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[[File:castle1.JPG|thumb|Dream Castle]]
 
[[File:castle1.JPG|thumb|Dream Castle]]
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<gallery widths=150px heights=150px perrow=4 caption="">
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Image: castle1.JPG|US Dream Castle (with purple felt banners)
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Image: Dream Castle with red banners.jpg|Euro Dream Castle (with red felt banners)
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Image: italy-dream-castle.jpg|Italian Dream Castle
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Image: lav-dream-castle.jpg|Lavender Dream Castle
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The Dream Castle was released in 1983 and is quite an impressive playset as it double to twice its size once opened. It came with the pony [[Majesty]] and her friend [[G1 Spike|Spike]]
 
The Dream Castle was released in 1983 and is quite an impressive playset as it double to twice its size once opened. It came with the pony [[Majesty]] and her friend [[G1 Spike|Spike]]
  
=== Media Appearances ===
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= Media Appearances =
 
[[File:RAMC5.jpg|thumb|Dream Castle in [[My Little Pony Special]]]]
 
[[File:RAMC5.jpg|thumb|Dream Castle in [[My Little Pony Special]]]]
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[[Image: UKCatalogue1Back1.jpg|thumb|800px|UK Catalog pamphlet]]
  
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The Dream Castle was seen in the [[My Little Pony Special]], and has been referenced many times in comics and in art work. It's also depicted on the [[Collectors Case]].
  
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= Playset Variants =
  
 
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==US Dream Castle==
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[[File:Playset dream castle.jpg|thumb|Dream Castle Box]]
 
[[File: DreamCastleInstructions1.jpg|thumb|Dream Castle Instructions Page 1 ]]
 
[[File: DreamCastleInstructions1.jpg|thumb|Dream Castle Instructions Page 1 ]]
 
[[File: DreamCastleInstructions2.jpg|thumb|Dream Castle Instructions Page 2 ]]
 
[[File: DreamCastleInstructions2.jpg|thumb|Dream Castle Instructions Page 2 ]]
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<gallery widths=150px heights=150px perrow=4 caption="Dream Castle Accessories">
 
<gallery widths=150px heights=150px perrow=4 caption="Dream Castle Accessories">
 
File:Dream Castle Majesty.jpg|[[Majesty]]
 
File:Dream Castle Majesty.jpg|[[Majesty]]
File:DreamCastleSpike.jpg|[[G1 Spike|Spike]]
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File:Regular Dream Castle Spike.jpg|Regular Dream Castle [[G1 Spike|Spike]]
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File:Dream Castle Turret Peak.jpg|1 Turret Peak
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File:Dream Castle Tower Peak.jpg|2 Tower Peaks
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File:Blue goblet Dream Castle.jpg|2 Goblets
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File:ybasket.JPG|Yellow Basket with pulley
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File:Euro Dream Castle Winch Rope Hook.jpg|Winch, Original Rope and Hook
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File:Euro Dream Castle Hook.jpg|Close-up of the Hook
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File:chest.JPG|Blue Chest
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File:DreamCastleMirror.jpg|Blue Mirror
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File:crown.JPG|Yellow Crown
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File:ytable.JPG|Yellow Table
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File:shoehold.JPG|Blue horseshoe stand
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File:ghrsshs.JPG|4 Yellow Horseshoes
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File:yring.JPG|2 Yellow round hoops
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File:throne.JPG|Blue Throne
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File:Dream Castle Throne without the Blanket.jpg|Blue Throne (in this pic without the Blanket)
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File:Dream Castle Throne Blanket.jpg|Pink Felt Throne Blanket
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File:pinkflag.JPG|3 Flags with purple stickers
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File:pfelt.JPG|5 Purple felt banners
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File:yfelt.JPG|2 Yellow felt Banners
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File:DreamCastleDamselHat.jpg|Blue [[Damsel Hats|damsel hat]] 
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File:DreamCastleCape.jpg|Purple felt Cape (the color shade varies)
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File:YellowStarBrush.jpg|Yellow shooting star brush
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File:Yellowheartbrush.jpg|Yellow heart brush (alternate)
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File:Dream Castle Purple Felt Capes Color Variation.jpg|Two Examples of the Purple Felt Color Variations (many more exist)
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File:Dream Castle 4 ribbons.jpg|4 ribbons: Blue, Pink, Purple, Yellow (two for use with damsel hat, one for use with the cape) MIP with ribbons can be seen [https://mylittleponyaccessories.weebly.com/uploads/8/2/5/4/8254096/dream-castle-ribbons-ponyology_orig.jpg here] (the picture is located in https://mylittleponyaccessories.weebly.com/)
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</gallery>
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==Euro Dream Castle==
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[[File:Dream Castle with red banners.jpg|thumb|Complete Dream Castle with red felt banners (also known as the Euro Dream Castle). This particular set in the picture included Spike very similar to the regular Dream Castle Spike.]]
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Note: All the items in these pictures are original from the complete set with red felt banners. Picture of the complete set is on the right. This set includes the darker color shades of blues and yellows and the goblets are a little bit green, but these color differences could be just a coincidence.
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[[Majesty]] has 'Made in Hong Kong' stamped on her hooves.
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<gallery widths=150px heights=150px perrow=4 caption="Euro Dream Castle Accessories">
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File:Euro Dream Castle Majesty.jpg|[[Majesty]] wearing all 4 ribbons
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File:Euro Dream Castle Spike.jpg|[[G1 Spike|Spike]] (this specific item came with the set described in this section)
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File:Euro Dream Castle Turret Peak.jpg|1 Turret Peak
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File:Euro Dream Castle Tower Peak.jpg|2 Tower Peaks
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File:Euro Dream Castle Goblets.jpg|2 Goblets
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File:Euro Dream Castle Basket.jpg|Yellow Basket with Handle
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File:Euro Dream Castle Winch Rope Hook.jpg|Winch, Original Rope and Hook
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File:Euro Dream Castle Hook.jpg|Close-up of the Hook
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File:Euro Dream Castle Trunk.jpg|Blue Chest / Trunk
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File:Euro Dream Castle Mirror.jpg|Blue Mirror
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File:Euro Dream Castle Crown.jpg|Yellow Crown
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File:Euro Dream Castle Table.jpg|Yellow Table
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File:Euro Dream Castle Shoe Rack.jpg|Blue horseshoe stand / rack
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File:Euro Dream Castle Shoes.jpg|4 Golden Horseshoes
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File:Euro Dream Castle Jumping Hoop.jpg|2 Yellow jumping hoops
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File:Euro Dream Castle Blue Throne with Blanket.jpg|Blue Throne
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File:Euro Dream Castle Blue Throne without the Blanket.jpg|Blue Throne (in this pic without the Blanket)
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File:Euro Dream Castle Throne Blanket.jpg|Pink Throne Blanket (not felt)
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File:Euro Dream Castle Flag.jpg|3 Flags with purple stickers on both sides
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File:Euro Dream Castle Red Banners.jpg|5 Red Felt Banners (stiff material)
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File:Euro Dream Castle Yellow Banners.jpg|2 Yellow Felt Banners (stiff material)
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File:Euro Dream Castle Damsel Cap without Ribbons.jpg|Blue [[Damsel Hats|damsel hat]] with original elastic (in this pic without the ribbons)
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File:Euro Dream Castle Damsel Cap with 2 of the Ribbons.jpg|Blue [[Damsel Hats|damsel hat]] with original elastic and 2 of the ribbons
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File:Euro Dream Castle Purple Cape Both Sides.jpg|1 Purple Cape (not felt)
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File:Euro Dream Castle Shooting Star Brush.jpg|Blue shooting star brush
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File:Euro Dream Castle Ribbons.jpg|4 ribbons: Blue, Pink, Purple, Yellow (two for use with damsel hat, one for use with the cape)
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</gallery>
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===Accessory Comparison Pictures of US Dream Castle and Euro Dream Castle===
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There are 4 accessory items that are undeniably different in the Euro Dream Castle described over [[Dream Castle#Euro Dream Castle|here]]. In these pictures they are compared to the corresponding items from US Dream Castle set:
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<gallery widths=150px heights=150px perrow=4 caption="Comparison Pictures of Clearly Different Accessory">
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File:Dream Castle Comparison Purple and Red Felt Banners Common and Euro.jpg|Left: Soft Purple Felt Banner from US Dream Castle, Right: Stiff Red Felt Banner from Euro Dream Castle
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File:Dream Castle Comparison Yellow Felt Banners Common and Euro.jpg|Left: Soft Yellow Felt Banner from US Dream Castle, Right: Stiff Yellow Felt Banner from Euro Dream Castle
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File:Dream Castle Comparison Throne Blankets Common and Euro.jpg|Left: Felt Blanket from US Dream Castle, Right: Non-Felt Blanket from Euro Dream Castle
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File:Dream Castle Comparison Capes Common and Euro.jpg|Left: Felt Cape from US Dream Castle, Right: Non-Felt Cape from Euro Dream Castle
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</gallery>
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The Euro Dream Castle described over [[Dream Castle#Euro Dream Castle|here]] includes the darker color shades of blues and yellows and the goblets are a little bit green, but these color differences could be just a coincidence.
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<gallery widths=150px heights=150px perrow=4 caption="Comparison Pictures of Different Color Shades">
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File:Dream Castle Color Comparison Blue Items.jpg|Left: Example of the Lighter Blue Color from US Dream Castle, Right: Example of the darker Blue Color from Euro Dream Castle
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File:Dream Castle Color Comparison Goblets.jpg|Left: Goblet from US Dream Castle, Right: Goblet from Euro Dream Castle
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File:Dream Castle Color Comparison Yellow Items.jpg|Left: Example of the Lighter Yellow Color from US Dream Castle, Right: Example of the darker Yellow Color from Euro Dream Castle
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== Italian Dream Castle ==
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[[Image:mib-italy-dream-castle.jpg|thumb|Italian Dream Castle]]
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[[Image: mib-italy-dream-castle2.jpg|thumb]]
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[[Image: italy-dream-castle.jpg|thumb]]
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[[Image: italy-dream-castle-accessories.jpg|thumb]]
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Italy - Ca*Stell
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<gallery widths=150px heights=150px perrow=4 caption="Ca*Stell Accessories">
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File:Re unicorno.jpg|[[Majesty#Italian Majesty|Re Unicorno]]
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File:Regular Dream Castle Spike.jpg|[[G1 Spike|Spike]] (not sure if this is the right variant for Italian Dream Castle)
 
File:goblet.JPG|2 Goblets
 
File:goblet.JPG|2 Goblets
 
File:ybasket.JPG|Yellow Basket with pulley
 
File:ybasket.JPG|Yellow Basket with pulley
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File:pfelt.JPG|5 Purple felt banners
 
File:pfelt.JPG|5 Purple felt banners
 
File:yfelt.JPG|2 Yellow Banners
 
File:yfelt.JPG|2 Yellow Banners
File:DreamCastleDamselHat.jpg|Blue damsel hat   
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File:DreamCastleDamselHat.jpg|Blue [[Damsel Hats|damsel hat]]    
 
File:DreamCastleCape.jpg|Purple Cape
 
File:DreamCastleCape.jpg|Purple Cape
File:.jpg|3 ribbons (two for use with damsel hat)
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File:Mip-re-unicorno.jpg|3 ribbons: Blue, Pink, Yellow (two for use with damsel hat)
 
File:YellowStarBrush.jpg|Yellow shooting star brush
 
File:YellowStarBrush.jpg|Yellow shooting star brush
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
 
<br style="clear: both" />
 
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== Italian Dream Castle ==
 
[[Image:mib-italy-dream-castle.jpg|thumb|Italian Dream Castle]]
 
Italy - Ca*Stell
 
  
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==Lavender Dream Castle==
 
==Lavender Dream Castle==
 
[[Image: lav-dream-castle.jpg|thumb]]
 
[[Image: lav-dream-castle.jpg|thumb]]
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[[Image: lav-castle-box.jpg|thumb]]
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[[Image: lav-castle-box2.jpg|thumb|"Colors of product are different from those shown."]]
  
 
This set was released in 1989 ( Year 7). The major difference with this release is that the castle is now a lavender colour and the colour of the accessories has changed. Also spike has changed to a different shade or purple with this release.
 
This set was released in 1989 ( Year 7). The major difference with this release is that the castle is now a lavender colour and the colour of the accessories has changed. Also spike has changed to a different shade or purple with this release.
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The box the Lavender Castle came in was very similar to the box the pink castle was came in. This box had the same image (ie of the pink castle, rather then the lavender one it actually contained), but with small text "Colors of product are different from those shown.". Also, the box was slightly smaller.
  
 
It came with:
 
It came with:
  
<gallery widths=150px heights=150px perrow=3 caption="Lavender Dream Castle Accessories">
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<gallery widths=150px heights=150px perrow=4 caption="Lavender Dream Castle Accessories">
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Image: lav-castle-spike.jpg|[[G1 Spike|Spike]] the dragon (Brighter purple and green)
 
Image:Yellow oval standing mirror.JPG|Yellow oval standing mirror
 
Image:Yellow oval standing mirror.JPG|Yellow oval standing mirror
 
Image:pink jumping hoop.JPG|2 pink jumping hoops
 
Image:pink jumping hoop.JPG|2 pink jumping hoops
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Image:lav-castle-yellow-trunk.jpg|Yellow Trunk
 
Image:lav-castle-yellow-trunk.jpg|Yellow Trunk
 
Image:lav-castle-pink-table.jpg|Pink Table
 
Image:lav-castle-pink-table.jpg|Pink Table
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Image:aqua_cape_LDC.JPG|Aqua felt cape
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Image:pink_blanket_throne_LDC.JPG|Pink felt blanket for the throne
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Image:pink_felt_banner_LDC.JPG|Pink large felt banner
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Image:pink_horseshoes_LDC.JPG|pink Horseshoes 4 pieces
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Image:yellow_damsel_hat_LDC.JPG|Yellow damsel hat with coloured ribbons
 
File:Lav-castle-pick.jpg|Yellow Flower pick
 
File:Lav-castle-pick.jpg|Yellow Flower pick
File:lav-castle-horseshoes-stand.jpg|Yellow horseshoe stand '''and''' 4 pink horseshoes
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Image:a (1).JPG|Aqua Flower Brush
File:lav-castle-blue-cape.jpg|Blue Cape
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File:lav-castle-horseshoes-stand.jpg|Yellow horseshoe stand
 
File:Lav-castle-ribbons.jpg|Purple Ribbon '''and''' Magenta Ribbon
 
File:Lav-castle-ribbons.jpg|Purple Ribbon '''and''' Magenta Ribbon
 
File:lav-castle-flag.jpg|3 Pink flags with stickers
 
File:lav-castle-flag.jpg|3 Pink flags with stickers
 
File:lav-castle-crown.jpg|Pink Crown
 
File:lav-castle-crown.jpg|Pink Crown
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Image:goblet purple.JPG|2 Purple Translucent Goblets
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
*[[G1 Spike|Spike]] the dragon (Brighter purple and green)
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*Yellow damsel hat with coloured ribbons
 
*2 Purple Goblets
 
*Light pink blanket for the throne
 
*Large pink felt banner
 
 
 
  
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= Merchandise =
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File:Argiepartyplates.jpg| [[Argentina|Argentinian]] [[G1 Party Items|Party plates]] with [[Sugarberry]] and [[Dream Castle]]
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File:Argieplates2.jpg| [[Argentina|Argentinian]] [[G1 Party Items|Party plates]] with [[Dream Castle]] and various ponies
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File:Argieplatesback.jpg| [[Argentina|Argentinian]] [[G1 Party Items|Party plates]] (back)
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File:Argiepartybag.jpg|[[Argentina|Argentinian]] [[G1_Party_Items#Loot_Bags|Loot Bag]] with [[Sugarberry]] and [[Dream Castle]]
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File:G1postcard.jpg|[[G1_Cards#Post_Cards|Post card]] with [[Seashell]], [[Glory]], [[G1 Spike|Spike]], and [[Dream Castle]]
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File:G1-placemat.jpg|[[G1_Dishware_(merchandise)#Placemats|Placemat]] with [[Skydancer]], [[Moonstone]], [[Windy]], and [[Dream Castle]]
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File:Mobile1.jpg|[[G1_Room_Decor_and_Furniture#Mobiles|Mobile]] with [[Cherries Jubilee]], [[Majesty]], [[Hopscotch]], [[Gypsy]],  [[Honeycomb]], [[Snowflake]] and [[Posey]]
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File:G1apron.jpg|[[G1 Apparel|Apron]]
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File:Uniset3.jpg|[[G1_Stickers#Swedish_Press_and_Peel_Stickers|Swedish Press and Peel Stickers]] with [[Tickle]], [[Firefly]], and [[Dream Castle]]
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</gallery>
  
 
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== See Also ==
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= See Also =
 
*[[Majesty]]
 
*[[Majesty]]
  

Latest revision as of 12:50, 6 November 2022

Dream Castle


The Dream Castle was released in 1983 and is quite an impressive playset as it double to twice its size once opened. It came with the pony Majesty and her friend Spike


Media Appearances

Dream Castle in My Little Pony Special
UK Catalog pamphlet

The Dream Castle was seen in the My Little Pony Special, and has been referenced many times in comics and in art work. It's also depicted on the Collectors Case.


Playset Variants

US Dream Castle

Dream Castle Box
Dream Castle Instructions Page 1
Dream Castle Instructions Page 2
Dream Castle Instructions Page 3
Dream Castle Instructions Page 4

The First Dream Castle Playset came with:


Euro Dream Castle

Complete Dream Castle with red felt banners (also known as the Euro Dream Castle). This particular set in the picture included Spike very similar to the regular Dream Castle Spike.

Note: All the items in these pictures are original from the complete set with red felt banners. Picture of the complete set is on the right. This set includes the darker color shades of blues and yellows and the goblets are a little bit green, but these color differences could be just a coincidence.

Majesty has 'Made in Hong Kong' stamped on her hooves.


Accessory Comparison Pictures of US Dream Castle and Euro Dream Castle

There are 4 accessory items that are undeniably different in the Euro Dream Castle described over here. In these pictures they are compared to the corresponding items from US Dream Castle set:

The Euro Dream Castle described over here includes the darker color shades of blues and yellows and the goblets are a little bit green, but these color differences could be just a coincidence.


Italian Dream Castle

Italian Dream Castle
Mib-italy-dream-castle2.jpg
Italy-dream-castle.jpg
Italy-dream-castle-accessories.jpg

Italy - Ca*Stell


Lavender Dream Castle

Lav-dream-castle.jpg
Lav-castle-box.jpg
"Colors of product are different from those shown."

This set was released in 1989 ( Year 7). The major difference with this release is that the castle is now a lavender colour and the colour of the accessories has changed. Also spike has changed to a different shade or purple with this release.

The box the Lavender Castle came in was very similar to the box the pink castle was came in. This box had the same image (ie of the pink castle, rather then the lavender one it actually contained), but with small text "Colors of product are different from those shown.". Also, the box was slightly smaller.

It came with:


Merchandise


See Also