"The Toys That Made Us”. Even more Interviews

[RoseNoire]

I think they will handle things just fine. This is really looking good. I can't wait !

[Zapper]

Do you guys think they will handle it with respect? I worry there will be a lot of unnecessary focus on Bronies from a negative 'look at these cringey people' Stand point

Ugh, yeah I dunno.  I have a lot of mixed feelings about this show and/or the editing process when speaking to toy designers who were working in the 80s.  The first season, the He-Man episode actively made me mad because of all the "She-Ra is the death to He-Man" garbage.

That garbage came from one of the He-Man guys at Mattel, which made it kinda worse.

[Shaymin568]

*Starts bouncing* Yess! I'm so excited for this!

[TickleMePink]

I just can´t wait, think it´ll be awesome! I think they´ve done a pretty good job so far. 

[KarentheUnicorn]

I watched the transformers version of the toys that made us and overall I thought it was really good as they did focus on the toys.

So I'm hoping they focus on the toy line and not so much the fad that G4 became.

I did post on they're facebook page and told them I hope that they will focus more on MLP brand G1 and not simply focus on G4.

They responded by giving me the thumbs up emoji. So I'm crossing my fingers that they will do a good job on talking about the origins of MLP more than just doing 50 minutes what's popular right now and 10 minutes of G1, etc.

[Sunset]

Well, obviously it should be Summer Hayes.  She did literally write the book

I called it! 

#tbt That time that #thetoysthatmadeus interviewed us and filmed at Summer's house. #icollectponies #tttmu #mylittlepony #mlp #80stoys #vintagetoys

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[Mewtwofan1]

     Holy cow! It’s lookin good based on that picture. Good to see Bonnie zacherle doing well. Can’t wait to see the finished product!

[Strawberry Swirl]

Very curious to see where they take this. In my experience, people tend to think of bronies as being synonymous with adult pony fans, so I'm wondering if they're going to more have an episode on them instead of us (collectors).

Because this show seems to be about toys, I really hope they don't do that...we're totally different categories of people after all! Mentioning them is one thing but I think if they make a "brony episode" where they should be making a "pony collector episode" instead, it'll just confuse people more. But who knows! This is only speculation based on my own experiences with people who know ponies are a popular thing nowadays (I have stories about this sort of thing but anyways...)

Although I do think it's good either way that they're including lots of the people responsible for making G1. I'll be watching for their interviews no matter what happens.

[Jocelyn]

Based on that picture and watching all the other episodes, I would say we don't have to worry about it becoming a "brony" episode! They dive pretty deep into each toyline's history, and while they do touch upon how they become phenomenons, it doesn't seem to detract from the informative aspect.

[Sunset]

One more of Summer posted on TTTMU Facebook page.  So nice to know someone so passionate and knowledgeable about MLP and early MLP in particular has been interviewed.

Say hello to Summer Hayes! She’s the author of #PonyGuides and an avid MLP collector, herself!

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[LadyMoondancer]

I hope we get some crazy behind-the-scenes bits like with the He-Man one.

"We can't possibly use this tiger, see how out of scale it is?"
"Looks great, PUT A SADDLE ON IT."

[Tulips]

I hope we get some crazy behind-the-scenes bits like with the He-Man one.

"We can't possibly use this tiger, see how out of scale it is?"
"Looks great, PUT A SADDLE ON IT."

That was my favourite part of the He-Man episode lol
I am so excited for this episode!

[Beldarna]

One more of Summer posted on TTTMU Facebook page.  So nice to know someone so passionate and knowledgeable about MLP and early MLP in particular has been interviewed.

Say hello to Summer Hayes! She’s the author of #PonyGuides and an avid MLP collector, herself!

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I was a bit excited before, if somewhat catious, about an mlp episode but when I saw that picture popping up on my facebook wall I got thrilled! I can't wait to watch it.

[Sunset]

Meet Kirk Hindman! Known as the mad genius at Hasbro, he has been working on My Little Pony since Generation 1 in the 80’s! Still today, he lends his hand to some freelance work for MLP!

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Apparently, the bunny prototypes up at the front are unreleased Moondreamer designs.


Also, This one is from several days ago.

The extremely talented writer/animator, Lauren Faust! She is the creator of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. Lauren also grew up a HUGE fan of My Little Pony!

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[LadyMoondancer]

I've watched almost all the Season 1 episodes by now and they are GREAT.  It's crazy how many decisions were made due to a whim, or running out of money, or happenstance. Absolutely pumped for a MLP episode!!!

ALSO.  Check out those prototypes behind the G3 giant baby pony and the rabbits, the ones with the marbled bodies.  Gorgeous!

Is that centaur a custom or a rejected prototype?  I would be more interested in EQG if they were all centaurs . . .