Based on a real horse called Project Universe. In 1987, released through Sears as the 'Famous Premium Pinto American Saddlebred'#49C21068. Box catalog in 1987 just called him 'Project Universe'. Dark chestnut pinto with pink hooves, blaze and a gold mane ribbon with black crisscross.
This same pinto pattern can be seen on the Pinto American Saddlebred #827, Project Universe #117, A Class Act #700298 and the Gaited Breeds of America #710396.