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

Napper

Sparkle Pony (Store Version, 1989)

Yellow earth pony with LAVENDER mane and tail/gold tinsel, moon on cloud symbol

Napper
Pony Data
Set Sparkle Ponies (Store Release, 1989)
Asst. Number 4415 (UK)
Accessories Pink moon and stars comb.
Release in Spain included a standard ribbon, colour unknown.
Pose Shy
Distribution North America
UK
France, Germany, Spain, probably other countries in Europe and beyond.
 
Other Versions Napper (Mail Order version) 1988

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Ponies Sold in 1989 in the UK First Tooth Baby Ponies | Big Brother Ponies II |Kiss Curl's Grooming Parlour | Windy Wing Ponies| Happytails Ponies (Import) | Crimp & Curl Hair Salon | Baby Buggy | Sundae Best Ponies | Brush & Grow Ponies | Princess Brush & Grow Ponies | Perfume Puff Palace (UK: 1989) |Sparkle Ponies (Store) | Perfume Puff Ponies | Scrub-a-Dub Tub | Sweet Dreams Crib | Club Newborn 1989 | Loving Families (individual and gift set) | Loving Family Accessories| MUMMY CHARMS

Other 1989 Ponies Princess Ponies (Germany/Austria) |Sparkle Ponies (Mail Order) | Newborn Twins II (Partial, Germany/France) | Twice as Fancy Megan & Sundance | Goldilocks | Sweet Scoops | Chuck. E. Cheese Baby | Valentine Twins | Satin & Lace (Lavender) | Coat/Tux 'n' Tails | Twice as Fancy Baby Ponies | Birthday Baby Ponies | Merry-Go-Round Ponies (UK: 1990 | Candy Cane Ponies (UK: 1990) | Sunshine Ponies (UK: 1990) | Dance & Prance Ponies (UK: 1990) | Fancy Pants Babies (UK: 1990 - partial) | Playtime Baby Brother Ponies (UK: 1990 - partial) | Newborn Babies (UK: 1990) | Sweetheart Sister Ponies (UK: 1990 - partial) | Baby Ponies with Pretty Pals | Pearly Baby Ponies | Pretty Mane Ponies | Baby Sister Ponies | Dream Castle (Lavender)



Napper (Store Release)


Napper was one of the earth ponies from the Sparkle Pony release. This store-released version was available in the UK in 1989, and was sold on a card with a narrow blue border around the edge, and yellow name/set name bubbles. She was sold with a comb but no ribbon - although in Spain the release did have a ribbon. This version of Napper had purple/lavender hair, rather than green, and no miniature symbol on her cheek.

Napper
Napper, Mint on Card
UK, 1989
Napper was sold in North America on a very similar card (no border/pink name bubbles) and with the same accessory. Some releases of the Sparkle Ponies came with free pony makeup - an offer not available in the UK.


Napper's Character

The pony comic had far too much fun with the Sparkle Ponies and odd stories involving them. They appeared in quite a few different tales, including a multi-part story where one of them was kidnapped. Napper's own adventures included discovering Baby Starburst in a crib in a forest, as well as an odd happening with Stardancer's teddybear in their (dormitory?) bedroom. After decorating her own nightlight, some weird stellar magic brought the stickers and Stardancer's teddybear to life, and everyone had a good dance around the bedroom before finally settling down for bed.

Napper and Star dancer
Dancing with the Stars. And a teddy. And stuff.
My Little Pony Comic, UK 1989
Answers on a postcard.