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Title: G4 male pony brushables, yay or nay?
Post by: ShannonInPonyland on March 28, 2012, 05:43:12 PM: I feel like I'm always waiting for Hasbro to release a G4 male brushable (we'll just pretend that Shining Armor doesn't exist because lets be honest, he's a bit of a mess).
They've started releasing them in blind bags so my question is, do you think they will get around to making a few of them into cute little brushables?
Would you buy them? Which male ponies would you like to see be made into toys?
I would really like a Big Macintosh for my collection, I'm just sayin ;)
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Post by: OctoberFlash on March 28, 2012, 05:51:29 PM: I would totally buy a Bic Macintosh toy <3

I would also absolutely LOVE the Flim-Flam Brothers in toy form, but I doubt that'll happen xD
Title: Re: G4 male pony brushables, yay or nay?
Post by: Taxel on March 28, 2012, 05:53:28 PM: Whether you choose to acknowledge him or not, Shining Armor IS a G4 brushable boy. Future boys will probably be similar or identical, with how creative Hasbro is.
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Post by: Ice Crystal on March 28, 2012, 05:55:48 PM: Shining Armor's toy structure and design looks a lot like Big Macintosh as it is, so I think he's inevitable. I love boy ponies so of course I'm all for G4 boys. Less excited about the troll hair.
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Post by: reanna-mator on March 28, 2012, 06:10:20 PM: So much yay. I don't care for Shining Armor's troll hair, but I'll deal with it if that's what I have to put up with to get some male ponies. :)
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Post by: cesprins on March 28, 2012, 06:23:19 PM: You bet they're coming! And I can't wait!
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Post by: gemini_pony on March 28, 2012, 06:25:19 PM: Yes i must have them!!!! (awww I like Shining Armor)
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Post by: Elisto on March 28, 2012, 06:25:40 PM: Yes, totally yes! Although the awful troll hair, which I've always considered unbrushable, kinda hurts my excitement for them quite a bit. I've always hated male toys with "fake" hair, especially when female characters have more normal-looking hair. It's not even about being able to brush it, I just think it looks weird and lazy.
Title: Re: G4 male pony brushables, yay or nay?
Post by: ShannonInPonyland on March 28, 2012, 06:26:38 PM: What really throws me off about Shining Armor is the troll hair, so I hope if they start making male ponies they don't follow in that direction and at least give them normal hair >_<
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Post by: DazzleKitty on March 28, 2012, 06:31:35 PM: YES! We need boys!
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Post by: xkelpiex on March 28, 2012, 06:35:31 PM: I may be the only one who actually LIKES the troll air rofl
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Post by: Sora on March 28, 2012, 06:38:25 PM: Yes! I'd love a Big Mac brushable!

Quote from: xkelpiex on March 28, 2012, 06:35:31 PM
I may be the only one who actually LIKES the troll air rofl
I don't mind it either, haha. I'm just not one for styling hair in the first place XD
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Post by: gemini_pony on March 28, 2012, 06:39:32 PM: Quote from: Sora on March 28, 2012, 06:38:25 PM
Yes! I'd love a Big Mac brushable!

Quote from: xkelpiex on March 28, 2012, 06:35:31 PM
I may be the only one who actually LIKES the troll air rofl
I don't mind it either, haha. I'm just not one for styling hair in the first place XD

xD actually like it! I think it's cute.
Title: Re: G4 male pony brushables, yay or nay?
Post by: Taxel on March 28, 2012, 06:39:54 PM: I prefer the troll hair. Easier to style and closer to the show.
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Post by: Chi on March 28, 2012, 06:43:20 PM: Definitely do want to see more boy ponies. :)
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Post by: Starbright on March 28, 2012, 06:54:27 PM: Yes to infinity.
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Post by: reyl on March 28, 2012, 07:00:28 PM: The world needs more boy ponies, period. But I miiiiiight be biased on that ;)
[size=78%]Now I need to look up pics of the one mentioned above. Troll hair? Qu'est-ce que c'est? What?[/size]

:devious:
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Post by: ladybrooklyn on March 28, 2012, 07:06:57 PM: You know... you just can't please everyone... ;)

Personally... I think Shining Armor is a HUGE... HUGE step forward for Hasbro. Troll hair & conformation issues aside.... he's the first "regular line" boy pony in darn near 30 yrs! That ALONE is enough to be excited about!!! :cheer:

And honestly... while I will admit that his rump vs chest measurements are a bit off... look at it this way...

A. G4 ponies have been... "scaled" back from real "horses" quite a bit. In fact... I believe the change in their faces is really an effort to make them appear more human. And if that's the case... just look at the way MEN are built...

Large chest... smaller waist & hips.

Unlike women... large chest, small waist... and larger hips...

B. Look at his character design in the show...
Linking to the image... to avoid "spoilers". ;)

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--izjkaJnv5A/T3DdZC7YYgI/AAAAAAAADgM/7cLJtlolN7g/s1600/wedding_mlp_300dpi.jpg (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--izjkaJnv5A/T3DdZC7YYgI/AAAAAAAADgM/7cLJtlolN7g/s1600/wedding_mlp_300dpi.jpg)

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(Ok... so it's not Shining Armor... but there are very few good screen shots of him out there.... But Blueblood's conformation si pretty similar...)

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(Tho his chest isn't quite as pronounced... and it's a bit harder to tell with that jacket on... Fancy Pants is also similar in build...)

I dunno... looks JUST like the toy to me... :confused:

Maybe... the toy's jawline is a bit... exaggerated... but I don't care! :frolic: he's white... he's a unicorn... and he's a HE!!! :lol:
Title: Re: G4 male pony brushables, yay or nay?
Post by: scarletjul on March 28, 2012, 07:42:12 PM: Despite the flaws, I am super excited for Shining Armor's release. I have every intention of buying him and Candence and I really hope they will release more boys in the future. :)

Yay Hasbro! This is totally a step in the right direction. :)
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Post by: sabathamk on March 28, 2012, 07:56:46 PM: I like the troll hair... makes them a little different from the girls, you know? And I like how troll hair styles. XD
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Post by: Tropical_Sunset on March 28, 2012, 08:30:21 PM: I definitely want to see more boy ponies made.
However, I don't think Shining Armor's design resembles any of the other males too closely, least of all Big Mac.

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Their faces and bodies are completely different. Big Mac is much more rounded and soft, Shining Armor is very angular, straight-backed and tiny waisted, just like his toy. They could probably get away with making a Prince Blueblood out of the Shining Armor mold, as well as Fancy pants, but Big Mac? Ehh...no.

I want them to make a Big Mac mold. :< He would not look right at all in Shining Armor's mold. But this is Hasbro we're talking about, I'm sure they'll put Big Mac in SA's mold. Heck, they'd probably put Pipsqueak in SA's mold, complete with horn and everything.

As for male characters I'd like to see as brushable toys:
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Title: Re: G4 male pony brushables, yay or nay?
Post by: reyl on March 28, 2012, 09:00:38 PM: Quote from: Tropical_Sunset on March 28, 2012, 08:30:21 PM
I definitely want to see more boy ponies made.
...
I want them to make a Big Mac mold. :<

I wish they'd make him from a Big Brother mould. I know that's impossible though. What I'd really like is for boy pony moulds to have the hairy hooves again. It's just so cute. Especially for Big Mac, since he clearly has hairy hooves in the show!
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Post by: ladybrooklyn on March 28, 2012, 09:03:27 PM: I think Big Mac is just that "iconic" character... he'll HAVE to get his own mold. :lovey:

I just hope they include him with his harness... WHEN they do release him... :cheer: C'mon Hasbro!!!
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Post by: teresat on March 28, 2012, 09:34:56 PM: Quote from: ladybrooklyn on March 28, 2012, 09:03:27 PM
I think Big Mac is just that "iconic" character... he'll HAVE to get his own mold. :lovey:

I just hope they include him with his harness... WHEN they do release him... :cheer: C'mon Hasbro!!!

Big Mac definitely needs his own mold! Please Hasbro!
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Post by: butterflybuttons on March 28, 2012, 09:45:17 PM: I'd live to see the hairy hooves for the boys, hopefully the molds for them is easily changed. Either way, I can't wait to see more boys!!!
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Post by: Leopard_Print_Unicorn on March 28, 2012, 09:56:04 PM: Yes, except that's more ponies for me to spend money on and find space for :lol:
Title: Re: G4 male pony brushables, yay or nay?
Post by: xXCosmicBurstXx on March 28, 2012, 09:57:56 PM: Quote from: reyl on March 28, 2012, 09:00:38 PM
Quote from: Tropical_Sunset on March 28, 2012, 08:30:21 PM
I definitely want to see more boy ponies made.
...
I want them to make a Big Mac mold. :<

I wish they'd make him from a Big Brother mould. I know that's impossible though. What I'd really like is for boy pony moulds to have the hairy hooves again. It's just so cute. Especially for Big Mac, since he clearly has hairy hooves in the show!

Ohhh, I totally agree with you. The Big Brother mold is perfect for Big Mac. I like Big Mac's design because I love draft horses. I think Hasbro should make a Big Mac plushie. >.<;;
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Post by: Flitter on March 28, 2012, 10:00:11 PM: I like Shining Armor, I wouldn't mind seeing more boys from the same mold. I don't mind the hair either.
Tropical_Sunset wow I guess Shining and Big Mac's body type are quite different. I really hope there is a Big Mac toy someday. It seems he would need a different design to look more like him though.
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Post by: Sarah-Bee on March 29, 2012, 12:46:09 AM: WANT! I also love Shining Armour, I think he looks good as he is :D
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Post by: Snapdragon on March 29, 2012, 12:51:32 AM: Yesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyes!! :D
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Post by: Vesperline on March 29, 2012, 01:22:13 AM: At this point I'd be more surprised if they don't release a Big Mac with his own mold. I would expect it to sell well among children as well, and not just all the bronies and collectors.

Would love to see at least a more generic mold released for some of the various backround male ponies and some toyline originals. Doubt they'd do many, but I'm sure some will come with a third season.
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Post by: hathorcat on March 29, 2012, 01:24:51 AM: Is someone suggesting we shouldnt get boy ponies! Oh my goodness *feeling faint*

Of course...brushables...yes for every pony...as many as possible...

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If they have invested in a boy mould for Shining Armour...we will see it reused...its too expensive for HB not to reuse it
Title: Re: G4 male pony brushables, yay or nay?
Post by: Shimmer on March 29, 2012, 01:59:04 AM: I don't mind the troll hair and I like the mould but I wish the tail was more ponyish, it sort of look likes a bunnytail at the time. And his "bib" looks weird, I will have to sew him a new attire. I would ofcourse love to see more boys, especially Big Macintosh!
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Post by: Lilja on March 29, 2012, 02:56:31 AM: To me it looks like the Shining Armor mold has been designed to work for as many characters as possible (similar to how the Cadence mold was designed to work for both her and Luna). Hasbro won't make a new mold unless absolutely, absolutely necessary, and maybe not even then...

I want to see Royal Guards more than anything (pegasus type, unicorn type and Luna type! :D), hopefully not with painted on armor, but if it happens that's probably how it's going to be be. :/

Oh yeah, the "troll hair" looks awesome to me!
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Post by: jojodeen on March 29, 2012, 03:17:47 AM: I'd love to see more male ponies! But have a feeling that they'll just be reusing Shining Armor's mould for all the future boys as well. All the girl ponies have pretty much the same body with only small differences so I'd imagine they'd follow the same pattern with male ponies too. :huh: It's cheaper for them.
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Post by: bigmlpfan on March 29, 2012, 06:03:52 AM: Yes for brushables :), But no to the troll hair :(

bigmlpfan xx
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Post by: Pinkie21 on March 29, 2012, 06:38:25 AM: Quote from: xkelpiex on March 28, 2012, 06:35:31 PM
I may be the only one who actually LIKES the troll air rofl

You can add me to the list. I like that rustic, manly look of the new hair :P
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Post by: StarDapple on March 29, 2012, 06:41:49 AM: Yes to brushable boys! I'm not big on the troll hair myself, but I kind of like the idea of using a different type of hair on the boys to really make them stand out. And who knows, the troll hair might be nice once I start to play with it.

I would LOVE a Big Macintosh and a Braeburn! :lovey:
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Post by: Dragonflitter on March 29, 2012, 08:30:05 AM: Keep in mind that Hasbro does not always do things that make sense or seem profitable lol. There were at least 4 different G3's that were an entirely new mold and only used once. Baby Honoloo-lu, Baby Mochanut, etc.

It's possible Shining Armor will be the only pony used in that mold. Buuuut I'm going to guess yeah we'll be seeing more of that mold, depending on how Shining Armor sells.
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Post by: bagheera86 on March 29, 2012, 08:50:41 AM: Quote from: Elisto on March 28, 2012, 06:25:40 PM
Yes, totally yes! Although the awful troll hair, which I've always considered unbrushable, kinda hurts my excitement for them quite a bit. I've always hated male toys with "fake" hair, especially when female characters have more normal-looking hair. It's not even about being able to brush it, I just think it looks weird and lazy.
and cheap and nasty.
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Post by: kittybethy on March 29, 2012, 08:54:39 AM: oh course!!!
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Post by: majikarte on March 29, 2012, 08:57:19 AM: I kind of feel like the only person who really doesn't care if boy ponies are made or not? But I was pretty excited about Shining Armour since I knew Hasbro making boys was a thing that would make a lot of people really happy. I kind of like the troll hair, but I think they should definitely make a few with normal hair as well... and I wouldn't mind seeing the troll hair on the girl ponies, I think it would be a lot better for DJ PON-3 than the regular hair she's going to have. A Rainbow Dash with that hair might be neat too?
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Post by: bagheera86 on March 29, 2012, 09:01:55 AM: Quote from: majikarte on March 29, 2012, 08:57:19 AM
I kind of feel like the only person who really doesn't care if boy ponies are made or not? But I was pretty excited about Shining Armour since I knew Hasbro making boys was a thing that would make a lot of people really happy. I kind of like the troll hair, but I think they should definitely make a few with normal hair as well... and I wouldn't mind seeing the troll hair on the girl ponies, I think it would be a lot better for DJ PON-3 than the regular hair she's going to have. A Rainbow Dash with that hair might be neat too?
my only concern with the troll hair is that well, they don't age well. things like to breed in them if you're not careful.
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Post by: StarDragon on March 29, 2012, 09:46:05 AM: I'd be concerned with the hair growing super dry and frizzy, too. I don't mind the actual quality of the hair for boys- since you mold hair styles more easily and whatnot (still would prefer the same shiny slick quality that the girls have, though- anytime!!), but I don't like how it is done. It looks choppy, and short. What am I supposed to do with that? -.-

So glad there actually IS a boy, though! But I am not sure if I want to spend so much $$ for something of this quality. :S There should at least be more hair.....
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Post by: Stormy31685 on March 29, 2012, 09:55:24 AM: I LOVE the brushables, and I would LOVE to see boys with hair like that. However, I am in no way disappointed that they made them with the "troll hair." I think it actually makes them look more distinguished from the females.

I would actually love to see them have maybe a less fragile form of softer hair (like the G1 watercolor baby sea ponies) that is rooted like the brushables. My main concern for the hair now is its fragility. It won't really hold up over time as well.
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Post by: gabumon on March 29, 2012, 10:10:09 AM: I wonder... if you used conditioner... and maybe a hair flattening iron, could you "UN TROLLY" his hair???

Edit: I might grab a troll from my local thrift store and "Experiment" a little. :devious:
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Post by: ShannonInPonyland on March 29, 2012, 03:32:35 PM: Quote from: gabumon on March 29, 2012, 10:10:09 AM
I wonder... if you used conditioner... and maybe a hair flattening iron, could you "UN TROLLY" his hair???

Edit: I might grab a troll from my local thrift store and "Experiment" a little. :devious:
De-trolling troll hair... seems like a fun idea :lol: you should let us know how it turns out if you do ;)
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Post by: Majesty on March 29, 2012, 04:12:58 PM: I don't have many G4's, well only styling Rarity right now still in her box from the MLP fair last year during the hasbro toy shop stop....

But, I wouldn't mind a brushable Big Macintosh.
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Post by: scarletjul on March 29, 2012, 05:13:58 PM: Quote from: ShannonInPonyland on March 29, 2012, 03:32:35 PM

Quote from: gabumon on March 29, 2012, 10:10:09 AM
I wonder... if you used conditioner... and maybe a hair flattening iron, could you "UN TROLLY" his hair???

Edit: I might grab a troll from my local thrift store and "Experiment" a little. :devious:
De-trolling troll hair... seems like a fun idea :lol: you should let us know how it turns out if you do ;)

Ooh, I'm curious, too! Let us know how it turns out. :)
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Post by: MANIMAL! on March 29, 2012, 07:40:07 PM: Love the sculpt, hate the hair. I'll get him, but I hope I can rehair him. I don't think the troll hair looks right at all. It just looks like he's got some wierd disease!
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Post by: Cupc4k3 on March 29, 2012, 08:07:37 PM: I would love to see brushable boys!
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Post by: LadyMoondancer on March 29, 2012, 08:31:24 PM: The troll hair has really taken the shine off Shining Armor for me . . . At first I figured, hey, no problem, I could just rehair him, but now it sounds like he won't have hair plugs like a normal pony would, just a groove? :huh: Major disappointment.

I'm not sure how I feel about the mold itself. It just looks kind of odd, and depressed.
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Post by: will2Bfree on March 29, 2012, 10:16:05 PM: I really want to see the royal guards and Big Mac. Thunderlane also had a really nice design.

Hopefully they'll do different molds for the earth and pegasus ponies so we'll get a variety of body shapes. The pegasi could have the lighter generic male build, the earth ponies could be in Big Mac's draft style, and then we'd have the regal unicorns in Shining Armor's mold. It'd give even more variety if they could mix'n'match the heads.
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Post by: Lon-san on March 29, 2012, 11:34:25 PM: Quote from: bagheera86 on March 29, 2012, 09:01:55 AM
my only concern with the troll hair is that well, they don't age well. things like to breed in them if you're not careful.

Breed in them.
Breed in them.
Breed in them.
*gag*What a horrible thought. Heebie Jeebies time.
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Post by: Saiko on March 30, 2012, 12:07:39 PM: Would love brushable boy ponies! Now that Hasbro's made the mould I'll bet they'll be reusing it to their full advantage. With the blind bag boys, I'm convinced that introducing boy ponies is their intent. The idea appeals to us adult collectors, it appeals to the bronies (so they can customise to make their OCs, I'm guessing), we'll just have to see how well it appeals to little girls. I'm not fond of the troll hair myself, (it just doesn't look like hair to me) but it's something I can fix.

Gabumon, please to let us know how your experiment goes, but my instincts are telling me that troll hair would melt with that kind of heat. Maybe use the hair irons when they're just warming up / cooling down? Of course, if it's just a test subject try all kinds of heat, I would love to be proven wrong about my doubts :D

ETA: I would definitely buy Big Mac, *Caramel*, BlueBlood and any type of Royal Guard! Plus original Hasbro designs because they'll be so cute.
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Post by: josiekat on March 30, 2012, 12:27:25 PM: I would be happy to buy any brushable pony that Hasbro puts out....male or female. :)
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Post by: Gingerbread on March 30, 2012, 12:29:49 PM: I'd love an Orion...
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Post by: gabumon on March 30, 2012, 12:30:17 PM: okay! I will post anything I try with troll hair, but please, if anypony else wants to go ahead please do! :)
I won't have time (i'll be traveling) until later this month.
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Post by: sabathamk on March 30, 2012, 12:53:23 PM: Hmmm... I managed to get a troll in among a bag of toys ages ago that is still in my basement toy box somewhere. Perhaps I'll have to give it a go... if I can ever find the time, haha.

I was actually looking for 'troll hair' to buy to use for some baby ponies I made... couldn't find a thing. It'd be perfect for them if you think of it. Newborns have this 'peach fuzz' type hair to begin with.
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Post by: partypony566 on March 30, 2012, 02:06:08 PM: I think that would be great :D