Grail Pony Found! (Finally)

[Skybreeze]

Today my Mum and I went to do our usual thrift shopping. It was a great day for finding random things for us, then I got to the toy section. I did my usual round of looking at bagged items - then items on the shelves. When suddenly lo and behold I locked eyes with Butterscotch (Romper Room Pony)!!!

I have wanted this darn thing since I was three years old. I specifically remember asking Santa for her for many years. To the point that as I placed her in the cart my Mum said “isn’t that the one you’ve asked for Christmas forever?” Yes. Yes it is.

She is in super great condition for her age. She needs a bit of surface clean up. My biggest challenge will be to untangle and condition her hair. All her mechanisms are in great working order. My 30 year old search has finally ended. I’m so excited and happy now. This lady will be cremated with me. Lol
Ps: has anyone used a hair straightener on her before?

 

[Skybreeze]

Also, if anyone is selling or knows of someone selling her accessories, I would love to get my little hands on them.

 

[Safflower]

Huge congrats! MPPs are so cool and cute It's awesome that her mechanisms are still working! The Preservation Project has some info on how to restore them and mentions that conditioner and a flat iron can be used: http://www.mlppreservationproject.com/misc.html#MPP

 

[Skybreeze]

Huge congrats! MPPs are so cool and cute It's awesome that her mechanisms are still working! The Preservation Project has some info on how to restore them and mentions that conditioner and a flat iron can be used: http://www.mlppreservationproject.com/misc.html#MPP

I know they can be used. Was hoping someone here has experience doing it to an MPP as it’s a bit different and I’m nervous. Lol! Yes, I have washed her hair and now it’s in phase one for her deep conditioning treatment. *fingers crossed*

 

[Safflower]

I know they can be used. Was hoping someone here has experience doing it to an MPP as it’s a bit different and I’m nervous. Lol! Yes, I have washed her hair and now it’s in phase one for her deep conditioning treatment. *fingers crossed*

Oh, sorry I hope it goes well!

 

[Skybreeze]

No need to be sorry. I appreciate your help.

 

[Skybreeze]

Here she is mid bath/hair treatment. (Yes, I’ve left most of the one braid in because it looks to be factory braid still.)

 

[Leave a Whisper]

Congrats on your grail. She looks so much better

 

[Skybreeze]

Congrats on your grail. She looks so much better

Thanks LAW - I’m excited to see her when she’s all spiffy again.

 

[Safflower]

Ooh, she is looking so good! Nice job

 

[my little pony collector]

No way I have been waiting one for a couple of years since I found out it was the first mylittlepony but they are super expensive
I can't believe you gotten that at a Thrift store
How much did you pay for her

 

[Skybreeze]

Here she is all cleaned up. I am SO happy with how she turned out, and that I didn’t distroy her hair cleaning and conditioning the “old fashioned” way. Phew.

@Safflower - Thank you! It’s for sure been a bit of a learning curve this time around.

@my little pony collector - She was for sure an extremely lucky find. I paid $4.99CAD for her. Never been so happy that people don’t know pony value in my life. Lol

 

[MerryAnvil]

Wow! That is one amazing find, and she cleaned up nicely! Big congrats on your lovely new addition!

 

[Skybreeze]

Wow! That is one amazing find, and she cleaned up nicely! Big congrats on your lovely new addition!

Thank you! I’m still on cloud nine with her.

 

[my little pony collector]

Wow what a great deal graduation and you did
A great job on her hair

 

[Leave a Whisper]

*applauds* She looks great. You did a nice job.

 

[Skybreeze]

@my little pony collector - Thank you, yes she was a stellar find.

@Leave a Whisper - Thanks!

 

[Safflower]

She looks brand new! Her hair looks so great, congrats and nice job Way to turn her around!

 

[ElectricHarpsichord]

That is such an amazing find! Congrats, and she looks so spiffy now!

 

[Skybreeze]

@Safflower - Thank you! I’m very pleased with how she turned out. Coconut oil goes a long way when fixing pony hair.

@ElectricHarpsichord - Thank you!! I am still shocked that I found her and at such a great deal.