Hello everyone !
I live in Belgium and I realized I have lots of Italian variations among my G1's I found in various flea markets. So, for your information, if it relevant in any way for you, I think Belgium put Italian ponies in their stores during the 80's. I don't know if you already have this information. If I don't forget, this weekend, I'm going to take a photograph of my Belgian/Italian army. ^^ I know I have Italian Moonstone, 2 Fireflies (Curly and straight hair variants), 3 Ribbons, White/light mint Cotton Candy and probably others.
Have a nice day !
Rose