Raspberry Jam
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.
The pony pictured at the top of the page was acquired
second-hand in the UK and is made in China. The one below came
in trade from North America, is made in Hong Kong and has a
forelock.
Raspberry Jam Made in Hong Kong
North America, 1988
There are some slight colour variations between the two
releases - the Chinese one is a more vivid pink, although
discolouration is possible with this set due to the scenting.
The way the hair falls is also different between releases.
Raspberry Jam Mint on Card
(Colour palette - dark pink/pink)
Italian release version, 1990
Image from Shivhae
Raspberry Jam's Character
I'm sure it will shock nobody if I say that Raspberry Jam was best
known for...making jam out of raspberries. She appeared mostly as
a supporting character in stories, sometimes helping her friends
to collect fruit, sometimes making jam. She also featured quite
often in collective images for activites and other things, even
though there was no obvious story attached. One note in the comic
mentioned Raspberry Jam giving her friends jam for Christmas.
Raspberry Jam, and Raspberries
My Little Pony Comic, 1990
