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Peachy's Pretty Parlor Play Set

  • Writer: Caden Dickinson
    Caden Dickinson
  • Apr 19
  • 7 min read

Updated: Sep 10

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

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Instructions + Ads + Etc:

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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

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French Ad For "Mon Petit Poney Salon de Beauté"

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)

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Greek Release: (Σαλονάκι Ομορφιάς - Translates to "Beauty Salon")

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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

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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)

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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 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

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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

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Columbian Release: (Salón de Belleza)

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See also:

Other Year 2 Play Sets

Merchandise featuring the Pretty Parlor


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