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Pony Talk => Pony Corral => Topic started by: ponyprincess2021 on May 19, 2021, 02:27:12 PM

Title: Is this normal
Post by: ponyprincess2021 on May 19, 2021, 02:27:12 PM

I got seven ponies from a thrift store last month. The weirdest ones are baby cotton candy and a pink baby ember. Their plastic was really squishy compared to a normal baby pony and they felt different from a normal baby pony. Also another weird thing is that cotton candy’s head looked like it was almost completely cut off. I haven’t checked baby ember’s head yet. Is this something that happens over time to the plastic or could this have been caused by something else.

Title: Re: Is this normal
Post by: Leave a Whisper on May 19, 2021, 02:54:38 PM

Yeah,  I've got a couple of ponies who have squishing plastic here and there.

Title: Re: Is this normal
Post by: ponyprincess2021 on May 19, 2021, 03:09:50 PM

It’s really weird because most of my other baby ponies are almost impossible to squish

Title: Re: Is this normal
Post by: lovesbabysquirmy on May 19, 2021, 05:44:24 PM

totally normal, all plastic batches were a little different and the older ones get squishier

Title: Re: Is this normal
Post by: TwilightStarshine on May 20, 2021, 05:50:02 AM

I agree. I also have a couple of squishy G1 baby ponies... I've recently checked my G3s and some of them are noticeably softer than they used to be. It might be partially related to storage conditions and climate, but aging is definitely a factor.

Title: Re: Is this normal
Post by: TheBeatlesPkmnFan42 on May 20, 2021, 08:30:17 AM

I've got a few really squishy G1s as well! I think all mine are earlier ones. My squishiest is Peachy IIRC.

Title: Re: Is this normal
Post by: mlp4me on May 20, 2021, 11:10:05 AM

Softer bodied ponies will have a better chance of neck plug separation from body over time...

Title: Re: Is this normal
Post by: applejackbunny on May 20, 2021, 11:24:02 AM

My Medley and Skyflier both have really squishy legs, bless them!  :lol:

Title: Re: Is this normal
Post by: ponyprincess2021 on May 20, 2021, 11:51:05 AM

I guess a lot of my ponies were later releases because some hurt without even trying to squish them that much

Title: Re: Is this normal
Post by: Artemesia's Garden on May 20, 2021, 01:34:09 PM

I have squishy G1s and also some are now rock hard... they look OK on display though.