SPECIALIZING IN VINTAGE TOY LINES FROM THE 80s AND 90s
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SPECIALIZING IN VINTAGE TOY LINES FROM THE 80s AND 90s
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During the late 1980s, Hasbro released a group of animals friends for My Little Pony. These eight characters are highly collectible today! You can find the full list and links to second-hand Pony Friends below.
Hasbro introduced the Pony Friends during Generation 1, in Year 5 (1986–87), as characters who weren’t ponies at all. They were other animals given the full MLP treatment (pastel vinyl bodies, brushable hair, and cutie marks or rump symbols). Each original figure came with a brush or comb and ribbon.
My Little Pony Year 5
Year Five of My Little Pony saw the launch of a set of animal friends that came with a brush or comb and a ribbon as accessories. They didn’t feature rump symbols, but their bodies were covered in unique markings.
This first set included a camel, a giraffe, a zebra, and a lion. Hasbro would later release additional animal friends in different molds, always accompanied by a comb or brush and a ribbon. This line was not available in the United Kingdom, which makes these figures more difficult to find there today. See all Year Five ponies >
My Little Pony Year 6
The second set of Pony Friends was released during Year Six. Cutesaurus had a plastic tail, but all the others featured soft, brushable manes and tails that encouraged styling and play. Just like the previous Pony Friends, these toys were highly collectible and sought-after by Hasbro enthusiasts.
More My Little Pony by Type:
The world of My Little Pony is… huge. We’re talking thirteen years of collections featuring all sorts of figures and toys! So, I’ve been working on creating smaller guides to help you navigate this wonderful pastel-colored world. Below, you will find (some!) pages with ponies sorted by year, collection (such as Birthflower ponies, Spanish Piggies, etc), country, and much more. I hope they help!
With 400 pages of G1 ponies, The Unofficial My Little Pony Companion is a deep dive into the world of My Little Pony and the people who created the line.
The book includes custom-made images of thousands of pony variants, graphics, beautiful illustrations, and, for the first time, a comprehensive list of ALL Nirvana (foreign) ponies shown and described in detail—as well as previously unknown details about how ponies were manufactured and distributed all around the world. Follow the link to learn more!
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.
Girl toys from the 80s and 90s hold a special place in the hearts of many. Iconic lines like My Little Pony and Strawberry Shortcake had colorful characters and whimsical worlds, while Rainbow Brite and Care Bears brought magic and friendship to life with plush toys and animated specials. Explore other magical vintage favorites from the 80s and beyond.
