G3 Appreciation

[thecakeissisley]

I adore G3! Not only they were my childhood ponies, but I absolutely love the variety in colors, poses and characters as well! I'm really fond of the sculpts and proportions, and how, just like G1, they are the most horse-like out of all MLP generations (I was horrified when I first saw G3.5 and G4 sculpts because I was like "are they even supposed to be horses?" lol  )

[VanillaBean]

G3s are dangerously addictive; there are so many striking colour schemes & intricate symbols.
Hasbro really pushed the boat out with their themes & designs.
Particular beauties that spring to mind are Wishawhirl, Autumn Skye, Butterscotch, Cherry Blossom & Denim Blue.
Another thing I've always adored about G3s is the background art. Ponyville looks like such a vibrant, inviting place to live. The backcard character profiles are really cute too.

[pineapplecupcake]

I actually used to not be a fan of G3. I grew up with G1 and 2 and liked both of them better, and at the time I also felt like the names of G3 ponies were kind of weird. But actually after learning more about G3 in the last little while, I have totally changed my mind on them. Since I was not collecting them at the time, I had no idea how cute some of them were! So I am a convert, lol. I really like the variety of colors and symbols. I mean, one called "Keen Bean" with sprouts on it's butt? Hilarious! I AM SOLD. I'm even buying some on ebay now 

[Valerie]

Another thing I've always adored about G3s is the background art. Ponyville looks like such a vibrant, inviting place to live. The backcard character profiles are really cute too.

I super agree with this!!!!!!!!!!!!! I also love the G3 art, I printed the Ponyville backgrounds to use them as posters in my bedroom 

I have two boxes of the new ponies and the backgrounds are a little sad for me, the colors aren´t very pretty... for that reason I don´t use them to take pics... 

The G3 Ponyville is an ideal place for me

[Sparkle Pony]

I love the colors, whoever picked the colors for G3 ponies deserves a pat on the back!  I also love their sculpts, it's a nice combination of round and angular that I think just looks really nice

And the ears! So cuuuuuuuuute~

[ringwraith10]

When G3 first came out, it was such an exciting time for me! I was in high school, and, having had jobs and my own money, etc. I was starting to get really serious about my pony collecting. I hadn't been a fan of G2 (I was one of those who scorned them when they were on the shelves, then started to like them better after I had missed my initial chance), so when I saw the G3s and saw how pretty and similar to G1 they were (as in, looking more like horses and less like... whatever G2s look like), I knew I had to collect them! Wysteria and Piccolo (I think that's her name?) were my first G3s -- Wysteria was a birthday gift from the friend who was with me in the store when I saw my first G3 in person.

[QueenStarglow]

G3 is my fave generation!

I agree with all you have said! 

I have tons of pictures of them, but I don´t think it is good to make a photo bomb here lol, but if you want to see them you can visit my tumblr and instagram (links in signature) 


QueenStarglow: I love your pics!

Valerie, I love YOU and your pics!

[Valerie]

Valerie, I love YOU and your pics!

Awww Thank You!! 

[Twilight Pink]

G3 is waaaaaay better than any other gen they actually have that equine look to them
There's variety (I remember when my dad used to take me to TRU and making a decision on who to get would be difficult as heck!!! Dx)

There's fun names, the hecka lot of poses, and the backcrards are just as gorgeous

Not to mention they were flawless for the most part. Silky hair (most of em), no head body mismatches, not filthy in their packages like how G4 is

And MAGNETS!!!! There is seriously no other gen that has magnets under their hooves

And their backcards were really cute. The ponies would be posing in some and others were just frolicking in their pics

G3 is the BEST generation.

[HoustonCollector72]

Love The G3 Castle Playsets
I went for The SLH G3 , they are super cool (Missing one ) also the Babies have most of them , The Pegasus and Unicorns and all the Art ponies in their awesome boxes

[invaderhorizongreen]

I love gen 3 for the variety of colors and poses, the play sets are cute too. I find these gals all the time at the flea markets.

[PuddingPie]

i think G3's are also the best Ponies for beginners. they're cheaper than the currently released G4 Ponies- when you're a kid, an $8 plastic horse seems really ridiculous. most non-rare G3 ponies are in the range of $1-4, which is a lot better.

... in fact, since i'm not old enough to get a job (just one more year!), G4 ponies are a rare treat for me. i usually have to wait until Christmas or until my birthday rolls around before getting some, because any of them that aren't kiosk Ponies (the ones wrapped in plastic with no special container) can cost stacks on stacks 
i'm not a huge fan of the G4 toys anyway- despite my love for anime and manga i think their huge eyes and skinny bodies are sort of awkward. G3 Ponies just feel right-- when i hold them, their chunky bodies fit so right in my hands, and their calming eyes are so cute! i love G3 Ponies, probably my favorite gen

also, imo G3 had the BEST McDonald's toys. 

[Portobella]

G3 ponies are my favourite to collect. So many colours, beautiful poses, amazing hair quality, and just the right size & shape. And the special edition boxed art ponies such as Peacock & the Underwater pony are just so stunning   G3 is also wonderful as they aren't too expensive or hard to find. Being a loyal G4 collector, I never initially planned on buying G3s, but one day dozens of NIB G3s went up on my local eBay for a very cheap price and I couldn't resist. I've been sold ever since... but I'd say it was the hair quality that really won me over!

[gabumon]

Maybe Hasbro could cut costs and make G5.... using G3 molds!!   (if they exist still)

[thecakeissisley]

Maybe Hasbro could cut costs and make G5.... using G3 molds!!   (if they exist still)

I just had this thought the other day about how cool it would be for g5 to be more similar to G1 and G3 since G3 was sort of like a throwback to G1 after the strange g2 sculpts