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

Hula Hula

Tropical Ponies, 1991

Neon red-pink earth pony with orange, neon red-pink and electric blue mane and tail, orange and blue palm trees on sand symbol

Hula Hula
Pony Data
Set Tropical Pony (1990-1)
Asst. Number 4631 (UK and Europe)
Accessories Blue fish comb (universal)
Pose Crumpet
Distribution Probably worldwide
Other Versions  
Versions exist with and without Pat Pend, also body shade differences.

Pony shown has Pat Pend on hooves.

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Other 1991 Ponies Rockin' Beat Ponies (UK: 1992) | Glowing Magic/Glow & Show Ponies (UK: 1992) | Pocket Friends/Precious Pocket Ponies (UK: 1992) | Pretty Ponies | Rainbow Baby Ponies (UK: 1992) | Ballerina Baby Ponies (UK: 1992) | Teeny Weeny Ponies (UK: 1992) | Secret Surprise Ponies (UK: 1992) | Princess with Eyelashes | Firefly's Adventure | Baby "Stockings" | Rapunzel | Mommy and Baby Pony

Will the real Hula Hula please stand up...


Hula Hula was one of two earth pony characters in the Tropical Pony set. Confusingly, this pony was called Pina Colada in the North American release, while the name Hula Hula was given to the unicorn with the sailing boat symbol. As Hula Hula's symbol is hula-dancing palm trees, this is frankly odd. What Hasbro intended in the US naming is unclear, but it does feel like they got the names mixed up over there.

Hula Hula - name from UK card
"Hula Hula" - name from UK card, 1991

Here in the UK, Hula Hula was not so confused. My sister had the above pictured pony new from childhood and this was definitely her name. This can also be seen on the MOC pony below, which is correctly carded.

Hula Hula Mint on Card, UK
Hula Hula Mint on Card
UK, 1991

Hula Hula was sold with a blue fish comb in the UK. She had no ribbon. All releases of Hula Hula seem to have come with this comb.
While there are Hula Hulas with darker body tone and straighter hair, I don't own this version, so have no picture comparisons to add. It is interesting to note that she was usually illustrated with this darker body colour, as can be seen on the Mint on Card image above and the comic image below.


Hula Hula's Character

Hula Hula's chief characteristic was her dancing, specifically Hula dancing, and usually to the point that she inspired the palm trees to sway along with her. What this did for the ecology of the Tropical Isle is unclear, as is whether she is able to 'sway' other trees. Imagining falling coconuts could be a big risk in her vicinity, depending on these factors.

Hula Hula
Hula Hula and her Hula Dancing Palm Trees
My Little Pony Comic, UK 1991

Hula Hula - Backcard story (UK)
Hula Hula's Backcard Story
UK Card, 1991