Seashell in the United Kingdom
Seashell was only ever sold as part of this set, and was one of
only two mainstream release ponies made in the sitting pose (the
other, Bubbles, also belonged to this set). One of the reasons
that this pose was likely not reused after this year may have been
the difficulty in dressing sitting ponies in what was becoming
increasingly complicated PonyWear. The rear legs were moulded to
the rear of the pony, making it impossible for her to wear shoes.
Seashell is also one of only two ponies to have a nose blaze, the
other, again, being her fellow sitting pony, Bubbles. While
freckles were reused over several sets, blazes did not seem to
take off and were not used again in the design process.
Seashell was sold worldwide, and in some versions made in other
places she had freckles instead of a blaze. Her purple body colour
is prone to discolouration.
This pose is either loved or hated by collectors, depending on
their personal preferences. (Me, I don't really like it.)
This set retailed at between £3 and £3.50.
Seashell's Character
In the early UK stories, Seashell was a shy pony who lived near
the water's edge. She liked being by the sea, collecting
seashells, and was friendly with the Sea Ponies. She was a kind
pony, and would sometimes be called on to help in times of
crisis. In one comic story, during the winter, she was sad
because the adult Sea Ponies were going far away and
she was going to miss them. Seaspray gave the ponies a Wishing
Tree as a parting gift. While the other ponies celebrated,
Seashell followed the tree's wishing light, and stumbled on a
cave where she found a cluster of Baby Sea Ponies. (Is anyone else
thinking of Charlotte's Web here? Just me? Okay. Fine).
Seashell finds the Baby Sea Ponies in a cave rock pool. As
you do.
My Little Pony Comic
