You can tame the acrylic hair using very hot water btw! Or, hot enough that it won’t melt the pony, of course. Some of other doll customizers I followed tends to prefer it over the nylon because it will stay put once you stylize it via hot water. So if you curl it via metal hair clip or even braid it and then pour hot water over ir, remove the clip/rubber band, it’ll stay wavy. It’ll stay down too. I’m no expert though, this is what I observed from being a causal doll custom fan, so maybe test it on an un-customizable pony first. :) great redo, as always
Thank you for your comment!! 😊😊 For the Peachy I did a while ago I used very hot water and it was amazing, the curls are still intact. Definitely a great idea. I wanted to release this video before the weekend and I actually tried to make curls but the water was too cold and they didn't stick :(
@@RetroGeekCrafts you can also try heating up a butter knife to tame the hair a certain way, lots of doll artist tend to use that method or the water method as others mentioned.
Yeah, I've seen doll customizers use a heated butter knife to press down hair that is sticking up, use heated chopsticks to wrap hair around like a curling iron, or hold hair in a particular shape with elastics and clips before running boiling water over it. I know some doll customizers will even do multiple rounds of boiling water followed by ice water to really set stubborn hair. :)
The nostalgia this triggers! I had lots of these ponies as a child in the 80s. I remember the smell and everything. Thank you for your kind service in restoring these lovely ponies 😍
I have this pony so I knew how it was suppose to look at the beginning and it was so fun and heartwarming to see it start to look like a real pony again :)
Hello 😆👋 Another amazing video! The ambient sounds make it even more relaxing. I think your videos are always relaxing though because it's so satisfying to see the ponies be fixed with care ☺️
Thank you so much 🤗😊 I tried to make this one extra relaxing because it seems that's what people prefer (over the "enthusiastic" ones). I also included ambient sounds for the first time, but only a few because most of the stuff I had recorded had a podcast playing in the background :P I need to use headphones!
Your pony restoration videos are addictive! I like Blossom's grey-with-subtle-lilac coat colour. It makes me feel happy to see the toys I always wanted as a kid get treated with love and care. The ambient sounds are nice.
This is a bit of a relief, was looking into the whitening process using hydrogen peroxide and was afraid of how it reacts with paints and softer materials on toys. Glad to see that I was worrying about nothing.
I know that rerooting must be tedious and hard work, but it also looks fun and satisfying, to give a pony gorgeous new hair! I really need to try it some time. ☺️
It's quite fun, although it depends on the type of hair (nylon is easier). Seeing how the mane grows is really satisfying, you know that once you've done a strand you (usually) won't have to redo it. You should definitely try it! ☺️
I had this pony as a kid. She made a fine mount for all the "knight" action figures we had. Sure, they were all Ghostbusters, Wolverine and She-Ra but the moment they were in the saddle, they were knights.
I just stumbled across your videos and I must say I love your work! The ponies always come out looking much better! I love how you show us the process- it makes me want to try haha! Great videos!
It's incredible how much of the colour remains, even when they look yellow or grey. The advantage of having the pigments mixed in the vinyl, I think! These ponies were such good quality toys! 😊😊
This is the pony that I had as a child. I wish that I still had it. If I could go back in time I’d tell my teenager self to keep all of my toys. You don’t realize how nostalgic you’ ll be for them as an adult.
Nice! She's a beautiful pony 😊 I also lost mine, but I have been slowly buying new ones. The one I had (a very, very rare one that took me ages to find) and a few others I always wanted. Blossom is quite cheap, you can find her for $5-$10 in good condition!
When I was diagnosed with severe M.E. and Fibromyalgia I started collecting to toys i had as a kid in the 80s. My mum chucked them all while I was at school one day. I was distraught. It has brought me much comfort and I do sit there playing with them. I'm 50 in a few months time. Do what makes YOU happy and ignore anyone who teases you about it. Love ypur videos. Xx
@@nickyaerobones Thank you so much for your message Nicky. It means the world to me that you found comfort in these toys. Just looking at them always makes me smile. Thank you for sharing your experience, sending you lots of love :)
Thank you so much!! 😊😊 I use a cream called Ican, but any hydrogen peroxide cream (or salon cream, it's what they use to whiten hair) works well. Just make sure it's hydrogen peroxide and not benzoyl peroxide - that one bleaches the pony colours!!
Your videos are so stunning! ♡♡♡ I have binge watched a dozen already and I can't get over how calming and peaceful it is to see these beautiful ponies get restored. You deserve more subscribers! Keep it up! ♡♡♡
I love it when you pop the head off and you can see the original colour of the pony. It's always such a contrast. Most of the Blossoms I own are in terrible condition. Is there something about her that just begs for kids to get a bit creative with the scissors and pen? You always make re-hairing look so simple. It's my least favourite task. I go with the needle and dental floss method because I've yet to find a re-rooting tool that doesn't break after a couple of goes. I know this is a me thing, because almost everyone I know uses the tool without issue, so I'm probably being heavy-handed or coming in at a strange angle.
Yes! I love that part too. Sometimes it's completely different. I also enjoy opening the UV chamber for the first time after I apply peroxide. It always looks better than I expected! Rehairing is definitely NOT my favourite part. I usually put some music on and take it slowly. Realizing that wetting the hair made the whole thing easier has been a game-change; my first rehairs were a nightmare, hair everywhere! About the needle, how much distance do you leave between the tip of the needle and the handle? I broke a few needles when there was about an inch. I now cut the needles and make it so there's only 1 centimeter. And it's been fine so far!
wow, absolutely loved this video! The calm and the ambient sounds were really great! Not a criticism just my personal opinion/preference: I think the second song was a little to fast for the relaxing mood and I would love if you could show more "real time" instead of timelapses especially for the initial cleaning at the very beginning. Like I said before I would love to see a version without music I hope you can get enough patreons to afford better equipment to make it possible, I wish I could join but I can barely pay my rent :( Thank you for another great video!
Thank you so much for your comment and your suggestions! I have been thinking about slowing down in general, and this video is a step towards that. I'm still learning what works best so it's great to have feedback :) Real time and real sounds are definitely a great goal. Roasting fingers I can get better equipment soon 😊
Really enjoyed watching this video! I loved how clear and well lit everything was! No camera shakes, no fuzzy images in and out, no distracting stuff on the desk/table. Thank you! I have a couple of tips for you that I wanted to share if I may. I discovered a really good cleaner with either plain baking soda and water OR, for a cleaner that will stick while you work it, use baking soda with liquid dish soap and work it into a paste/cream. Then after, when things are this dirty, I go straight in with acetone (taking care around the painted parts though). And I would use a cotton ball to cover more area faster. I only ever knew hydrogen peroxide to help with yellowing. Do you have good results with HP and the UV lights? Also, along with what the other posters here have noted, dunking the hair in hot water (just before boiling temp) with the hair set in braids (if wanted kinky) or rods (if wanted curly) and letting it sit for 10-15 minutes and then putting it in a baggie and placing in the freezer for about 10-15 mins, then air dry works wonders for saran, nylon, and the like. The style will stay in place - as long as the item is not in a humid location. Lastly, using a flathead screwdriver to run along the area where the hair plugs are will be much faster (and easier!) than using the small pliers. Then, when all the hair is out of the hair shafts, that's when I use my needlenose pliers to pull out the hair bits. Hope that info helps you on your next restoration! ^_^
Thank you so much for the tips ☺️☺️ It was really kind of you to write them down for me (and others reading!). I hadn't heard of putting the pony in the freezer after doing the hair. That sounds really interesting! Yes, I use HP and UV light and it works really well, especially now that I've duplicated the number of lights I use. But you can replace UV with sunlight if you live in a sunny place (I live in the UK, not much sun around here!)
I found your channel yesterday and already watched a lot of your videos. They make me so happy! Your work is amazing and I really love how gentle you are with this little creatures. I had some of them myself as a kid but unfortunately they are all gone. If I still had them I would now be really motivated to restore them as well. 😊 Oh… and I really laughed hard at 4:16 😂
Thank you so much!! 😊😊 If restoration is smething that interests you, you can always find "bait" (in not such good condition) ponies on ebay and similar sites. I'm relaly glad you enjoyed the video 😊
@@RetroGeekCrafts Thank you so much for your reply. 😊 After commenting, I indeed checked out Ebay yesterday. 🙈😄 You really inspired me. What you do is just beautiful. 🥰
Nice result ! 💕😊🦄 It's nice ti see how you bring them back to life .. 💕👏👏👏👏🦄🦄🦄 I follow you with pleasure, keep it up ! Brava 👏👏👏💕👍😊 Love from Italy 🇮🇹
Aww little Blossom I have a Blossom with no tail and I think mine is discoloured and I’m planning on making them into the Duchess from Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland 🥰 can’t wait to get round to it! So satisfying seeing this little pony being brought to life again aww
I normally work with Saran hair which is thinner than nylon, so realizing there's something thicker than nylon was a surprise! The color quality is to die for though :)
i really enjoyed the sounds being enjoyed, along with music! though for me personally, the music could've been a little quieter. i really enjoy the "work sounds", like splashing water or toothbrush sounds
LOVE THIS I just got a '83 pony who seems to have had their head glued on the back of the neck, but after seeing this video I realize that's probably just the way she was made. ALSO, whoever is Lyeah Mullins, your name is so similar to mine I'm SHOOK!!!!!
Sounds like the head is glued. Sometimes the glue is barely there, other times the whole ring is glued shut. The best way to loosen it is to use hot water, but if that doesn't work you can also try with some acetone 😊😊
@@RetroGeekCrafts thank you! I didn’t want to break her, I also noticed that there is a little bit of a clear drip from her neck onto her side so I was wondering if the glue had dripped… I have yet to really examine it though
Don't worry, I don't plan on stopping any time soon, I love making these 😊 I am working on a deflocking video but I would love to try flocking. I need to do some research first!
i love your videos sooo much :,D found a gen 1 pony at my local anime con last weekend and i took her home and cleaned her up!! she's Bowtie :] i hope you're doing well!
I think the sun works faster (and is cheaper :P). I live in England, so sun is not always an option. That's why I decided to use the UV chamber, because I know it'll always work 😊
You ever restore a Minty (US), we need to talk because, 😳. She was gray before! Like she was actually sick and you gave her medicine! Made her feel better!
Not necessarily, it depends on the quality of the original paint. Ponies made in Hong Kong are almost always fine. It's with the ones from other countries that it can get a little riskier. Just in case, though, it's better to avoid them if you can.
Yes! I use it sometimes. I like it, but I'm always a little scared of damaging the paint so I tend to prefer hydrogen peroxide. I think it's an awesome product though! ☺️
Yay!!! I just the new G5 movie and saw this! I want to support your patreon once my new job starts! Also quick question: I notice sometimes you cover the cutie marks and eyes with tempera paint but sometimes you don’t. Is there a reason for it? I made a UV light box from your video but haven’t used it yet
Oh nice!! I'm watching it tonight 😊 Thank you so much but please don't worry, only join the Patreon if you can and want -- I will still make practically all restoration videos available here as well. About the tempera, I always cover the symbols and eyes for Argentinian ponies, because the paint quality is lower. I also tend to cover them when I'm doing a pony for someone else, just in case something goes wrong. But so far, for Hong Kong ponies, I haven't had any issues. Congrats on making your UV box!!
@@RetroGeekCrafts I’ll be making enough at my new job so there’s nothing to worry about :) also thank you for answering and letting me know! If I ever get a Nirvana I’ll be sure to be extra careful!!
Another beautiful pony! Can you please share where to get the hair for rerooting? I have a few project pony’s that have horrible experimental haircuts lol. Would love to get their long locks back
I got this hair from AliExpress! But I had to go through a few sellers until I found one with the right length. I was thinking of maybe creating (and selling) little packs with hair and reroot tool, because as you can see it comes in a good quantity!
I am curious, when you rehair doll/ pony and then secure hair with glue, if that is strong enought for children to play. You know, comb hair, braid it, or if it is just for adults to put somewhere and dont touch it anymore .
The glue I use is not strong enough for children to play, no. I try to use reversible PVA glue but that's because I keep most of these ponies. However, for commissions I use fabric glue, it's quite effective!
Just wondering if you are taking send ins yet? I have a mlp G1 I think that isn't in great shape, I got it from a thrift store. But if not because of covid I understand!
Hi! I'm accepting donations for videos or to repair, auction, and then donate the earnings to charity. I'm not doing commissions at the moment, I don't have much tiem and it's a lot of responsibility 😊 If you're interested in donating, please contact me through IG or FB!
They are still a little yellow :D For some parts, you can do peroxide treatments but they tend to take longer and longer and give less visible results. So for the videos, especially when I make one for me, I tend to only do 24-72 hours. The pink highlighter marks can take months to fade, I'm more impatient xD
I've noticed you used to cover the paint (eyes and symbols) with tempera before UV treatment, but now you don't. I can assume that with the white symbol in this case, it doesn't matter either way, but I'm just wondering why you didn't cover the eyes this time?
They actually responded to a similar question earlier! You might want to look for that but I’ll paraphrase- Argentinian ponies have lower quality paint, so they protect the symbols and eyes with paint. Hong Kong ponies have better paint so it’s not needed!
What Katnip said 😊 I always use tempera on Argie ponies (because of the paint quality) and also on the ponies I make for other people, because I'm terrified something will go wrong and I will mess them up xD HK ponies don't need it, the paint is great.
If toy story was real and toys were alive then you'd have a lot of ponies that are grateful for your dedication
Thank you so much 😊😊
You can tame the acrylic hair using very hot water btw! Or, hot enough that it won’t melt the pony, of course. Some of other doll customizers I followed tends to prefer it over the nylon because it will stay put once you stylize it via hot water. So if you curl it via metal hair clip or even braid it and then pour hot water over ir, remove the clip/rubber band, it’ll stay wavy. It’ll stay down too. I’m no expert though, this is what I observed from being a causal doll custom fan, so maybe test it on an un-customizable pony first. :) great redo, as always
Thank you for your comment!! 😊😊 For the Peachy I did a while ago I used very hot water and it was amazing, the curls are still intact. Definitely a great idea. I wanted to release this video before the weekend and I actually tried to make curls but the water was too cold and they didn't stick :(
@@RetroGeekCrafts you can also try heating up a butter knife to tame the hair a certain way, lots of doll artist tend to use that method or the water method as others mentioned.
Yeah, I've seen doll customizers use a heated butter knife to press down hair that is sticking up, use heated chopsticks to wrap hair around like a curling iron, or hold hair in a particular shape with elastics and clips before running boiling water over it. I know some doll customizers will even do multiple rounds of boiling water followed by ice water to really set stubborn hair. :)
I have some recent ponies (more than ten years old now) and whatever they use for hair will hold a style for a decade+ just with cold water.
The nostalgia this triggers! I had lots of these ponies as a child in the 80s. I remember the smell and everything. Thank you for your kind service in restoring these lovely ponies 😍
I have this pony so I knew how it was suppose to look at the beginning and it was so fun and heartwarming to see it start to look like a real pony again :)
What a great restoration! Blossom is such a cute pony too. She looks brand new!
Thank you so much!! 😊😊
Hello 😆👋 Another amazing video! The ambient sounds make it even more relaxing. I think your videos are always relaxing though because it's so satisfying to see the ponies be fixed with care ☺️
Thank you so much 🤗😊 I tried to make this one extra relaxing because it seems that's what people prefer (over the "enthusiastic" ones). I also included ambient sounds for the first time, but only a few because most of the stuff I had recorded had a podcast playing in the background :P I need to use headphones!
Your pony restoration videos are addictive! I like Blossom's grey-with-subtle-lilac coat colour. It makes me feel happy to see the toys I always wanted as a kid get treated with love and care.
The ambient sounds are nice.
Thank you so much 😊😊 I love the colours of this pony, very subtle but also cheerful (if that makes sense!)
Ohh!! This is my favorite version of your restorations thus far! I love all the little ambient noises :) She looks amazing by the end!
Wow, thank you! That's very kind 😊🥰
I had Blossom... Thank you for helping her
I loved fixing her 😊😊
Quedo precioso! Los ruiditos y la musica tambien. Relax e ilusion. Otro caballito que volvio a la vida!
Jeje muchas gracias 😃 Está vez probé con música bien tranqui, el próximo seguramente sea todo sonidos!
I think my cousin had this pony when she was little we used to play with it really often.... anyway love the hair it's so perfect!!
I'm glad she brought back good (I hope!) memories 😊 I love her colours, they are probably my favourite pastels!
I kinda like the use of acrylic hair. It gives the pony a bit more of an "animation accurate" look!
Thank you, that's great to hear!! 😊😊
This is a bit of a relief, was looking into the whitening process using hydrogen peroxide and was afraid of how it reacts with paints and softer materials on toys. Glad to see that I was worrying about nothing.
I know that rerooting must be tedious and hard work, but it also looks fun and satisfying, to give a pony gorgeous new hair! I really need to try it some time. ☺️
It's quite fun, although it depends on the type of hair (nylon is easier). Seeing how the mane grows is really satisfying, you know that once you've done a strand you (usually) won't have to redo it. You should definitely try it! ☺️
i just did it for the first time and its actually not that bad. it only takes a few hours.
I'm really glad I found your channel! It's really comfy to watch these toys be brought back to life!
Welcome aboard! And thank you so much for your comment 😊😊
Ohhhh I hope you get a Firefly to restore soon! That was my first MLP when I was a kid and she is still my favorite. I wish I still had her.
I'd love to do a Firefly! I have an Argentinian one that could work 😊
Great work! Also, those patreon tiers are so cute haha 💞
Hehe thank you 😊😊 I just designed the unicorn graphic so you might begin to see it plastered everywhere now xD
I've been mending up ponies recently with tips learned from you! Thank you for your lovely videos! C:
Ohhh nice!! Happy to help 😊😊 Thank you so much for your comment!
Yeah, that's awesome! Love toy restoration and it's great that you're getting inspired.
I had this pony as a kid. She made a fine mount for all the "knight" action figures we had. Sure, they were all Ghostbusters, Wolverine and She-Ra but the moment they were in the saddle, they were knights.
That's awesome. I love the knight-ing of all dolls (I've always loved knights too!) ☺️☺️
I loved that you included ambient sounds this time!
Thank you! I hadn't prepared this video for it so it's not sound all around but next one I will plan better cause I like the difference! ☺️
love the acrylic hair!! and nice change of music/ambience. really relaxing and fits right in with these types of videos
Thank you! 😊
Blossom was my first ever MLP, I loved getting to see one get restored 😻
She's a beauty 😊😊
I just stumbled across your videos and I must say I love your work! The ponies always come out looking much better! I love how you show us the process- it makes me want to try haha! Great videos!
Thank you so much! You should definitely try, its a really satisfying hobby! 😊
SHE is so PRETTY I love her 😍 this video was very pleasing to watch! And that hair color is beautiful!! 🌸💜
Thank you so much!! 😊😊
I have a grey blossom from driftstore find, so maybe there is hope to make her somewhat purple again
It's incredible how much of the colour remains, even when they look yellow or grey. The advantage of having the pigments mixed in the vinyl, I think! These ponies were such good quality toys! 😊😊
This is the pony that I had as a child. I wish that I still had it. If I could go back in time I’d tell my teenager self to keep all of my toys. You don’t realize how nostalgic you’ ll be for them as an adult.
Nice! She's a beautiful pony 😊 I also lost mine, but I have been slowly buying new ones. The one I had (a very, very rare one that took me ages to find) and a few others I always wanted. Blossom is quite cheap, you can find her for $5-$10 in good condition!
@@RetroGeekCrafts Oh good to know. I may try to find one now. Thanks!
When I was diagnosed with severe M.E. and Fibromyalgia I started collecting to toys i had as a kid in the 80s. My mum chucked them all while I was at school one day. I was distraught. It has brought me much comfort and I do sit there playing with them. I'm 50 in a few months time. Do what makes YOU happy and ignore anyone who teases you about it. Love ypur videos. Xx
@@nickyaerobones Thank you so much for your message Nicky. It means the world to me that you found comfort in these toys. Just looking at them always makes me smile. Thank you for sharing your experience, sending you lots of love :)
@@RetroGeekCrafts My pleasure 😊
Love the calming cleaning effect in this video! The hair was a beautiful shade of purple!!! 🥰
Thank you 😊😊
Thank you ror this video. It gives me hope that i can restore some really old toys i have from the Little Pretty sets.
nooo, I reached the end of the playlist, I love these videos so much.
You're doing an amazing job!
Thank you 😊😊 I'm working on several new ones, I intend to upload Thursdays or fridays!
THIS IS UNBELIEVABLE!!!! you are seriously super good at this!
Also I wanted to ask what the brand of your peroxide cream was :) I hope you have an amazing day!
Thank you so much!! 😊😊 I use a cream called Ican, but any hydrogen peroxide cream (or salon cream, it's what they use to whiten hair) works well. Just make sure it's hydrogen peroxide and not benzoyl peroxide - that one bleaches the pony colours!!
Your videos are so stunning! ♡♡♡ I have binge watched a dozen already and I can't get over how calming and peaceful it is to see these beautiful ponies get restored. You deserve more subscribers! Keep it up! ♡♡♡
Wow, thank you so much!! I'm really glad you liked the videos ☺️☺️
I love it when you pop the head off and you can see the original colour of the pony. It's always such a contrast. Most of the Blossoms I own are in terrible condition. Is there something about her that just begs for kids to get a bit creative with the scissors and pen?
You always make re-hairing look so simple. It's my least favourite task. I go with the needle and dental floss method because I've yet to find a re-rooting tool that doesn't break after a couple of goes. I know this is a me thing, because almost everyone I know uses the tool without issue, so I'm probably being heavy-handed or coming in at a strange angle.
Yes! I love that part too. Sometimes it's completely different. I also enjoy opening the UV chamber for the first time after I apply peroxide. It always looks better than I expected! Rehairing is definitely NOT my favourite part. I usually put some music on and take it slowly. Realizing that wetting the hair made the whole thing easier has been a game-change; my first rehairs were a nightmare, hair everywhere! About the needle, how much distance do you leave between the tip of the needle and the handle? I broke a few needles when there was about an inch. I now cut the needles and make it so there's only 1 centimeter. And it's been fine so far!
wow, absolutely loved this video! The calm and the ambient sounds were really great!
Not a criticism just my personal opinion/preference: I think the second song was a little to fast for the relaxing mood and I would love if you could show more "real time" instead of timelapses especially for the initial cleaning at the very beginning. Like I said before I would love to see a version without music I hope you can get enough patreons to afford better equipment to make it possible, I wish I could join but I can barely pay my rent :(
Thank you for another great video!
Thank you so much for your comment and your suggestions! I have been thinking about slowing down in general, and this video is a step towards that. I'm still learning what works best so it's great to have feedback :) Real time and real sounds are definitely a great goal. Roasting fingers I can get better equipment soon 😊
Very melancholy, serious music. This is serious business!
Hahaha a little 😊😊
Really enjoyed watching this video! I loved how clear and well lit everything was! No camera shakes, no fuzzy images in and out, no distracting stuff on the desk/table. Thank you!
I have a couple of tips for you that I wanted to share if I may. I discovered a really good cleaner with either plain baking soda and water OR, for a cleaner that will stick while you work it, use baking soda with liquid dish soap and work it into a paste/cream. Then after, when things are this dirty, I go straight in with acetone (taking care around the painted parts though). And I would use a cotton ball to cover more area faster. I only ever knew hydrogen peroxide to help with yellowing. Do you have good results with HP and the UV lights? Also, along with what the other posters here have noted, dunking the hair in hot water (just before boiling temp) with the hair set in braids (if wanted kinky) or rods (if wanted curly) and letting it sit for 10-15 minutes and then putting it in a baggie and placing in the freezer for about 10-15 mins, then air dry works wonders for saran, nylon, and the like. The style will stay in place - as long as the item is not in a humid location. Lastly, using a flathead screwdriver to run along the area where the hair plugs are will be much faster (and easier!) than using the small pliers. Then, when all the hair is out of the hair shafts, that's when I use my needlenose pliers to pull out the hair bits.
Hope that info helps you on your next restoration! ^_^
Thank you so much for the tips ☺️☺️ It was really kind of you to write them down for me (and others reading!). I hadn't heard of putting the pony in the freezer after doing the hair. That sounds really interesting! Yes, I use HP and UV light and it works really well, especially now that I've duplicated the number of lights I use. But you can replace UV with sunlight if you live in a sunny place (I live in the UK, not much sun around here!)
I love your pony restauration videos 😉
Thank you 😊😊
Looks fantastic as always!
Thank you so much!! 😊😊
I found your channel yesterday and already watched a lot of your videos. They make me so happy! Your work is amazing and I really love how gentle you are with this little creatures. I had some of them myself as a kid but unfortunately they are all gone. If I still had them I would now be really motivated to restore them as well. 😊
Oh… and I really laughed hard at 4:16 😂
Thank you so much!! 😊😊 If restoration is smething that interests you, you can always find "bait" (in not such good condition) ponies on ebay and similar sites. I'm relaly glad you enjoyed the video 😊
@@RetroGeekCrafts Thank you so much for your reply. 😊 After commenting, I indeed checked out Ebay yesterday. 🙈😄 You really inspired me. What you do is just beautiful. 🥰
Fabulous as always 🥰
Thank you so much 🥰☺️
Very good work as always!
Thank you very, very much 😊😊
Nice result ! 💕😊🦄 It's nice ti see how you bring them back to life .. 💕👏👏👏👏🦄🦄🦄 I follow you with pleasure, keep it up ! Brava 👏👏👏💕👍😊 Love from Italy 🇮🇹
Thank you so much! 😊😊 I hope I can do an Italy custom soon!!
Blossom was one of the 5 gen 1 ponies I had a kid in the 80s and one I restart my collection with this year
Nice!! Congratulations on restarting your collection, I hope you can find all the ponies you want 😊😊
Aww little Blossom I have a Blossom with no tail and I think mine is discoloured and I’m planning on making them into the Duchess from Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland 🥰 can’t wait to get round to it!
So satisfying seeing this little pony being brought to life again aww
That's a great idea!! I bet it will look amazing 🥰😊
beauitful. looks brand new! 💜 lovely work.
Thank you! 😊😊
Awesome video! 🦄
Thank you 🤗😊
Amazing work as usual
Thank you 🥰😊
I normally work with Saran hair which is thinner than nylon, so realizing there's something thicker than nylon was a surprise! The color quality is to die for though :)
I never used saran! Thinner than nylon, that sounds challenging for my clumsy hands xD Thank you for the tip!! 😊😊
Te quedo hermosa amiga
Muchas gracias amiga!! 😊😊
Hi there
Great job you did today!!
I love it
Yay! Thank you! 😊😊 A small video this time!
Like night and day! Great vid as always :)
Yay! Thank you! 😊😊
Wow I love her colours
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Thank you for the master class! Great job!👍
Haha, thank you so much for your comment 😊😊
i really enjoyed the sounds being enjoyed, along with music! though for me personally, the music could've been a little quieter. i really enjoy the "work sounds", like splashing water or toothbrush sounds
Thank you!! 😊😊 I can try quieter music... I'm limited to the UA-cam library but I will explore.
LOVE THIS I just got a '83 pony who seems to have had their head glued on the back of the neck, but after seeing this video I realize that's probably just the way she was made.
ALSO, whoever is Lyeah Mullins, your name is so similar to mine I'm SHOOK!!!!!
Sounds like the head is glued. Sometimes the glue is barely there, other times the whole ring is glued shut. The best way to loosen it is to use hot water, but if that doesn't work you can also try with some acetone 😊😊
@@RetroGeekCrafts thank you! I didn’t want to break her, I also noticed that there is a little bit of a clear drip from her neck onto her side so I was wondering if the glue had dripped… I have yet to really examine it though
@@squish9479 The dripping usually goes away with a little acetone. It turns the glue into a paste!
Please don’t stop making these they’re my guilty pleasure ☺️ Do you think you would ever try re-flocking a so soft pony?
Don't worry, I don't plan on stopping any time soon, I love making these 😊 I am working on a deflocking video but I would love to try flocking. I need to do some research first!
A very lovely pony
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i love your videos sooo much :,D found a gen 1 pony at my local anime con last weekend and i took her home and cleaned her up!! she's Bowtie :] i hope you're doing well!
I guess you couldn’t get those yellow marks on her ears and neck off, huh?
Still, great job!!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Yes, there is still some mismatch but it looks much better with ambient light! The camera is not very generous xD
Very pretty ❤ 😍 👏👍
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It's so weird one of my clearest memory of my little ponies, is how they smelled when they were new.
That's a great memory 😊😊
Wow; these videos really make me want to go hunting for sone old ponies to fix up!
You should!! 😃😃 Restoration is a great hobby, very satisfying!
I love how all pony restorations are like:
Step 1: Decapitate the horse.
Haha yes. I'm adding disclaimers now xD
Noticed that she has same mane and body color as Maud Pie from G4 :D
She does!!! I didn't know! 😊
OMG Blossom was the other pony I got when I got Cotton Candy. My first ponies!
Nice!! 😊😊
Is it better to do the peroxide treatment in the UV chamber or the sun? And does it matter what strength the peroxide is?
I think the sun works faster (and is cheaper :P). I live in England, so sun is not always an option. That's why I decided to use the UV chamber, because I know it'll always work 😊
@@RetroGeekCrafts Thank you, you've been a huge help!
If you use a hair dryer on the head, it'll heat the glue up inside and make the hair much easier to pull out!
Thank you so much for the tip! I have to give it a try!! 😊
You ever restore a Minty (US), we need to talk because, 😳. She was gray before! Like she was actually sick and you gave her medicine! Made her feel better!
I haven't yet! But I have a Minty in the "to do" bucket 😊 I'll see if I can get to her soon!
I like the purple Hair☺️
Thank you, I wasn't too sure about the colour cause it's not like the original...
I think it’s gorgeous!❤️
I have Blossom she used to be my mom’s and my first G1 Pony I love her so much
Awww that's so nice!!! Blossom is beautiful 😊😊
@@RetroGeekCrafts I still have her as well as a Flatfoot Blue Belle who also used to be my mom’s
If I put peroxide on the eyes or cutie mark, it fades, right?
Not necessarily, it depends on the quality of the original paint. Ponies made in Hong Kong are almost always fine. It's with the ones from other countries that it can get a little riskier. Just in case, though, it's better to avoid them if you can.
Good good job !
Thank you so much 😊😊
How do I remove very old pen stains that don't come off with hydrogen peroxide. How do I remove permanent marker stains?
I've been wondering, what's with the indented line by the hair plug holes? Is that just an indicator of which side the hair is supposed to lay on?
I'm not 100% sure but I think I remember reading it's something to align the hair "machines"...
Another amazing video now that I have moved out of home time to start collecting them and joing your Patreon
Thank you 😊😊 I hope you can grow your collection! Happy hunting :D
@@RetroGeekCrafts thankyou
Have you ever used a magic eraser to clean your ponies? I use them all the time and they clean my kids toys to new in 2 seconds flat.
Yes! I use it sometimes. I like it, but I'm always a little scared of damaging the paint so I tend to prefer hydrogen peroxide. I think it's an awesome product though! ☺️
Yay!!! I just the new G5 movie and saw this! I want to support your patreon once my new job starts! Also quick question: I notice sometimes you cover the cutie marks and eyes with tempera paint but sometimes you don’t. Is there a reason for it? I made a UV light box from your video but haven’t used it yet
Oh nice!! I'm watching it tonight 😊 Thank you so much but please don't worry, only join the Patreon if you can and want -- I will still make practically all restoration videos available here as well. About the tempera, I always cover the symbols and eyes for Argentinian ponies, because the paint quality is lower. I also tend to cover them when I'm doing a pony for someone else, just in case something goes wrong. But so far, for Hong Kong ponies, I haven't had any issues. Congrats on making your UV box!!
@@RetroGeekCrafts I’ll be making enough at my new job so there’s nothing to worry about :) also thank you for answering and letting me know! If I ever get a Nirvana I’ll be sure to be extra careful!!
Another beautiful pony! Can you please share where to get the hair for rerooting? I have a few project pony’s that have horrible experimental haircuts lol. Would love to get their long locks back
I got this hair from AliExpress! But I had to go through a few sellers until I found one with the right length. I was thinking of maybe creating (and selling) little packs with hair and reroot tool, because as you can see it comes in a good quantity!
@@RetroGeekCrafts I would love that thank you
Where do you get your hair for them? I've used hair extension-type hair and also more expensive nylon hair. I haven't had great results with either.
I am curious, when you rehair doll/ pony and then secure hair with glue, if that is strong enought for children to play. You know, comb hair, braid it, or if it is just for adults to put somewhere and dont touch it anymore .
The glue I use is not strong enough for children to play, no. I try to use reversible PVA glue but that's because I keep most of these ponies. However, for commissions I use fabric glue, it's quite effective!
Just wondering if you are taking send ins yet? I have a mlp G1 I think that isn't in great shape, I got it from a thrift store. But if not because of covid I understand!
Hi! I'm accepting donations for videos or to repair, auction, and then donate the earnings to charity. I'm not doing commissions at the moment, I don't have much tiem and it's a lot of responsibility 😊 If you're interested in donating, please contact me through IG or FB!
Hola! Queria consultarte cual es el pelo de acrilico, es el que venden por Aliexpress? Saludos desde Chile!
Exactamente! Fijate nomás que sea el de 50 o 70cms de largo, porque la mayoría son mas cortos!
The tip of the ears are yellow unless it’s the lighting but I loved the purple hair and the pony overall i love purple
They are still a little yellow :D For some parts, you can do peroxide treatments but they tend to take longer and longer and give less visible results. So for the videos, especially when I make one for me, I tend to only do 24-72 hours. The pink highlighter marks can take months to fade, I'm more impatient xD
@@RetroGeekCrafts very informative thanks
Great,
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Bonsoir où achetez vous les cheveux des poneys ?
Bonjour! Ces cheveux viennent d'AliExpress. Assurez-vous simplement que les cheveux mesurent au moins 50 centimètres.
@@RetroGeekCrafts ok merci 🥰
I love the purple hair where did u get it
This hair is from AliExpress. It's acrylic, 50 or 70 centimeters.
Hii
Hi!! Hope you enjoy :)
I've noticed you used to cover the paint (eyes and symbols) with tempera before UV treatment, but now you don't. I can assume that with the white symbol in this case, it doesn't matter either way, but I'm just wondering why you didn't cover the eyes this time?
They actually responded to a similar question earlier! You might want to look for that but I’ll paraphrase- Argentinian ponies have lower quality paint, so they protect the symbols and eyes with paint. Hong Kong ponies have better paint so it’s not needed!
@@foxx_kit ohh whoops I didn't see that, thanks!! That makes sense.
What Katnip said 😊 I always use tempera on Argie ponies (because of the paint quality) and also on the ponies I make for other people, because I'm terrified something will go wrong and I will mess them up xD HK ponies don't need it, the paint is great.
I’d like to see you have a go at one of the fluffy ones, I think I saw one on Etsy lmao would be vv interesting
I am actually working on one at the moment! But I'm taking the fluff out because it was very uneven. I hope to upload soon! 😊
Do you wait for new mlp move ?☺️
Yes!!! I'm watching it tonight :) :)
@5:01 don't you mean "Neigh"? 👀
Yeah xD English is my second language, I should have googled!!
Can we get a collection tour
I have a small collection! But I'll make a video soon 😊
Ella es mi favorita
Hello Comment s'appelle le pic qui permet de transplanter les cheveux svp?
It's called a "rerooting" or "rehairing" tool.
1:47 para el platillo de hoy...
Pobrecito pony!!! xD
@@RetroGeekCrafts hahahaha
I had her was my favorite
She's gorgeous, I love the colours 😊
I have this Pony 😃
Oh que linda
Muchas garcias!! :)
This pony was white ?!
Lavender, I believe?
I love bath time but the head thing hurts.
Sorry :/ But don't worry, it's all better now 😊
My aunt has one of the unicorn ones and this one
Oh nice! They are from the 80s 😊