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Isn't there a Pegasus version of Baby Ribbs in...I think Venezuala?Edited: Whoops! It was Argentina.http://mylittlewiki.org/wiki/File:Argie-baby-ribbs.jpg
I agree. I was disappointed in the Big Brother Ponies because I actually wanted a girl version. I thought of them more as a different "breed" like sea ponies. I don't and didn't feel particularly bad that there were few boys. GI Joe, Transformers, comics and most action shows at the earliest time basically only had token females. So it was nice that there was something where girls also rescued and defended others.
I don't like sexual dimorphism between boy and girl ponies either. I know it's a fantasy world etc, but I still think it's a pretty silly idea.Some of the Italian ponies are boys, but I can't remember which . . . I think either Posey or Trickles is a boy. I have a little Italian coloring book where one of them is talking to the baby version of themself (yeah, they would just put in Baby Parasol, Baby Posey, tons of babies who never existed) and the baby was calling the adult "Uncle". (In Italy the baby versions are the nieces / nephews of the adults, not the babies. At least in the comics.)
Some of the Italian ponies are boys, but I can't remember which . . . I think either Posey or Trickles is a boy. I have a little Italian coloring book where one of them is talking to the baby version of themself (yeah, they would just put in Baby Parasol, Baby Posey, tons of babies who never existed) and the baby was calling the adult "Uncle". (In Italy the baby versions are the nieces / nephews of the adults, not the babies. At least in the comics.)
Quote from: Leikin on September 11, 2019, 10:03:20 AM I Think there are more italians. I recall someone was named Tommy maybe? And it seems like some sets have a few boy names on the back cards, but thats just me assuming them being male, since the names ends with e or o ,instead of a, so I could be totally wrong here ^^I added Bianco (Male Starshine) since he was confirmed to be male, but I couldn't really tell if any of the others were male or not. I did notice there was a Tommy (Italian Bow Tie) and Ben (Italian Bubbles) as well but I couldn't seem to find any info on their genders. If anyone knows if they were in fact male versions, please let me know!
I Think there are more italians. I recall someone was named Tommy maybe? And it seems like some sets have a few boy names on the back cards, but thats just me assuming them being male, since the names ends with e or o ,instead of a, so I could be totally wrong here ^^
I really do like boy ponies, but seeing all the G4 blind bag boys I don't think I'll be able to get them all haha!
Well, being an Italian MLP fan, I can confirm there are more male ponies among Italian variants. But, as you wrote, sometimes this just depends on the name, without any other infos (in comics or pamphlets) about the gender of characters. If you check on this page http://mylittlewiki.org/wiki/Italy you'll find two collectible figurine scans, that introduce G1 characters with their Italian names. These names were also used in the Italian dubbing of the tv animated series. Well, some of these names are MALE names in Italy: Golia (Heart-Throb), Gelsomino (Cherries Jubilee), Fortunello (Lickety-Split), Lolito (Sparkler; sometimes she was called Ippolito, another male name). Note that these names ARE NOT Italian translations of their English names; for example "Gelsomino" means "Jasmine Flower", but, if it was a female name, it would be "Gelsomina". Anyway, she represents a discrepancy, because in the tv show she was called "Ciliegia" (Cherry), of course a female Italian noun.After that, we have two BowTie versions and two Applejack versions, and for them the situation is clear: One version is male and the other is female. Melania is the female Applejack in the shy pose, and Melozzo is the male Applejack in the collector pose. Timmy is the female BowTie in the shy pose and Tammy is the male BowTie in the collector pose.Is it all solved? No... Because here you will find many many other Italian male names of g1 ponies: http://miominipony.mlparena.com/ponynomi.htm Specifically, they are: Turchino, Azzurro, Bianco, Giallo, Placido, Geremia, David, Ulisse, Ricciolino, Ballerino, Barnaba, Michele, Confetto, Polidoro, Gustavo, Filiberto, Pallino, Scirocco, Martino, and all names ending with "-ino" (this ending is a sort of term of endearment, and we use "-ino" for boys and "-ina" for girls, so here we have only male names).Well: why we have so many male names for such "feminine" ponies? And why babies are always called "nipotino" (nephew) instead of "nipotina" (niece)?… Because the Italian adaptation considered them as mere animals without gender, rather than characters with their own identity... So, I advise you not to include in the list all these names I have written to you, but limit yourself to insert Re Unicorno (always mentioned in Italian comics), Gustavo (because he is famous in the animated series and had a boyish voice) and, of course, Melozzo and Tammy (the male counterparts of Applejack and BowTie).Anyway, this is only my point of view, you could ask for advice to other Italian MLP fans...
Ah, I see! This is a ton of great information, thank you so much for the insight!
That is so interesting about the Italian Ponies Cristar.
aaaa that's fascinating, Cristar! :o One of the best posts I've seen on here in a while. So the two AJs and Bow-Ties are considered different characters in Italy? :o
I collect the boys too You missed some I noticed. Most just variants.Funko Vinyl Cheese SandwichFunko Vinyl Crystal Cheese SandwichFunko Vinyl Crystal Big McIntoshFunko Vinyl Crystal Shining ArmorFunko Vinyl Crystal Dr. WhoovesFunko Vinyl Red/Green Tie Dr. WhoobesFunko Mini Shining ArmorFunko Mini Black Shining ArmorFunko Mini Big MacFunko Mini Black Big MacFunko Mini Cheese SandwichFunko Mini Black Cheese SandwichFunko Pop Dr. WhoovesGOH Shining ArmorGOH ChangelingGOH SoarinGOH Cheese SandwichGOH Stratus SkyrangerBrushable Crystal Shining ArmorFashion Style Shining ArmorFashion Style SoarinPS. (GIVE US BASIC FUN MOUNTAIN BROTHERS)
Well, remember, the entire MLP line, big brothers, mountain boys, were conceptualized decades before society began pushing a movement toward androgeny, gender fluidity, and non binary gender associations. MLP was originally very skewed toward the stereotypically feminine and what was seen as acceptable toys for girls and male characters were mostly an afterthought. Just look toward Megan, Molly and Danny.