Restoring Valentin's Brazilian Pony (MLP G1 Estrela Baby Gusty)

[@ValentinFredriksson]

Thank you so so so sooooooo much for making my baby shine again! Im in love with it!!!

[@Houdini0504]

As a Brazilian, I’m so happy to see a Brazilian pony!! ❤ I didn’t even watch it all and I already love it so so much! Hahah

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Hehehe thank you so much! I love the Brazilian ponies, so I will try to get more to restore :)

[@theodddoggo]

i find it kind of cute to know that even niche micro-communities like vintage brazillian mlp collectors have the same kind of dramatic sagas as bigger fandoms/hobby communities do. like we may be in vastly different spaces with their own expectations and histories, but one thing we all agree on is that baiting and scamming people is a real jerk move. that's the kind of solidarity that just makes me love people and communities even more 💖

[@ovosan4195]

Omg so cute! Estrela was (and still kinda is) a big toy company here in Brazil! They were responsible for 80's Barbies here, and also strawberry shortcake dolls!

[@fikanera838]

Dear Yisela, you are never boring! I love hearing about the behind-the-scenes history, controversies, & interesting details!

[@stroodledoodles]

She's so cute!! Also I'd love to hear more about pony variant/prototype dramas, I'm so curious!!

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

She is a cutie 🥰 I will share more goss... I mean history :P

[@waffles_gosotosos3671]

YOU SHOULD MAKE A FOFINHOS THAT WOULD BE SO COOL

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Okay!!! :D

[@ChicagoMel23]

A what?

[@sallyfawn]

@@ChicagoMel23 fofinhos means cutie but can also means soft but tiny

[@CelticBotansDigitalArt]

Yay, greetings from Brazil! 💛💚 Ive been watching your vids for years now, I love seeing you work and how you bring the ponies back to life! :)

[@bashfulwolfo6499]

Currently dealing with potential evacuation out here in SoCal, so glad I can watch this to help relax.

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope you and your loved ones are okay, sending you lots of love from here ❤️

[@indiae.2457]

Aw this is such a cute pony. Also, I really enjoy the commentary of the history/drama, it really is fascinating!

[@aleutale]

I just recently discovered your channel, but I have been binge-watching so many of your video and I absolutely love your content! I really enjoy listening to your commentary, both about what you are doing in the video and the pony you're working on, and also when you talk about other things like with your historical-inspired customs! Keep doing what you do!

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Wow, thank you so much!! I'm really glad you enjoy the videos. I'm always scared of talking too much so it's always a relief when I read it's... Acceptable :P Hope you have a great day 🤗

[@sallyfawn]

omggg hii from brazil!!! i watch every video you make, its so relaxing! i love hearing you talk about anything and I loved the pony "drama", thank you so much! watching you makes me so happy

[@MiTexcel]

The odd history of G1 all over the world is so fascinating to me- I feel like I always learn at least one new thing from your videos haha Also thank you for including my art ❤

[@brianahawkins8124]

She's adorable again!

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

@@brianahawkins8124 Thank you so much :) :)

[@MuseDesigns]

The music choice for the video is absolutely perfect, I loved this so much and the pony came out so good!

[@Velvet_kangaroo]

I have been watching this channel for about 3 years and it has become a major inspiration for me. I had always wanted a g1 pony and after watching your videos I wanted to restore one so bad but I was two scared. In early 2024 I bit the built and bought bowtie who was my first pony restoration. Fast forward to the new year and I have restored a total of 8 ponies and found a hobby I enjoy more than almost anything I even got my sister into it!

[@Aero-n7t]

Oh my gosh! She is so pretty I love the colour scheme on the pony! It’s giving zipp storm but the opposite colour scheme you did so good on restoring her!

[@kathoakes929]

He's so beautiful now. I love to hear about different ponies from different parts of the world. I'm 71 and my cousins then my 😮daughters, granddaughters an̈d now my great grandson who is 18months all played with them. They have had a few bathes and a few visits 🎉 the hairdressers haha. But they have been amazing. Most of them are about 54 years old now.

[@kathoakes929]

I'm sorry I had forgotten your name.

[@ChicagoMel23]

If they’re mlp ponies they aren’t more than 43 like me. The first mlp ponies launched in 81, when I was born

[@kathoakes929]

@ChicagoMel23 thanks that must be how old they are as some of them were the first ones that came out.

[@JakubCerlica]

Another amazing pony restoration! Baby Gusty looks so good now! Also, I love to hear more about MLP history, actually I was not aware of Brazylian variants being only earth ponies and pegasai! Pony facts in the video are always a plus for me 😊

[@adyfigueroa87]

Amo la forma en que juegas con los ponys mientras los restauras, me da mucha ternura. Mi pony cuando era niña fue Wave runner, ojalá un dia podamos verla en tu canal.

[@acousticeel9695]

I want you to know that I watched so much of your content that I decided to try out customizing old MLPs, and I have been having a great time! I’ve been using your videos as guides because you show and explain things so well

[@miko7287]

I enjoy hearing the exiting commentary about pony drama etc! 😁

[@MusicalBloodDrop]

Your little teases are so funny haha - as long as you deliver the history, I love to hear it! I'm also obsessed with plushies and would enjoy your take on one of them! Too cute :D

[@zoeg26]

The joy I feel when you upload another video! Brazilian ponies are so cute, I love the colours of this one

[@pearlkisses_8520]

I love your commentary i could listen to ur stories for hours

[@wrongsideofthestory]

Another great video! I love hearing more of the commentary and learning about what is happening in the community. Niche community drama and insights are always appreciated, especially for those of us that aren't participants in the community. :) We collect Grand Champion model horses and have been able to snag quite a few prototypes from a Facebook community. Luckily they were a lot easier to prove as genuine because they came in box from the factory with all the "official" packaging, documentation, quality control notes, etc.

[@melissagagnon1213]

I was excited to see all the items in your store. I had a pony, some hair, and a rerooting tool in my cart... then it told me it won't ship to Canada. I was so sad. I hope one day you can have international shipping. I always want to try making my own pony after I watch one of your videos : 3

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Hi! Etsy has been limiting deliveries to Canada. I am double checking now and will let you know if it can be changed! Give me a minute :)

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Could you please check now? The rebooting tool was UK only, so I think that's why it might not have worked. If it still doesn't, I'm afraid it's Etsy's decision. I have some stuff on eBay but not the ponies because I'm scared of cross selling. Hope it works!!!

[@nikishazechiel6848]

You do fabulous work and inspire me to keep trying! Thank you! I did enjoy the history lesson and would love to hear more.

[@slytheringingerwitch]

That mermaid hair is gorgeous...

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

I love the emerald colour so much! :)

[@cherdidi88]

I loved the history and background info, fascinating stuff!

[@lilacbullet-]

im brazilian and i love your videos so much that i was considering buying a pony here so i could send to you to restore bc i wanted to see a brazilian pony so bad!!! lol theyre quite expensive but im so happy another person sent you a pony from brazil to restore!!!!

[@art-eroflore]

Oooh it is exciting to hear about you doing a documentary on the Argentinian ponies! There is a video that I have been saving to watch by a channel called Trujillo's Collectors Store where they go to a Top Toys factory and interview I believe thefounder. If you haven't seen that one it might be a good source, but I imagine you know more than me! I have been holding off watching it because my spanish is pretty poor. Also, I remember the drama with the Brazil prototypes last year! That was pretty wild. I bet lots of people (iincluding myself) would be interested in hearing more about things like that, if you feel like covering them, although theres not *that* much drama in the pony community. I will say, I think it would be interesting to hear a South American's perspective on the topic, because from what i understand people from the US and UK once didn't even believe the Variant ponies are real, and nowadays covet them as "Nirvanas". So I don't know, I didn't like the attitude of some of the people calling out the brazil ponies, although once I got a good look at them they don't look like prototypes. What nobody pointed out is that they don't even fit with how Estrela designed their other ponies, it doesn't really make sense they would make a brown Snuzzle when they typically made more colorful and bright ponies anyways (like how you said the Minty from Brazil is more bright green) Anyways, amazing restoration as always Yisela, hope you're having a good new year!

[@GBomberFlora]

Great restoration! Also, very relaxing video.

[@crizztel7675]

Estrela is a really big company here in brazil and the name translates to "star", love the restoration! And yes make a fofinho pls they are really cute! ❤

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

I would love to learn more about newer toys! Do you know what their best sellers became after MLP? Very curious!

[@Kindelwyrm2]

You described acrylic quality paints excellently. :)

[@corriemcclain7960]

You did a great job. Gusty looks so good again

[@grellsutcliffspanish]

Amé la pista de audio ❤

[@twistysunshine]

It looks lovely! I love the pony scandal Lore too haha

[@elaineb7065]

My most wanted Brazilian is the adult Gusty with her outfit. I LOVE Ponywear, & have a pattern for knitting MLP jumpers/ sweaters. It's adapted to fit G1 adults, G3 adults, G2 adults, G3 babies, & G1 babies so far, & it can also be adapted once sewn up to make a dress by crocheting the skirt part on

[@technopoptart]

i for one enjoyed your story-time so of course i would love to hear more in the future!

[@loodlunner]

You NAILED that rehairing! Wonderful! 😃👏🏼👏🏼

[@lachauntiswashington231]

Looks great 👍 ❤

[@arsenicmarshmallow1692]

I love the tea!!

[@dumbbirdwayne]

I’d love to see videos about history and little interesting facts I’ve always found MLP fascinating as a toy brand, the fact there’s HUNDREDS of ponies, with tonnes of variants, specific to certain countries, all with unique quirks and cool little individual traits, the only thing I can compare it to in scale is probably Furbies (which I’ve been collecting since I was 11, I’m now in my 20s lol) or even Barbie (in terms of how many there are, unique country specific models etc.)

[@Sourgrapesfml]

New video yay !!!! The rehair is my fav part 😊😊😊

[@beatriz-lioness]

12:47 Ooh I think I had (have?) one of these! But they came with a doll so I'm not sure... Actually I got very interested on the story! You should do more ^^ Fofinhos are... Kinda scary? I'm glad I never saw one as a kid (how could I? I wasn't even born. But glad indeed)

[@tonhao9211]

IT'S SOO NICE TO SEE YOU TALKING ABOUT A BRAZILIAN PONYY 😁😁

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

I love Brazilians (ponies and people!) 😋

[@tonhao9211]

@@RetroGeekCrafts YOU ARE SO SWEET ❤❤

[@Mochimichi9]

The history is so interesting!

[@hamalamadingdang4323]

yessssss more history n id love to see the plush ponies idk who tho

[@tonhao9211]

OMGGG, THIS IS EVEN DUBBED! OMGG, U REALLY LIKE US OMG 😭😭

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Do you mean with my voiceover or dubbed into another language? Cause I opted in to the second one but I haven't seen it happen yet!

[@tonhao9211]

@@RetroGeekCrafts IN THE other leanguage! you are so amazing ❤❤

[@catfoodzplz]

I would really like to see u make one of those cloth ponies, and I would really like to hear about all of this prototype drama

[@glm.4]

I'd really love to see a video about the differences in hair materials on ponies, like comparing the nylon you prefer to other popular options. because to be honest I don't like how greasy the hair looks in the before vs after :(, maybe I'm just the odd one out though, and people should love to do it whatever they prefer, but it'd be interesting to see the difference anyway!! and also maybe between different brands & vs the official ponies, and the pros and cons to each of them, eg how they damage over time. if you see this Yisela, or anyone, I'm not insulting your preference at all, but I would also like to know how common or uncommon my opinion is 🩷 (Also I love love LOVE how much you ramble and I wanna type it in a comment every time you stop yourself talking, but I'm sure there are lots more people who prefer less talking 🤷🏻‍♀️)

[@euringer]

BRAZIL!!!! YYYEEEEESSSS

[@MrGpisd]

I love hearing you talk. I am less fond of the older videos since you just use music

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Thank you so much :) I love talking but I had trouble adding the subtitles. I'm testing different platforms to do them automatically now. Crossing fingers!

[@aliwilson4130]

Yes! Fluffy Minoan pony

[@astralalligamer]

you're making a DOCUMENTARY?! we don't deserve you 😭

[@astralalligamer]

also i love hearing about the possible prototype ponies because i would have never learned about this interesting situation if it weren't for checking in with my favorite retro restore-artist! thank you for always providing us a unique window into the history of these cuties!

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Hahaha, well, I should have said a little mini docu-type videito! Because I don't know how good it will be, but thank you so much!! 🥰🥰

[@astralalligamer]

@ if it’s your art, it’s GOOD art! i’m stoked regardless!

[@lavender2424]

Hey, I'm one of those never commenters but I wanted to ask; (and I'm so sorry if this has been asked before!) But is there any chance at all that you would open up shipping in your Etsy store to international customers? I'd love to try one of your kits for restoring a pony in need of some love (and possibly find a new hobby!) but I'm not in the UK. Again, apologies if you've been asked this a million times. I really do enjoy your videos, you're one of my comfort channels.

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Hi! Oh, no worries! Where do you live? The kits should be available worldwide. I will check right now!

[@lavender2424]

@@RetroGeekCrafts I'm in the USA. If they are available then it might just be a bug on my end! 🥴😵‍💫 Maybe my VPN or something IDK.

[@hannahlamagna]

😍

[@HatsuneYinYang2763]

Hi!^^

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

@@HatsuneYinYang2763 Hi! :) :)

[@failmaddog]

awesomesauce

[@Bamdeidz]

Faz um fofinho!!!

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Siiiii!!!! 😍

[@cca1834]

the way you pronounce valentin isnt exactly how it would be pronounced in brazil nowadays but its actually pretty similar how older folks would pronounce it!

[@Tukin16]

YES! MAKE A FOFINHO

[@jeonkookizmysun]

💚🇧🇷

[@caroltavares9464]

I loved the caotic narraton! Please keep it up!!

[@The-64th-Gamer]

The wiki is a good resource but I wish they accepted new contributors. Seems the main admin has been gone for 3 years so nobody can get in.

[@caitlinpenny7412]

Any interest in fixing up a very big pony? My daughter has the jumbo sized MLP gen 4 ponies. I believe they were made for the first movie. They are totally normal vinyl ponies just jumbo size.

[@SkelloBellow]

"fofinho" can mean either soft/fluffy or cute -a brazilian

[@saralouise7302]

The sad fact about the fake prototype pony's are they really were Brazilian and worth money before they got dyed. 😭

[@pułkownikkaczodziobyzpodlasia]

How much would it cost to commission you for fixing my tropical surprise pony? She’s becoming gross, but I really love her

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

If she's in serious need of repair I can help for free. Please send me a picture to my email (it's in the channel description) and let's see!

[@LynetteBunBun]

I love your content and keep going, but you will damage your brushes if you rub the metal part of the brush on the surface that you are picking up paint from. Please avoid doing that as it can loosen your bristles.

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Oh no! I had no idea! Thank you so much for letting me know. I will be more careful in the future (I don't think I usually do this, but for sale reason I did do it a lot in this video!)