She-Ra Horse collectors - accessories question?

[Sunshine]

So I love She-Ra horses, I've only really started collecting them... but, I was able to obtain Ms. Swift Wind (original) with her mask and wings/saddle. GREAT, right? Well then I realized she's misisng her reigns. So, I bought a second Swift Wind who had only her mask and reigns (no wings/saddle). Got her in, went to switch out the masks, and I notice this:
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Are there two releases of Swift Wind with different colored gold? The mask and wings of my lighter one completely match one another, and the bodies between the two, and hair colors between the two horses, are the same. Also the hoof paint matches the color of the mask, so lighter on the lighter one, darker on the dark one.

So, should I be looking for a saddle/wings in dark gold to match to this darker gold girl?

Thanks!

[sailorstitch]

The one on the right might go to Royal Swift Wind. I'm not sure though.....

There are three versions of Swifty: original, Crystal and Royal. Royal is the rare one. I own original and crystal, but not royal. Otherwise I'd check my own collection.

Here's a couple sites that might help.

http://he-man.org/collecting/toycollection.php?id=6

http://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/shera-animals.htm

sailorstitch

[Galactica]

Actually-  I think the accessories on the pony to the left are from Royal Swiftwind- (whose wings/mask/reins are gold)- and the one on the right are from regular Swiftwind (reins/mask/wings are bronze).  Both of the horses are the regular edition though- the Royal Switftwind was white.

[Christahope]

Hi! There are actually three releases of the first series Swift Wind. The dark version made in Taiwan was the first version with the lighter versions being rereleases. There is also Crystal Swift Wind from the second series and two different versions of Royal Swift Wind in the third series. Here's a few photos for reference. Hope they are helpful.

Dark Version Taiwan
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Light Version USA
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Light Version Mexico
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[Galactica]

OH wow! I had no idea there were re-releases of Swiftwind!  So cool!

[kaoskat]

Glad you were able to find someone to help!

[sailorstitch]

Hi! There are actually three releases of the first series Swift Wind. The dark version made in Taiwan was the first version with the lighter versions being rereleases. There is also Crystal Swift Wind from the second series and two different versions of Royal Swift Wind in the third series. Here's a few photos for reference. Hope they are helpful.

Dark Version Taiwan
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Light Version USA
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Light Version Mexico
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Oh, wow!!! I didn't know that. Thanks for the info.

sailorstitch

[melodys_angel]

That's really interesting! Looks like you have your answer

[Sunshine]

AMAZING!

Thank you SO much!

I am definitely looking for Royal Swift Wind (if anyone is selling with accessories), and of course, the Dark Taiwan version wings/saddle...

 I do have Crystal SW with accessories, so, one down at least but, I had no idea there were so many versions!

So - How would I be able to tell that Mexican Light version from a USA version if I'm looking to buy one?

[Christahope]

You're very welcome! I'm glad I could help I didn't know there was a version made in the US, but Swifty came in a lot and I noticed he seemed a little different. On the inside of the back, left leg the horses will have the Mattel and origin stamp. They also have the same stamp on each individual piece of gear as well so they can be matched up. I don't have any extra Swifty accessories, but I have an extra pair of Taiwan Arrow wings and saddle if ever needed. Good luck in completing your Swift Wind. They both look great!