Beddy Bye Eye (BBE) Baby Ponies are a unique subset of G1 My Little Ponies, designed with a distinctive feature: their eyes are able to close when the pony is laid on its side, much like a traditional doll with sleep eyes.
This mechanism was intended to make the ponies feel more interactive and lifelike, appealing to children who enjoyed putting their toys to bed. However, among collectors and fans of vintage My Little Ponies, the BBE feature has garnered mixed reactions. Many consider the design of the BBE eyes to be less cute or endearing compared to the classic painted eyes of other ponies, with some even finding the look to be slightly unsettling.
So, let’s take a look at all the Beddy Bye Eye vintage ponies and how you can find them today (if you are NOT creeped out by them xD)
The Complete List of Beddy Bye Eye G1 Ponies
Despite their quirks quirks, BBE Baby Ponies remain an interesting and nostalgic part of the G1 lineup, with their unique design sparking conversations and memories among collectors. If you’re thinking of buying a second-hand BBE pony, keep in mind that the sleep-eye mechanism is prone to wear and tear over time, and the metal components inside the eyes are susceptible to rust. As a result, many vintage BBE Baby Ponies have damaged or malfunctioning eyes, which can be difficult to restore. Always pay close attention to this!
Baby Shady – Beddy Bye Eye Baby Ponies – My Little Pony G1
Baby Shady is a My Little Pony Generation 1 vintage toy released by Hasbro in 1985-1986 as part of the Beddy Bye Eye Baby Ponies collection.
- My Little Pony: Baby Shady
- Generation: G1 (Generation One). Year 1985-86
- Pose: Baby BBE Earth, Hair color: Neon Yellow, Eye color: Blue
- Symbol: Three pairs of sunglasses
- Rarity: Common
Baby Lickety-Split – Beddy Bye Eye Baby Ponies – My Little Pony G1
Baby Lickety-Split is a My Little Pony Generation 1 vintage toy released by Hasbro in 1985-1986 as part of the Beddy Bye Eye Baby Ponies collection.
- My Little Pony: Baby Lickety-Split
- Generation: G1 (Generation One). Year 1985-86
- Pose: Baby BBE Earth, Hair color: Fading Pink, Eye color: Purple
- Symbol: Three pink ice cream cones with white ice cream
- Rarity: Common
Baby Ribbon – Beddy Bye Eye Baby Ponies – My Little Pony G1
Baby Ribbon is a My Little Pony Generation 1 vintage toy released by Hasbro in 1985-1986 as part of the Beddy Bye Eye Baby Ponies collection.
- My Little Pony: Baby Ribbon
- Generation: G1 (Generation One). Year 1985-86
- Pose: Baby BBE Unicorn, Hair color: Neon Yellow and Trinidad Orange, Eye color: Turquoise
- Symbol: A white ribbon
- Rarity: Common
Baby Lofty – Beddy Bye Eye Baby Ponies – My Little Pony G1
Baby Lofty is a My Little Pony Generation 1 vintage toy released by Hasbro in 1985-1986 as part of the Beddy Bye Eye Baby Ponies collection.
- My Little Pony: Baby Lofty
- Generation: G1 (Generation One). Year 1985-86
- Pose: BBE Pegasus Pose, Hair color: Bright Yellow, Eye color: Purple
- Symbol: A pink hot air balloon surrounded by six orange stars
- Rarity: Common
Baby Gusty – Beddy Bye Eye Baby Ponies – My Little Pony G1
Baby Gusty is a My Little Pony Generation 1 vintage toy released by Hasbro in 1985-1986 as part of the Beddy Bye Eye Baby Ponies collection.
- My Little Pony: Baby Gusty
- Generation: G1 (Generation One). Year 1985-86
- Pose: Baby BBE Unicorn, Hair color: Dark Green and Candy Red , Eye color: Green
- Symbol: Three Purple Leaves
- Rarity: Common
Baby Heart Throb – Beddy Bye Eye Baby Ponies – My Little Pony G1
Baby Heart Throb is a My Little Pony Generation 1 vintage toy released by Hasbro in 1985-1986 as part of the Beddy Bye Eye Baby Ponies collection.
- My Little Pony: Baby Heart Throb
- Generation: G1 (Generation One). Year 1985-86
- Pose: Baby BBE Pegasus, Hair color: Dark Pink, Eye color: Blue
- Symbol: Three Pink Hearts
- Rarity: Common
Baby Frosting – Beddy Bye Eye Baby Ponies – My Little Pony G1
Baby Frosting is a My Little Pony Generation 1 vintage toy released by Hasbro in 1985-1986 as part of the Beddy Bye Eye Baby Ponies collection.
- My Little Pony: Baby Frosting
- Generation: G1 (Generation One). Year 1985-86
- Pose: Baby BBE Unicorn, Hair color: White, Eye color: Purple
- Symbol: Three pink and white birthday cakes
- Rarity: Uncommon
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My Little Pony G1 Essentials
If you want to learn more about ponies and how to restore them, here are two resources that can help. The first is the unofficial MLP G1 guide (which has photos, prices, etc). The second is my own book, Restoring My Little Pony!
Restoring My Little Pony is the result of almost three years of restoring and customizing My Little Pony toys for my channel RetroGeek Crafts. The book contains 86 pages full of detailed step-by-step guides, project features, material and technique comparisons, and much more. The book is mostly focused on My Little Pony Generation 1 (MLP G1). However, these techniques can be applied to all other generations, including MLP G2, G3, G4, and even G5.
This unofficial MLP guide to the first generation of My Little Pony (known as G1) was created by Summer Hayes. The book provides everything a collector needs to identify G1 ponies and their accessories, and understand their value. The guide contains large, full color photos of every pony, playset and accessory released in the US (and in some cases in other countries) in the 1980s and 1990s.
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