Best MLP pony toy for a little boy?

[Shenanigans]

I think the Build a Bear Spike is a great idea I wouldn't recommend Funkos since they're heavy and have kind of pointy edges with their hair. I got whacked in the face with the hard part of a Puppy Surprise when I was little and boy did it hurt So I don't recommend something as hard as Funkos lol. He might like a Rainbow Dash or Applejack like the others have said

[Whippycorn]

I vote Pinkie Pie! 

[Rachel-Eyes]

Maybe you can look into giving him a Big Brother pony? They themselves are supposed to be boys and they have masculine builds, colors, and symbols. 4-Speed, Barnacle, Wigwam, Daddy Apple Bright, and Quarterback all seem like good ideas to me. I mean, obviously don't spend a butt-ton of money on a G1 if it's just going to be played with, but a pony with age spots or a haircut can find new life if only he could be loved by a child again.

Since he's so young though, you should ask his mom if he's a chewer before you proceed with a G1. Vintage plastic might not be such a great idea for a child to put in their mouth.

EDIT: Oh herpderp, I just noticed that you meant current ponies. Sorry. (I put the idea out there though because I also have a very conservative coworker against boys playing with girly things, but she has the sweetest little boy ever and I'd love to give him a Big Brother when he's old enough to not destroy it.)

[Tirac]

Whatever one he wants :3

If the mom is against "feminine" toys, perhaps Rainbow Dash because she's blue and has a tomboyish personality. A bunch of blindbags would also be a good idea.

[An-Gel Sakura]

 You can find Shining Armor and Spike right here in the (For Sale - For Auction) section for cheaper then ebay.

[MyLittleLambie]

The Spike BAB sounds great!!  His mother was talking about Snips & Snails for boy characters, but I don't think there are any toys for those 2.

Oh, I also considered getting him the G1 giraffe!  Giraffes are "his" thing, but I was kind of waiting to see if the MLP thing was only a 3-yr old "phase" because I rather keep G1's for myself!

It really saddens/angers me that his mother is against getting him toys she perceives to be "girly" though.

I think it's more about acceptance with the rest of family.  Her husband would probably not be OK with "girly" toys.  The boy has longish hair (not That long... just never been cut yet), so he is already perceived as a girl by strangers.

[MikeysGrrrl]

The only snips and snaps that I've seen are BB size, which as others have stated may or may not be ideal for someone so little.

The giraffe is a cute idea as well. I know that a friend of mines son has been into MLP since he was 2, and he's almost 4 now. It's really hard to tell with kids whether its a phase or not, especially when they are so young.

I think at that age, kids are just happy to get something, so I think he'll love anything that you pick out

[Wardah]

What about the molded hair Applejack? Orange and yellow are fairly "not feminine" colors.

I don't like to use the term "gender neutral" so much since it usually is just synonymous with "not feminine". As though male was the ideal state and feminine was just a bad thing to be.

[hathorcat]

Lets not turn this into a thread about gender and toy lines, its not what the OP is really asking.

I agree with the mention of finding out who his favourite is I think thats the best step and if you prefer to go with a surprise then any Spike or Applejack related toys are a good plan.

[WildBlue]

Zecora might also be a nice choice his mother may not object to. No pink, neutral colors and she is kinda a zebra so like a zoo animal type. Just a suggestion.

[Strawberry Swirl]

Man, this is really hard, considering that MLP just plain is very girly no matter how much you try to deny it.

I'd say Rainbow Dash or any blue ponies would be okay though! People who think like that are big on the color schemes of toys.
I also like the idea of giving him a Shining Armor too.

I'd probably be against giving the kid any older gens though, simply because they're hard to come by and it really isn't worth risking him playing rough with them.


Whatever you choose, I wish you the best of luck!

[MyLittleLambie]

It'll be a surprise... so I'll stick with Spike, Applejack or Rainbow Dash... probably loose.  (And the mom is against "princess" stuff for girls too!)

[Henpatch]

I think it is NOT the point about girly or boysey at all.
I have 5 grandsons and ALL of them have played with MLPs - Windy - they love her hair, Gingerbread cause she looks as if she is galloping......and so on. They have an old original MLP stable and they play quite happily with a pink roofed item.......colour and so on is not their problem. Having a pony with a soft tail to swing it around as they chase each other screaming is fine with me (and their Mum.....but she is my daughter - so she is okay with boys and MLPs!)
They get older and as all kids boys or girls - change their likes......Star Wars, Ben 10. Trucks all in a days play!   

[moondancer]

Aside from Fluttershy, my first thought were these figures by Funko.

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[Stormness_1]

My nephews love rainbow dash, mostly because she's just really cool!  She likes things that boys like,  such as racing and joking around. She would be my pick, but the bab spike is pretty cool too!

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