Is this normal

[ponyprincess2021]

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.

[Leave a Whisper]

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

[ponyprincess2021]

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

[lovesbabysquirmy]

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

[TwilightStarshine]

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.

[TheBeatlesPkmnFan42]

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

[mlp4me]

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

[applejackbunny]

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

[ponyprincess2021]

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

[Artemesia's Garden]

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