Wave Runner
Wave Runner was the unicorn character in the Sunshine Pony set.
She was sold in the North American release in 1989 and comprised
one of the four characters sold in the UK and Europe in 1990. She
was sold with the same accessory in both places - a purple sun
pick. In the UK and Europe, she was sold on a yellow bordered
card.
She had a white streak in her mane and tail which went magenta in
sunlight. Her hair is intentionally curly.
Wave Runner Mint on Card
UK, 1990
Image from The Delaneys
Wave Runner's Character
Wave Runner's backcard story mentioned that she was a capable
swimmer and had friends among the seahorses, including the
Queen, who gave her a gift of jewellery. This relationship with
the Queen of the Seahorses was also touched on in the comics, in
particular one story, where Wave Runner and the other Sunshine
Ponies are invited beneath the waves. With the help of Sally
Starfish sprinkling them with dust to help them breath
underwater, Wave Runner and her friends have an adventure under
the sea.
"Do I have to pay Import Duty on this?"
Wave Runner and Mainsail shop undersea
My Little Pony Comic, 1991
