SPECIALIZING IN VINTAGE TOY LINES FROM THE 80s AND 90s
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Explore the ponies released during Year Two (1983–1984), which marked one of the biggest expansions of the My Little Pony toy line.
The Vintage My Little Pony Year Two (which covered 1983–1984) introduced new pony lines and characters, and a few interesting features. For example, we saw new poses or designs, plus colors and unique pony traits that became iconic in the My Little Pony series.
The year started with a re-release of the Collector Pose ponies from Year One, but with a new feature: Concave feet instead of flat feet. There were also new themes: Earth Ponies with floral and fruit-inspired symbols, Pegasus Ponies known for their adventurous spirit, and Unicorn Ponies featuring celestial and magical designs.
One of the standout innovations of Year Two was the introduction of Sea Ponies. These seahorse-like ponies came with shell-shaped floats, which meant you could take them into your bath! A few baby Ponies also made their debut during this period, offering adorable miniature versions of the characters.
So, let’s take a look at the different ponies produced by Hasbro during 1983 and 1984!
The second set of Earth Ponies included some pretty classic ponies like the beloved Applejack, Bow Tie (my personal favorite), and Blossom. These ponies were notable for their unique color schemes and distinct symbols, ranging from flowers to fruit themes. Like I mentioned above, we still have the six original Collector Ponies, but also a few new characters, which are the ones listed below.
This set introduced popular characters like Firefly and Medley. These Pegasus ponies were defined by their ability to “fly” and were often depicted with adventurous or whimsical personalities. The G1 Rainbow Ponies were released in two sets, one during Year 2 and another in Year 3. In the United States, these ponies had distinctive rainbow-striped manes and tails, as well as gorgeous glittery symbols.
Notable unicorns like Moondancer, Twilight, and Glory debuted during this year. These ponies typically featured celestial or magical-themed symbols, emphasizing their mystical charm.
A mail order exclusive baby pony made its debut this year: Baby Ember! A mail-order exclusive pony was a special My Little Pony figure that could only be obtained through a mail-in promotion rather than being sold in stores. Each My Little Pony toy came with a set number of “pony points” printed on the packaging. Fans would cut out these points and collect them to redeem exclusive mail-order ponies. After processing, the exclusive pony would arrive by mail, often in unique packaging that differed from standard retail ponies.
During My Little Pony Year 2 series, Hasbro also released three North American Exclusive sea ponies and three European Exclusive ones. A brand-new addition in Year Two, these Sea Ponies were water-dwelling ponies with a seahorse-like appearance. They came with shell-shaped floats and were a major hit, often associated with playful aquatic adventures.
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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.
