Real MLPs That Can Be Mistaken for Fakies
Sometimes you will come across real MLP's that look like fakies... This might seem confusing at first, but let me show you what I mean.
The best way to determine whether a pony is a real MLP or not is to look at the label, but when you're shopping on eBay or other places around the internet, this isn't possible.
The best way to determine whether a pony is a real MLP or not is to look at the label, but when you're shopping on eBay or other places around the internet, this isn't possible.
Piggy Ponies
These ponies were sold outside the United States, namely Spain. Certain ponies made/sold overseas are referred to by collectors as "nirvanas." Sometimes, Nirvanas were made in substandard quality. Maybe the hair is cheaper or the PVC is thinner. But with the Piggy ponies, something is seriously off. However, these are real My Little Ponies! And, actually, they're quite sought after. However, at first glance, they would look like a fakie. They have some prime fakie criteria: big head, awkward body. The legs are strangely slender, making them look quite awkward, but still cute. The also seem to have different eyes, which normally tips us off for fakies, but not in this case. Thank you to Star_flower and Shellebelle for the use of their photos! |
Takara Ponies Click here for photos of an authentic Takara. These are some of the most sought after of all MLP's. There aren't very many known to be in the possession of MLP collectors. They were sold in Japan, and even had their own line of pony wear. One might not even recognize them as My Little Ponies or even ponies at all upon first glance. They have jointed limbs and seem to have thumbs. Whenever one does come around, it sells for a pretty penny. I would just love to get my hands on one. Probably my ultimate pony grail. We know that babies were also made, but no one seems to own one. All we have are stolen mold fakies of the babies that were sometimes sold in "Lovely Pets" blister card sets with Remco fakies. These are also very hard to find and in high demand. I can only dream of having one of my own... |
My Pretty Pony See the Dream Valley page on My Pretty Pony for photos. These ponies were the precursors to the MLP line as we know it. They were sold in 1981 by Hasbro, so they're authentic and certainly NOT fakies. They are made of hard plastic and are somewhat hard to find. They came in several different designs. |
Dream Beauty Ponies
(photo coming soon!) Click here to see a photo of a Dream Beauty pony. Photo at left is not mine. These may look completely foreign to the rest of the G1 ponies, but Dream Beauty ponies are, in fact, My Little Ponies. They are made of hard plastic and have more realistic bodies than the standard MLP. They are about 7.5 inches tall. They have eyes like normal My Little Ponies, as well as symbols. They say "Hasbro" on the inside of one leg. Pegasi and carousel Dream Beauties were made in edition to the standard earth ponies. I would be very easy to mistake these for Barbie horses or fakies. |