The My Little Pony Scrapbook: G1 in
the UK and Europe
Shimmering Secret
Secret Surprise Pony, 1991-3
Large built teal earth pony with purple mane and tail, white
and pink brooch on chest, white, lavender and magenta heart
print cape with hinge. Hearts in eyes.
Pony Data
Set
Secret Surprise Pony (1991-3)
Asst. Number
4013 (UK and Europe)
16150 (North America)
Accessories
UK & Europe: Magenta key on metallic cord, mint
aqua bow comb, unknown ribbon, gold ring with pink
gemstone.
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North American release had no ribbon
Shimmering Secret was one of the Secret Surprise Ponies sold in
North America in 1991 and the UK and Europe in 1992-3. In North
America she was called Secret Beauty. She had a cape which could
be opened by use of a key in the brooch on her front. Her original
key is shown in the picture above - this pony belongs to my
sister, and was bought from new so I am confident about her
accessories!
She also came with a comb and a ribbon, and a 'gift' which in her
case was a ring - those with heart patterned capes and hearts
in their eyes came with ring accessories.
Because the Secret Surprise ribbons were hidden inside the
compartment when the pony was new in box, it is very hard to
identify what colour ribbon came with each pony. Shimmering Secret
did come with a ribbon, but neither my sister or I can remember
what colour it was.
Shimmering Secret Mint in Box (German edition)
Image from Barkingmadd
Shimmering Secret's Character
Shimmering Secret did appear in the comics in 1992 and maybe
into the early part of 1993. In the UK and in Europe, she also
had an individual backcard story, but my sister's pony box is
currently in storage and I can't get at it to take a photograph.
To be continued!
