I first became aware of this when I saw the title of it mentioned in a forum's thread some years back. I don't think I ever knew anything about this in my childhood at the time. Even if I did know about it sooner, I doubt I would've bothered with checking it out simply because it's a girly cartoon and I didn't watch any others like it. It would take some time before I searched for it to watch online. Well, just last month I happened to come across it on Youtube and finally decided to see it. I'm glad I eventually came around and did, because that was most enjoyable.
Although it's one of those toy-based cartoons and those of that kind have often gotten a bad rap for being nothing more than extended commercials or advertisements, I can assure all who may be reading this it most definitely isn't one of those. As that and as far as I'm concerned, this is one of the better ones because it has more meaning than trying to promote and sell toys. Also, I consider it to be one of the best Hanna-Barbera productions ever made, despite it being less renowned. I have since added this to my favorite toy-based, H-B, and cartoons-in-general lists. This is among its better material from the 1980s and of all time. I'm into several of the H-B specials more than the majority of its shows.
The Star Fairies are a group of fairies who grant wishes to kids and teenagers. Led by Sparkle, she conjures up the other Star Fairies to assist her in making kids' and teens' wishes come true. After some elves steal her wand, she and the others go to retrieve it from them. They meet a girl named Hilary who is down in the dumps and take her on an adventure. After that cheers Hilary up, it proves to be an exciting experience she will never forget.
Someone on the aforementioned thread claimed the animation in the rest of the special isn't as good as it is in the intro. But I just didn't see it that way and I have no idea what that person was claiming. The animation in this is decent enough and the art is in that typical, signature, H-B style. The writing is well-thought out and organized. Many of the characters have plenty of likability and memorability to them. The music is thoroughly composed. The voices sound great and well-performed. Every technical aspect of it is fine mostly, that is, aside from the occasional animation errors.
The concept itself may be what appeals to me the most about it. Who wouldn't want a fairy to bestow upon him/her his/her greatest desires and have them come true? One thing I wish is that I had seen this sooner. Plus, the one thing that can be interpreted from this is spreading the requests at one's command and making others happy, or pleasing others. Anyway, if anyone reading this becomes curious and intrigued about seeing this, I say give it a go. It has many great moments to keep one's focus. Even though it is a girly cartoon, it's well worth it and can still be watched by males in spite of it not being for them just because it's in the description. It is very impressive and strong, so much so, in fact, I believe it had the potential of expanding into a series. It's that great, I can't praise it enough. But I'll stop here. Recommended.
