ID Help: G3 Sand Dollar De-tinsel vs Factory Error?

[Leopard_Print_Unicorn]

I am going through my G3's to sell and I came across this Sand Dollar who is completely missing tinsel in her mane and tail. Not a trace, even at the roots. I bought her used and have had her for years so I don't remember where I got her. Before I list her I'm trying to figure out if there's a way to tell if this was a factory error vs her previous owner removing all the tinsel. I looked around online and didn't find anything about a version without tinsel, and I have all the other ponies from this line. They all have tinsel in their hair.

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[pinkkittywinks]

The only way to be sure would be to pop her head off and look inside.

Love pkw xx

[Leopard_Print_Unicorn]

The only way to be sure would be to pop her head off and look inside.

Love pkw xx

Hmm you know, I don't think I've ever popped the head off or otherwise taken apart or modified anything besides G1.

[BlackCurtains]

G3 heads can be really hard to get off. In your second pic I can see little white specs in her plug holes.

[Leopard_Print_Unicorn]

G3 heads can be really hard to get off. In your second pic I can see little white specs in her plug holes.

Ooh good eye! At first I thought that might be dried product residue but you're right. I just pulled out my husband's lighted magnifying glass and there's a little bit of sparkle at the roots. I'm going to list her as a de-tinsel.

[BlackCurtains]

I would, just to be safe

[starbritesprinkles]

It wasn't uncommon in those days for collectors to pull it out of their G3s. I remember several collectors detinseling because it was just nearly impossible to tame.

[JazzMatazz]

It wasn't uncommon in those days for collectors to pull it out of their G3s. I remember several collectors detinseling because it was just nearly impossible to tame.

this I hated how much tinsel was in the g3 line and plucked several g3s in my collecting but didn't end up keeping them forever as my g1s grew