Frosty Fur - Little Pretty Kitty
- Caden Dickinson
- 6 days ago
- 3 min read
CHARACTER(S): Frosty Fur
YEAR OF PRODUCTION: 1989
PLACE OF PRODUCTION: China
MANUFACTURING COMPANY: Mattel
TYPICAL PRICE ONLINE: $15 - $25 USD
OTHER COMMENTS/INFO:
Had two releases, both in 1989!
You can tell the two releases apart by color, hair, and smaller differences like face shape, copyright print, and symbol details (See images to the right)
Her first release was as a mail order prize. Her second release was in-stores as part of the Glitter 'n Grow series, where she was released in a double pack with a cat named Melody
Other Info:
She was sold with a light pink comb, light pink hair ribbon, and blue frilly collar
Her 2nd release, from the Glitter n' Glow series, has a hair growth feature, similar to the Brush 'n Grow Ponies
There is known international packaging for her first release, but it is unclear if her second release was sold internationally or not
Her backcard from her 1st release reads: The snow was falling as Frosty Fur ate her warm oatmeal. "Hurry up, slowpoke, "said Rosebud. "Don't you want to play in the snow?" "Of course," said Frosty Fur, running out the door. "Wait for me!" cried Rosebud, hurrying after, a piece of snow got up and yelled, "Boo!" It was all-white Frosty Fur who'd been hiding in the snow!
Little Pretty, or Little Pretty Kitties & Puppies was a toy line by Mattel
They were manufactured from 1989-1991
They released a total of seven sets, including both cats and dogs. The cats are seemingly more common, and are far more acknowledged
Little Pretty Kitties are frequently mistaken as being a My Little Pony spinoff line, and most listings for them online include "My Little Pony" in the name. Their name is often misremembered as "My Pretty Kitty"
The cats in the "Lady Lovelylocks" toy line, also by Mattel, look very similar to the Little Pretty Kitties. It is often claimed that they share the same molds, but this is untrue
The Little Pretties, despite being cats, are probably more directly imitating My Little Ponies (with the bright colors, brushable hair, and cutie marks) than they are MLP's own cat-based spin-off line, My Little Kitty
1990 Mattel Catalogue Blurb: Welcome to the Little Pretty world! It's a loving, nurturing place where Little Pretty kitties and puppies have long, beautiful hair that girls love to comb and style! Some kitties and puppies have special beauty marks, and nails that polish up bright red. Others smell as sweet as can be. Some come in an ornament to hang on a Christmas tree! But the one thing they all share... none of these adorable kitties and puppies will have long to wait before loving little girls will collect them and give them all a happy home!
Frosty Fur Gallery
1st release:
Mail order
Confirmed to have an international release
Image sources:
2nd release (Glitter 'n Glow):
Surprisingly, this one seems to be harder to find
Has Brush n' Grow hair mechanism
Most notable difference is much whiter fur color, while 1st release is more cream-toned
Not confirmed to have an international release, may be USA exclusive
Image sources:
eBay - Elephant Geralds
See also:
My Little Kitty (the official MLP cat toy line)
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