Peachy's Pretty Parlor Play Set
Updated: Jan 20
CHARACTER(S): Peachy, Twinkles the cat
YEAR OF PRODUCTION: 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986
Originally released in late 1983 (Year 2), had some re-releases and a time as a Mail Order prize. In some countries it wasn't released until later on.
PLACE OF PRODUCTION: Hong Kong (US release)
The Pretty Parlor sets sold in Italy, Sweden, Finland, and Belgium were all made in Italy
The one released in Argentina was made in Argentina, produced by Top Toys
The one released in Brazil was made in Brazil by Estrela
MANUFACTURING COMPANY: Hasbro
TYPICAL PRICE ONLINE: $25 - $40 for standard US edition
OTHER COMMENTS/INFO:
Release Info
The first G1 Play Set to be released! Ever!
Released in Year 2 (1983-1984) in the US
There was a period of time where the Parlor could be ordered as a Mail Order prize, but Peachy was not included, just Twinkles.
The Pretty Parlor was recolored and renamed in 1987, sold under the name Brush Me Beautiful Boutique, along with Kiss Curl and Snowball the Cat (recolored Twinkles)
Additionally, the Pretty Parlor mold was used as a base for a toy kitchen later on
It was also re-colored for a set in G2
There was a re-release by Basic Fun for MLP's 35th Anniversary
Accessories + Characters
Included Peachy, and her pet Twinkles the Cat
Accessories:
A set of pony name tags, with names for Peachy, Blue Belle, Butterscotch, Cotton Candy, Blossom, Minty, Snuzzle - and later on Lemon Drops as well
A pink heart-shaped brush & pink comb
Two hats, a pink blanket, a yellow hair ribbon, and a green hair ribbon.
A carrier basket to put Twinkles in & a basket strap so that Peachy could carry Twinkle's basket + a saddle & a bridle with reins
It came with two papers, containing instructions on how to use the set, and a story about Peachy and Twinkles (and a talking mirror that kind of scares me)
Other Info:
Opens and closes - can be used as a pony carrying case while closed
Has a handle so you can carry it!
The blue color sometimes discolors to more of a green with age
Media
The Pretty Parlor appears in the G1 MLP Comics. It runs like an actual parlor, and peachy owns it - She does the other ponies hair and makes outfits for them!
The Pretty Parlor sometimes appears in G1 Merchandise and picture books
The Story that is included with the Pretty Parlor reads:
Peachy was adjusting her straw hat in the Pretty Parlor mirror when she saw it was five minutes before the hour. "It´s almost time!" she told her pet kitty Twinkles. As she hooked up her bridle and saddle, Peachy offered Twinkles a ride. "We don´t want to be late for today´s tea party!" Quickly, Twinkles jumped on Peachy's back and they scurried out the door. "Don´t forget the flowers," reminded a mysterious voice. "Who said that?" Twinkles wondered. Looking towards the parlor, they heard the voice again. "I said it. Me, the magical mirror! I didn´t see you take the flowers, Peachy." "Can mirrors really see things?" Peachy asked excitedly. "Oh yes. Mirrors can see people as clearly as people can see mirrors. Hurry now, or you´ll be late." Peachy grabbed the bouquet of flowers as Twinkles waved good-bye to the magical mirror. Peachy could hardly wait to tell her friends at the tea party all about the talking mirror. Afterwards, Peachy invited everyone to freshen up in the Pretty Parlor and talk to the magical mirror!
USA Release: (Standard Release)
Accessories the same as info above
The Year 2 release and later MO release seem to be the same, with the exception of the MO release not including Peachy
Source: eBay, undercovertreasurehunters Source: eBay, heartowb_84 Above -- Source: eBay, melliesmarket Back, closed -- Source: eBay, melliesmarket Side, closed -- Source: eBay, melliesmarket Front, closed -- Source: eBay, melliesmarket Underneath -- Source: eBay, melliesmarket Front of box -- Source: Source: eBay, melliesmarket Peachy & Twinkles just out of box -- Source: My Little Wiki Closed Parlor -- Source: eBay, TriftyOkie Source: eBay, TriftyOkie Detail: Hats on hooks -- Source: eBay, TriftyOkie Detail: Harness/etc on hooks -- Source: eBay, TriftyOkie Detail: Inside of Parlor -- Source: eBay, melliesmarket Detail: Inside of Parlor -- Source: eBay, melliesmarket Parlor with Peachy inside -- Source: eBay, undercovertreasurehunters Detail: Tray -- Source: eBay, TriftyOkie Detail -- Source: eBay, TriftyOkie Copyright Info -- Source: eBay, undercovertreasurehunters Underside of Parlor -- Source: eBay, undercovertreasurehunters Door, detatched -- Source: eBay, momandadauctions Source: eBay, heartowb_84
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Instructions + Ads + Etc:
Instructions -- Source: eBay, melliesmarket Instructions -- Source: eBay, undercovertreasurehunters Story -- Source: My Little Wiki Instructions -- Source: My Little Wiki Instructions -- Source: My Little Wiki Ad in Top Toys Catalouge 1987-1988 in Argentina -- Source: My Little Wiki Ad for Mail Order Pretty Parlor -- Source: MLPTP, Lady Moondancer
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UK Release:
In the UK, the set was called the "Grooming Parlour"
The UK had two releases, one with Peachy, and a second one that ran for a shorter period, with Snuzzle taking Peachy's place.
People are unsure when the Snuzzle playset was being distributed/produced. It is not very well documented, and for a while it was more of a rumor than anything
The general belief is that it was sold in 1987, according to MLPTP users
The UK had double sided pony name tags, so had twice the number of names.
The two versions had different name tag sets
It's believed that the Peachy Pretty Parlor was sold in the UK for at least three years
It is also thought that the UK never got any Flat Foot Peachys
UK Grooming Parlour Door -- Source: MLP Accessories Name Tags for Peachy's Set -- Source: MLP Accessories Name Tags For Snuzzle's Set -- Source: MLP Accessories More name tags believed to be from the UK ? -- Source: MLP Accessories Snuzzle's Pretty Parlor -- Source: MLP Accessories Peachy Grooming Parlour Box -- Source: My Little Wiki 1986 Argos Catalog -- Source: Ghost of the Doll
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French Release: (Salon de Beauté)
It appears the Pretty Parlor made it's way to France in 1986
The French name tag set included 14 ponies, under their French names
Confetti (name unchanged), Girouette (Pinwheel), Jonquille (Lemon Drop), Gwendoline (Majesty), Pêche (Peachy), Bourrasque (Gusty), Etincelle (Sparkler), Flocon (Blue Belle), Noeud Papillon (Bow Tie), Tulipe (Posey), Pomme (Applejack), Sorbet (Lickety Split), Sucre d'Orge (Tootsie), Cerise (Cherries Jubilee)
French name tags -- Source: MLP Accessories NIB - Source: Lebanoncoin NIB -- Source: Lebanoncoin
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eBay - prodder-collector
Spanish Release: (Esablo de Belleza)
There were two versions sold in Spain - The first one, released in 1985, came with Piggy Pony Peachy. The second one, from 1986 came with a regular-style Peachy
The name tag set in Spain included 13 ponies, all from the Spanish Piggy Pony series
Butterscotch (name unchanged), Manzanita (Minty), Perla (unique to Spain), Suspiro (Lemon Drop), Loly Pop (Snuzzle), Blossom (unique to Spain, not the same as standard Blossom), Peachy (name unchanged), Pinky (Cotton Candy), Orquidea (Blossom variant), Algodoncete (unique to Spain), Cielete (unique to Spain), Fresita (unique to Spain), Rayito (unique to Spain)
Door -- Source: MLP Accessories Name Tags -- Source: MLP Accessories Instruction Booklet Instructions -- Source: MLP Accessories Source: MLP Accessories Source: My Little Wiki Parlor with Piggy Peachy -- Source: My Little Wiki Source: todocoleccion Source: todocoleccion
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Italian Release: (Dolce Stalletta - Translates to "Sweet Stable")
Features Bow Tie on the door instead of Butterscotch
Name tag set has same ponies as the US, just with their Italian names
Very unique box design
Italian Ad for the Pretty Parlor -- Source: MioMiniPony
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Swedish Release
Uses the UK "Grooming Parlour" name
Despite being distributed in Sweden, this set was made in Italy, and came with an Italian Nirvana Peachy
Not featured: The Finnish Pretty Parlor set was about the same as the Swedish one, and also was made in Italy and sold with an Italian Peachy
Came with the standard US name tag set - Single sided, in English
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Finnish Release
Uses the US "Pretty Parlor" name
Like the Swedish release, the Finnish release was also made in Italy.
Virtually the same as the Swedish release
This set includes a blue blanket, instead of a pink one like the Swedish version
Nametags are once again US-style - single-sided and in English
Source: MLP Accessories, Source: MLP Accessories, Maian82_123
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Dutch/Belgium Release: (Schoonheidssalon)
Once again made in Italy
US name tag set
Unique blanket design
Called Schoonheidssalon on the box, but the Parlor itself just says "Pretty Parlor"
Interestingly, the instructions say "Grooming Parlour"
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German Release: (Schönheitssalon)
The non-Macau German release included a Peachy made in Italy
Germany had a name tag set with 14 ponies, which was a double sided sticker sheet with 8 ponies on each side
The ponies are Sternblume (Blue Belle), Schleifchen (Bow Tie), Blümchen (Posey), Apfelbäckchen (Applejack), Sausewind (Lickety Split), Zuckerschnute (Tootsie), Kirschblüte (Cherries Jubilee) on one side, and Konfetti (Confetti), Pusteblume (Pinwheel), Zitrönchen (Lemon Drop), Prinzeßchen (Majesty), Pfirsichblüte (Peachy), Leckermäulchen (Gusty), and Glitzi (Sparkler) on the other
Door -- Source: MLP Accessories Source: MLP Accessories German Name Tags -- Source: MLP Accessories Source: My Little Wiki
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Macau Release:
There are two releases that include the name of the Macau ponies on the name tags, which were manufactured in Macau and distributed there and in neighboring countries, primarily Germany. Both have been found on German marketplaces, and were seemingly sold with the Macau pony Folly.
There appears are two versions
The two of them have slightly different name tag sets
One has "Pretty Parlor" written on the door, but "Pony Salon" written on the box & instructions. The other has the German name Schönheitssalon
In the "Pony Salon" version Brandy the dog is included instead of Twinkles, though Twinkles is still on the box. The Schönheitssalon is sold with Twinkles
The Different Nametag Sheets -- Schönheitssalon on the Right -- Source: MLP Accessories Pony Salon Instructions -- Source: MLP Accessories Pony Salon Box -- Source: MLP Accessories Macau Schönheitssalon -- Source: MLP Accessories
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Greek Release: (Σαλονάκι Ομορφιάς - Translates to "Beauty Salon")
Source: MLP Accessories Source: MLP Accessories Source: MLP Accessories
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Argentinian Release (Boutique):
In Argentina the set was simply titled "Boutique"
Like most G1 stuff sold in Argentina, this play set was manufactured by Top Toys, made in Argentina
Argentina had a blue version, and a pink version of the Pretty Parlor, though the box for both featured the blue version. The pink version had at least 3 difference releases, each with slightly different accessories
The Argentinian name tag set had the same ponies as the original US set, but with their Argentinian names
The Argentina set included Twinkles, but did not come with a pony
There are variations on Twinkles' appearance between releases in Argentina
Blue Argentinian Boutique -- Source: MLP Accessories Door of Blue Argentinian Boutique -- Source: MLP Accessories Front of Box -- Source: MLP Accessories Top of Box -- Source: MLP Accessories Argentinian Instructions Sheet -- Source: MLP Accessories Pink Version w/ box -- Source: MLP Accessories Accessories -- Source: MLP Accessories Argentinian Name Tags -- Source: MLP Accessories Pink variation with box -- Source: My Little Wiki Source: Madtoyz
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Peruvian Release:
The set is titled "La Tiendecita", but the parlor itself says "Boutique"
This set included Twinkles, but not Peachy (or any other pony)
It appears that this set had 3 different releases in Peru, each with slightly different accessories
The box says that there are 13 name tags included, but photos only seem to have been taken of 8. They are:
Pica Pica (Confetti), Parasol (name unchanged), Cerecita (Cherries Jubilee), Algodoncito (??), Heladito (??), Manzanita (Applejack), Chupetín (Tootsie), and Rayito (Firefly)
Source: MLP Accessories Accessories -- Source: MLP Accessories Door -- Source: MLP Accessories
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Brazilian Release: (Pônei Palace)
There are two versions that were sold in Brazil - one is a more striking, green-toned blue than the original - The is just the regular blue
It was made in Brazil by the company Estrella
The set was sold with Twinkles + a Brazilian Nirvana Peachy
Twinkles has orange stripes instead of black stripes
It appears the Pretty Parlor was released in Brazil in 1986, but this isn't a confident claim
Source: MLP Accessories Door -- Source: MLP Accessories Accessories -- Source: MLP Accessories Source: MLP Accessories Box -- Source: My Little Wiki Brazilian Pretty Parlor Ad -- Source: Facebook, Caçador de Brinquedos Source: eBay, bribrabra Source: eBay, bribrabra Source: eBay, bribrabra Source: Enjoei Source: Mercado Livre Source: Mercado Livre Source: Mercado Livre
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Mexican Release: (Salón de Belleza)
The version of Twinkles the cat sold in Mexico has a unique mold. This mold is not featured on the box, though - A picture of the original Twinkles design is used.
There may have been a Mexico release with a faceless variant of Twinkles
Both Peachy and Twinkles were included with the set
Source: MLP Accessories Source: MLP Accessories Source: MLP Accessories Box -- Source: My Little Wiki
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Columbian Release: (Salón de Belleza)
Source: MLP Accessories Accessories -- Source: MLP Accessories Door -- Source: MLP Accessories
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See also:
Brush Me Beautiful Boutique
Other Year 2 Play Sets
Dream Castle (1st Edition Play Set)
Merchandise featuring the Pretty Parlor
Picture Book - A Problem for the Baby Ponies
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