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Original G1 smells & G1 Retro smells
« on: February 23, 2019, 05:20:50 AM »
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I'm wondering if the original ponies were scented, or if that's only a gimick for certain ponies and what smells the retro ponies have?
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Re: Original G1 smells & G1 Retro smells
« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2019, 06:33:32 AM »
The original rainbow ponies were not scented...

but these ponies were: http://mylittlewiki.org/wiki/Category:Sundae_Best_Ponies

ETA: other ponies that people mentioned. ^^; My mind can't remember any other ponies smelling besides the sundae best.. but most ponies were second hand to me.
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Re: Original G1 smells & G1 Retro smells
« Reply #2 on: February 23, 2019, 06:47:04 AM »
Also, my brand new, 1980s G1 Cotton Candy did sort of have a scent -
a "new pony" scent  :inlove:
that is a mixture of new plastic and a tiny hint of comforting vanilla, if I can recall correctly! It has been soooo mannnny yeaaaaars...  :biggrin:
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Re: Original G1 smells & G1 Retro smells
« Reply #3 on: February 23, 2019, 07:23:52 AM »
The original rainbow ponies were not scented...

but these ponies were: http://mylittlewiki.org/wiki/Category:Sundae_Best_Ponies
The original rainbow ponies were not scented...

but these ponies were: http://mylittlewiki.org/wiki/Category:Sundae_Best_Ponies

Interesting, but why are the re-releases scented then? And does anyone know what they're meant to smell like?
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Re: Original G1 smells & G1 Retro smells
« Reply #4 on: February 23, 2019, 07:30:44 AM »
Interesting, but why are the re-releases scented then? And does anyone know what they're meant to smell like?
Apparently, the re-releases were scented at retailer's requests. They figured it would make the ponies more attractive to potential buyers and children.
I snapped a quick pic of Parasol's box that tells you their intended scents:
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Do all of the scents smell like they should? Eh...My favorite scent by far is Moonstone's but she seems like to be the one with the worst discoloration.  :P
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Re: Original G1 smells & G1 Retro smells
« Reply #5 on: February 23, 2019, 07:35:50 AM »
The rainbows are a little scary scented.

To be honest, the sets that were originally scented were also quite terrifying. The Sundae Best are the worst offenders. The Candy Canes and Sweetberries were quite potent and sweet, though. For me the Perfume Puffs were the least offensive, but others think differently.

I don't know why they wanted to scent the rainbows, because it's not how we remember them. And there is that 'pony smell' (though I wonder if pony sniffing is a good idea with old deteriorating plastic, seriously ;)) but it's not quite the same.

I've heard Greek ponies are particularly vanillaish in their production scent. I don't have many Greek ponies, and all but one of the ones I have are battered and tlc cases, so I haven't really noticed it.

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Re: Original G1 smells & G1 Retro smells
« Reply #6 on: February 23, 2019, 07:41:26 AM »
Interesting, but why are the re-releases scented then? And does anyone know what they're meant to smell like?
Apparently, the re-releases were scented at retailer's requests. They figured it would make the ponies more attractive to potential buyers and children.

Yup. Just a gimmick.. probably because other smelly toys are "in" right now..
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Re: Original G1 smells & G1 Retro smells
« Reply #7 on: February 23, 2019, 07:59:06 AM »
Interesting, but why are the re-releases scented then? And does anyone know what they're meant to smell like?
Apparently, the re-releases were scented at retailer's requests. They figured it would make the ponies more attractive to potential buyers and children.
I snapped a quick pic of Parasol's box that tells you their intended scents:
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Do all of the scents smell like they should? Eh...My favorite scent by far is Moonstone's but she seems like to be the one with the worst discoloration.  :P

Interesting, because I was looking into getting a reproduction pony for the sake of it but now, I'm very entrigued and might buy more than just one :P (also thanks for the pic it was helpful)
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Re: Original G1 smells & G1 Retro smells
« Reply #8 on: February 23, 2019, 06:13:44 PM »
Back in the day, new ponies smelled like fresh Playdoh and clean sheets. Odd but that's how my brain worked, I had Coco Berry, in fact, she was the last pony I bought in a store. She smelled so bad I had to keep her outside for a week and she still smelled.

Of the retro rainbows, Moonstone smells good sort of like raspberries but it's strong and I have to keep her in my closet (she's unboxed). Inbox Windy sort of smells like dryer sheets (which is just weird) and can't really tell about Sky Dancer.  Starshine stank like cheap laundry detergent and that was boxed so I had to leave her. Won't debox them till I can find the nonscented ones, why retailers did it I have no clue. Especially with it being known some folks are truly allergic to scents.
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Re: Original G1 smells & G1 Retro smells
« Reply #9 on: February 23, 2019, 10:41:17 PM »
I tend to be a little sensitive to strong scents, either allergy-wise or when I have a migraine. I like how Windy smells but after having her sit on the end table next to me for a couple hours I started to get a headache. I can’t say 100% that Windy caused it but I moved her anyway.
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Re: Original G1 smells & G1 Retro smells
« Reply #10 on: February 23, 2019, 10:52:55 PM »
Most strong scents will annoy me if they stick around too long.  I usually end up with a headache.  I do remember the "new pony smell" of the original unscented ponies.  I loved it.  It reminds me of how new crayon smells bring back old memories.   I don't think any of the new ponies actually smell like that.  But, there is a good chance that smell wasn't good for us in the first place.
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Re: Original G1 smells & G1 Retro smells
« Reply #11 on: February 23, 2019, 11:41:23 PM »
Greek ponies had a light sweet vanilla scent.. and i can ensure you they still smell!!  ^.^

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Re: Original G1 smells & G1 Retro smells
« Reply #12 on: February 24, 2019, 12:17:20 AM »
The G1 ponies my friend sent me a while ago still have that lovely vanilla-y smell to them despite being so old and clearly in played with condition. Every time I open the cupboard they're in I get a big whiff of vanilla and coconut from Coconut Grove xD

I usually have an issue with scented stuff and am allergic to perfumes and such, but oddly, the retro rainbow ponies scents don't bother me? I could sniff them all day.
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Re: Original G1 smells & G1 Retro smells
« Reply #13 on: February 24, 2019, 03:11:20 AM »
Greek ponies had a light sweet vanilla scent.. and i can ensure you they still smell!!  ^.^

Might have to get myself some Greek ponies then :p
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Re: Original G1 smells & G1 Retro smells
« Reply #14 on: February 24, 2019, 07:30:11 AM »
Hmm I remember somewhere some one said they kind of remembered their original G1 ponies had a Vanilla scent but I don't think they were Greek ponies.
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