Foreign Moondreamers

Blinky's Explorations last updated: June 18 2001

Hi! Did you come to play? I know alot about Moondreamers stuff from other countries, do you wanna hear? Okay! First I want to say thanks to Amanda, who told me about some of the items. And I've been learning a whole bunch of new things too! I can't wait to tell you all my exciting news! And if anyone knows any other stuff, please tell me, kay? I really really wanna know!

The Dolls

Foreign Variations
The Moondreamer dolls issued in the UK were only slightly different then the NA versions. They are almost imperceptibly larger and the paint shades and clothing are also very slightly different. Also, the copyright information on the small of their backs is printed larger, with the year left-aligned instead of centred like the NA ones. Unless you have the two versions together though, you won't notice a difference. I'm not sure if the entire doll line was available in other countries or not, it seems safe to assume it was for now.

Confirmed foreign dolls released in France: Crystal Starr, Whimzee (with white tights and pink shoes), Dream Gazer, Blinky et Usa, Céleste. (Thanks benedicte.lajous)

UK Exclusives
I know almost nothing about this yet, but it is certain that they do exist. Because of Hasbro UK's habit of continuing toy lines that Hasbro America has cancelled I suspect that these dolls are new characters from a later year (or years?). If I am correct, it is possible that the previously thought unreleased 1988 Moondreamers line did come out in the UK. I must stress, there is no solid evidence of this yet, just a theory.

The mysterious Star Child has short wavy aqua coloured hair like Whimzee. The former owner of one had forgotten her name, but remembered that it was Whimzee's little sister. I haven't confirmed if this is true or if it was just a child's imagination, but the two do have the exact same hairstyle. She wore Blinky's dress with a silver headband and the usual silver tights and seemed to come with Ursa, or at least a bear looking exactly like Ursa.

Whatever the answer to this puzzle, it is still a fact that there ARE different Moondreamers dolls found in the UK. As I learn more about this I will post the answers right here. For now check Frolic's Mysteries for clues about these elusive Moondreamers.

A Comic Series?

I don't know too much about this either. What I do know is that there was an annual produced in the UK in 1988 (at right), and this is interesting for two reasons. First, I don't think they made annuals unless there was a comic or TV series to go with it. I'm not sure about the existence of either. Second, the timing is strange! Moondreamers were only around for a bit of 1986 and 1987 in North America. The annual is one of a few cases of Moondreamers items being produced after 1987, but more examples have been popping up recently. Moondreamers were definitely around a little later in foreign countries, but in what form? Which leads to another interesting point...

Guest Appearances!
Moondreamers made repeated appearances in the UK comic "My Little Pony and Friends" starting in 1987. They were featured in puzzles and activities in a number of these comics at least up until 1989 and in that year's My Little Pony annual.

The Books

Mini Hardcovers
Dream Crystal Swap (read it in the Library)
Scowlene's Meddlesome Music
Whimzee's Yellow Creation
Roary's Rescue Party

Sparky and the Startling Starbots Mini Story Books
Bitsy's Special Star
Whimzee and the Singing Cakes (I have seen an audio tape of this too)
A Double Celebration in Starry Up
A Problem in Starry Up

Mini Sticker Books
Skyquake in Starry Up
The Invisible Stars

Mini Activity Book
Sparky and the Startling Starbot (read it in the Library)

The Cards

These cards were produced in 1987. Get Well Soon has Whimzee on the cover and is 12 x 8. It's Your Birthday features all three Snoozers and is also 12 x 8. To a Sweet Granddaughter has Whimzee, is standard sized and comes with a badge. Happy Birthday is standard sized, pictures Stardust and also comes with a badge. There was also a larger card that folded out into a poster to colour. It featured Crystal Starr, Bucky Buckaroo, Dozer, Bitsy and Roary with Dream Central.

Dream Central General information about Moondreamers and site updates.	Crystal Starr's Office Profiles on all the characters from both toy line and TV series.	Celeste's Collection A toy guide with descriptions and pictures of prototypes and mass produced dolls.
Ursa's Price Guide Learn what to expect on the second-hand market.	Stardust's TV Room Complete episode guide and production notes as well as credits.	Bucky Buckaroo's Down Files Lists some of the Moondreamers merchandise available in North America.
Dozer's Accessory Guide See what the parts you're missing look like or identify ones you don't know.	Sparky Dreamer's Parts Shop Accessories for trade. Includes non-Moondreamer items.	Bitsy's Map Explore the places of Moondreamers.
Blinky's Explorations Learn what Moondreamers was like in other countries.	Frolic's Mysteries Uncover clues about the little known 1988 Moondreamers.	Moondust's Office Answering questions concerning this site or Moondreamers in general.
Whimzee's Gallery Moondreamers pictures from all sources, including fan art. Graphics for free use.	Startiste's Gallery Custom pictures of the Moondreamers Hasbro never thought to make.	This space reserved for Ursa Minor What's coming here? It's a surprise!
Glitzy Gleamer's Theatre Watch a few scenes from the Moondreamers episodes.	Dream Gazer's Library Read Moondreamers books in text or full scans.	Nightingale's Music Hall Listen to songs and voice clips from the Moondreamers TV show.
This space reserved for Roary What's coming here? It's a surprise!	Stumbles' Links A meagre list, but all there is out there!	This space reserved for Stardust What's coming here? It's a surprise!

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