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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The Twice as Fancy Ponies are a special subset of My Little Pony from the 1980s G1 lineup. Their symbols extend across their entire bodies.
The Vintage “Twice as Fancy” My Little Ponies’ symbols are not limited to just the pony’s flank, like most traditional ponies. Instead, their symbols extend across much of their bodies, often covering one side entirely or wrapping around in intricate patterns. This design gave them a bold and eye-catching look that set them apart from other ponies in the lineup.
Their designs tend to be whimsical or thematic, and include elements like candies (Sweet Tooth), butterflies (Dancing Butterflies), or celestial motifs (Milky Way). Many Twice as Fancy Ponies also have colorful combinations of body tones, hair stripes, and detailed symbols, making them visually striking.
Twice as Fancy Ponies were introduced in Year 5 (1986-1987) and became an instant favorite among fans and collectors. Their bold and unique designs stood out in the My Little Pony lineup, making them highly desirable, especially for collectors who appreciate more “intricate details“. These TAF ponies included Earth ponies, unicorns, and pegasi and, in addition to their U.S. release, some Twice as Fancy Ponies were sold in international markets under different names. If you want to see a full list including all foreign releases (or “nirvanas”), you can find them all in my book: The Unofficial My Little Pony Companion.
My Little Pony Year 5
Hasbro added the Twice as Fancy Ponies, where symbols covered much of their bodies, as part of their My Little Pony Year 5 collection. Other groups also introduced this year included the Newborn Twins and the Big Brother Ponies, both of which did really well. However, it’s the TAF ponies that still get most of the attention when talking about later releases, and it all began here, in 1986! These were the first nine ponies Hasbro did with symbols all over the flanks and bodies (note that some ponies, like Pillow Talk and Melody, also had tiny symbols on their cheek).
My Little Pony Year 6
As part of Year 6, Hasbro added more Twice as Fancy Ponies. These are:
My Little Pony Year 5
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.
