Uploaded October 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Today we have another generation one (G1) pony! This is an exclusive Argentinian model, although it's based on the pony called Half Note. The original is an orange earth pony, however, this one is green and has a unicorn. I considered turning this pony into a custom, but the body is in really good shape so I think it's better to restore it to its glorious 1980s style (crumpling hair process included). If you lived through those years, I guarantee the hair will make you a little nostalgic ;)
Quick jump to:
- Intro: 0:00
- Cleaning the pony with hot water and soap: 00:35
- Restoring the eyes with acrylic paint: 01:22
- Recreating and restoring the cutie mark: 03:27
- Rehairing/Rerooting: 06:33
- Crimping the hair: 08:44
- Results: 10:16
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Complete restoration videos that you might enjoy: youtu.be/TsvwEZNGU4k
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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):
- Vallejo Model Color acrylic paint set: amzn.to/3ic57e1
- Miniature painting brushes set: amzn.to/3aJKLGR
- Cable ties: amzn.to/3squuOi
- Re-hairing / Re-rooting tools: amzn.to/3bAnFDJ
- Pliers, tweezers and precision tools: amzn.to/3g5f3GF
- 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.
Music: Deliberate Thought and Kick Shock by Kevin MacLeod are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Sources: incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought and incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100523
Artist: incompetech.com
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Today we have another generation one (G1) pony! This is an exclusive Argentinian model, although it's based on the pony called Half Note. The original is an orange earth pony, however, this one is green and has a unicorn. I considered turning this pony into a custom, but the body is in really good shape so I think it's better to restore it to its glorious 1980s style (crumpling hair process included). If you lived through those years, I guarantee the hair will make you a little nostalgic ;)
Quick jump to:
- Intro: 0:00
- Cleaning the pony with hot water and soap: 00:35
- Restoring the eyes with acrylic paint: 01:22
- Recreating and restoring the cutie mark: 03:27
- Rehairing/Rerooting: 06:33
- Crimping the hair: 08:44
- Results: 10:16
Become a Patreon and access Restoration School!: patreon.com/retrogeekcrafts
Find this pony on eBay: ebay.us/FOazZx
Explore MLP G1 merch (and help keep this channel running): retrogeektoys.com/product-category/shop-by-interest/my-little-pony
Explore my tiny Etsy shop: etsy.com/uk/shop/RetroGeekCraftsShop
Complete restoration videos that you might enjoy: youtu.be/TsvwEZNGU4k
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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):
- Vallejo Model Color acrylic paint set: amzn.to/3ic57e1
- Miniature painting brushes set: amzn.to/3aJKLGR
- Cable ties: amzn.to/3squuOi
- Re-hairing / Re-rooting tools: amzn.to/3bAnFDJ
- Pliers, tweezers and precision tools: amzn.to/3g5f3GF
- 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.
Music: Deliberate Thought and Kick Shock by Kevin MacLeod are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Sources: incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought and incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100523
Artist: incompetech.com
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