Sunbeam (Classic)

Caden Dickinson
Jul 23
2 min read

Updated: Jul 24

CHARACTER(S): Sunbeam

YEAR OF PRODUCTION: 1984 (Hoof says 1983)

PLACE OF PRODUCTION: Hong Kong

MANUFACTURING COMPANY: Hasbro

TYPICAL PRICE ONLINE: $15 - $25 USD

OTHER COMMENTS/INFO:

Sunbeam was released in Year Two (1984-1985) as part of the Unicorn Set
- She came with a golden-yellow ribbon and a yellow star-shaped brush
She has a glittery cutie mark
She never had a UK release, but still appeared in the UK Pony Comics
She has a few known Nirvana variants - French, Greek, and Italian
She had a re-release by Basic Fun for MLP's 35th Anniversary
- She was released in a "Unicorn & Pegasus Set", which combined the ponies from the Unicorn Set and Pegasus Set in Year 2
- The others were Firefly, Medley, Moondancer, Twilight, and Glory
There is a Princess Pony named Princess Sunbeam; They are not the same character

Media: She appeared in the UK MLP Comics, but other than that her only appearances were in picture books. Her US backcard writes: Sunbeam had a wonderful idea. "It's time to have a party for all my friends," she thought. "I'll invite the sun, the clouds, the rainbow, and all of pony land. It will be a very special party." Everyone came. The ponies feasted on wonderful food and danced until dark. Then the wind carried Firefly, Sunbeam, and Moondancer high above the castle. Soon beautiful colors danced across the sky - the fireworks had begun! All the ponies cheered and stamped their hoofs with glee. They had never seen anything like it. Sunbeam's party was a great success!