Uploaded April 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
This My Little Pony Sundae Best Banana Surprise was released in 1987 by Hasbro and sent to me by Marco from Italy. The pony had some missing hair plugs and the symbols had some superficial damage -- but it was in an overall good condition. I decided to clean it, rehair it, and repaint it with reversible acrylics. Although the hair color I used was slightly different from the original, I'm quite happy with the final effect!
Quick jump to:
- Intro: 0:03
- Removing the tail: 00:31
- Cleaning the pony with soap and oxi: 01:35
- Removing marks with acetone: 03:46
- Rehairing and fixing the missing hair plugs: 04:28
- Styling the hair: 06:21
- Retouching the symbols with paint: 06:54
- Results: 8:34
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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
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
- Oxi Clean: amzn.to/3ruxS9b
- Magic Eraser sponge: amzn.to/2PIRXLm
- Re-hairing / Re-rooting tools: amzn.to/3bAnFDJ
- Vallejo Model Color acrylic paints (these are PERFECT for MLP restorations): amzn.to/3ic57e1
- Westcott Titanium Bonded Hobby Knife: amzn.to/3sowfev
- X-Acto blades (Z-11): amzn.to/3smrO3T
- Biodegradable Cotton buds: amzn.to/3id4T6q
- Paper towels or thick toilet paper, for example: amzn.to/3i8C5w7
- Any shampoo, for example: amzn.to/39tz7OD
- Any conditioner with silicone (the cheaper ones tend to have more of it), for example: amzn.to/3by3aHL
- Dove hand soap (because ponies also want hydrated skin!): amzn.to/39scZnS
- 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 Sundae Best Banana Surprise was released in 1987 by Hasbro and sent to me by Marco from Italy. The pony had some missing hair plugs and the symbols had some superficial damage -- but it was in an overall good condition. I decided to clean it, rehair it, and repaint it with reversible acrylics. Although the hair color I used was slightly different from the original, I'm quite happy with the final effect!
Quick jump to:
- Intro: 0:03
- Removing the tail: 00:31
- Cleaning the pony with soap and oxi: 01:35
- Removing marks with acetone: 03:46
- Rehairing and fixing the missing hair plugs: 04:28
- Styling the hair: 06:21
- Retouching the symbols with paint: 06:54
- Results: 8:34
Become a Patreon and access Restoration School!: patreon.com/retrogeekcrafts
Find this pony on eBay: ebay.us/uq86Oj
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
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
- Oxi Clean: amzn.to/3ruxS9b
- Magic Eraser sponge: amzn.to/2PIRXLm
- Re-hairing / Re-rooting tools: amzn.to/3bAnFDJ
- Vallejo Model Color acrylic paints (these are PERFECT for MLP restorations): amzn.to/3ic57e1
- Westcott Titanium Bonded Hobby Knife: amzn.to/3sowfev
- X-Acto blades (Z-11): amzn.to/3smrO3T
- Biodegradable Cotton buds: amzn.to/3id4T6q
- Paper towels or thick toilet paper, for example: amzn.to/3i8C5w7
- Any shampoo, for example: amzn.to/39tz7OD
- Any conditioner with silicone (the cheaper ones tend to have more of it), for example: amzn.to/3by3aHL
- Dove hand soap (because ponies also want hydrated skin!): amzn.to/39scZnS
- 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
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