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Mattel 1990 Little Pretty Catalog Spread (page 86 & 87)

Little Pretty is a toyline of kitties and puppies manufactured by Mattel from 1989-1991.[1] [2] [3] [4] The toys have similar features to My Little Pony - pastel colors, brushable hair and tail, and a beauty mark (cutie marks) on the left hip. Figure molds date back to 1989 even though Little Pretty did not start appearing in dealer catalogs until 1990.

They are very similar to Curly Kittens (Palace Pets), however, Curly Kittens do not have beauty marks, their figure molds are not as clean and proportional as Little Pretty, eyes have a different facial placement, and they have considerably more hair-plugs on their heads than Little Pretty figures.


Mattel 1990 Catalog Blurb[5]

Little Pretty's

Welcome to the Little Pretty world! It's a loving, nurturing place where Little Pretty kitties and puppies have long, beautiful hair that girls love to comb and style! Some kitties and puppies have special beauty marks, and nails that polish up bright red. Others smell as sweet as can be. Some come in an ornament to hang on a Christmas tree! But the one thing they all share... none of these adorable kitties and puppies will have long to wait before loving little girls will collect them and give them all a happy home!


Kitties and Puppies (1st Set)

Mattel 1990 Little Pretty Catalog Spread (page 88 & 89)

The first set of Little Pretty Kitties and Puppies came with 7" long hair and the kitties were later released as bonus pets for the Glitter 'N Grow set but with much shorter hair. The Puppies from this set were not re-released.

Mattel 1990 Catalog Blurb[5]

Little Pretty

NEW! Adorable puppies and kitties who love to look pretty and need little girls to love and care for them. There are 6 colorful pets in all, 4 kitties and 2 puppies, and they all have extra long silky hair that can be styled in many different ways. Each pet comes in a pretty pastel color; has her own adorable pose, and has a charming story paragraph on her package about finding a special, caring friend to love. Little girls will want to collect and care for all of the vulnerable and pretty puppies and kitties in the Little Pretty world of loving pets. Pets also come with a pretty, removable ruffle for fashion play and a comb. Playground accessories not included. For ages 3 years and over. Peggable window box.

Polished Paws Kitties and Puppies

Mattel 1990 Little Pretty Catalog Spread (page 90)
International Names[6]
Dutch: Toverlakpootjes Hondjes & Poesjes.
English: Magical Colours Puppies & Kittiens.
French: Les Petits Chiens et les Petits Chats Pattes Magiques..
German: Zauberfarben-Pfötchen Hündchen und Kätzchen.
Italian: Cuccioletti e Micini con Zampette & Poesjes.
Spanish: Unas Magicas Perritos y Gatitos.

Polished Paws was a set where the beauty mark and nail polish would appear or disappear with the application of cold or hot temperatures, usually with an ice cube or hot water.

Mattel 1990 Catalog Blurb[5]

Little Pretty Polished Paws

New! These Little Pretty pets get all "pawlished" up and ready to go! Lots of stylin' hairplay and a magical color change feature provide hours of loving care fun! Little girls use icy water to make Little Pretty paw "polish" and an oh-so-glamorous beauty mark appear. Warm water makes them both disappear! Individual poses and colors make these 4 cute kitties and 2 pretty puppies favorite collectibles to care for and love. Polished Paws pets come with applicator cloth, tie-on ruffle, 2 hair ribbons for puppies, one hair ribbon for kitties, and a comb. Playground accessories not included. For ages 3 years and over. Peggable window box.


Perfume Pets Kitties & Puppies

Mattel 1990 Little Pretty Catalog Spread (page 91)
International Names[6]
Dutch: Parfum Poesjes & Hondjes
English: Perfume Kittens & Puppies
French: Les Petits Chats Et Les Petits Chiens Parfumés
German: Blütenduft Kätzchen und Hündchen
Italian: Cuccioletti e micini portaprofumo
Spanish: Gatitos & Perritos Perfumados

The Perfume Pets set consisted of scented baby kitties and puppies. Each came in a brightly colored transparent perfume bottle.

Mattel 1990 Catalog Blurb[5]

Little Pretty Perfume Pets

NEW! Mmmmmm, what are those pretty scents? Gardenia, carnation, lilac, lemon, rose, and jasmine! They're the Little Pretty Perfume Pets! These flower and citrus scented, miniature kitties and puppies each come in their own tinted, collectible perfume bottle, "purrfect" for play and display! 4 kitties and 2 puppies have individual scents, colors, and poses. Each also has long, silky hair, hair ribbons and a comb. Playground accessories not included. For ages 3 years and over. Peggable window box.


Perfume Kitties Gift Set

A gift set was available with Lila and Pinkums together. This set included Lila and Pinkums (with their perfume bottles), a purple comb (for the kitties) and a small bottle of real perfume.

Mattel 1990 Catalog Blurb[5]

Little Pretty Cologne Gift Set

NEW! Now girls can smell as pretty as their Little Pretty Perfume pets! Carnation scented Pinkums and lilac scented Lila Perfume kitties come in their own collectible perfume bottle. Also included is a child-size bottle of real cologne, perfect for a Little Pretty loving girl to wear! Cologne bottle may vary from that shown. For ages 3 years and over. Peggable window box.

Glitter 'N Grow Kitties and Puppies

Mattel 1991 Little Pretty Catalog Spread (pages 84 & 85)

The Glitter 'N Grow set consisted of adult kitties and puppies whose hair would "grow" if pulled from either the tail or the large plastic bow(s) on the head. When the hair from the tail was pulled it would get longer and the hair from the bows would shorten and vise versa. They could be purchased individually or in a 2-pack with a bonus pet that was a re-release of a kitty from the 1st original set, but with shorter hair.

Mattel 1991 Catalog Blurb[7]

Little Pretty Glitter 'N Grow Assortment

NEW! The world of Little Pretty pets is growing! There's more glitter and glamour, more hair play fun, and more lovable pets to win the hearts of little girls! The Glitter 'N Grow assortment features kitties and puppies with lovely long hair... or fancy long tails! Girls gently pull hair to make it "magically" grow! Luscious long hair makes styling easy and fun! Shimmer-shine bangs give a sparkly look to every pretty hairstyle! Two kitties and two puppies each include a comb and satiny ribbon. For ages 3 years and over. 11"H x 9"W x 2-1/2"D Blister card.


Bonus Pets (Re-Released 1st Set Kitties, with shorter hair)

Picture Pets (Baby Kitties and Puppies)

Mattel 1991 Little Pretty Catalog Spread (page 86)

The Pictures Pets set was made up entirely of baby kitties and puppies. Each were scented, had a lace ribbon, and came with their own brightly colored picture frame.

Mattel 1991 Catalog Blurb[7]

Little Pretty Picture Pet Assortment

NEW! M-m-m-m! These perfume-scented kitties and puppies are picture-purr-fect for hairstyling fun! Each pet comes posed in a real picture frame... just right for decorating a little girl's dresser or nightstand! Assortment includes two kitties and two puppies, each with frame, hairstyling ribbon, and comb. For ages 3 years and over. 11"H x 7"W x 2"D Blister card.

Baby Kitties and Puppy

Mattel 1991 Little Pretty Catalog Spread (page 87)
International Names[6]
Dutch: Babypoesjes & -Hondje.
English: Baby Kittens & Puppy
French: Bebes Chats Et Bebe Chien.
German: Baby Kätzchen Und Hündchen.
Italian: Degli Allegri Micetti E Un Simpatico Cuccioletto.
Spanish: Bebes Gatitos Y Perrito.


This is the third set of baby kitties and puppies that were released. Each came with several small accessories and one large accessory (a baby buggy, a cradle, a rocking horse and a swing).

Mattel 1991 Catalog Blurb[7]

Little Pretty Baby Assortment

NEW! Adorable baby pets with shimmer-shine bangs and lovely long hair to comb and style! Each comes with its own action accessory: a cradle that rocks, a buggy that rolls, a swing that swings, or a rocking horse that rocks! Pets also include a baby blanket, bonnet, and comb. For ages 3 years and over. 11"H x 9"W x 2-1/4"D Window box.

Show Offs

Mattel 1991 Little Pretty Catalog Spread (pages 88 & 89)

The Show Offs kitties had make-up (eye shadow, lipstick, and nail polish) that would appear or disappear with the application of cold or hot temperatures, usually with an ice cube or hot water. Their tail would also color-change and could be stamped with their symbols with the help of a trophy that came with each pet. The trophy had to be chilled for it to work.

Mattel 1991 Catalog Blurb[7]

Little Pretty Show Off Kitties Assortment

NEW! They're the prettiest hits of the Kitty Kat Show! 3 ultra-glamorous kitties with the long flowing hair and 3 color-change features girls will love! Just like magic, girls "apply" colorful makeup, "polish" pretty paws, and change the colors of kitties' luxurious tails! All it takes is icy water! Kitties become so glamorous, they win a first prize trophy with a magical surprise feature. When girls touch trophy to an ice cube, they can stamp lots of pretty patterns on kitties' color-change tails! Includes trophy stamp, trophy stand, applicator cloth and comb. For ages 3 years and over. 10-1/2"H x 10-1/2"W x 2-1/2"D Window box.

Playsets with Kitties

Playsets without Pets


Mail Order (Paw Points)

Paw Points (U.S.)
Paw Points (International)

Little Pretty had a points system that could be used to purchase Mail Order items - Paw Points. Paw Points could be found on the backside of every Little Pretty box (possibly excluding The Baby Buggy). Points varied by product with the larger playsets being worth more points than the single figure boxes. Graphics for the Paw Points differed between the U.S. packaging and the International Packaging. The U.S. Paw Points included the text "PAW PTS." and the point was located in the middle of the paw silhouette whereas the International Paw Points instead read "Little Pretty" in the logo script and the point was located to the right of the paw silhouette. [6]


Unreleased

Commercials

Little Pretty Pets Commercial (You Tube)




See also

References

  1. Ghost of the Doll
  2. http://www.angelfire.com/mi/watergirl/lp2.html
  3. http://furbyrocks.tripod.com/LPretty.htm
  4. http://www.48ovvi.org/littlepretty/what.html
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 Mattel 1990 Girls Toys Catalog
  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 I have personally seen/found this through internet research. - Telelle
  7. 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 Mattel 1991 Girls Toys Catalog