Starglow
Starglow was the pegasus pony in the Glowing Magic (known in the
US as Glow & Show) release. She was sold with an orange moon
and stars comb/orange ribbon in Europe and the UK and an orange
butterfly brush in North America.
She was available in North America in 1991 and the UK and Europe
in 1992.
Starglow Mint on Card
UK, 1992
Image donated by Baby Yum Yum
Dark pink and yellow mane and tail
(Curlyfrizz shown)
Coral and yellow mane and tail
White/yellow mane and tail
As with other members of the set, there are known variations
in Starglow's release. The most obvious variations are in the
hair. There exist versions with dark pink and yellow mane and
tail, and coral and yellow mane and tail, although the latter
is more difficult to find and most examples seem to have been
found in the UK. There are also differences in the hair
texture for the dark pink and yellow version. As with other
ponies from the 1992 release, some ponies have a rougher
(curlyfrizz) type of hair than others. Starglow exists with
both silky and curlyfrizz hair versions. Silky versions can be
found everywhere, but curlyfrizz ones are more common in
Europe.
Comparing Starglow Versions
The pony pictured at the top of the page is my
sister's childhood Starglow, who has curlyfrizz style
of hair.
All these versions are made in China.
Starglow's Character
Starglow's backcard depicts her as a pony with exceptional
hearing and also, determination. After making a deal with the
stars, she 'became' a Glowing Magic pony, indicating that she
didn't always glow in the dark. Her name seems to have always
been Starglow, however. It is not clear whether the 'friends'
she mentions are the other Glowing Magic ponies or not - and
whether hearing the stars sing is her unique ability, or
something shared by the rest of her set.
Starglow's musical attributes and interest also explains her
piano symbol. Given she was able to learn the tune in a night,
we can assume she had proper musical talent as well as a keen
sense of hearing! (Though I am wondering how she taught the
stars to fly...)
Starglow's Backcard Story
UK, 1992
