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I collect G1 primarily with some G2/G3 sprinkled in here and there! Since restoration is the main idea for my collection, I'm intentionally looking for ones in not so great/bait condition whenever possible. I've made exceptions for ponies I just very much wanted in my collection who may have not needed as much work, but restoring while collecting is the goal for me!
DESIRABLE FLAWS
These are flaws I often look for when hunting for a project:
*priority
Flaws I try to avoid, but willing to work with:
UNDESIRABLE FLAWS
I avoid these flaws entirely (subject to change as I continue to learn!)
DESIRABLE FLAWS
These are flaws I often look for when hunting for a project:
*priority
- Very dirty body or hair*
- Yellowing*
- Tangled or frizzy hair
- Scuff marks/stains (removable with acetone)*
- Rust (any kind, inside or out)
- Glitter stains
- Smooze
- Missing flocking/needs deflocking
- Re-pinking
- Eyes, cutie mark, or blush scuffed or even missing*
- Missing glitter
Flaws I try to avoid, but willing to work with:
- Missing mane/tail: Buying new hair is sometimes a pain if it's a tricky color to match, plus it requires extra funds to work on, but I'm definitely willing to put in that effort depending on the situation. I actually enjoy rehairing, just not acquiring the materials themselves!
- Body part repair: Willing to try apoxie repair, but generally avoid as I've had bad experiences with body repaints.
- Highlighter marks: These take quite a while to sun fade and I've not had the best of luck removing most, but smaller marks or ones not on the display side may be acceptable.
- Strong odor: Had some success removing odors, but would prefer to avoid when possible.
UNDESIRABLE FLAWS
I avoid these flaws entirely (subject to change as I continue to learn!)
- Regrind: Unable to repair without repainting.
- Permanent marker: I can make exceptions on a case by case basis (for example if the mark is very small or under the hoof), but overall I've had a tough time removing these marks as they often become completely soaked into the vinyl.
- Body repaint: My efforts to paint vinyl have not gone well thus far (not counting cutie marks and eyes), so I tend to avoid any pony who may have flaws that cannot be removed from the vinyl itself and would need repainting to be "acceptable" to display.
My Collection
- G1 Twilight
- G3 Starswirl
- G1 Surprise
- G1 Sundance
- G1 Medley
- G1 Starshine
- G1 Princess Tiffany
- G1 Pony Bride
- G1 Baby Glory
- G1 Baby Moondancer
- G1 (SS) Fancy Flower
- G1 Beach Ball
- G1 Sprinkles
- G1 Firefly
- G1 Baby Bouncy
- G1 Lemon Drop
- G1 Moondancer
- G1 Raincurl
- G1 Flower Bouquet
- G1 Tassels
- G1 Daddy Sweet Celebrations
- G1 Baby Frosting
- G1 Baby North Star
- G1 Sniffles
- G1 Baby Half Note
- G1 Baby Sleepy Pie
- G1 Hippity Hop SS
- G1 Fifi SS
- G1 Coco Berry
- G1 Gusty SS
- G1 Powder
- G1 Truly SS
- G1 Shady SS
- G1 Bow Tie
- G1 Mommy Sweet Celebrations
- G1 Bonnie Bonnets
- G1 Brilliant Bloom
- G1 Magic Star SS
- G1 Skippity Doo SS
- G1 Surprise SS
- G1 Sundance SS
- G1 Buttons SS
- G1 Best Wishes SS
- G1 Glory
- G1 Peachy
- G1 Majesty
- G1 Whizzer
- G1 Quackers
- G1 Satin ‘n Lace
- G1 Heart Throb SS
- G3 Soda Float
- G1 North Star SS
- G1 Applejack
- G1 Sparkler
- G1 Posey
- G1 Tex
- G1 Wave Runner
- G1 Parasol
- G1 Taffy
- G1 November Birthflower
- G1 Wind Whistler SS
- G1 Sundance TAF
- G1 Blue Belle
- G1 Dancing Butterflies TAF
- G1 Fifi TAF
- G1 Scoops TAF
- G1 Tossles
- G1 Skydancer
WISHLIST
I'm looking to restore just about any G1 pony that isn't already in my collection, the more in need the better! With that said, there are some ponies I look out for specifically who I really want to have in my collection, restoration or otherwise:
♡ = GRAIL
I'm looking to restore just about any G1 pony that isn't already in my collection, the more in need the better! With that said, there are some ponies I look out for specifically who I really want to have in my collection, restoration or otherwise:
♡ = GRAIL
- G1 Sweetheart ♡
- G1 Love Letter
- G1 Bridal Beauty
- G1 Argie Moondancer ♡
- G1 Streaky
- G1 Ringlets
- G1 Stripes
- G1 Sweet Sundrop
- G1 Baby Princess Sparkle ♡
- G1 Bunnyhop
- G1 Baby Starbow ♡
- G1 Baby Pearly ♡ ♡ ♡
- G1 Pearlized Moondancer ♡
- G1 Argie Pony Bride "Novia" ♡
- G1 Night Glider
- G1 Sea Ripple
- G1 Baby Night Song ♡
- G1 My Little Bunnies (any!)
- G2 Afternoon Bride ♡
- G1 Tux ‘n Tails
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