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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. My collection has grown significantly since I started this project so there are lots more photos to come.
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
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INCLUDES: Curls (Factory Curls, Re-Curling), Frizz, Mohawks, Perfume Puffs,
Re-Hairing: (Tutorials, Petite Ponies), Re-Pinking, Tail Rust,
Tinsel: (Replacement, Straightening), Washing & Conditioning
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INCLUDES: Beddy Bye Eyes, Blush, Eye Painting, Glitter Symbols,
Magic Message, Molded Symbols, Pearlized Ponies, Princess Ponies,
Symbol Painting, Twinkle Eyes: G1 & G2
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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
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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)
Playsets (Repair, Stickers, Yellowing/Discoloration)
Ribbons & Pony Wear (Cleaning, Repair, Replacement)
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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.
Dec. 7, 2022
I made lots of updates here and there on the Materials page.
Nov. 23, 2022
Some of the drop down links are no longer working. I'm trying to figure out how to fix it.
I clarified some of the language about Benzyl Peroxide on the Materials page.
Nov. 22, 2022
Added a link to information on re-hairing tails.
Added a link to Shimmer Locks on the Hair page. I wish I knew how to make my website look pretty like hers!
A new tip added to the Mohawks section on the Hair page.
Nov. 18, 2022
Thank you so much to Gingerbread, Karan M., Brittany B., and all the others who have supported this site through Ko-fi. You are so very appreciated!
I'm working to catch up on nearly 3 years of updates (pathetic, I know, but my personal and work life have been nuts). Things may look a little weird until I get it finished.
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.
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
If you've found the preservation project helpful and would like to donate towards hosting fees, any amount is greatly appreaciated. - FarDreamer
