1983 My Little Pony Blossom Vintage Toy Restoration Cleaning Rehair/Reroot MLP G1 Hasbro Relax Calm

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  • A pony restoration with calmer music and some actual ambient sounds! We're slowly getting there ;) Today we have Blossom, one of the original six ponies released in 1983 (although her hoof says 1982). She has flat feet and, now, unruly acrylic hair. I couldn't style the mane, so please excuse the messiness! The video covers cleaning with soap, with acetone, and with hydrogen peroxide. Also a rehair/reroot.
    Quick jump to:
    - Intro: 0:04
    - Cleaning the pony with hot water and soap: 00:30
    - Removing marks with acetone: 01:43
    - Soaking in OxiClean to remove smells and mould: 02:46
    - Treatment with hydrogen peroxide: 03:41
    - Removing the hair: 05:18
    - Rehairing/Rerooting: 06:18
    - Results: 08:00
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  • @milktea543
    @milktea543 2 ปีที่แล้ว +158

    You can tame the acrylic hair using very hot water btw! Or, hot enough that it won’t melt the pony, of course. Some of other doll customizers I followed tends to prefer it over the nylon because it will stay put once you stylize it via hot water. So if you curl it via metal hair clip or even braid it and then pour hot water over ir, remove the clip/rubber band, it’ll stay wavy. It’ll stay down too. I’m no expert though, this is what I observed from being a causal doll custom fan, so maybe test it on an un-customizable pony first. :) great redo, as always

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      Thank you for your comment!! 😊😊 For the Peachy I did a while ago I used very hot water and it was amazing, the curls are still intact. Definitely a great idea. I wanted to release this video before the weekend and I actually tried to make curls but the water was too cold and they didn't stick :(

    • @dragonnist101
      @dragonnist101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@RetroGeekCrafts you can also try heating up a butter knife to tame the hair a certain way, lots of doll artist tend to use that method or the water method as others mentioned.

    • @thechellenator
      @thechellenator 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yeah, I've seen doll customizers use a heated butter knife to press down hair that is sticking up, use heated chopsticks to wrap hair around like a curling iron, or hold hair in a particular shape with elastics and clips before running boiling water over it. I know some doll customizers will even do multiple rounds of boiling water followed by ice water to really set stubborn hair. :)

    • @theGhostWolfe
      @theGhostWolfe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I have some recent ponies (more than ten years old now) and whatever they use for hair will hold a style for a decade+ just with cold water.

  • @pokefan006
    @pokefan006 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    If toy story was real and toys were alive then you'd have a lot of ponies that are grateful for your dedication

  • @Kir_amu
    @Kir_amu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I think my cousin had this pony when she was little we used to play with it really often.... anyway love the hair it's so perfect!!

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I'm glad she brought back good (I hope!) memories 😊 I love her colours, they are probably my favourite pastels!

  • @zoeg26
    @zoeg26 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Hello 😆👋 Another amazing video! The ambient sounds make it even more relaxing. I think your videos are always relaxing though because it's so satisfying to see the ponies be fixed with care ☺️

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thank you so much 🤗😊 I tried to make this one extra relaxing because it seems that's what people prefer (over the "enthusiastic" ones). I also included ambient sounds for the first time, but only a few because most of the stuff I had recorded had a podcast playing in the background :P I need to use headphones!

  • @Transboi_bean
    @Transboi_bean 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have this pony so I knew how it was suppose to look at the beginning and it was so fun and heartwarming to see it start to look like a real pony again :)

  • @amystravels
    @amystravels ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The nostalgia this triggers! I had lots of these ponies as a child in the 80s. I remember the smell and everything. Thank you for your kind service in restoring these lovely ponies 😍

  • @SiviRabbitLady
    @SiviRabbitLady 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I have a grey blossom from driftstore find, so maybe there is hope to make her somewhat purple again

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      It's incredible how much of the colour remains, even when they look yellow or grey. The advantage of having the pigments mixed in the vinyl, I think! These ponies were such good quality toys! 😊😊

  • @PinkCiggarette
    @PinkCiggarette 2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Ohh!! This is my favorite version of your restorations thus far! I love all the little ambient noises :) She looks amazing by the end!

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Wow, thank you! That's very kind 😊🥰

  • @Eddi_134
    @Eddi_134 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is a bit of a relief, was looking into the whitening process using hydrogen peroxide and was afraid of how it reacts with paints and softer materials on toys. Glad to see that I was worrying about nothing.

  • @bitter-bit
    @bitter-bit 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had Blossom... Thank you for helping her

  • @luinias
    @luinias 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a great restoration! Blossom is such a cute pony too. She looks brand new!

  • @suitov
    @suitov 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your pony restoration videos are addictive! I like Blossom's grey-with-subtle-lilac coat colour. It makes me feel happy to see the toys I always wanted as a kid get treated with love and care.
    The ambient sounds are nice.

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much 😊😊 I love the colours of this pony, very subtle but also cheerful (if that makes sense!)

  • @orbweaver9750
    @orbweaver9750 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Ohhhh I hope you get a Firefly to restore soon! That was my first MLP when I was a kid and she is still my favorite. I wish I still had her.

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'd love to do a Firefly! I have an Argentinian one that could work 😊

  • @sailorbrite
    @sailorbrite 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I know that rerooting must be tedious and hard work, but it also looks fun and satisfying, to give a pony gorgeous new hair! I really need to try it some time. ☺️

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It's quite fun, although it depends on the type of hair (nylon is easier). Seeing how the mane grows is really satisfying, you know that once you've done a strand you (usually) won't have to redo it. You should definitely try it! ☺️

    • @CHLOCHLOLP
      @CHLOCHLOLP 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      i just did it for the first time and its actually not that bad. it only takes a few hours.

  • @whowantswaffles
    @whowantswaffles 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I've been mending up ponies recently with tips learned from you! Thank you for your lovely videos! C:

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ohhh nice!! Happy to help 😊😊 Thank you so much for your comment!

    • @suitov
      @suitov 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, that's awesome! Love toy restoration and it's great that you're getting inspired.

  • @marialuisatrentini532
    @marialuisatrentini532 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Quedo precioso! Los ruiditos y la musica tambien. Relax e ilusion. Otro caballito que volvio a la vida!

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jeje muchas gracias 😃 Está vez probé con música bien tranqui, el próximo seguramente sea todo sonidos!

  • @silhouettoofaman2935
    @silhouettoofaman2935 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I kinda like the use of acrylic hair. It gives the pony a bit more of an "animation accurate" look!

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you, that's great to hear!! 😊😊

  • @stjarne6802
    @stjarne6802 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    love the acrylic hair!! and nice change of music/ambience. really relaxing and fits right in with these types of videos

  • @anaaifos
    @anaaifos 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I loved that you included ambient sounds this time!

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! I hadn't prepared this video for it so it's not sound all around but next one I will plan better cause I like the difference! ☺️

  • @bennimarru
    @bennimarru 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm really glad I found your channel! It's really comfy to watch these toys be brought back to life!

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Welcome aboard! And thank you so much for your comment 😊😊

  • @lousylionn455
    @lousylionn455 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Great work! Also, those patreon tiers are so cute haha 💞

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hehe thank you 😊😊 I just designed the unicorn graphic so you might begin to see it plastered everywhere now xD

  • @dollylollyplaytime8552
    @dollylollyplaytime8552 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the calming cleaning effect in this video! The hair was a beautiful shade of purple!!! 🥰

  • @YanickFM
    @YanickFM 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you ror this video. It gives me hope that i can restore some really old toys i have from the Little Pretty sets.

  • @qtgurlworld
    @qtgurlworld 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is the pony that I had as a child. I wish that I still had it. If I could go back in time I’d tell my teenager self to keep all of my toys. You don’t realize how nostalgic you’ ll be for them as an adult.

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice! She's a beautiful pony 😊 I also lost mine, but I have been slowly buying new ones. The one I had (a very, very rare one that took me ages to find) and a few others I always wanted. Blossom is quite cheap, you can find her for $5-$10 in good condition!

    • @qtgurlworld
      @qtgurlworld 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RetroGeekCrafts Oh good to know. I may try to find one now. Thanks!

    • @nickyaerobones
      @nickyaerobones 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      When I was diagnosed with severe M.E. and Fibromyalgia I started collecting to toys i had as a kid in the 80s. My mum chucked them all while I was at school one day. I was distraught. It has brought me much comfort and I do sit there playing with them. I'm 50 in a few months time. Do what makes YOU happy and ignore anyone who teases you about it. Love ypur videos. Xx

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@nickyaerobones Thank you so much for your message Nicky. It means the world to me that you found comfort in these toys. Just looking at them always makes me smile. Thank you for sharing your experience, sending you lots of love :)

    • @nickyaerobones
      @nickyaerobones 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RetroGeekCrafts My pleasure 😊

  • @cherie_fleur
    @cherie_fleur 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    SHE is so PRETTY I love her 😍 this video was very pleasing to watch! And that hair color is beautiful!! 🌸💜

  • @sexyjellyfish82
    @sexyjellyfish82 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great video and restoration. You gave another pretty pony her life back. Awesome job!

  • @Reddemonspy
    @Reddemonspy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your videos are so stunning! ♡♡♡ I have binge watched a dozen already and I can't get over how calming and peaceful it is to see these beautiful ponies get restored. You deserve more subscribers! Keep it up! ♡♡♡

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow, thank you so much!! I'm really glad you liked the videos ☺️☺️

  • @EiswolfZero
    @EiswolfZero 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nooo, I reached the end of the playlist, I love these videos so much.
    You're doing an amazing job!

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you 😊😊 I'm working on several new ones, I intend to upload Thursdays or fridays!

  • @elishawilliams5460
    @elishawilliams5460 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fabulous as always 🥰

  • @mothl9936
    @mothl9936 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks fantastic as always!

  • @maggiesanford8324
    @maggiesanford8324 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very melancholy, serious music. This is serious business!

  • @Loafsandfishes
    @Loafsandfishes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I just stumbled across your videos and I must say I love your work! The ponies always come out looking much better! I love how you show us the process- it makes me want to try haha! Great videos!

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much! You should definitely try, its a really satisfying hobby! 😊

  • @blackroseknight77
    @blackroseknight77 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    beauitful. looks brand new! 💜 lovely work.

  • @tiggercereals8712
    @tiggercereals8712 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    THIS IS UNBELIEVABLE!!!! you are seriously super good at this!

    • @tiggercereals8712
      @tiggercereals8712 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Also I wanted to ask what the brand of your peroxide cream was :) I hope you have an amazing day!

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much!! 😊😊 I use a cream called Ican, but any hydrogen peroxide cream (or salon cream, it's what they use to whiten hair) works well. Just make sure it's hydrogen peroxide and not benzoyl peroxide - that one bleaches the pony colours!!

  • @RinaHazy
    @RinaHazy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the master class! Great job!👍

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha, thank you so much for your comment 😊😊

  • @LeonOcta33
    @LeonOcta33 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good work as always!

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very, very much 😊😊

  • @obsidianzebra
    @obsidianzebra 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Blossom was my first ever MLP, I loved getting to see one get restored 😻

  • @lennies_mindful_life
    @lennies_mindful_life 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Blossom was one of the 5 gen 1 ponies I had a kid in the 80s and one I restart my collection with this year

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice!! Congratulations on restarting your collection, I hope you can find all the ponies you want 😊😊

  • @austinlord9934
    @austinlord9934 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video! 🦄

  • @Ekaterini-Hugger
    @Ekaterini-Hugger 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your pony restauration videos 😉

  • @thatrandomthing..8254
    @thatrandomthing..8254 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing work as usual

  • @ufolandings
    @ufolandings 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Like night and day! Great vid as always :)

  • @ediliaortiz7222
    @ediliaortiz7222 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Te quedo hermosa amiga

  • @athenaNS
    @athenaNS 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow I love her colours

  • @mokko759
    @mokko759 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had this pony as a kid. She made a fine mount for all the "knight" action figures we had. Sure, they were all Ghostbusters, Wolverine and She-Ra but the moment they were in the saddle, they were knights.

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's awesome. I love the knight-ing of all dolls (I've always loved knights too!) ☺️☺️

  • @dove_sv
    @dove_sv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love it when you pop the head off and you can see the original colour of the pony. It's always such a contrast. Most of the Blossoms I own are in terrible condition. Is there something about her that just begs for kids to get a bit creative with the scissors and pen?
    You always make re-hairing look so simple. It's my least favourite task. I go with the needle and dental floss method because I've yet to find a re-rooting tool that doesn't break after a couple of goes. I know this is a me thing, because almost everyone I know uses the tool without issue, so I'm probably being heavy-handed or coming in at a strange angle.

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes! I love that part too. Sometimes it's completely different. I also enjoy opening the UV chamber for the first time after I apply peroxide. It always looks better than I expected! Rehairing is definitely NOT my favourite part. I usually put some music on and take it slowly. Realizing that wetting the hair made the whole thing easier has been a game-change; my first rehairs were a nightmare, hair everywhere! About the needle, how much distance do you leave between the tip of the needle and the handle? I broke a few needles when there was about an inch. I now cut the needles and make it so there's only 1 centimeter. And it's been fine so far!

  • @lunacorrain
    @lunacorrain 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    wow, absolutely loved this video! The calm and the ambient sounds were really great!
    Not a criticism just my personal opinion/preference: I think the second song was a little to fast for the relaxing mood and I would love if you could show more "real time" instead of timelapses especially for the initial cleaning at the very beginning. Like I said before I would love to see a version without music I hope you can get enough patreons to afford better equipment to make it possible, I wish I could join but I can barely pay my rent :(
    Thank you for another great video!

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much for your comment and your suggestions! I have been thinking about slowing down in general, and this video is a step towards that. I'm still learning what works best so it's great to have feedback :) Real time and real sounds are definitely a great goal. Roasting fingers I can get better equipment soon 😊

  • @mavmav_sdohla
    @mavmav_sdohla 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi there
    Great job you did today!!
    I love it

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yay! Thank you! 😊😊 A small video this time!

  • @studiotinsel
    @studiotinsel 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really enjoyed watching this video! I loved how clear and well lit everything was! No camera shakes, no fuzzy images in and out, no distracting stuff on the desk/table. Thank you!
    I have a couple of tips for you that I wanted to share if I may. I discovered a really good cleaner with either plain baking soda and water OR, for a cleaner that will stick while you work it, use baking soda with liquid dish soap and work it into a paste/cream. Then after, when things are this dirty, I go straight in with acetone (taking care around the painted parts though). And I would use a cotton ball to cover more area faster. I only ever knew hydrogen peroxide to help with yellowing. Do you have good results with HP and the UV lights? Also, along with what the other posters here have noted, dunking the hair in hot water (just before boiling temp) with the hair set in braids (if wanted kinky) or rods (if wanted curly) and letting it sit for 10-15 minutes and then putting it in a baggie and placing in the freezer for about 10-15 mins, then air dry works wonders for saran, nylon, and the like. The style will stay in place - as long as the item is not in a humid location. Lastly, using a flathead screwdriver to run along the area where the hair plugs are will be much faster (and easier!) than using the small pliers. Then, when all the hair is out of the hair shafts, that's when I use my needlenose pliers to pull out the hair bits.
    Hope that info helps you on your next restoration! ^_^

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for the tips ☺️☺️ It was really kind of you to write them down for me (and others reading!). I hadn't heard of putting the pony in the freezer after doing the hair. That sounds really interesting! Yes, I use HP and UV light and it works really well, especially now that I've duplicated the number of lights I use. But you can replace UV with sunlight if you live in a sunny place (I live in the UK, not much sun around here!)

  • @Barbara-zt5fd
    @Barbara-zt5fd 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice result ! 💕😊🦄 It's nice ti see how you bring them back to life .. 💕👏👏👏👏🦄🦄🦄 I follow you with pleasure, keep it up ! Brava 👏👏👏💕👍😊 Love from Italy 🇮🇹

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! 😊😊 I hope I can do an Italy custom soon!!

  • @r.j.macready3218
    @r.j.macready3218 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    A very lovely pony

  • @wondercreates
    @wondercreates 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Aww little Blossom I have a Blossom with no tail and I think mine is discoloured and I’m planning on making them into the Duchess from Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland 🥰 can’t wait to get round to it!
    So satisfying seeing this little pony being brought to life again aww

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's a great idea!! I bet it will look amazing 🥰😊

  • @lachauntiswashington231
    @lachauntiswashington231 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very pretty ❤ 😍 👏👍

  • @Armund_Wolffe
    @Armund_Wolffe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow; these videos really make me want to go hunting for sone old ponies to fix up!

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You should!! 😃😃 Restoration is a great hobby, very satisfying!

  • @nergregga
    @nergregga 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's so weird one of my clearest memory of my little ponies, is how they smelled when they were new.

  • @vegetafan9922
    @vegetafan9922 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love how all pony restorations are like:
    Step 1: Decapitate the horse.

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha yes. I'm adding disclaimers now xD

  • @Schnurpsy79
    @Schnurpsy79 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I found your channel yesterday and already watched a lot of your videos. They make me so happy! Your work is amazing and I really love how gentle you are with this little creatures. I had some of them myself as a kid but unfortunately they are all gone. If I still had them I would now be really motivated to restore them as well. 😊
    Oh… and I really laughed hard at 4:16 😂

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much!! 😊😊 If restoration is smething that interests you, you can always find "bait" (in not such good condition) ponies on ebay and similar sites. I'm relaly glad you enjoyed the video 😊

    • @Schnurpsy79
      @Schnurpsy79 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RetroGeekCrafts Thank you so much for your reply. 😊 After commenting, I indeed checked out Ebay yesterday. 🙈😄 You really inspired me. What you do is just beautiful. 🥰

  • @_HaxorusLover_
    @_HaxorusLover_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Noticed that she has same mane and body color as Maud Pie from G4 :D

  • @Novadolls
    @Novadolls 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I normally work with Saran hair which is thinner than nylon, so realizing there's something thicker than nylon was a surprise! The color quality is to die for though :)

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I never used saran! Thinner than nylon, that sounds challenging for my clumsy hands xD Thank you for the tip!! 😊😊

  • @olivequitue4809
    @olivequitue4809 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good good job !

  • @moonlightbae5425
    @moonlightbae5425 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Please don’t stop making these they’re my guilty pleasure ☺️ Do you think you would ever try re-flocking a so soft pony?

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Don't worry, I don't plan on stopping any time soon, I love making these 😊 I am working on a deflocking video but I would love to try flocking. I need to do some research first!

  • @NatalieGP5
    @NatalieGP5 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have Blossom she used to be my mom’s and my first G1 Pony I love her so much

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awww that's so nice!!! Blossom is beautiful 😊😊

    • @NatalieGP5
      @NatalieGP5 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RetroGeekCrafts I still have her as well as a Flatfoot Blue Belle who also used to be my mom’s

  • @stateofdisorder1
    @stateofdisorder1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    OMG Blossom was the other pony I got when I got Cotton Candy. My first ponies!

  • @samanthadean1083
    @samanthadean1083 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I guess you couldn’t get those yellow marks on her ears and neck off, huh?
    Still, great job!!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, there is still some mismatch but it looks much better with ambient light! The camera is not very generous xD

  • @satinizer8021
    @satinizer8021 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i really enjoyed the sounds being enjoyed, along with music! though for me personally, the music could've been a little quieter. i really enjoy the "work sounds", like splashing water or toothbrush sounds

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!! 😊😊 I can try quieter music... I'm limited to the TH-cam library but I will explore.

  • @rugwaterr1231
    @rugwaterr1231 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love your videos sooo much :,D found a gen 1 pony at my local anime con last weekend and i took her home and cleaned her up!! she's Bowtie :] i hope you're doing well!

  • @squish9479
    @squish9479 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    LOVE THIS I just got a '83 pony who seems to have had their head glued on the back of the neck, but after seeing this video I realize that's probably just the way she was made.
    ALSO, whoever is Lyeah Mullins, your name is so similar to mine I'm SHOOK!!!!!

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sounds like the head is glued. Sometimes the glue is barely there, other times the whole ring is glued shut. The best way to loosen it is to use hot water, but if that doesn't work you can also try with some acetone 😊😊

    • @squish9479
      @squish9479 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RetroGeekCrafts thank you! I didn’t want to break her, I also noticed that there is a little bit of a clear drip from her neck onto her side so I was wondering if the glue had dripped… I have yet to really examine it though

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@squish9479 The dripping usually goes away with a little acetone. It turns the glue into a paste!

  • @jukkychan
    @jukkychan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like the purple Hair☺️

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you, I wasn't too sure about the colour cause it's not like the original...

    • @jukkychan
      @jukkychan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think it’s gorgeous!❤️

  • @cirovalentino761
    @cirovalentino761 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great,

  • @adventureisoutthere4222
    @adventureisoutthere4222 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another amazing video now that I have moved out of home time to start collecting them and joing your Patreon

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you 😊😊 I hope you can grow your collection! Happy hunting :D

    • @adventureisoutthere4222
      @adventureisoutthere4222 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RetroGeekCrafts thankyou

  • @jillsmith3937
    @jillsmith3937 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had her was my favorite

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      She's gorgeous, I love the colours 😊

  • @Crow29803
    @Crow29803 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You ever restore a Minty (US), we need to talk because, 😳. She was gray before! Like she was actually sick and you gave her medicine! Made her feel better!

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I haven't yet! But I have a Minty in the "to do" bucket 😊 I'll see if I can get to her soon!

  • @krockedteeth
    @krockedteeth 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The tip of the ears are yellow unless it’s the lighting but I loved the purple hair and the pony overall i love purple

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They are still a little yellow :D For some parts, you can do peroxide treatments but they tend to take longer and longer and give less visible results. So for the videos, especially when I make one for me, I tend to only do 24-72 hours. The pink highlighter marks can take months to fade, I'm more impatient xD

    • @krockedteeth
      @krockedteeth 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RetroGeekCrafts very informative thanks

  • @Palitato
    @Palitato 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you use a hair dryer on the head, it'll heat the glue up inside and make the hair much easier to pull out!

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for the tip! I have to give it a try!! 😊

  • @ivyvincent9173
    @ivyvincent9173 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have this Pony 😃

  • @stevenyama5979
    @stevenyama5979 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh que linda

  • @stikbotanimated2396
    @stikbotanimated2396 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My aunt has one of the unicorn ones and this one

  • @flamangos2338
    @flamangos2338 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yay!!! I just the new G5 movie and saw this! I want to support your patreon once my new job starts! Also quick question: I notice sometimes you cover the cutie marks and eyes with tempera paint but sometimes you don’t. Is there a reason for it? I made a UV light box from your video but haven’t used it yet

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh nice!! I'm watching it tonight 😊 Thank you so much but please don't worry, only join the Patreon if you can and want -- I will still make practically all restoration videos available here as well. About the tempera, I always cover the symbols and eyes for Argentinian ponies, because the paint quality is lower. I also tend to cover them when I'm doing a pony for someone else, just in case something goes wrong. But so far, for Hong Kong ponies, I haven't had any issues. Congrats on making your UV box!!

    • @flamangos2338
      @flamangos2338 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RetroGeekCrafts I’ll be making enough at my new job so there’s nothing to worry about :) also thank you for answering and letting me know! If I ever get a Nirvana I’ll be sure to be extra careful!!

  • @gracecornelius7736
    @gracecornelius7736 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've been wondering, what's with the indented line by the hair plug holes? Is that just an indicator of which side the hair is supposed to lay on?

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm not 100% sure but I think I remember reading it's something to align the hair "machines"...

  • @maggiesanford8324
    @maggiesanford8324 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Where do you get your hair for them? I've used hair extension-type hair and also more expensive nylon hair. I haven't had great results with either.

  • @katmeow3897
    @katmeow3897 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have you ever used a magic eraser to clean your ponies? I use them all the time and they clean my kids toys to new in 2 seconds flat.

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes! I use it sometimes. I like it, but I'm always a little scared of damaging the paint so I tend to prefer hydrogen peroxide. I think it's an awesome product though! ☺️

  • @Emma-ho8np
    @Emma-ho8np 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hii

  • @audreyarabelasimon242
    @audreyarabelasimon242 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do I remove very old pen stains that don't come off with hydrogen peroxide. How do I remove permanent marker stains?

  • @Thylacina
    @Thylacina 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it better to do the peroxide treatment in the UV chamber or the sun? And does it matter what strength the peroxide is?

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think the sun works faster (and is cheaper :P). I live in England, so sun is not always an option. That's why I decided to use the UV chamber, because I know it'll always work 😊

    • @Thylacina
      @Thylacina 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RetroGeekCrafts Thank you, you've been a huge help!

  • @blossomherd3921
    @blossomherd3921 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love bath time but the head thing hurts.

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry :/ But don't worry, it's all better now 😊

  • @yiny4ng275
    @yiny4ng275 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’d like to see you have a go at one of the fluffy ones, I think I saw one on Etsy lmao would be vv interesting

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am actually working on one at the moment! But I'm taking the fluff out because it was very uneven. I hope to upload soon! 😊

  • @andreakoutnakova6452
    @andreakoutnakova6452 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am curious, when you rehair doll/ pony and then secure hair with glue, if that is strong enought for children to play. You know, comb hair, braid it, or if it is just for adults to put somewhere and dont touch it anymore .

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The glue I use is not strong enough for children to play, no. I try to use reversible PVA glue but that's because I keep most of these ponies. However, for commissions I use fabric glue, it's quite effective!

  • @Rose-ct8bu
    @Rose-ct8bu 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    If I put peroxide on the eyes or cutie mark, it fades, right?

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not necessarily, it depends on the quality of the original paint. Ponies made in Hong Kong are almost always fine. It's with the ones from other countries that it can get a little riskier. Just in case, though, it's better to avoid them if you can.

  • @abbij2009
    @abbij2009 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just wondering if you are taking send ins yet? I have a mlp G1 I think that isn't in great shape, I got it from a thrift store. But if not because of covid I understand!

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi! I'm accepting donations for videos or to repair, auction, and then donate the earnings to charity. I'm not doing commissions at the moment, I don't have much tiem and it's a lot of responsibility 😊 If you're interested in donating, please contact me through IG or FB!

  • @Lyeah73
    @Lyeah73 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another beautiful pony! Can you please share where to get the hair for rerooting? I have a few project pony’s that have horrible experimental haircuts lol. Would love to get their long locks back

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I got this hair from AliExpress! But I had to go through a few sellers until I found one with the right length. I was thinking of maybe creating (and selling) little packs with hair and reroot tool, because as you can see it comes in a good quantity!

    • @Lyeah73
      @Lyeah73 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RetroGeekCrafts I would love that thank you

  • @naho.spellbound
    @naho.spellbound 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Por Dios esa pequeña se ve como una que acabo de encontrar entre unas cosas que ya no quería mi abuela y estaba un poco dañada la pobre pony

  • @ValeLoveMJJ0606
    @ValeLoveMJJ0606 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hola! Queria consultarte cual es el pelo de acrilico, es el que venden por Aliexpress? Saludos desde Chile!

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Exactamente! Fijate nomás que sea el de 50 o 70cms de largo, porque la mayoría son mas cortos!

  • @Zounrex
    @Zounrex 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    1:47 para el platillo de hoy...

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Pobrecito pony!!! xD

    • @Zounrex
      @Zounrex 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RetroGeekCrafts hahahaha

  • @emilyrojo1299
    @emilyrojo1299 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the purple hair where did u get it

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      This hair is from AliExpress. It's acrylic, 50 or 70 centimeters.

  • @aalexissmith8240
    @aalexissmith8240 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can we get a collection tour

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have a small collection! But I'll make a video soon 😊

  • @sockpuppetqueen
    @sockpuppetqueen 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've noticed you used to cover the paint (eyes and symbols) with tempera before UV treatment, but now you don't. I can assume that with the white symbol in this case, it doesn't matter either way, but I'm just wondering why you didn't cover the eyes this time?

    • @foxx_kit
      @foxx_kit 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They actually responded to a similar question earlier! You might want to look for that but I’ll paraphrase- Argentinian ponies have lower quality paint, so they protect the symbols and eyes with paint. Hong Kong ponies have better paint so it’s not needed!

    • @sockpuppetqueen
      @sockpuppetqueen 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@foxx_kit ohh whoops I didn't see that, thanks!! That makes sense.

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What Katnip said 😊 I always use tempera on Argie ponies (because of the paint quality) and also on the ponies I make for other people, because I'm terrified something will go wrong and I will mess them up xD HK ponies don't need it, the paint is great.

  • @kellys2796
    @kellys2796 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bonsoir où achetez vous les cheveux des poneys ?

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bonjour! Ces cheveux viennent d'AliExpress. Assurez-vous simplement que les cheveux mesurent au moins 50 centimètres.

    • @kellys2796
      @kellys2796 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RetroGeekCrafts ok merci 🥰

  • @blakeclawe2754
    @blakeclawe2754 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you wait for new mlp move ?☺️

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes!!! I'm watching it tonight :) :)

  • @kellys2796
    @kellys2796 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello Comment s'appelle le pic qui permet de transplanter les cheveux svp?

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's called a "rerooting" or "rehairing" tool.

  • @littleshinigami4685
    @littleshinigami4685 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This pony was white ?!