic the whole setting feels, but nothing quite beats Crumpet's amazing ability to make...croquet balls appear by wiggling her nose? And not just any croquet balls, but croquet balls made from roses (!?).

Yes, well, anyway. Apparently they all had a 'splendid' time, and that's what really matters...