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This includes everything from repainting eyes to replacing tinsel. A lot of this information is useful for restoring all sorts of toys and for customizers as well. There are also some really great before and after shots, safety tips, restoration ethics, and disclaimers. Much of the information provided comes from The Definitive Book on the Care and Preservation of Vinyl Dolls and Action Figures by Nicholas J. Hill. Be sure to read the Materials and Directions information before getting started.
I've been collecting MLP since 1998, not including my childhood, so this is no small undertaking. I'm hoping this will become a real highlight of my site. I share everything I've learned while fixing up and restoring my collection, from my great successes to stupid mistakes.
There's also a bit about me and my philosophies of pony collecting and restoring. You'll also find my sale and trade lists, links to my feedback, and anything else not directly related to the Preservation Project.
INCLUDES: Body Part Repair, Pony Cancer/Age Spots, Cleaning Tips, Dyeing, Head Removal,
Highligher Marks, Microorganisms, Plasticiser Leakage, Pony Pimples, Regrind,
Rust (Cleaning, Sea Pony Weights), Smooze,
So Soft Ponies (Cleaning, De-Flocking, Re-Flocking),
Stain Removal (Cleaning, Sunfading, Creams), Wharping, Yellowing/Discoloration
INCLUDES: Curls (Factory Curls, Re-Curling), Frizz, Mohawks, Perfume Puffs,
Re-Hairing: (Tutorials, Petite Ponies), Re-Pinking, Styling, Tail Rust,
Tinsel: (Replacement, Straightening), Washing & Conditioning
INCLUDES: Beddy Bye Eyes, Blush, Eye Painting, Glitter Symbols,
Magic Message, Molded Symbols, Pearlized Ponies, Princess Ponies,
INCLUDES: Baby Ballerina Ponies, Brush n' Grow Ponies, Dance n' Prance Ponies, Dream Beauties, Flutter Wings, Hair Do Ponies, Happy Tails Ponies, My Pretty Pony,
Peek a Boo Babies, Plushies, Scents/Smells, Starcatcher, Surprise Twins,
Sweet Talkin' Ponies,Takara Ponies, UK Princess Sparkle,
Windy Wings & Summer Wings
Newly Updated!!!
June 18, 2013
Added BabyStarz to the list of folks available to be commissioned for restorations.
June 17, 2013
My Collection Year 6 is now finished!
April 15, 2013
All of My Collection Year 5 now finished.
Added the info from fixing up my 2nd Set So Soft Ponies. I'm especially proud of how Twilight turned out.
April 14, 2013
Finally posted the photos from de-flocking Twist!
Jan 6, 2013
Finally finished the Links page!
Jan 5, 2013
I finished re-arranging the My Collection section by year. Hopefully it'll be much easier to navigate! You can also jump to specific sections on a page now.
Dec 30, 2012
Added tips about model glue in the Accessories and Body sections. Thanks Hathorcat!
Updated contact info for repro Surprise Twins babies and added information on fixing blotchy Decorating Starcatcher in the Misc. section.
Added a resource for repro princess wands, a link to Hasbro instruction manuals, more sticker printouts, and hear bleaching cream safety tips to the Accessories page.
Added a link to a nice re-glittering tutorial in the Symbols section.
Several updates to the Hair section including: updated links for tutorials and where to buy replacement hair, added more links to re-pinking tutorials, added another styling tutorial, and updated links for replacement tinsel.
Updated links to sunfading tutorials and Peek-A-Boo Baby head removal on the Body page. Also added a nice sculpting tutorial.
General updates to the text and I'm removing some links. There were getting to be too many. I'm also trying to sound less preachy. ;)
I'm trying to make the whole site easier to navigate. It's not the easiest project, but expect to see some things moving around.
INCLUDES: Accessories (Replacement, Repair, Yellowing/Discoloration)
April 15, 2013
All of My Collection Year 5 now finished.
Added the info from fixing up my 2nd Set So Soft Ponies. I'm especially proud of how Twilight turned out.
April 14, 2013
Finally posted the photos from de-flocking Twist!
Jan 6, 2013
Finally finished the Links page!
Jan 5, 2013
I finished re-arranging the My Collection section by year. Hopefully it'll be much easier to navigate! You can also jump to specific sections on a page now.
Dec 30, 2012
Added tips about model glue in the Accessories and Body sections. Thanks Hathorcat!
Updated contact info for repro Surprise Twins babies and added information on fixing blotchy Decorating Starcatcher in the Misc. section.
Added a resource for repro princess wands, a link to Hasbro instruction manuals, more sticker printouts, and hear bleaching cream safety tips to the Accessories page.
Added a link to a nice re-glittering tutorial in the Symbols section.
Several updates to the Hair section including: updated links for tutorials and where to buy replacement hair, added more links to re-pinking tutorials, added another styling tutorial, and updated links for replacement tinsel.
Updated links to sunfading tutorials and Peek-A-Boo Baby head removal on the Body page. Also added a nice sculpting tutorial.
General updates to the text and I'm removing some links. There were getting to be too many. I'm also trying to sound less preachy. ;)
I'm trying to make the whole site easier to navigate. It's not the easiest project, but expect to see some things moving around.
May 25, 2020
So many updates finished! I had more than a year's worth stored up. I added new info, new photos, and tried to simply the tutorials. I hope you find it helpful!
May 9, 2020
I'm doing updates!!! I know . . . you thought I'd never do any ever again.
Oct. 27, 2019
Thanks so much for your generous Ko-fi donation, Melanie K. and anonymous!
Dec 19, 2018
Besides selling on Ebay, I've also started a public Facebook group where I post my sales. Check it out! FarDreamer's Toy Sales
Added a tutorial that should help with re-hairing Perfume Puff ponies: Rerooting Tutorial - How to reroot a doll with Yarn
Added some information about Glitter Rust Stains.
Nov. 5, 2018
I'm doing lots of small updates throughought the site. Just some tips and tricks I've picked up over the last few months.
I added links from the Heather Sparkles Youtube channel. She has tons of cute videos about collecting vintage toys and restorations.
August 9, 2018
I'm now doing most of my sales via Ebay. It solves a lot of the issues I had with non-paying buyers when I sold independently. You can see what I have under the seller far_dreamer. I have a ton more to add too!
I've added a supoort button for anyone who would like to donate towards the hosting fees for this site. I would like to continue to keep it ad free. Ko-fi allows you to make a small one time donation. You can see my page and donate at ko-fi.com/fardreamer.
June 17, 2018
I recently joined the My Little Pony G2 Collectors Facebook group. The only group exclusively dedicated to G2's that I know of! Check it out!
The MLP Preservation Project is here to help with all your pony restoration needs! This is the result of years of planning, research,the collaboration of dozens of collectors, and My Little Pony love. All the best cleaning and fixing information for ponies, playsets, and accessories is here in one easy to find place!
Information on the restoration of ponies from all generations:
This is where you can find my documentation and commentary on the ongoing process of restoring my ENTIRE collection:
INCLUDES: Acetone, Adhesives, Apoxie Sculpt, Benzyl Peroxide,
Bleach, Casting Kits, Combs, Curling, Crimping, & Flat Irons, Dawn Dish Detergent, Goo Gone/Goof Off, Hairspray, Heat, Hemostats, Hydrogen Peroxide, Jasco, Magic Erasers, Mod Podge,
Nail Polish Remover, Nylon, OxiClean,
Paints & Brushes, Polyvinyl Chloride, Powders, Re-hairing Tools,
Remove-Zit, Salon 40 Creme Developer, Where To Buy
Need help giving an old toy new life? Check out my Restoration Commissions!
Interested in a personlized model of a horse, pet, or another animal?
Check out my Customs!
If you've found the preservation project helpful and would like to donate towards hosting fees, any amount is greatly appreaciated. - FarDreamer
