Rusty My Little Pony Restoration: G1 Mommy Bright Bouquet Vintage Hasbro 1983 Reroot Blush Clean

[@aurafluff]

I think there's something special about old things, they have a history to them and this pony's residual marks are cool! I love the colors and markings on this one, thank you for making these videos!

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Thank you for your words, I'm really glad you liked the result (and the decision to keep the marks!)😊😊

[@mehchocolate1257]

@@RetroGeekCrafts do you get your ponys from ebay

[@ThiccSteveYT]

1000th like!

[@redrowlet5481]

what you said about keeping the history of the pony was really beautiful and i think you're right. even though they might be mass produced, every pony is special because they've all been loved and gone on their own unique adventures

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Thank you 😊😊 I would love to find my old pony again some day, marks and bites and haircuts included!

[@isabella1878]

That’s a lovely way to put it. I feel the same about my littlest pet shops.

[@Powerfantasyforever]

I can't help but wonder sometimes where my ponies have been

[@twylight6768]

@@RetroGeekCrafts omp0

[@binnad7091]

I agree. I use the same approach when I restore wood furniture - focus on structural integrity, restore it to its original state as much a possible (I only paint it modify if the piece is too far gone to refinish), and honor its history. It doesn't have to (and probably shouldn't) look brand new.

[@Siansonea]

I like your philosophy about restoration. The goal isn't to erase the history of the object, and sometimes the best approach is to leave something alone. I have several Barbie dolls that have green staining at the earring holes, a common problem, that I have chosen not to restore. The reason is that the dolls are otherwise perfect, and restoring the green has the chance of causing damage that isn't currently an issue. The chemicals can cause paint to bleach and fade, and I don't want that for these dolls. So I just accept the green as part of the dolls' history.

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Thank you so much for your message 😊😊 That's also a great point about the "price" of restoring something that you know might affect the rest of the toy. Every treatment we do to these figures we are usually shortening their life (I think that's the case with acetone, for example, so I always try to wash it off completely). There are also materials we have only been using for a few years and don't know what long term effects they may have. So, yes, I agree 😊

[@João-d2m]

Wow

[@unseelie63]

I watch the channel of a gentleman who conserves and restores paintings,ranging from modern to medieval,and he and the owners of the paintings have the same philosophy:you want to restore the artists' vision but not take away the paintings' history.

[@mamamommy42]

the extra long tails are cute and make me feel sentimental, seeing how long they've survived with the stubby and stained tails. Considering how the soft brushable hair was so important to their identity as a toy, it feels like they're getting to express that quality even more in their second life

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Thank you so much for your message and for sharing your memories 😊😊 I also loved cutting the hair, but I can't understand exactly why. It was like a drive... Just wanting to see a change? Unable to picture what it would look like short? xD

[@april1999apricott]

I think for me cutting dolls and pony's hair was exciting and new as we were never able to cut our own hair! I remember once trimming a tiny bit of my fringe (bangs) and my mum went crazy haha! Whereas cutting my barbies hair was okay as she didn't have to go to school the next day with a wonky fringe!🤣🤦🏼‍♀️

[@jessijaneway5093]

For blushing I've seen most doll repainters use pastels. I wonder if paint would have given you better luck if you watered it down more. The blush is super cute so I hope you keep exploring options.

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

That's a good idea! I've never used pastels (wouldn't even know what to get. I need to watch videos!!). Thank you 😊😊

[@Ihazfunkitty]

@@RetroGeekCrafts chalk pastels work fine. Most of the repainters i watch use mungyo soft pastels, since theyre quite vibrant. However unlike paint, pastels need a protective layer to lock it in since its just dust. They use Mr super clear matte to seal the pastels, best to use a spray. That spray actually dries matte but im not sure how it will look if you only spray the pony head, the whole pony is already matte vinyl.

[@thechellenator]

Yes! Soft pastels won't crack or flake off like paint. Poppen Atelier's recent Glinda the Good Witch video is a great example of using soft pastels to completely change a doll's skin tone. (She first uses the opposite colour on the colour wheel, like putting pink or red over green, to neutralize the original colour, and then layers on whatever new colour she wants it to be.) Dollightful has a similar video from 2018 where she created an anthropomorphic version of the Pokemon Umbreon and used soft pastels to turn a doll's cream-coloured skin pitch black. HeXtian's recent Juno Birch video shows changing a cream skin tone to pale purple, then blushing it. His Bild Lili doll video shows using soft pastels for body blushing. And he sometimes uses actual human makeup on doll faces, like blush and highlighter. Hope those are useful! All three artists have publicly available lists of all the supplies they use, too. 💜

[@thechellenator]

@@collectablechaoseng Yes, the comment I was replying to already mentioned Mr. Super Clear, as do the videos I recommended. And all the dolltubers I recommended videos from have experimented with a variety of sealants. I never said pastels would work on every surface, but there's no harm in experimenting to see whether they could be useful for what RGC wants to do.

[@grosebud4721]

I also think using a pink instead of red or something more similar to the skin tone would help!

[@maki2996]

This is surely one the hardest works you had to do with pony's. The stains were too strong, personally I would gave up at the first glance lol. And I totally agree with you about the history with old toys, I have some old dolls in box that I never got the price tag off because I found it really amusing that they were sold for less than 10 bucks and now are out there for hundreds of dollars. I love your channel ❤️

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Thank you 😊😊 To be honest, I get super excited when I see a pony in a terrible state, because I can imagine what it could look like once it's restored! I'm always looking for a challenge :D I'm very curious about your collection! Please feel free to share pics of your boxes!!

[@ryanbarker5217]

people in the vintage 'star wars' community will leave the price tags on, too. most people see it as part of the charm, or at least a lesser evil of collecting, plus it often puts the thing in a place and time.

[@katiev.4358]

I think you wanting to keep the ponies' marks and signs of age is really lovely and well said! While it is really nice to see a toy restored to "factory condition" (or as close as a person can get), it's also equally nice to see them being restored and allowed to carry their memories of play and the damage that may come with that! Keep doing what you love and caring for these ponies!

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Oh thank you! That's really nice to know 😊😊 I lost my only pony a looong time ago, but I think I might be able to recognize it by the marks. Of course, I would prefer if it smelt nice and wasn't all rusty like this one :P

[@Zazelpire]

I totally agree with your sentiments about damage on Retro toys. I recently got some old Bakugan from an etsy seller and one of them had some pretty bad yellowing in the plastic so the seller offered to trade it for one in better condition, but I declined because I've grown attached to the damaged one. Those spots are like beauty marks to me, and it means my toy is a unique. Though it sounds cheesy to actually type that out lol

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Thank you so much for your message 😊😊 It's so nice to read that you took the yellowed toy! A lot of people wouldn't have, or just throw them away. I have a teddy bear (since I was 1 year old) and it's missing the nose... I started sewing one, and it looked so strange I took it all off immediately!

[@Zazelpire]

@@RetroGeekCrafts i know exactly what you mean. I did a small bit of work on this toy just to get rid of any rust and so that it opened/closed nicely but I left the yellowing alone because at this point he wouldn't look right without it 😭

[@geoblitzz]

I want to say I really appreciate the closed captions! Most creators wouldn’t go out of their way to add such nice captions and it helps me a lot as a disabled person! Love your video and gave lots of nostalgia. ❤️

[@creativeusernamecorbin3890]

I really appreciate that you list what types of products you use, ex: oxi clean, 40 volume hair developer… etc. it’s really helpful for ppl just starting out liek me who are trying to restore old childhood toys. Not very many KZbinrs actually do stuff like that.

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

I'm so glad you find the videos helpful and that you're restoring toys too! Thank you so much for your message 😊😊

[@dr.wyverstone8418]

I feel like your reasoning with keeping the marks on the pony is something that I've always enjoyed about coming across older toys when going through antique shops and thrift stores. While they may need some work, there is a hidden history that while we may never know it, they're a reminder of the things they've gone through and came out of.

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Thank you for your message, I'm so glad you feel the same way 😊😊

[@SpookyDeerArt]

i think the blushing turned out super well!! i also wanted to mention how much i love the voiceover part, i like watching your videos especially when i'm doing something with my hands (this time i'm villager hunting in animal crossing, but usually it's while i'm cooking!) and it's really nice having someone talk about what they're doing while doing it!

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Thank you so much! 😊😊 That's great to know. Awww Animal Crossing sounds so cute, I don't have a Switch but I'm considering a second hand one for these holidays. I love Stardew Valley (PC game, pixel art, similar atmosphere) but it's very lonely in comparison!

[@SpookyDeerArt]

@@RetroGeekCrafts ah i love stardew!! i've played it so much on PC and you can actually get it on the switch as well. sadly, you can't install mods on the switch like you can on the PC version, but i still love it! i definitely recommend getting one second hand if you can!! animal crossing has genuinely brought me so much joy and playing the switch release is a wonderful way to introduce yourself to the series! as an update: i got the villager i was hunting when i commented originally!! his name is sasha and he is very cute!

[@justnd0257]

I think it's awesome that you keep the ponies history. You've fixed the problems without changing everything. Restoration and customising are two separate things that share a lot of overlap.

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Thank you 😊😊

[@EllaEllaEh]

I had this pony as a kid. Brings back memories.

[@thepinkflamingostrikesagai7319]

I love watching restoration videos. The ones with the rusty toy trucks were the only ones I could found. UNTIL NOW! 🙃🤗

[@thechellenator]

This pony turned out perfectly lovely, as usual, which is INCREDIBLE considering the state it was in. I can't believe the transformation! Seriously! I'm just blown away. Kudos to you for your perseverance. 💜 (Also, using zip ties for the tail is just genius. I keep meaning to comment about that and then forget, but it seemed especially relevant for this video. NO RUST EVER AGAIN.)

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Thank you 😊😊 I'm really glad you liked the result! (I think I had read about the cable ties in one of the G1 restoration groups on Facebook but I can't remember where! It's not my original idea 😊)

[@imperialthreat]

I did not know this was even possible. Thank you! What a gift you have! I have always loved the idea of celebrating vintage toys but wow nothing like this has even crossed my mind!

[@undead_apocalypse638]

what you said about liking the pony for it's damage was so sweet!! especially with the comparison to your own body it made me smile at the video haha i agree with keeping the pony as it is because im sure she had a great life with her past owner and it would be a sad to erase that

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

I'm so glad you feel the same way 😊😊

[@SayHelloToOblivion]

It is not pretentious to keep the history of the pony. It is respecting and paying tribute to the past. That’s beautiful. ❤️

[@exist4046]

Besides the sentimental value of the markings, I actually think the light bleaching makes her look quite pretty, a bit like a paint horse even! MLP has kinda always had a critical lack of interesting coat patterns on the ponies from what I've seen throughout my life, and while that's not necessarily a bad thing I DO think it kinda starts to become bland as time goes on.

[@melissar1475]

I’ve seen doll repainters use pastels, or barring that, real blush make up to add the blush, the only issue is it can wear off if it isn’t sealed with a matte spray. I can’t believe you got that much rust off. I recently found out that the washers were originally used to help balance the ponies because the heads were so heavy they’d fall forward (in my memory they still did). I don’t remember the family sets, but this pony reminds me of one I had called Blossom, I think.

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Thank you so much for the tip! 😊😊 You're correct, the washers were first used to balance the ponies, especially in the first design which would always fall forward. But I still can't understand why they chose to put metal weights in the sea ponies. The ponies that everyone took to the bath! :P

[@ludicrouslunatic]

I agree about keeping the history of ponies intact. A few of the ponies in my collection have names and initials on their hooves, it reminds me of how I put my initials on my old, long lost childhood ponies.

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

That's so nice to hear, I also always try to keep the initials ☺️☺️ (I also regret not writing mine on my pony, it might still be out there!)

[@ludicrouslunatic]

@@RetroGeekCrafts Yeah! I grew up with G3, I surprisingly still have a single one from my childhood, a raggedy little Water Fire, initials still on her hooves! I'm gonna try fixing her up one of these days :D

[@lmyj8053]

I love your philosophy about the marks.

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Thank you so much!! 😊😊

[@dinstraction]

try mixing the blush colour with the base colour of the pony (in this case pink) for a subtler result :) super impressed with the end result! amazing how you got rid of those severe marks!

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Ohhh that's a great tip!!! I need to try that. Thank you so much 😊😊

[@curiosity6485]

i’ve been watching for a little while but never commented, but i just wanted to say i love the voiceovers especially since you’ve been doing them for a little while and gained so much confidence with them ☺️ beautiful work as always! and i agree with you, toys this old with this kind of damage aren’t ever going to look completely brand new again, and i think that’s okay. this pony has a history that’s unique to her, and to me it’s perfectly fine that it shows 💕

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Thank you so much!! This is so nice to read. Doing the voiceovers is never easy (listening to your own voice is always strange, especially when you're a ball of anxiety like me) but I actually really enjoy it. I'm really glad you liked the pony, marks included 😊😊

[@mehchocolate1257]

@@RetroGeekCrafts isn't my little pony a girls toy

[@cushla_de_arteest]

@@mehchocolate1257 no it can be for who ever wants it and if you have a problem with that then you can stay out of it

[@mehchocolate1257]

@@cushla_de_arteest ur mom can stay out of it 😂😂😂😂

[@cushla_de_arteest]

@@mehchocolate1257 what has my mum got to do with this?

[@bunnylexy2625]

Thanks to you i successfully restored a pony!! I found a lovely sweet tooth twice as fancy from the 80’s for cheap, i cleaned her and fixed her up all nice following your videos and she came out almost perfect. So thank you for your work!

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Ohhh that's so great to hear!! I'm so glad the videos were useful and you got to bring a pony back to its former glory 😊😊

[@EiswolfZero]

wow, the rust on this! Poor Pony, but you did wonders to her and she looks amazing!! I think I've said thank you so many times by now but I'm truly honored that you showed off the fanart

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Thank YOU again ☺️🥰

[@katiberry9768]

She's absolutely gorgeous! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Thank you 😊😊

[@CC-vj6dd]

Oh, I remember these ponys 🤩 Never had one myself but I sure remember these toys 🥰

[@GodisKing201]

i love how you interact with your fans. it's refreshing to see a bunch of hearted comments on such good videos these days :)

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Thank you 😊😊 It's a really awesome community. I'm lucky ♥️

[@lachauntiswashington231]

She looks beautiful and cute. I love her hair 😍 💕

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Thank you 😊😊

[@RosyMiche]

I'm a customizer, and very rarely restore dolls and toys back to factory condition. But I like your philosophy on leaving marks of the past. This pony was horrifically rusty, but you put the love and attention into her to help that fade. She just has a reminder of all that you've for her! I'm going to "update" a few of my old Barbie dolls because their hair was ratty, but otherwise I just want to clean them up and make them pretty again. Your work is always so soft and careful, and I love what you do.

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Thank you so much for your message 😊😊 Cleaning the toys up and styling their hair is normally all you need to bring them back to "life". Although it's nice to restore something that looks as bad as this pony did; it makes me so happy to see the before and after!

[@Lyeah73]

She looks so great for how she started. Amazing

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Thank you 😊😊

[@LuthienNightwolf]

I share your sentiment about letting old toys look old. I have a few vintage ponies myself and all I did when I got them was give them a bath and brush their hair. They weren’t in bad condition to begin with so nothing more was needed.

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

I'm glad you agree and you took such good care of your toys 😊

[@ashleyh7073]

I love what you said about the marks on her vinyl!💜 She turned out beautiful!!! Im so glad you helped her!! My childhood ponies have a few marks that I have left because of the memories attached to them. Ive only given them a thorough clean, hairstyles, and tails to the tailless ones.

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Thank you so much 😊😊I'm really glad you enjoyed the video and you feel the same way about the pony's history.

[@zoop3940]

I love the fact that you put cute notes in for whoever might open up the pony next, but usually the first thing you do before popping the head off is soaking it. Maybe put the notes in a cute little bag so they survive? :3

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Glad you liked the idea 😊😊 I did forget to put it in a little bag xD Hopefully the pony is never washed again :P

[@manuelramongraciaortiz]

Eres toda una profesional,restaurando ponis de juguete.

[@CH-sg4dj]

I love your attempt at blushing! If you're looking for a more "makeup" type look, the strategy you took is a great one. However, if you would like to try for a more "natural" style of blush, I find that using a color a few shades darker and slightly redder than the skintone of the doll(pony, person, etc) will yield an easy soft look. Either way, I wish you much success!

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

(I'm so sorry for the delay in replying) Thank you so much for your message 😊😊 I will definitely try a few new things for the next blushing session, thanks for the tips!

[@jujucatjuca]

I love the new hair!! So long and pretty...

[@KaylaFoon]

She looks beautiful

[@annamcnarin]

Wow, I thought I'd played with mine hard. Great result!

[@whimziereads6190]

Love how she turned out. 🥰 I'm going to have to try to collect this whole family. I've never restored any ponies but with cabbage patch kids with vinyl heads I actually just use my own blush...its really easy to just use water to remove it and I can adjust until it looks perfect. 🙃

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Thank you so much for your message and tips! 😊😊 Using "human" blush seems to be a great idea! I just got some chalk pastels but I will also use a makeup sponge.

[@ponygirl2203]

That was awesome! I have never seen a pony restoration before and I must say it was really fun! I also love your love for them. Great video thanks for sharing! The result was almost shocking! So beautiful!!!

[@trillberd]

these videos are so relaxing and it's so sweet to see you give these poor ponies another chance. oddly enough, when you said you appreciated all the marks on the ponies just like the marks on your own body, it made me feel a bit better about myself. your voice is also very nice to listen to as well! your work is amazing, mrs. bright bouquet looks absolutely stunning ❤️

[@grutarg2938]

I like your philosophy that the pony has a history and you like that, just like the marks on your own body. We all age over time and that's OK.

[@jajalolequisde5217]

She is so precious

[@satinizer8021]

it's really amazing what you did with this pony! many people would've probably threw away a toy so rusted. and i definitely agree with you on the marks topic! they also give the pony a little bit of a character :3

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Thank you so much! I'm really glad you liked it 😊😊

[@isabella1878]

8:08 I think the same way with my old littlest pet shops from the 2010’s. My ones from my childhood are too precious to me the fix up. I don’t mind the sun damage and the chipped paint because it reminds me of all the good times I had with them.

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

I'm glad you agree 😊 I love LPS! I'd love to repair / repaint one one day!

[@isabella1878]

@@RetroGeekCrafts That’d be super cool! I’ve seen it done on Instagram but not on youtube yet. One day I’ll repair some too, but not my sentimental ones.

[@Punki80]

I've still got all my ponies, I just googled what generations the first ones were from. So I started off with Lickety Split, but I also have 2 or 3 from G2 from 1983. That´s about when I started, being born in 1980. Mine are all in pretty good condition and I wouldn´t give them away. Thank you for the interesting video! I always wanted to know how they secured the mane and tail on the ponies :D!

[@jackdawjay8427]

i agree with you about the marks! i dont do much restoration myself, but whenever i find ponies that have marks prior to coming to me, i like finding the little scuffs and stuff. :] it just reminds me that this pony was loved! it's really a beautiful sentiment that you shared. and a wonderful job done!!

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Thank you so much 😊😊 I'm glad you feel the same way about the marks!

[@josiecroix]

I personally would've redone it, but that's kind of the special part to keep in mind. Everyone's different. I feel like giving a doll a renewed life is very beautiful, but I wouldn't blame someone for cleaning the doll up and leaving the marks. I have plenty of scars I can't fix up too after all. It depends on your own personal preference, and everyone's is different. 🥰

[@TheMercury-13]

That's amazing! 😍 Great work!! 💜 x (I *love* that you've restored it too; no 'oak' vandalism trip-! 😉

[@katherinejacoby5915]

A lot of model horse customizers use pastels & a good spray sealer to add subtle colours or layering coat patterns...try that for the blushing next time😚

[@Hawkfire360]

I think the Family sets were a little later in the toyline-- the year on the hoof is the year the pose was made rather than the pony itself. I love your videos!

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Ahhh that's a good point! I can't remember if I checked this one in the wiki so you're probably right. I'll keep it in mind for the next ones 😊😊

[@Dilaughosaurus]

She looks so clean afterwards! I love these videos, they're satisfying and educational.

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Thank you 😊😊

[@orangcat_]

alrighty, you can use a small fluffy brush and pastels to make the blush! you get get some powder from chalk pastels and then just brush it on you will need some type of coating to make it to where your pastels will not come off! ^^

[@Mschell403]

I kind of liked the rust spots… might be an unpopular opinion but they made the blue flowers stand out. The new hair really brings it back to life though

[@BB-bw8tk]

awwww she's so pretty

[@Ekaterini-Hugger]

I love your videos. You are funny, doing a great job and it’s just cool to watch the whole process. Thanks for sharing!

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Oh thank you! That's really kind 😊😊

[@AgdaFingers]

OMG!! I didn't think you could save her! But here she is - and the marks you couldn't get rid of look like they blend in with the flower design. She is so gorgeous!

[@MiciousDawn]

I had this one! Mine came with a matching husband and baby it was so cute

[@stevenyama5979]

Is beautiful and super adorable 😗😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Thank you so much 😊😊

[@OhItsMaxwell]

Long time subscriber here! I love seeing you become more confident. The work you do is amazing, and I absolutely respect your craft

[@OhItsMaxwell]

Also I actually really like the bleached spots, it adds character :)

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Thank you so much 😊😊 I really enjoy doing the voiceovers but I also want to give enough variety that people who just want to listen to music and relax can do that as well. With every video I learn a little more (and get more ideas for things to do!)

[@chaos2523]

She looks so pretty!!! She was all rusty, couldn't really move, and quite sad. I'm positive that she appreciated the rust removal and bath. She feels great and alive again! Keep doing what you are doing, bringing the spark and life back to these toys!

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

I think so too 😊😊 Thank you so much for your message!

[@elsagillespie5210]

Another cool video, I like the 'freckles' it makes her unique.

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Thank you 😊😊

[@ХиданМацураши]

What a nice tool kit you have! God I LOVE well-organized tooly things! By the way the pony looks LOVELY!

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Thanks so much! 😊 That's my most decent-looking toolbox, the rest of the room is a mess :P

[@kiwin7119]

I've found I cant be as creative or enjoy a project as much if I have disorganized tools.

[@imonteamjay]

Oh!! 🥺 This brought back memories of my childhood. In the early 2000s, we moved into a new house. My brother found a whole collection of these my little pony toys in the shed in the backyard. We cleaned them up and they were some of my favourite toys- I wonder what ever happened to them!

[@AlexFox-kf9wl]

I like that you keep marks like that on a pony, tbh. It would be fun looking through someone's collection and seeing ponies with all different backstories and histories to them lol. They all have a story.

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

That's true 😊😊 Thank you so much!!

[@dollylollyplaytime8552]

Oh gosh this one was a tough nut!!! All that rust!!! You did such a great job restoring this pony 😲🥳. I think maybe try dry brushing the blush on next time? I’ve seen some doll customizers do that, maybe it’ll help! Sponges soak up the paint so much that even trying to dab it away from the surface of the sponge, it still has plenty soaked up there. But that’s still a great technique too! I love doing Galaxy customs with sponges 🥰. Still, an awesome restoration!!

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Thank you 🤗😊 Dry brushing... I have to research that! Ahhh that explains why the sponge was acting so weird! Thank you so much for the tip. Can't wait for your next video!!

[@dollylollyplaytime8552]

@@RetroGeekCrafts yes, I can send you some videos of blushing techniques. Ahhhh yes I think I bit off more than I can chew haha, but thank you! ☺️

[@WrenMcNally]

I am assuming the og makers used air brushes to do the paint ups but a great alternative for fixing them up is chalk pastel. Easy to use, fix and fairly cheap

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Thank you so much for the tip! ☺️☺️

[@theloveyourfacegal2773]

This is the 2nd toy restoration I have watched. I watched it because I had one as a kid she was purple 💜 & her name was blossom 🌸 I believe she had white flowers. Looks like she was loved almost to death :/ glad she found a new home :)

[@TheBlueSlipperss]

she looks so adorable!! love the long wavy tail, I think it gives her an even kinder look which is just adorable 💖 can I just say that I rly appreciate u putting at the beginning of the vid if youre gonna do a voiceover or no. cause I rly love both of em! sometimes I just wanna chill and see some toy restoration, sometimes I prefer vids with voiceover just so I can hear ur ideas and process. I love how u do both of em and I just adore seeing ur work. all the best to u!! 🥰🥰

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Thank you so much 😊🥰 I'm glad you find the intro text thingies useful! I should add it to the video title as well but I always run out of characters. I'll create some other playlists so you can also potentially use those to choose the type of video ❤️

[@hyperorbit]

amazing transformation!

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Thank you 😊😊

[@LinetteSmile]

I HAVE THE FIRST PONY IN PRETTY GOOD CONDITION AND I LOVE HER

[@star.pon3.]

amaizing work !! ✨✨✨

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Thank you so much!! ☺️☺️

[@thegazetteyt]

A good tip is to add the peroxide cream *inside* the body as well. I've found that works well with rust and inner staining (especially with glitter ponies). And I TOTALLY agree with you about something keeping the marks of the past. There is a charm to it, especially if its your age and older :)

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Ohhhh, this is a great tip! I never thought of that 🤔 Hmmm. Thank you 😊😊

[@NeverlandK_]

For blush use matte eyeshadow :)

[@ajwinberg]

I have this pony. Great video as always.

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Thank you 🤗😊

[@Coffee_nightowl]

Goodness poor pony, is this the worst case you've restored so far? I think most people would just throw away a toy in a shape as bad as this, yet you saw it as a toy worth saving anyway. She turned out very lovely 💜. I have to echo the sentiment that marks on toys shows their history, especially considering it's a 30+ year old toy. Like it's scars, birthmarks and stretchmarks.

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

I think this one is the second worst case (Peachy still takes the crown because I had to remove all that paint). Rust is a little shocking at first but not difficult to remove (unlike pen and permanent marker) 😊😊

[@charlieni9614]

I have her new on mock, unopened an your work on her is stunning

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Wow, nice!! She must looks amazing! 😊😊

[@charlieni9614]

@@RetroGeekCrafts like yours 😊

[@c.i.ponies5332]

It's unbelievable how much you were able to get that stain removed. I was so intimidated by her, so I'm so glad she ended up in your hands. She is amazing.

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Thank you so much 😊😊

[@Minyadagniriel]

this is soo nice! i miss my toy ponies

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Thank you 😊 I hope you can find some!

[@monster-teeth5378]

I think for the blush i would recommend trying a cosmetic sponge and maybe more of a pink instead of a bold red. Cosmetic sponges have finer pores to them so the paint will look softer, you can also use a fluffy brush that you've rubbed almost all the paint out of as well.

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Thank you so much for your tips! I have just tried chalk pastels for the first time and I think with them and a pink colour it could look quite nice ☺️

[@lilolmecj]

There is a liquid product in the US called Whink, it is a rust remover. I don’t know if it would cause any damage but it works very well.

[@absentheroestm4305]

This was very wholesome; I personally try hard to bring the pony back to its original condition, so removing every little mark is what I aim to do. But sometimes there are those little marks that just want to stay, and they somehow become part of the memory. I have a Perfume Puff pony who has some sort of whiteboard marker stains on one side of her body, and I left them there because I like to think that whoever owned it in the past was getting a bit artsy. You did a great job, and I'll be sure to try your blushing technique!

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Thank you 😊😊 I wholeheartedly agree. Sometimes the pony tells you what they want to "be" after the repairs. In this case, I liked the marks but also I was also a little scared that dying the pony could damage the paint -- so it was a compromise. Both :)

[@sexyjellyfish82]

I think blushing the cheeks would be super tricky without airbrushing and you did a great job. I’m glad you showed this part because old ponies tend to lose that feature.

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Thank you 😊😊

[@kiraflint2023]

I had like 6 of those things when I was 6-8, I didn't know they even could rust!

[@redlion1740]

RGC: “The majority of ponies have black eyes” I know what you mean, but now I can’t stop thinking about the ponies having some kind of underground fight club

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

LOL 🤣🤣

[@RetroNekoArt]

AHHH I KNOW EISWOLF-ZERO!!! cool that you feature her art!!!! keep up the good work ^^

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

She's amazing! 😊😊

[@RetroNekoArt]

@@RetroGeekCrafts she is :D know her for a very long time now ^^

[@soup3764]

I love the idea of keeping some of the marks. Truly special!❤️

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

I'm glad you liked it 😊😊

[@Prismaticlysm]

I think if you got an airbrush, that might help with the blush much more! Considering how poor this pony was when you started, she looks amazing!

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

I need to get one!! Well, technically I can borrow one but I don't have a space to work with it because it's a big one (and it's almost winter, so open windows are not particularly tempting :P) Thank you 😊😊

[@Prismaticlysm]

@@RetroGeekCrafts totally understandable ^^

[@miloj1558]

I have been really enjoying your videos for a while now! Amazing work! I kept on asking (while I'm watching) why don't you try and reuse the tail washers, but now I know why 😳

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Hehe yes. I imagine this pony had A LOT of water inside for a LONG time, but it's still safer to change the metal washer if the head is already unsealed 😊

[@annroad1965]

i wasn't a big fan of g1 ponies, something about their heads was kinda off to me. but after your videos i softened to them, now old ponies seem kind and charming in their own way!

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Thank you so much. It actually makes me really happy to hear I helped them charm you a little 😊😊

[@LuciaDolls]

for blushing the pony, you can try using a spray sealant (mr Super Clear is the go-to for customizers but it's quite toxic - you need a respirator and do it outside) and apply the blush using chalk pastels and a fluffy brush :)

[@jessicaneumann6396]

As an 80s baby you really did this pony good 👍. I'm loving keeping it original and letting her age show a bit. Thanks I love the apple jack one personally and have quite a few still that my mom kept. For blushing I learned to use like pastels ground up to like makeup and a soft brush then you seal it with Mr super clear to seal the work.

[@charly_.yuki11]

your the fairy god mother for these ponies

[@Sallyfaceoff]

I'm amazed by your skill! I own the exact pony from my childhood days. Now my children are playing with it (and the other family members). Luckily, they're not damaged at all. Just some light stains here and there. I will keep in mind everything I've learned here for the future ❤️

[@wodnyrak]

I wonder what a commercially available rust remover like Evapo-Rust would do with a rust-stained pony… probably would not magically return the pony to a pre-rusty state, but it might cut down on scrubbing, especially with a broken down washer like in this case. And of course, there is the question of how effective it would be for its cost. Anyone have any info to share?

[@Zae_v]

Wow I'm very impressed 👀🥰❤️

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Thank you 😊😊

[@marialuisatrentini532]

Sinceramente, no parece el mismo del comienzo! Genial!

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Muchas gracias 😊😊