Creating Din's Grässtrå Custom (MLP G1 OOAK)

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Note: This is an anniversary edition pony, NOT an original G1. It's a new mass-released toy you can get online for about £12/$15. I considered using a vintage one, but I really wanted Linda to get a nice-smelling, new-looking pony as she lost her old one. Please let me know if you think this was the wrong choice. I might not do this type of mutation in the future if that's the case :)

[@uorimoon]

I think it was a wonderful choice. Choosing a newer model to make a OOAK instead of a rarer older one is always the right choice!

[@samm4158]

i think it depends on the client and what the original pony was, but since Linda’s original pony was technically a “fakie”, you would be hard-pressed to find the original vintage body. so a brand new one seems perfect for this project!

[@BlazeGal]

You've done wonderful and the fact you went out your way to buy an anniversary one that was similar to the gen 1 style is very kind of you especially for the "nice smelling, new looking" part hehe. You did very good! Do what you feel and believe is right! You did great with this one!

[@whowantswaffles]

its a great choice, the new edition ones are perfect for customs!

[@ivamccann5112]

Love it! As always, top notch work I hope she loves it as much .

[@dinstraction]

oh my gosh!! she's finally here! 😭😭💚💚 honestly Yisela, thank you SO much for doing this for me. it's been so transformative and healing to have reached out with wanting to reclaim something lost in a sea of trauma, and to receive nothing but kindness in return. to turn the whole reclamation in a sense into something that has felt so positive and lovely, because you've been so so sweet throughout and such a lovley person to talk to these last couple of months! your pronounciation of her name is so good! and I'm SO touched you decided to give her the dandelion cutie mark, I shared that symbol with you without any kind of expectation that you would incorporate it, but that you did means more than I ever imagined because it really transforms her into not just ... a "replacement" I guess but something beyond it, something made with love and care for me. it really makes me feel so many things. thank you SO so so much for all you care with this and again for your kindness, I'm blown away by her and your cutie mark design came out so beautiful ;u; your childhood wish really touched me. thanks so much for sharing. I think I also wish for bravery right now. I'm sure grässtrå will give me plenty since you included the wishing version of the dandelion 💚 thank you so much again! I can't wait to see her in person! you're so so kind. thank you

[@ivamccann5112]

❤❤❤ so glad you are happy with the pony thank you for letting her show/share the making of your pony

[@GippyHappy]

Thank you for sharing your story with us, I hope you’re healing and happy ❤

[@Sharauni]

I am so glad you got this pony, and I wish you nothing but the best in your healing journey!

[@Max-Roos]

Jag är så glad för din skull att du fått Grässtrå 2.0 tillbaka i ditt liv! 😊✨ Det är fint att hon kan symbolisera ditt liv från ett maskrosbarn till den du är idag, och en påminnelse om bra stunder.

[@dinstraction]

@@Max-Roos tack snälla! det känns jättefint att snart ha henne tillbaka 💚 and everyone else, thank you so so much for your well wishes too. I've really appreciated reading the comments on this video in general. you're the sweetest and I hope you're all taking care

[@corriemcclain7960]

I think using a anniversary pony was a perfect choice. She turned out so pretty. The first color hair you added was also pretty but I think the second color looks much closer to the inspiration picture. The symbol is amazing. As another dandelion child, I got quite emotional with this project. Love it

[@dinstraction]

I'm linda from the video 💚 just sending a virtual hug from one dandelion child to another. it's a term that for me has been very positive and healing. I hope it can do the same for you!

[@cary9479]

​@@dinstractionI was abused in my childhood and somehow to know that there is a word for it, somehow makes it better.

[@dinstraction]

@@cary9479 that's what happened to me too. it's a term I've always loved, because it reframes it from 'victim' or 'survivor' into something that is somehow ... just, pretty. it has all those meanings, but it's kinder, gentler, to be named for a flower I think. I'm glad you find meaning in it. I wish you the best on your healing 💚

[@SammyJ_Studios]

The idea of "Dandelion Children" is so inspiring, it nearly brought me to tears! Not just the allegory of being able to keep going through anything, but the fact that Dandelions are more often than not, hated by most people for being "weeds", which is very relatable to me and my trauma. However, the people who hate dandelions are the people who don't see the beauty in the small things. They look at someone who dresses colorfully, or decorates/paints their house colorfully, anyone who stands out from the "sad beige", and they call it ugly. Meanwhile, the people who do appreciate beauty, especially children, LOVE dandelions, and they LOVE purple houses and "garish" decorations. The people who are educated, LOVE dandelions because they recognize how important they are for the environment. Dandelions are also incredibly useful, and edible! This allegory is PERFECT.

[@ShintogaDeathAngel]

The dandelion cutie mark is very authentic looking! She turned out beautifully!

[@ilovestrongheroines1999]

This one touched me deeply. I'm from the U.S. and have never heard the term dandelion child before. For many reasons, I will be keeping this term in my thoughts for when I struggle with my own bad days. Bless Linda for sharing, what a truly lovely soul. And Yisela, too, of course, for her work with ponies and sharing such amazing stories with the world.

[@nickyaerobones]

I'm a Dandilion child too. I went through a similar thing with losing beloved toys. I'm now buying back things from eBay and they're healing me❤

[@dinstraction]

hi, I'm linda from the video ;u; I've been doing exactly the same. it's been incredibly healing to be able to get 'back' things that you lost. it's so touching we are many people on the same journey. I hope yours goes well and that you're in a good place💚

[@antoinettegeyer8832]

Going through the same! It's satisfying and healing in a way i can't explain. Wishing you all the best

[@Kris-vk4wn]

Please dont worry about your views for your non pony videos and just focus on doing projects you love. I love watching pony restorations but the reason I watch your channel for them is also because I like your personality and stories and creativity!! And that spills over into your non pony videos too. I'm sure many people feel the same. Dont fuss about views or algorithm just do what you love!!

[@PredictableEnigma]

Such a touching story! I'm sure Linda will love it.

[@Engie404]

You're so underrated it hurts! 😭 I love your remakes, customs and restorations so much and the overall theme on your channel is so adorable and thoughtful! 🥹😍

[@brianahawkins8124]

This pony's new look is adorably gorgeous.

[@louckykoneko]

Grasstra looks absolutely wonderful!

[@stroodledoodles]

This was such a sweet gesture, the pony came out stunning! I hope Din likes her and I wish her the best

[@kaytiej8311]

Even the music speaks of gentle healing. Thank you for helping Linda on her journey.

[@tully6648]

You did a super good job on the cutie mark! It really looks like an official one. I love it.

[@Ylime00120]

This pony turned out so wonderfully! It's lovely to see how toy customizing can connect people from different parts of the world. And so fun to see Linda's drawings! I hope you're able to incorporate your other creative interests into the channel, without the algorithm ruining everything. As a viewer, I'm interested in whatever you're excited about creating! 🥰

[@Ekaterini-Hugger]

The cuty mark turned out so pretty💚

[@therese1806]

This was auch a sweet video and qute project! I love the dandelions❤

[@suitov]

I have this reissue of Minty! And dandelions are a special flower to me. So this is a cute custom.

[@lachauntiswashington231]

She's beautiful 😊💚

[@justalittleloser2482]

I love how the cutiemark turned out! So pretty~ i do kind of wish you left one flank blank, as another nod to the original, but thats just me! Im sure her owner will be very very pleased :]

[@jj.1412]

The og/g1 ones always had both flanks- we used phrases like symbols & buttstamps😅 The "cutie mark" name came with FIM, and g3 & up hasbro started to paint one side onlu ;)

[@justalittleloser2482]

@@jj.1412 i know that both sides have the marks! Its just she mentioned that the knock off pony the woman had as a child had no cutiemark, and even in the artwork drawn of it, it was blank. thats why being having one side empty would be another nod to the original. Best of both worlds, yknow?

[@glitter.ghostie]

absolutely wild that i’ve been following this channel for ages and suddenly you post a video about a friend of mine who i didn’t even know followed you too!!

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

No way! Small world!!

[@slytheringingerwitch]

Halloween idea: Ponies based on horror icons, such as Frankenstein, Dracula, Bride of Frankenstein, Swamp monster etc etc.

[@Fugnu]

you did SUUUCH a beautiful job on the cutiemark design, i absolutely LOVE that you were able to include both phases of the dandelion (i feel like the yellow phase represents resilience and the second represents hope/wishes, so including both was SUCH a meaningful choice imo!!) Din is very, very lucky and i hope they're doing well

[@madmyth3985]

She’s beautiful! I loved and resonated with Linda’s story. And the saying about dandelion children is beautiful too. I recently learned that dandelions are symbolic of the three main celestial lights. When it is yellow and fluffy, it represents the sun. When it’s white and ready to make wishes, it represents the moon. And lastly, the little seeds represents the stars. They can also come in pink! Anyway I love your videos, they help me calm my anxiety and help inspire me to try things with my custom dolls.

[@Celticgirl81]

Beautiful! And I love using the anniversary pony ❤

[@wrongsideofthestory]

I absolutely love this custom and I love all your videos! I hope that people also enjoy when you play around with your machines, because the things you are most passionate about are the most fun for me to watch!

[@_tyler32]

Your pronounciation for grässtrå was very very good for someone who isn’t swedish!!!! Impressive honestly a lot of people butcher swedish words like crazy (good example is blåhaj, which people love to pronounciate ”blah-hawsh” for some reason)

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

I asked google how to pronounce it (I was going to use their robotic answer but I thought I would give it a try!) Thank you so much for your generosity :P

[@btloov]

She looks lovely! And her cutie mark is amazing!!

[@biquoi]

loved this video sooo much, everything about it felt perfect. i especially love the cutiemark design, i think it turned out amazing(and the markers look so good to use, too!). im sure Linda will cherish her pony forever 💚

[@stickitydoodah]

It turned out so good. I think using a newer pony was the move, no reason to overcomplicate things. I relate to having a difficult childhood and losing many liked things. I would have things thrown away or destroyed as punishments until i eventually started just throwing my things away myself; something i honestly regret, but i know i can do nothing about. I bought some of my childhood ponies recently and they fill me with joy each time i see them. G3 star catcher and Desert Rose as the Crystal Princess, are my favorites. I wish i knew how to fix starcatchers wings. Great video!

[@stateofdisorder1]

I’ve been watching you for so long and you got me inspired to restore ponies since all of mine from my childhood are gone. I bought ponies, tools, hair, wings, glitter etc and then my health crashed. I have lost the use of my dominant hand, my eyes went bad and I developed other painful issues. I was so heartbroken. I got rid of most of the things I bought. I kept some hoping maybe one day, but the years are passing and I’m not getting better. This is why I watch you, I just wish you posted more lol 💜💜💜💜

[@samanthadean1083]

Interesting, when me and my cousins were kids, we’d blow the dandelion puffs and make a wish! (Like a birthday candle) This was awesome!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤️❤️❤️

[@hannahisapalindrome44]

I enjoy the 3d printing and laser cutter projects, I think it's good to branch out so you don't get locked into one thing. As a collector of all kinds of toys, I do like seeing you customize/restore other toys. I quite liked the historical ponies too if you ever think about revisiting those.

[@spelliesitspets]

I think the laser printing stuff is a great addition to this channel! The algorithm sucks, make videos about whatever makes you happy. It will catch up eventually, especially if you make consistent laser-printing content.

[@paper_maiden]

I think it would be cool to see more anniversary ponies remakes too!

[@parjol9064]

This channel is adorable I love it so much pls never stop

[@vezhopkins714]

Love it ! Especially the symbol 👍🏻 I loved the 3d printing and the lotr coasters it was so cool and interesting 🧐

[@peggybarnhart2126]

I love the cutie mark. You are very brave to talk about your trauma. I am familiar with it as well. I'm glad you have your community and your lovely cat.

[@Kunabee]

I wasn't getting any notifications, so I just set them to "all". I love your videos and am so glad I stumbled on them about a year ago now. I, at least, will watch them, no matter if you're restoring ponies or playing with machines :)

[@sarahosszu1586]

OMG, so cute and pretty!! 😍 Nice job, I hope she would love her 💚

[@veritasreigns]

I love watching you make cool things in the printer (massive sulk at the algorithm). Maybe one day I can send you my south african nirvana sunlight. Her hair is utterly destroyed and her cutie marks are faded. In any case, my favourite video was the Minoan pony. Maybe someday a grecian urn pony, a Roman soldier big brother pony, a japanese samurai big brother pony? The possibilities are endless!

[@dizzydaydreamwishes]

Okay, this is kind of an ambitious idea but : What if you did all nine memberships of the fellowship in The Lord of the Rings? Again, I know that this is an ambitious thing, but wouldn't it be cute to have each member be customized into a pony? Like imagine a little Frodo and Sam ponies, imagine what a Gandalf pony would look like, imagine an Aragorn, a Legolas, a Gimli! Imagine doing Mary and Pippin! Like, you see the potential right? It would be a large undertaking but it would offer you so much creativity on your interpretations of them, and if you wanted you could do a little story time about your times with your friends while you customize, or even a q&A. Just some thoughts from a fellow geek ❤

[@MealikaBrown]

She turned out beautiful.

[@elliot_rat]

i hadn't heard of the term "dandelion child" but now i really love it. knowing that others have been through a childhood similar to mine and stayed strong despite it really helps me feel better, that i'm not alone.

[@rocknromance78]

Maybe use the machines to make custom display stands for ponies/toys.

[@sneakypenguin2861]

I love love love the phrase dandelion child, its such a positive way to view someone who has come through hard times and blossomed on the other end of it. ❤

[@seraphim3552]

This is so beautiful Yisela! Linda's story is very moving, may she continue to recover.

[@Hikaru20.02]

The symbol looks great! No tiene nada que envidiarle a uno oficial. Buen video! Saludos desde Argentina

[@Sharauni]

This is beautiful and I am so glad you could make this for her! I too have unresolved issues from my childhood of things being thrown away that I desperately wanted to keep, I'm 41 and I've slowly been finding some things to replace the lost ones but some will never be found, sadly. So I am very very happy for Linda that she has this now and I wish her all the best on her healing journey!

[@sternentigerkatze]

I really liked this video! It's heartwarming you made a Pony for someone who so traumatically lost theirs. 😢 The beauty mark looks gorgeous🌼 and I love that you chose to take a new Pony, that way, this Pony is only ever Linda's. It's a bit of a fresh start. 😊 Greetings to your kitty (he was probably just jealous of that gorgeous green fur!)😆

[@Man-ej6uv]

this custom is beautiful, especially the cutie mark!

[@Scinasari]

Absolutely gorgeous work as always! ❤

[@joannabaparileszczynska]

This custom reminded me how much I used to love the color green as a girl

[@paper_maiden]

K love this custom pony and its story! A 40th anniversary pony was an excellent choice for this. Regarding stuff for the channel, I think I'd like to see Ponies inspired by past decades fashions, maybe 80s and 90s to start? I was thinking of a pony with big, dangly acrylic earrings and I thought it sounded so cute! Maybe it could be a way to try some different things in limited color palettes too? 🤔 Much to think about!

[@paper_maiden]

*I love, not K love @_@

[@orbweaver9750]

Most of my old ponies are still in pretty good condition (I think I mentioned on a previous video I found them all in a box recently!) but I have one or two I wish I could send to be restored! Unfortunately, shipping overseas is so expensive, so I just have them safely hanging out not getting any more dirty. Unfortunately, it is my two fuzzy MLPs that are the grossest and would need restoring, and I recall the fuzz cannot generally be saved when restoring ponies. Fortunately my beloved Firefly pony is still in good shape!

[@beatrizlioness]

Just like her owner, she's a survivor and is blowing once again! Thank you for being a blessing for so many people. I've lost lots of toys, and it hurts me because I loved them so much. It's heartwarming to see someone have the chance to get their toy back. (9:55 my soul left my body for a while 😭)

[@marialuisatrentini532]

Absolutamente adorable! Luminoso como tu, amada Yisela . Todos tus trabajos son bellos, pero este es especial. Ese verde tan refrescante, la marca del Diente de leon, las historias contra las dificultades, tuyas, de Linda, sus bellisimos dibujos! Gracias!😊

[@cherdidi88]

This is such a lovely idea, i love the dandelion children idea. I will also attest to 1. Local game shops and 2 finding your community. I as an adult was so lost until i found my community of nerds at my local game shop, now I'm regularly going and playing D&D and Age of Sigmar.

[@cherdidi88]

Also, second channel for the extra crafts to appease the algorithm god's. I enjoy the other stuff but if it affects your bottom line I would separate them. Peter brown on KZbin has the same laser and he is having fun! I would check him out for some inspiration lol

[@twitchyteeth]

this is an incredibly sweet video, thank you so much for sharing. i recently started doing trauma work, and these sorts of things make me feel so much less lonely while i try to heal. sending my warmest wishes to both you and linda

[@TaisiyaZavgorodnyaya]

Yisela: The mane and tail colour should look quite similar. But a bit darker, like this kinda colour

[@beca198]

Omg what a glow up and the dandelion cutie marks are so beautiful ❤

[@JakubCerlica]

Love the story behind the custom, love how the pony turned out ❤ Also, beautiful art of G1 ponies by Kinda ❤ Plus I enjoy every kind of video you put out there, I really enjoy seeing your creativity in the video form 😊

[@sophieheijerman4366]

Ik vind je nieuwe effecten in de video's zooooo leuk!!! Ik word altijd zo kalm van je pony video's🥰😍🤗

[@vengeance1701]

Ooooh, nice little camera tricks:)

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Thank you so much for noticing :D :D I've been trying some new things (with various degrees of success). They are fun to try!

[@ElysionGear]

Yay! Custom ponies!

[@venus_in_berlin]

The German name for dandelion is "Löwenzahn" > Löwe = lion and Zahn = tooth So liontooth. 🦁🦷 Or also "Pusteblume" > pusten = to blow and Blume = flower So blowflower.

[@GBomberFlora]

This is so nice. I really liked the symbolism of the dandelion. And yes. I think the cutie mark does look like a dandelion. 😁

[@omega592008171980]

My fav ponies are the sea ponies. Pls do them next. Also pls show your collection!

[@shoujophobic]

In the (US) military, dandelions are also used for the same purpose to represent children and our resilience. I consider myself a dandelion child as well because growing up moving around so much was hard, as well as facing bullying and little support for my mental illnesses. I feel represented myself by this sweet green pony.

[@c.i.ponies5332]

What an amazing custom ❤❤

[@backgroundandeatingthatmea8055]

The intro is nice!

[@bsignsstudios]

I have a Cotton Candy reissue that I got last Christmas

[@elisabethelliott411]

She turned out beautiful! You could always try making homes for the ponies?

[@BostynsCreativeSpace]

I would love to see any arts and crafts from you! I’m sad those don’t do well for you 🥺

[@Lyeah73]

So beautiful ❤

[@dummkopfi]

Listening to the story provided with the pony hit home for me. I was very mistreated as a child and grew up in a disgusting environment that was abusive in many aspects including physical. My toys meant a lot to me as a kid, but I never realized that I was mourning them as this person mentioned. They were the only thing that seemed to make me happy as a child and I lost all of them when I moved out of that situation to live a better life. My move was a bit drastic, so I didn't have time to get all of my belongings like I wanted to. Unfortunately, this lead my mother to the spiteful choice of throwing ALL of my childhood belongings away, not just toys. It was like she just erased me from her life completely. I was never rude to my mother once when leaving, I was simply tired of her neglect and abuse. She did not see it this way though and still doesn't speak to me almost 8 years later. I collect toys that I once had now from thrift stores and also things that I wished to have as a child. I hope that one day there will be a special little girl for me to pass these toys down to. (:

[@nikishazechiel6848]

I enjoy watching what you make with your machines! Granted, since I don't really understand what's going on when you show what you are doing on the computer monitor...I tend to space out or skip it .😅

[@kelseywhittemore6840]

Her story resonates with me so much. I had a collection that I could tetris into a lynch box (little mermaid) and when I was in high school, it was gone. My mom gave them away to a neighbor (she was going through a rough time and just, started giving stuff away, most of it my things) without asking me if I was okay with giving up my collection. It still angers me.

[@pixelpaws_8876]

Beautiful pony! :D.

[@pikkupinja]

maybe you could do mlp earrings out of the plywood? or something else mlp related, since most of your followers like them😊

[@lietacorengia764]

❤fantastico bravissima

[@sixoftwelve6363]

I watch all of your videos, so I don’t think I’ll be much help recommending stuff for the algorithm, but maybe Pony themed Halloween decorations?

[@Liver-ti5di]

I’m also a dandelion child because I lost my youth and my innocent self when I was young, I also lost some of my toys. I don’t know where they are now but I hope people are taking good care of them. I hope they’re in better homes

[@Look_look_at_my_cats]

My mom threw out my original MLP when I was a child too. I don't remember why, I'm sure there was a reason, she wasn't needlessly mean, I still have my original Rainbow Brite still and I'm 45! But I've always been a little sad about it, even as an adult. I had a folding stable too, though I no longer remember all the ponies now. I think Firefly and Glory at least, from what googling I've done to match my vague memories. Recently, I decided to buy a huge plushie of Firefly that I keep on my desk, my husband probably thinks I'm a little nuts, it came out of the blue for him I suppose. I have a Glory plushie on my wishlist too. One of these days!

[@AwkwardBirb]

I enjoy watching you play with technology, but if those videos are hurting the channel I’d gladly subscribe to a second channel to see them! 😊

[@carolinaduarte6830]

Adoro tus creaciones, saludos desde Uruguay 🇺🇾

[@emilybond7954]

Hi! Did you ever watch hamtaro as a kid? You could make the ham ham house with the lazer machine that would be super cool! Much love from Canada

[@tidalboxer]

Thanks for this. As always, the art is comforting and beautiful. I needed it. I’m trying to find work right now after a very hard year of being diagnosed with sone disabilities. It’s been hard to get someone to give me a chance. One place hired me full time in sales, but it was abusive and I had to just leave. The owner used derogatory language and they just berated you during training instead of helping you and encouraging you. I can’t take that toxicity right now and that shouldn’t be their additive in the first place. So I’m still searching. I need something fast and something that can be fulfilling and easy routine for me right now. Going to look at some Starbucks tomorrow. One is across the street. Something like this would be great and nice for me. Not too crazy a responsibility and good work I can be proud of. PS Are you watching the Rings of Power show? Love it so much!

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

I'm so sorry to hear you had such a horrible experience. They sound like a terrible place to work as, so maybe it will eventually feel like a good thing that you don't have to go back. I'm trying to go independent, but it's a great idea to start with a smallish job (by smallish I mean something that might not pay much but might be less stressful, I used to work in cleaning so I am not trying to sound judgmental!) while you get to terms with your diagnosis and figure out where your passion can lead you to. I wish you the best of luck in this journey!

[@valensuppa6442]

El pony quedó hermoso, muy lindo. Por cierto cuando hablaste de los dientes de leon dijiste panadero, sos de argentina?

[@giruchi7]

11:00 I didn't know the name was also panaderos. In Spain we called them Diente de Leon 😊

[@ChicagoMel23]

Awww kitty squeeee

[@yoflairy]

Where did you get your rerouting tool from please I have ne but it is very poor

[@autumnwyvern489]

what if you 3D printed new accessories for the ponies? Shoes, costumes, hats, that sort of thing

[@maybekristoff]

Hello! I really like So Soft Ponies, but I don’t know to restore them. I have a fully flocked Surprise, but I’d like to see how you restore them without deflocking. Thank you 😊

[@Catsandotherthingscollection.]

Hi I love your videos they are really cool can I send you some old ponies

[@TaisiyaZavgorodnyaya]

Really?

[@PinkRosie-jw2dz]

Where can i contact you? I'm from sweden too and i would love if you could make my oc pony.❤❤❤

[@angklilsis8735]

Do a retro custom of toothless and the light fury

[@angklilsis8735]

And stormfly

[@Tinivee]

Its ridiculous youtube goes out of its way to punish people for doing new things. :(