Uploaded July 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
This My Little Pony Baby Sparkler was made in Argentina in 1984 (it's what's called a "Nirvana" pony, in this case manufactured by Top Toys). It made it across the ocean recently alongside some equally damaged siblings. Unfortunately, mistakes were made (by me, naturally!) and the paint got damaged. My faults are my service to other restorers ;D Lesson of the day: Do not use acrylics to protect symbols. Or, at least , don't use the best quality acrylics in your collection - use cheap, kid-friendly Tempera paint. In any case, even though I seriously decreased the value of this Nirvana pony, at least it's got another chance and... I don't plan on ever parting with it :)
Quick jump to:
- Intro: 0:04
- Cleaning the pony: 00:30
- Peroxide and UV treatment: 00:59
- Rehairing the tail: 02:25
- Rehairing the mane: 03:58
- Retouching the symbols and eyes: 05:13
- Results: 07:06
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Complete restoration videos that you might enjoy: youtu.be/TsvwEZNGU4k
More How-To videos for MLP restoration: youtu.be/pqP677Byv-Q
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Materials used (Note: As an affiliate, I get a small commission from Amazon if you make a purchase. There's no extra cost for you):
- Cable ties: amzn.to/3squuOi
- Re-hairing / Re-rooting tools: amzn.to/3bAnFDJ
- Vallejo Model Color acrylic paints (these are PERFECT for MLP restorations): amzn.to/3ic57e1
- Brushes for miniature painting: amzn.to/3aJKLGR
- Biodegradable Cotton buds: amzn.to/3id4T6q
- Nitrile gloves: amzn.to/366WKf2
- Softboxes and tripods: amzn.to/2N25Lzv
My Little Pony is a trademark of Hasbro. I am not affiliated with Hasbro in any way.
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This My Little Pony Baby Sparkler was made in Argentina in 1984 (it's what's called a "Nirvana" pony, in this case manufactured by Top Toys). It made it across the ocean recently alongside some equally damaged siblings. Unfortunately, mistakes were made (by me, naturally!) and the paint got damaged. My faults are my service to other restorers ;D Lesson of the day: Do not use acrylics to protect symbols. Or, at least , don't use the best quality acrylics in your collection - use cheap, kid-friendly Tempera paint. In any case, even though I seriously decreased the value of this Nirvana pony, at least it's got another chance and... I don't plan on ever parting with it :)
Quick jump to:
- Intro: 0:04
- Cleaning the pony: 00:30
- Peroxide and UV treatment: 00:59
- Rehairing the tail: 02:25
- Rehairing the mane: 03:58
- Retouching the symbols and eyes: 05:13
- Results: 07:06
Become a Patreon and access Restoration School!: patreon.com/retrogeekcrafts
Find this pony on eBay: ebay.us/YFYRfH
Explore MLP G1 merch (and help keep this channel running): retrogeektoys.com/product-category/shop-by-interest/my-little-pony
Complete restoration videos that you might enjoy: youtu.be/TsvwEZNGU4k
More How-To videos for MLP restoration: youtu.be/pqP677Byv-Q
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Materials used (Note: As an affiliate, I get a small commission from Amazon if you make a purchase. There's no extra cost for you):
- Cable ties: amzn.to/3squuOi
- Re-hairing / Re-rooting tools: amzn.to/3bAnFDJ
- Vallejo Model Color acrylic paints (these are PERFECT for MLP restorations): amzn.to/3ic57e1
- Brushes for miniature painting: amzn.to/3aJKLGR
- Biodegradable Cotton buds: amzn.to/3id4T6q
- Nitrile gloves: amzn.to/366WKf2
- Softboxes and tripods: amzn.to/2N25Lzv
My Little Pony is a trademark of Hasbro. I am not affiliated with Hasbro in any way.
--
Join us on Discord (if link doesn't work, check the channel About): discord.gg/nzvHGxK8
Buy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/retrogeekcrafts
Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/retrogeekcrafts
Follow me on Facebook: facebook.com/RetroGeekCrafts
