Restoring and 3D Printing My Little Pony Sea Ponies - Rehair, Custom Bases, Pearly MLP G1
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 31 ก.ค. 2024
- I am so excited to show you this! I was sent a wonderful gift by the people of Elegoo (makers of 3D printers), and I was finally able to test it for these sea ponies. I printed some bases - and restored/repaired the sea ponies as well, including rehair, paint retouches and re-pearlization! This project was a lot of fun, I learned so many things I hope to keep improving. I'm also very happy for my sea ponies, which now have a way to stand straight :) Please let me know what you think!
Quick jump to:
- Intro: 0:00
- Cleaning the sea ponies: 00:28
- Measuring the ponies: 02:16
- Removing the heads and hair: 03:11
- Re-pearlizing the ponies: 05:25
- Retouching the eyes and fins: 06:49
- Rehairing and rerooting: 07:36
- 3D printing the first base: 09:07
- 3D printing the second base: 11:31
- Results (before Patrons and fan art): 13:13
- Results (after Patrons and fan art): 13:23
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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):
- Elegoo Mars 2 Pro Printer: amzn.to/3G7C9GP
- Elegoo Mercury curing station: amzn.to/35yyXHL
- Elegoo UV curing resin Grey 1000ml: amzn.to/3HmM24Z
- Elegoo plant-based UV curing resin 1000ml: amzn.to/3G9Xcs6
- Pearlized silver paint: amzn.to/3KIGF21
- Mr Super Clear: amzn.to/3H9pdS7
- Re-hairing / Re-rooting tools: amzn.to/3bAnFDJ
- Pure acetone: amzn.to/3C18TiN
- Hydrogen peroxide cream: amzn.to/2LQaNPv
- Vallejo color acrylic paints: amzn.to/3ic57e1
- Brushes for miniature painting: amzn.to/3aJKLGR
- Pliers, tweezers and precision tools: amzn.to/3g5f3GF
- UV LED lamp, 50w: amzn.to/3dG7zbn
- Thread snippers: amzn.to/33Oxahf
- Biodegradable Cotton buds: amzn.to/3id4T6q
- Nitrile gloves: amzn.to/366WKf2
- Softboxes and tripods: amzn.to/2N25Lzv
3D assets:
- "Coral" (skfb.ly/6DSSP) by Sandra_s is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution.
- "Coral Reef 01" by moufidhachichou333 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution
- "Black-Spotted Triton Shell" by RISD Nature Lab is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution
- "Blastomussa coral fragment" by RISD Nature Lab is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution
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Ah the good old times were choke hazard and long term effects weren't a problem of the designer 🤣
LOL xD "Thats something for future Hasbro to figure out". Oh, guess what kind of washers G4 ponies have? 😂
@@RetroGeekCrafts Don't tell me they still use metal😱🤣🤣🤣
Apparently Kinder Egg Surprise are banned in the USA because people were eating the yellow inner part?? I said to one of my American friends that I had some Kinder Eggs and I was telling her about the toys but she was confused as to why we had them if they were banned in the USA 😅 The G4 My Little Ponies have metal tail washers from what I know, well, I had a My Little Pony large Princess Luna figure, one of the dress up sized ponies and the tail was attached with a metal washer like the older ponies.
I just got some G1 ponies and these are the first that I have ever had, my sister grew up with them though (jealous!) 😆 The G1 ponies have rusty washers unfortunately but my plan is to restore them and I'm watching these videos to learn how to do that 😉
@@CS-td1nn ahah thank you for sharing, I like those little stories about Americans who discover they are not the center of the world🤣
@@erikas.6790 🤣 Yeah, I get what you mean. I'm in Britain and we have loads of things that Americans just don't understand, our humour is so different to theirs too so when I made jokes, my American friends sometimes didn't understand... bless them 😆🤣
My G1 ponies that I got are quite old, they say Pat Pending on their hooves and they are from 1983. They're so old that Hasbro didn't even have a patent for them yet haha
My sister was born in '84 and grew up with so many toys and things like the Care Bears, the old stuff was good!
i’d personally love to see the bases get painted, especially the second one. with the color variety that exists in coral i think you could get really creative with it!
loved the video :D
Thank you 😊😊 I really look forward to trying, although it's a bit scary cause I never painted something printed!
@@RetroGeekCrafts I believe in you! Plus I'd love to see those beautiful corals in some beautiful colors! 😍 I've seen some doll customizers use gouache paints (opaque watercolors) for smoother color transitions and easier touch-ups. Just something to think about. Since you're going to spray it with MSC to finish it anyway you just add a layer of MSC anytime you want to save your progress, if that makes sense.
These turned out great! I love the way that you arranged to coral it's very aesthetic. I'd love to see you clean it up more and paint it.
Thank you! 😊 I wanted to paint them but because its something I've never done, I was scared I'd ruin the project. So I will give myself a little more time, watch videos, and then attempt it!
Thread clippers! That's what those are called! I was thinking about trying to find them for embroidery reasons
Edit: Ooh yes the base would look so cool painted!!
I LOVE them, I use them for anything except what they were made for xD I will try to paint them soon 😊
I love these! Sea Ponies are one of the only G1 designs I have any nostalgia for. One of my brother's friends had an older sister that let me play with her old toys when he and I went over to hang out. I kind of want to get ahold of a really damaged sea pony and modify it with custom fins.
I'm so glad you liked them ☺️ I didn't know they existed until quite recently. Now they are probably my favourite mold. It's unfortunate that they are so pricey! I would also love to do a custom. Please share yours if you do!!
Shoo be doo! Shoo be doo! Call upon the seaponies! They are ready for underwater adventures. They look great and so shiny, keep being a hero to the vintage toys and giving them the love they deserve ❤️
Hihihi ☺️☺️🥰 Thank you so much!!
I didn't even know there were these kind of ponies, As a child I liked them a lot, but at that time, boys "could not play" (My parents were slightly retrograde...), with girls' toys...The idea of the bases is great. When you paint them, I hope you use iridescent paint. 😊
I had no idea either, they didn't sell them where I grew up. It was a GREAT surprise to learn about them 😊 I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I hope to paint these soon!
The sea ponies look so good!! Also so many opportunities with the 3D printer now for a lot of accessories and extras! 🥰
Thank you 😊😊 I agree, I can't wait to try other accessories!! (Ideas welcome :D)
@@RetroGeekCrafts Maybe you could make something like a mermaid tail so fill in the curly tail part of the seaponies and then put a big mermaid style tail with lots of details 😍
This channel is so much win. Love watching the restoration process, the nostalgic feelings of classic MLP as well as hearing your voice and lovely accent. Wish I had kept my MLPs and Fantasy Filly figures. We had such awesome toys growing up.
Thank you so much!! 😊😊 I'm glad the video brought back some good memories! I agree, we were lucky. Hasbro made incredibly resilient toys.
The nostalgia is high with this video. I used to have a blue seapony as a child & yes it ended up in the bathtub with kidme more than once. 😅
Thank you so much for sharing ☺️☺️ I love these molds. Beautiful ponies!
I definitely want to see you paint the bases, AND i would love if you uploaded the complicated base for other people to print!
Thank you 😊 I need to look around and learn because it's something I haven't done! But I'm excited by the possibilities of printing and painting 😊
@@RetroGeekCrafts oh please do, my collectibles would look great in that. And dont be afraid to add a pricetag, it was clearly a lot of work.
Posting to see if you put your stl file online anywhere for that second base!!! ❤ that would be incredible for displaying!!!
Such a cool idea to make a scenic base for these guys! Especially since they don't display very well on their own, haha. For future reference as well, printed resin is extremely brittle, but if you put prints in hot water (not boiling), it softens the resin and lets you break off the supports much easier and with a much lower risk of breaking the actual piece itself!
I love the sea ponies. It's a long time since I saw them it brought back many memories of my girls playing with them. Would love to see you paint the bases.
Thank you 😊😊 That's such a great tip! Thank you so much!! I will try putting the print in hot water for the next one!
Count upon the sea ponies when your in distress helpful as can be ponies simply single SOS single SOS oh YES! Can’t believe I still remember that poor ponies mold the bane of my childhood sea ponies. Great restore
Hahaha nice!!! Thank you!! 😊😊😊
I used to collect MLP and I never knew there were sea ponies they’re so cool and cute and I love the little stands you made for them I would love to see you paint them although painting printed stuff can be hard sometimes
I didn't know about them either! It was a big surprise the first time I saw them, as they didn't sell them where I grew up. I hope to paint the stands soon, I think I will print a few more things first so I can try different styles 😊
These sea ponies are too cute! I love the pearlized effect and the 3D printed custom bases!!
Thank you so much 😊😊
I've been watching and re-watching your videos and they are all incredibly well done. You're brilliant!!! This Sea Ponies project, though, just sent me into orbit! I didn't own more than a few MLPs in my 1980s childhood, but I did have one Sea Pony and the joy it brought me is one of the most pleasant memories of a sometimes painful youth. Thank for sharing your talent. 😊
Love seeing Blender being used for more crafts! Wanted to mention that while you were making the stands, you could’ve used the Sculpting tab/mode and used the Grab/Snake Hook tools to adjust the existing models you downloaded so it’d fit better. Those modes are in Blender 2.8 and 2.9, and very easy to use!
Thank you 😊😊 I have never used the sculpting tools -- they scare me xD I definitely have to sit down and practice Blender! But I'm so excited for the possibilities!
This content is truly amazing. Thank you for delivering great content weekly! I never knew these existed! Also the FUN FACT and the reflect on their poor design choice made my day better.
Glad you are enjoying the videos! Thank you so much for your message 😊😊
What an ambitious project! I'd definitely love to see the bases painted, and I'm curious what types of bases you might make in the future! 😍
Thank you 😊😊 I loved this project, I think it's the one I enjoyed the most. The printer opens a world of possibilities and I can't wait to share what I discover!
I didn't know they made sea pony toys! That so cool, I only had basic ponies as a kid.
Me too! I would have loved these ☺️
i would love to see those bases painted, but also...more sea ponies! they're cute as all get out!
Thank you! I will paint them soon ☺️☺️
i have never seen the sea pony g1s! they look so silly and goofy, and i just adore that. i love how some were also designed as bath toys, very fitting. silly fellas, id love some of my own. wonderful restoration job!
This made my day. I love my little ponies. The sea horses and the fluter ponies where always my favorite. I still have my collection.
I'm so glad you enjoyed the video ☺️☺️
Love to see you are expanding your working materials!
Thank you so much Joana! I had been wanting to try a 3D printer for a while so I was extremely happy to make these ☺️
Wow 2 months in the UV chamber!? I had no idea it took so long. That makes your dedication to your work all the more admirable! Thank you for these videos!
I was JUST thinking the other day about how sea ponies would make so much sense
Sea ponies have a special place in my heart. Even though I never had one of the toys, their song from the movie was a bop back then. i still have it memorized and I haven't watched the movie in a looooooooooooooooong time.
Loved the restorations!
Haha yes!! That song!! Sea ponies are very special ☺️☺️ We didn't have them where I grew up but now I've seen them I want them all!
Oh! But I do love the corals and I'd *love* to see them painted! That second base is gorgeous with those brain corals and other fun coral shapes!
Thank you 😊😊
Oh my goodness! I really wanted one of these as a kid, this brings back memories
Omg, these little Sea Ponies were some of my favorites as a kid!!! Those and the ones with the little mylar wings....uhhhhh....Flutter Ponies, maybe? Idk, it's been literal decades. Lol
Thank yo so much for sharing 😊😊 Yes, the ones with wings are Flutter ponies -- and they are equally cute!!
Imagine all the pony accessories you can make with that new 3D printer.
Also I'd love to see you paint the base you made for them. It would probably look good if you looked up a coral reef and used that as color inspiration.
I imagine them constantly now :D :D I really can't wait to try different things like combs, more stands, and pony parts for customs! Thank you for the tip, I will use coral reef pictures for paint inspiration! 😊😊
Amazing job!!! I would totally love to see you finish the bases with colour!!!
I loved the Sea Ponies!!! They played with my toy mermaids!!! 😁
Thank you so much 😊😊 Haha, that's awesome!!
These see ponies look beautiful again!!! Their stand could diffidently need some colors.
We got Nightmare Moon, Celestia now all we need is Daybreaker, Luna, Twilight, Cadence, Daydream Shimmer, Midnight Sparkle, Cozy Glow Alicorn & chaos Alicorn form.
See you on your next video, take all the time you need. :)
Soon!! I promise!!
they turned out adorable! I love the stands you made! Can't wait to see them painted!
Thanks so much! 😊😊
I used to own those as a child in the 80s! I love them. Mine came with and intertube floaty.
Awesome! They didn't make them where I grew up so I only found about them recently. I LOVE them 😊
Fua! how good it feels to get home from school and look at these works of art ❤️
Thank you so much, I'm so glad you enjoy the videos 😊😊
Fantastic work with your printer!
In glad the pearlized paint worked out.
Thank you so much 😊😊 I love that paint, I want to use it everywhere now :D
A good 3d printer TH-camr is Make Anything. He did a video with his resin printer and has some trouble shooting if your prints don't seem to stick or don't seem to be printing. Devin is a great watch. I never was a big MLP fan but I adore watching your videos! ❤
Thank you so much! I need to research, I'm sure it was something I did. Luckily the second base worked well. I will check Devin's channel. I'm so glad you enjoy the videos even though you follow MLP 😊😊
Fascinating - and compelling to watch … would definitely love to see more projects like these. Well done 😊
Thank you so much 😊😊
Great project! Always new stuff to discover, thanks for sharing
Thank you so much for watching ☺️☺️
My mom had these when she was a kid and would tell me about them whenever we saw them at garage sales! I like to think that her enthusiasm is what led me to working with toys like these :)
Ohh nice! Thank you so much for sharing 😊😊 They were great toys, really well made (reason why it's so "easy" to repair and restore them!). I'm grateful to Hasbro :)
OMAGAAAAD that is so cool. Grrrl I'm totaly waiting for your future works about painting!!!
Hahaha thank you so much 😊😀
This was adorable! And I love the inclusion of the bases they can sit in and be taken out of, an extra little toy for them :)
Thank you 😊 I'm so glad you enjoyed them!
Both of these little guys turned out so well :) the bases look really cool with both of these
Thank you so much 😊😊
So cool! I liked the little tidbit of information regarding why sea ponies were created. I never gave it any thought. Also, I really like the use of the 3D printer. I have to get my hands on one someday.
Thank you so much 😊😊 I can only recommend it, there's so much you can do with one!
Woah! You made those ponies look so cute! And i adore the bases for them! Super inspiring!
Thank you so much for your message 😊😊 I'm really glad you enjoyed the video!
Love how these turned out! Just a tip with removing the supports, if you put the model in hot (not boiling, just hot) water for a few seconds, it makes the supports much easier to remove :)
Thank you so much for the tip!! 😊 I will try it the next time!
I love the long manes you give them
I loved it! The Thing that you did with 3D Printer as their bases are so Amazing!
Seaponies are so cute! Gppd you restored them
Also, Shoo be doo sho sho be doo🎶 Lol
Thank you so much 😊❤️🌊
Te quedó muy bonito
Muchas gracias :)
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I'm always so impressed with what people can do with 3D printing. The bases came out so nice, would love to see you paint them! 🐚✨
Thank you so much 😊😊 I hope I can paint them soon!
First time I see sea ponies on this channel, great work
Yes! I began working on these months ago but I was waiting for a way to make the stands 😊
Amazing I have some vintage MLP. And you inspired me to take the time to take them apart, clean, and restore them
Thank you so much 😊😊 It's so great to read you're trying restoration yourself! I hope you have tons of fun 💖
They look fantastic! I can't wait to see how you will paint the bases.
Thank you 😊😊 I hope I can get to painting them soon!!
wow, i love the base you made! the second one looks amazing and fits so well! i'd love to see it painted.
Thank you so much 😊😊 I'm so glad you liked them!
wonderful work as always!! I especially loved that pearly paint, they look so beautiful with it 💖
and I'd be absolutely interested of that base painting video, I think you did an amazing job for ur first attempt! the second one's gotta be my fave 👀
Thank you so much 😊😊 I will try the paint soon, it scares me a little but I like trying new things!
This is amazing, I'd love this for my own seaponies. Well done!
Thank you so much 😊😊
Both the ponies and the bases came out great! I know I'd be happy to watch you paint them :)
Thank you 😊😊
Amazing job! Now you can design and 3d print accessorizes for your ponies!
Thank you 😊😊 Yes! Ican't wait to try more accessories!
I love every video you put out you’re so patient and creative and happy I love watching your videos! I even show them to my family every chance I get!
Thank you so much Abbie 😊😊 I love trying new things. I'm so glad you can share the videos with your family!!
Oh wow!!! The ponies look amazing and your resin models turned out so well!! I cannot wait to see what else this unlocks for you to design and make later down the line! It’s like a whole new level of crafting is unlocked for ya now! 🤯🤯🤯
Thank you so much! It felt AMAZING to finally print something (I had wanted to try for a long time and was really scared of the new skills required) but it was more straightforward than I expected! LiNow the problem is that I have too many ideas!! 😊😊
@@RetroGeekCrafts I can’t wait for them to come into fruition!
What a great gift. I would quite like to try one out myself
You should!! I'm very happy with the machine and the results 😊
They are amazing! I love the pearlized retouch. The printer is going to open so many doors for accessories! I can’t wait to see them painted.
Thank you so much 😊😊 I'm really excited for the possibilities!
They're super cute pony stands! I always wonder how collector display their sea ponies considering they have nothing to stand on, not even a small flat area as a "base".
Some of the adult ones had pretty shells (you can also get replicas) but I've seen many an egg holder instead 😁 When I got the printer my mind went instantly to the sea ponies ☺️
They look beautiful. Great job.
Thank you! 😊😊
This video is a master piece.. speechless with your talent honestly. THANK YOU!!
Hahaha thank you 😊😊😊
Great bases! Love them! Yes… do a painting the coral video. The second base is much better too.
Thank you 😊😊 I hope I can paint them soon!
Would love to see a base painting video!
I'd love to paint them! I need to gather courage 😁
Absolutely amazing! You did a good job for your first time with a 3D printer. 👏🏻
Thank you so much! 😊😊
Thank you for re-inspiring me to restore my bait ponies I’ve bought some time ago ❤️
Thank you so much for your message, I'm really glad to read this 😊😊
So lovely!
Thank you 😊😊
Ohhh I’ve never seen this pony design I really love them!! The old toy ponies are sooo nostalgic plus the cute little seahorse body!!! So cute, I wish they still made them :o
The 3D printing looks GREAT, especially for a first attempt. You have a real talent with making the models your own. I love the way they’re perched in the coral.
The sea ponies are really cute, aren't they? I didn't know they existed either until fairly recently. I love them now 😊😊 They're just more uncommon, so I only have these two. I'd love to have an adult one!
This made me so nostalgic for all the My Little Ponies I had as a child.
I hope it was a good kind of nostalgic! 😊
Love it! Especially the second base you made, it's very cute
Thank you 😊😊
That second model looks so good! I feel like I learned a lot about 3D printing lol
Thank you so much 😊😊
Nicely done on the ponies and the bases
Thank you 😊😊
so cool stand for them they came out awsome good job as usual♥️
Thank you so much Jenna 😊😊
My only comment is that I believe that the pearlescent paint is meant to be used with an airbrush, hence the very thin consistency. While it works the way you used it, and your description made perfect sense btw; I believe that the best way to get a nice even coat would be to use an airbrush. Granted you would have to own an airbrush and have experience using it as well for a good result, but you can get a basic gravity fed airbrush for probably 20-30 pounds if that's something that interests you.
Ohhh I never thought of this! Thank you! I still have to try an airbrush... I don't have the right room for it so I've been postponing it so far. I feel it'll make a big difference. Thank you for the tip 😊😊
Oh yay! I have been hoping to see some sea ponies :)
I had these cleaned a long time ago (hence the quality of the video) but I had never managed to finish them -- and then I got the printer and the first thing that came to mind were the bases 😊
Beautiful work 👏 👌 ❤
Thank you so much 😊😊
Super adorable! Very excited to see you get a 3D printer and what may come in future videos from it. Curious to see how you'll finish the bases.
Thank you so much for your message 😊😊 I'm curious too :P
Fantastic!! I would love to see the finished look with the bases painted - it would be lovely if you had a few of these and could create an 'underwater' group!!
Thank you for your message 😊 That would be great!!
Yes! I'd love to see the coral bases cleaned up and painted!
I hope I can paint them soon! Thank you 😊
i always get so happy seeing you uploaded im happy to be early!! keep up the good work :3
Yay, thank you so much 😊😊
Aw, these came out so good!
Coming soon I hope!! Thank you so much 😊😊
Whoa I can't wait to see what things you paint that have been 3d printed! There's a lot less 3d printed things that are cute and pretty and not just cars or something
Thank you 😊😊 I have so many plans now!!
Yes, very interested. Love your work .
Thank you 😊😊
If you're worried about the whiteness of the pearlized paint, I've had great success tinting the pearlized paint to better match the base color! Just a little tip
That's a great tip! ☺️☺️ This particular paint only came in silver, at least there I got it, but I have to try other brands!
I love these! i've never seen the seaponies before
Thank you 😊😊 They are really cute, aren't they?
Wonderful job
The bases came out great! When I first saw you measuring the bottom, I thought maybe you were going to print a weighted bottom out of a non-rustable materiel so they would still float rightside up in the bath lol
Love this video! Your 3d bases look so cool, I hope you get to use that pearlescent paint again in another video!
Thank you so much 😊😊 I hope I can paint them soon!
Love the supports! You did a great job on them. Also love that this 3D printer uses resin, I hate the irregular look of 3D prints that use filament personally. Definitely interested in seeing them painted!
Thank you 😊😊 I love the effect of the resin printers too -- but cleaning them is a PAIN xD
Good job! This looks really great!
Thank you so much 😊😊
Ponies came out great, as always. Nice job on the bases, with your wonderful new toy. I would love to see what else you can do with it. Of coarse, we absolutely want to see those bases finished and painted... or at least I do, it’s totally killing my OCD, to see those beautifully restored Sea Ponies sitting on unfinished bases 😹
The Calibers are a wonderful tool to have, micrometers are fun too... Machinist, Metalsmith and Welder here, so, measurements are important 😸
Thank you 😊😊 I am SO HAPPY with the printer, I have SO many plans! I hope I can get to cleaning the bases before I move on to printing 1000 accessories :P I had never used a caliper (caliber? I think I might have gotten that wrong!) so I was completely fascinated. I have a social sciences and artsy background - these tools are a marvel to me. I'm way too disorganized to take real advantage of the, but they are AMAZING!
@@RetroGeekCrafts Caliper is correct, I had a typo or autocorrect got me and I didn’t proofread.. Oops 😬 😹
To reach in to head I prefer o ring hooks to pliers. I picked up at harbor freight. It's a faster, safer, and easier way. Just hook twist and pull. If the glue is excessive I take a #1 flat head to scrape it loose.
Oh, I need to look into that!! Thank you so much for the tip 😊
Thank you for this video!
Thank you for watching it 😊😊
An Elegoo, nice! My friend has a couple of those. The quality of the prints is excellent and the price point makes it accessible to newcomers to the 3D printing community. You're going to have so much fun with that.
I remember seeing the sea ponies but never had them myself. I think they're cute as heck.
I was truly surprised, you can barely see the lines! I have so many plans now 😁
amazing job!!! ❤️
Thank you so much 😊
They look so happy now 🥺
Thank you 😊😊