Rainbow Princess Castle Play Set

CHARACTER(S): Rarity

YEAR OF PRODUCTION: 2006

PLACE OF PRODUCTION: China

MANUFACTURING COMPANY: ?

TYPICAL PRICE ONLINE: ?

OTHER INFO:

• A re-colored re-release of the Celebration Castle play set, which was first released in 2003 with Baby Sunsparkle, and then again in 2004

• The "Rainbow Princess Castle" is the same play set, just with a different color pallete, and several different accessories. The new accessories are themed around the 2006 "Crystal Princess" theme. It came with Rarity instead of Sunsparkle

• Multiple mechanical features

  • Music plays when a pony's magnetic hoof touches the pink heart on the castle floor

  • There's a kitchen counter accessory that includes a stove top which opens up to reveal a sink when the pony steps on the magnetic button

  • There is a disk that can be attached to the top of the stairs which functions as a dance floor - the ponies stand on it using the magnet, and it can then be manually spun, making the pony "dance"

  • Has a little elevator seat that goes up and down inside one of the castle turrets, which the ponies can ride in

• The staircase, turrets, crown turret top, curtains, arches, and balconies are removable.

• Comes with a giant hot air balloon, and a plastic moat + staircase that can be attached to the front of the castle. The door can rest on the stairs of the moat, creating a bridge

• Full list of accessories can be seen on MLW

• Requires batteries for the music feature to work - Needs 3 "AA" Batteries

• Harder to find photos of than Celebration Castle

Image sources:

• Ponytopia

• eBay