Magic Star in the United Kingdom
In 1987, a regular version of Magic Star was sold
in the United Kingdom. She is distinctive from her So Soft
version in that she stands in a different pose - the rearing
pose was never used in the UK releases, so Magic Star stands in
Tootsie's pose instead. She was sold as part of the Movie Star
collection in 1987, and this was sold across Europe as well as
the UK.
Magic Star Mint on Movie Star Card (Benelux)
(Image donated by ebay seller)
Magic Star's Character
In the UK, Magic Star was, as the fact file gave her, "The most
magical pony in Ponyland", and this claim was backed up in the My
Little Pony Comic, which also mentions a close friendship between
her and Milky Way.
The Most Magical Pony
My Little Pony Fact File (1987) and Comic (1988)
Magic Star to the Rescue
My Little Pony Comic, 1987
This ubermagical Magic Star persona has its
roots in the North American story/characterisation of So Soft
Magic Star - who also used her magic to help one of the baby
ponies put on a stage performance.
Earth Ponies were debarred meaningful magic in the animated
series, despite it being common on backcards and in comic stories
- meaning that many ponies became less interesting once they hit
the screen. Magic Star's animated self is capable and a bit bossy,
but has no magical presence at all.
