G2 custom blanks?

darklys said:
How much do you need for startup? CAUSE I'M READY
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Grace Ruby said:
Hi again, so sorry it has taken me so long to reply to this!

i’m definitely open to any input, enthusiasm is always appreciated. The biggest (basically only) obstacle to the project is the startup costs. Crowdfunding like a kickstarter seems to be the way forward but I also want a reserve of my own funds to invest into the project too.

I’m considering some smaller G2 inspired merch runs to raise money, potentially a stall at UK ponycon to tearfully sell off some of my duplicate ponies, as well as trying to save from my wages (not quite so easy during a cost of living crisis)

3d modelling is always super useful. I have a small bit of experience in modelling and my partner does it freelance (we’re both animators). I love dolls too and have printed a lot of doll accessories, but playing with the early 3d prints of the ponies was fun - even though unfortunately they weren’t viable as replica toys. Perhaps they’d make great high quality resin statues to sell though! And I have big dreams of all new G2 poses like laying down, sea ponies, wing styles, new accessories etc

so basically yeah! Welcome to this little niche, so excited you‘re here

also REALLY want to do an art trade with you when I’m not so busy at work
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Def. Need to find where you share your art/animation work!!!

I can offer to help with sourcing merch: Charms/Keychains/Stickers/Prints and assist in prepping art for all of those if you havent dipped your hooves into that stuff before. (Though LOTS of artist's have these days!)
I also have my own heart and round button machine, would TOTALLY LOVE to help do a fund raiser using some of those!!

I've also got a concept and WIP for a ball jointed G2 Pony, if that's of any interest, I've been selling .STLs of my BJDs and would totally love to offer to sell these .STLs to help fund your project! :D The fun thing about .STLs is no shipping... lol.
Though maybe some 3D printed toy ponies could be used to help fund your project as well! (PLA Filament is pretty price friendly, maybe you could sell one-off BJD G2 Ponies and the funds could go to making your blanks?)

I'm just tossing ideas out there because like the other folks here, I wanna pitch in too! I don't have a ton of funds, but I've got lots of insane ideas. :rofl:
EDIT: If BJDs are too tedious, I've been playing with making action figures too!! So just 4 jointed legs that move at the shoulder/hip!

Here's my mock up of a BJD pony with posable joints! I've made a horse BJD before (right) so I hope this helps get some ideas!!
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Wow, that is all SO COOL!

I haven’t actually done much merch production before but weirdly have done fashion production so I have a little knowledge on the sort of sourcing, quote, design etc process. Would definitely love your expertise though

I went to check out your etsy store yesterday and realised I’ve been following you for ages haha - I have lots of your files in my favourites for future Monster High custom projects. That G2 BJD is so cool, I literally just got a giant FDM and I’ve been dying to print out a giant pony! Love your horse / centaur doll - when Monster High did Avea Trotter I was ecstatic they were truly putting out wild designs back then in the best way!

I’m literally the same haha, lots of ideas just need to make em real. If I can produce enough stuff for a Ponycon stall this year I’m hoping that’d raise the funds for the G2 Re-do project

my instagram is @gracerubyarts but I’m going through the tedious job of uploading my work from like 2016 onwards and I’m currently at around 2018 so it’s oldddddd, my deviantart has all my newest stuff though let me find a link
 
Grace Ruby said:
Wow, that is all SO COOL!

I haven’t actually done much merch production before but weirdly have done fashion production so I have a little knowledge on the sort of sourcing, quote, design etc process. Would definitely love your expertise though

I went to check out your etsy store yesterday and realised I’ve been following you for ages haha - I have lots of your files in my favourites for future Monster High custom projects. That G2 BJD is so cool, I literally just got a giant FDM and I’ve been dying to print out a giant pony! Love your horse / centaur doll - when Monster High did Avea Trotter I was ecstatic they were truly putting out wild designs back then in the best way!

I’m literally the same haha, lots of ideas just need to make em real. If I can produce enough stuff for a Ponycon stall this year I’m hoping that’d raise the funds for the G2 Re-do project

my instagram is @gracerubyarts but I’m going through the tedious job of uploading my work from like 2016 onwards and I’m currently at around 2018 so it’s oldddddd, my deviantart has all my newest stuff though let me find a link
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darklys said:
How much do you need for startup? CAUSE I'M READY
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I'm happy to be transparent about all of this because I'm not looking to make a profit or start some kind of business empire haha

So for the first production run of ponies we're looking at about £7000 for 1000 pony blanks. Quotes for 500 ponies were coming in at around £6000 - so all things considered an order of 1000 actually makes the most sense. Also the idea of having 1000 ponies arrive at my house makes me way too excited.

I won't share any of Clipper's business information but I am aware this is a good industry price and comparable to HQG1C

So based on current (not set in stone) maths I was thinking of selling each blank for about £10-£12 (plus shipping which will vary depending on your country) which would mean we'd need to sell roughly 700 through Kickstarter or a safe pre-order system. I don't even know if there are 700 G2 collectors in the world haha, but I have had interest from HQG1C retailers for some wholesale orders, and hopefully there are a few of you who'd buy more than one pony

For the security of the project though, I'd rather have my own safety net fund of at least half the production cost (so £3500) for emergency costs, unexpected costs, and also the more money I can put into it upfront, the less kickstarter sales we'd need, and this increases the likelihood of the target being met and the project actually getting off the ground!

In the world of business, this is pocket change for a manufacturing venture. But in the world of just being one ambitious fan with bills to pay, obviously I can't magic this amount out of thin air haha. It is do-able, and I don't mind putting my own money in as I think they'll sell well and be successful but the worst case scenario is I end up with a lifetime supply of customisable ponies in my craft room.

All profit would go back into the project, I'm seriously not interested in making money from this and I don't think niche 90s ponies would be a good get rich scheme anyway. The money made from the first run would go straight into a second different run of ponies, and so on. I'm so desperate for a run of pegasus ponies, but also would love to offer different colour blanks, specially designed characters, new poses etc. Perhaps eventually even accessories - both replicas and all new ponywear.........dare I even say, in my wildest dreams, playsets?! Because why did we never get Sunsparkle's dance studio!!!
 
I've already bought about 10 HQG1C, so I would probably end up buying a ton of leedle G2's and putting the gems in their eyes ! I would make more metal themed ones!:hearteyes:
 
Twinkle-eye said:
I've already bought about 10 HQG1C, so I would probably end up buying a ton of leedle G2's and putting the gems in their eyes ! I would make more metal themed ones!:hearteyes:
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I want to make all my favourite G1s and G3s into pretty G2 ponies haha, and maybe some G4 and G5..... and my OCs ..... and other random things
 
Grace Ruby said:
I want to make all my favourite G1s and G3s into pretty G2 ponies haha, and maybe some G4 and G5..... and my OCs ..... and other random things
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I love G2 so much, and living in the US, I missed out on so many until later when internet showed me what OTHER PEOPLE HAD.
Now I have all of them* (*except Spanish Sea Breeze and a few of the color hair variants), and I want moooore!
 
darklys said:
I love G2 so much, and living in the US, I missed out on so many until later when internet showed me what OTHER PEOPLE HAD.
Now I have all of them* (*except Spanish Sea Breeze and a few of the color hair variants), and I want moooore!
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I'm thinking of making a franken-abomination Spanish Sea Breeze using Flash tails haha

I think I have almost all actual ponies now, except a couple of babies and lady elegant, plus ones like the light-up versions like Silver Swirl with her light up horn. But accessories. Man. Are they tough haha. My endless quest for Tender Nuzzles' hat continues......
 
I am still keeping an eye our for that hat BTW, couldn't remember who wanted it XD
 
Hahah yep that'd be me, I'm going to update my wishlist / wtb on here when I've got some free time as I've found quite a few pieces on there now, and have a couple of new bits I've decided I can't live without
 
Grace Ruby said:
I'm thinking of making a franken-abomination Spanish Sea Breeze using Flash tails haha

I think I have almost all actual ponies now, except a couple of babies and lady elegant, plus ones like the light-up versions like Silver Swirl with her light up horn. But accessories. Man. Are they tough haha. My endless quest for Tender Nuzzles' hat continues......
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I am proud to have helped with many of those accessories, lol. Still watching for the hat...
Which babies? o_O
 
You have! I owe a lot of my collection to you!

Snowflake - I can't decide if I want to fully tree and accessories or just the pony
Coral and Ocean - Kind of want outfits and boat too but wow that boat is pricey haha. I may already have one of them loose but I can't remember
Study and Play - I really want them complete with accessories
 
Grace Ruby said:
I'm happy to be transparent about all of this because I'm not looking to make a profit or start some kind of business empire haha

So for the first production run of ponies we're looking at about £7000 for 1000 pony blanks. Quotes for 500 ponies were coming in at around £6000 - so all things considered an order of 1000 actually makes the most sense. Also the idea of having 1000 ponies arrive at my house makes me way too excited.

I won't share any of Clipper's business information but I am aware this is a good industry price and comparable to HQG1C

So based on current (not set in stone) maths I was thinking of selling each blank for about £10-£12 (plus shipping which will vary depending on your country) which would mean we'd need to sell roughly 700 through Kickstarter or a safe pre-order system. I don't even know if there are 700 G2 collectors in the world haha, but I have had interest from HQG1C retailers for some wholesale orders, and hopefully there are a few of you who'd buy more than one pony

For the security of the project though, I'd rather have my own safety net fund of at least half the production cost (so £3500) for emergency costs, unexpected costs, and also the more money I can put into it upfront, the less kickstarter sales we'd need, and this increases the likelihood of the target being met and the project actually getting off the ground!

In the world of business, this is pocket change for a manufacturing venture. But in the world of just being one ambitious fan with bills to pay, obviously I can't magic this amount out of thin air haha. It is do-able, and I don't mind putting my own money in as I think they'll sell well and be successful but the worst case scenario is I end up with a lifetime supply of customisable ponies in my craft room.

All profit would go back into the project, I'm seriously not interested in making money from this and I don't think niche 90s ponies would be a good get rich scheme anyway. The money made from the first run would go straight into a second different run of ponies, and so on. I'm so desperate for a run of pegasus ponies, but also would love to offer different colour blanks, specially designed characters, new poses etc. Perhaps eventually even accessories - both replicas and all new ponywear.........dare I even say, in my wildest dreams, playsets?! Because why did we never get Sunsparkle's dance studio!!!
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I was the exact same when I made some enamel pins, like, I just want to break even on the manu. costs LOL. Its scary, and pins were only $500
I can totally get you in touch with some of my manus for charms and etc! Feel free to PM at any time! :D I'm also happy you follow my store LOL.
I want to make more MH inspired stuff but Ponies have stolen my attention!!
When will you be attending Ponycon? :D

I'm with Darklys, we in the USA were robbed of adorable ponies!!

I'd also love to get at least like 5, pony blanks if you open up a kick starter lol.
 
Prince-Aei said:
I was the exact same when I made some enamel pins, like, I just want to break even on the manu. costs LOL. Its scary, and pins were only $500
I can totally get you in touch with some of my manus for charms and etc! Feel free to PM at any time! :D I'm also happy you follow my store LOL.
I want to make more MH inspired stuff but Ponies have stolen my attention!!
When will you be attending Ponycon? :D

I'm with Darklys, we in the USA were robbed of adorable ponies!!

I'd also love to get at least like 5, pony blanks if you open up a kick starter lol.
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Ponies and dolls are my two big loves (I also collect Disney Princesses and Ever After High) and my obsession flip flops between them, or sometimes I'm intensely invested in both at the same time and I can't find enough time to do both hobbies at once haha

Yeah the US got really missed out from G2 which is bizarre given that it's Hasbro. But even the UK didn't get a whole lot, I get almost all of mine from France and The Netherlands where they were SUPER common and still are!

Uk Ponycon is every October, and this year's theme is celebrating all the generations so that means its G2 inclusion time babeeeyyy

Also I'd definitely like to do some G2 style merch regardless because oh boy there wasn't much and I need that sweet 90s pastel weird font kitschy goodness aethetic on everything. I've even considered custom G2 wallpaper for the wall behind my pony shelves lol. I'm ambitious but I want pins, stickers, resin charms, plushies, stationery, tshirts, my own G2 lolita dress line (I used to design lolita dress prints). If a pony can be slapped on it, I wanna make it.
 
Grace Ruby said:
Ponies and dolls are my two big loves (I also collect Disney Princesses and Ever After High) and my obsession flip flops between them, or sometimes I'm intensely invested in both at the same time and I can't find enough time to do both hobbies at once haha

Yeah the US got really missed out from G2 which is bizarre given that it's Hasbro. But even the UK didn't get a whole lot, I get almost all of mine from France and The Netherlands where they were SUPER common and still are!

Uk Ponycon is every October, and this year's theme is celebrating all the generations so that means its G2 inclusion time babeeeyyy

Also I'd definitely like to do some G2 style merch regardless because oh boy there wasn't much and I need that sweet 90s pastel weird font kitschy goodness aethetic on everything. I've even considered custom G2 wallpaper for the wall behind my pony shelves lol. I'm ambitious but I want pins, stickers, resin charms, plushies, stationery, tshirts, my own G2 lolita dress line (I used to design lolita dress prints). If a pony can be slapped on it, I wanna make it.
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Now I definitely have to get my ukponycon tickets!
 
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