Extras for the toy were also available, such as scooters, hairbrushes and other accesories that matched the ponies names and symbols (on their flanks).
Following the related My Pretty Pony toy, introduced in 1981, My Little Pony was launched in 1983. The line became popular during the 1980s. The original toy line ran from 1983 to 1995 (1992 in the U.S.) and inspired animated specials, including an animated feature length movie and three animated television series.
The "My Little Pony" franchise was created in 1982 by American illustrator and designer Bonnie Zacherle. Working with sculptor Charles Muenchinger and Manger Steve D'Aguanno, Bonnie submitted a design patent in August 1981 for "an ornamental design for a toy animal." The patent was granted in August 1983, after which she started working for Hasbro.
The original line of My Little Pony began with Earth Ponies in 1982. The Ponies were later followed by Pegasus Ponies, Unicorn Ponies, Flutter Ponies, and Sea Ponies. Flutter Ponies were much smaller and thinner than Pegasus Ponies and had fragile wings that featured a "fluttering" action. Windy Wing and Summer Wing Ponies were even smaller in size compared to the Flutter Ponies, but were proportioned in a similar way, and had larger wings. Finally, Sea Ponies resembled seahorses, and were produced as both adults and babies. There were also male ponies ("Big Brother Ponies") that had slightly larger bodies and feathered hooves like Clydesdale horses.
Many different sets of Little Ponies were produced, starting with the Rainbow Ponies (which all sported rainbow-colored manes and tails) in 1983. Other variations included the So-Soft Ponies (which were entirely covered in flocking), Twinkle-Eyed Ponies (with small rhinestones in place of the eyes), Twice As Fancy Ponies (with patterns covering most of the body), Brush n' Grow Ponies (which had a longer-than-usual tail stored inside the body that could be drawn out through brushing), Pony Friends (which were other animals in the same style as the ponies, such as a giraffe, lion, camel and zebra among others) and Baby Ponies, some of which were smaller versions of previously released adult ponies (their mothers). An animated television series named after the product line ran from 1986 to 1987.
The first generation of My Little Ponies ran in the U.S. for ten years, ending in 1992, but continued internationally until 1995. The final year of sales in the U.S. was marketed as the celebration year of My Little Pony.
All packaging (typically a blister pack) came with Horseshoe Points which could be used to obtain discounts on special ponies available only through mail order. The Horseshoe Point scheme ran in both the US and UK, though the items available for purchase varied with country. Mail order ponies were generally reissues like Majesty, which was beforehand available only with the Dream Castle Playset, or unique ponies such as the first boy pony, Lucky the stallion. Another line of exclusive mail-order ponies was the Birthflower ponies, which featured a pony for every month of the year. All of them had white bodies with pink hair and tails, and were named Carnation, Violet, Daffodil, Daisy, Lily of the Valley, Rose, Water Lily, Poppy, Morning Glory, Cosmos, Chrysanthemum and Holly. Special babies, such as the Pearlized Baby Ponies and Twice As Fancy babies, were also available through mail order. Some collectors are actively looking for mail-order ponies, and a select few, such as Sweet Scoops and Rapunzel, are extremely rare and highly sought after by collectors.
Certain companies licensed under Hasbro to produce their own line of ponies instead of shipping them from China or Hong Kong (where the vast majority of ponies were produced). Countries where this occurred are Argentina, Brazil, France, Greece, India, Italy, Macau, Mexico and Spain. Some of these ponies are very similar to their Asian counterparts. For example, the Italian Clio appears very similar to Glory, with the most obvious difference as a non-glittery symbol. Others, such as the Mexican Twilight, are a variation on existing colors, poses or species. Some ponies, such as the Greek Ladybird, are completely unique to their region. Due to factors such as limited production and condition of the toy, international ponies tend to fetch a higher price than their more common counterparts. Ponies from certain countries are also easier to find, while others such as Greeks or Brazilians are more difficult. There are also international ponies that were distributed from China or Hong Kong, but made exclusively for a particular region. These ponies also can range from variants, such as the non-so-soft Truly, to completely new ponies.
Following the related My Pretty Pony toy, introduced in 1981, My Little Pony was launched in 1983. The line became popular during the 1980s. The original toy line ran from 1983 to 1995 (1992 in the U.S.) and inspired animated specials, including an animated feature length movie and three animated television series.
The "My Little Pony" franchise was created in 1982 by American illustrator and designer Bonnie Zacherle. Working with sculptor Charles Muenchinger and Manger Steve D'Aguanno, Bonnie submitted a design patent in August 1981 for "an ornamental design for a toy animal." The patent was granted in August 1983, after which she started working for Hasbro.
The original line of My Little Pony began with Earth Ponies in 1982. The Ponies were later followed by Pegasus Ponies, Unicorn Ponies, Flutter Ponies, and Sea Ponies. Flutter Ponies were much smaller and thinner than Pegasus Ponies and had fragile wings that featured a "fluttering" action. Windy Wing and Summer Wing Ponies were even smaller in size compared to the Flutter Ponies, but were proportioned in a similar way, and had larger wings. Finally, Sea Ponies resembled seahorses, and were produced as both adults and babies. There were also male ponies ("Big Brother Ponies") that had slightly larger bodies and feathered hooves like Clydesdale horses.
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All packaging (typically a blister pack) came with Horseshoe Points which could be used to obtain discounts on special ponies available only through mail order. The Horseshoe Point scheme ran in both the US and UK, though the items available for purchase varied with country. Mail order ponies were generally reissues like Majesty, which was beforehand available only with the Dream Castle Playset, or unique ponies such as the first boy pony, Lucky the stallion. Another line of exclusive mail-order ponies was the Birthflower ponies, which featured a pony for every month of the year. All of them had white bodies with pink hair and tails, and were named Carnation, Violet, Daffodil, Daisy, Lily of the Valley, Rose, Water Lily, Poppy, Morning Glory, Cosmos, Chrysanthemum and Holly. Special babies, such as the Pearlized Baby Ponies and Twice As Fancy babies, were also available through mail order. Some collectors are actively looking for mail-order ponies, and a select few, such as Sweet Scoops and Rapunzel, are extremely rare and highly sought after by collectors.
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