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Title: It's all in the eyes
Post by: DancingPhoenix on May 13, 2013, 09:12:47 PM
Alright, I need some input and opinions which I know I can find plenty of here! For super secret purposes I need to know which eye style you prefer the most. And no, I'm not talking about which show or which pony or which gen you like most, this is simply about eyes.

Feel free to post in here your reasoning, or what you may like if you could take parts of one eye with another gen's eye. And of course I have pictures for examples (though I do not own any of these, and grabbed them off of google).

G1 Eye
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G2 Eye
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(for what I'm doing, you may disregard the gem if it freaks you out haha)

G3 Eye
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G3.5 Eye
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G4 Eye
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Thanks!
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: kittybethy on May 13, 2013, 09:14:07 PM
I love the classics!
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: MoonstoneFluff on May 13, 2013, 09:18:08 PM
The G1 ones are easily my favorite, though I like the G3 as well. 

Hasbro managed to get a lot of expression into the G3 eyes, which I really think is important.  The G3.5 eyes...  no.  Just no.
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: reanna-mator on May 13, 2013, 09:18:35 PM
In a way, I like G4 eyes the best. There's quite a bit of variation in the styles that seem to imply different personalities. With a generation that doesn't have a lot of pose variation at all so far, the eyes grab a lot of attention.

But beyond that, I love them all. Each style is suited to its generation. G1 eyes are simple and cute, G2 eyes are elegant, G3 eyes are modern and endearing, G4 help capture the feel of the show that made the toys so immensely popular.
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: Pinecone on May 13, 2013, 09:21:50 PM
I rather like G3 eyes. But my favourite are Twinkle Eyes, just because of the freaky backstory.
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: Prince Primbrose on May 13, 2013, 09:21:58 PM
I love that G1 eyes look kind and wise and gentle. G3 eyes are also great... Not a fan of all of them (the half-lidded eyes aren't always my style) but they're always colorful and creative and bright.

I'm not a fan of the eyes on the G4 toys, but I love them in the show. Very expressive!
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: Spectrum on May 13, 2013, 09:25:14 PM
I like all of the eyes, but I'll have to go with G4  :)
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: Marlin on May 13, 2013, 09:37:35 PM
G1 - no contest. Simple, innocent, and not over the top.
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: PinkRosedust on May 13, 2013, 09:54:38 PM
I love that G1 eyes look kind and wise and gentle. G3 eyes are also great... Not a fan of all of them (the half-lidded eyes aren't always my style) but they're always colorful and creative and bright.

Well said! My thoughts exactly. :happy:

I remember that when G3 was just beginning, I thought the eyes were too busy. But I've really grown to love them. I am having trouble deciding between G1 and G3 for the poll...

I do really like G2 as well, they just aren't my faves. G3.5 is the worst. While I like the rounder eye shapes in G4, there's something off about how the Twilight, Rarity and Fluttershy shapes look. They're all so pretty in cartoon form but I feel like they weren't translated to toy form quite right. :S They could have done better eyes...I've seen plenty of gorgeous G4 customs to know that!
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: himmie on May 13, 2013, 10:24:53 PM
Definitely G1!
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: scarletjul on May 13, 2013, 10:39:40 PM
G1 win for me, they seem so kind but g3 are a close second - they just look happy.  :)
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: Cadence on May 13, 2013, 11:22:52 PM
G4s are my fave because of the variety and expressiveness. Or maybe because they try to mimic the Japanese "anime" eye look.

But I agree with the others who posted before me - the G1 eyes are simple and look wise/calm. ^.^

I don't like the little shapes (ie. small heart, dot, flame, star, etc) in the G3/3.5 eyes.
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: Sunshine on May 13, 2013, 11:52:31 PM
G1s always looked sweet and innocent to me! They're by far my favorite!
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: Chinabun on May 14, 2013, 12:03:06 AM
G1 wins my emotional vote, but I like the anime style of G4 too.. G3 are hands down the "prettiest"  :p Well there you go.. I cant choose!!
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: Honeycomb on May 14, 2013, 12:32:39 AM
The Italian G1 eyes. So innocent and loving!
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: zzzova on May 14, 2013, 02:21:58 AM
G1! Simple and not to much/over the top :)
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: Malicieuse on May 14, 2013, 02:36:57 AM
G2 eyes. You can't beat gems. XD
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: LunaDehligt on May 14, 2013, 02:43:36 AM
I like the G1 eyes they are so lovely  ^.^
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: LadyMoondancer on May 14, 2013, 04:03:49 AM
G1 eyes, with G3 eyes being my second pick.  (Although I don't like the tiny hearts / stars in them.)

The only G4 eyes I like are Twilight and Rarity's style, the other ones look rather lifeless to me.  Especially Fluttershy's, they just look off.
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: disturbed-rainbow on May 14, 2013, 05:50:10 AM
:) I love the G3 eyes, the 3.5 eyes are more toward anime ... :) it's all great though.
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: brightberry on May 14, 2013, 08:33:30 AM
I love the G1 eye.  It's not only the paint, but the molding behind it that I like.  I love my G4s but... they do seem a little off to me.  Especially Fluttershy's eyes.  They're cute in the cartoon though.
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: mlp4me on May 14, 2013, 08:34:24 AM
G1 eyes, yesss....
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: katrine2309 on May 14, 2013, 09:16:23 AM
G1 - the eyes were always the thing I liked most about ponies and the G1s really have pretty and soulful eyes. I don't think they ever have been able to recreate those eyes :)
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: Galactica on May 14, 2013, 09:23:05 AM
I love G1 eyes- they're just so sweet.

Of the G4s- I think the new Sunset Shimmer eye is pretty (although it doesn't convey the feeling that the G1 eyes do...)
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: josiekat on May 14, 2013, 09:29:23 AM
I like G1 eyes the most.....but G3's are a close second. I have no reason why. lol
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: apanda0622 on May 14, 2013, 09:37:13 AM
The G1 eyes just look more natural.  G2 eyes are too squinty.  G3 are too big.  And G4 eyes are too cartoonish, but are more expressive, so that would be my second choice.
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: achab1984 on May 14, 2013, 09:47:08 AM
I love G1 and G3 ponies eyes the best :)
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: cloud_weaver on May 14, 2013, 10:13:01 AM
I voted "Other" - I'm a TE lover and always will be.  :lovey:

Though I really am torn between the G1 and G3's for second place.  They're so similar in style, but I think I would lean more towards G3's, because I feel like they offer more expression in them than G1's.

G4's are so different, not in a bad way, that they don't always bring me to that "pony" feeling.  ^_^
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: DancingPhoenix on May 14, 2013, 11:09:11 AM
Wow, I'm pretty surprised by the results! My personal favorite is G3, because the shape and expression is nice. I also am not a fan of the little eye stars and hearts. Eyes seem to really make or break how a pony looks overall, very interesting stuff!
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: Starly on May 14, 2013, 11:13:20 AM
I sense a little G1 Bias. :P
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: spookysage on May 14, 2013, 11:40:57 AM
Specifying! I love the color swirl and shaped shine of G3 eyes, but I also enjoy the variety of eye shapes of G4s.
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: Icecrystalline on May 14, 2013, 11:55:54 AM
Italian G1, so elegant, simple and glossy.
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: hathorcat on May 14, 2013, 04:11:14 PM
G1s :) However G3s are a very close second for me!
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: Eldarwen on May 14, 2013, 04:18:50 PM
I voted G1 eyes. But I like G4 eyes too, they fit the G4 ponies perfectly.  :) I mean, G4 pony with G1 style eyes would be just weird.
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: Sunset on May 14, 2013, 04:52:30 PM
this would be a hard decision for me.  I love G1 eyes.  They are classic.  But I also like G3 eyes.  The harken back to G1 but they are more varied.  I like the little symbols in their eyes.  Especially the ones like Applejack and Waterfire.  And even though I don't really collect G2, I've always like the concept of the little gem in their eyes.
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: zabe77 on May 14, 2013, 05:02:07 PM
Torn between G1 and G3, G1 is so calm and wise with the pretty extra-think black line on the top. G3 is so vibrant and full of fun though!
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: StarDapple on May 14, 2013, 05:10:29 PM
It is a complete tie for me between the G1 and the G3.  I can't decide!
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: Sugar on May 14, 2013, 05:44:19 PM
Other.  I :heart: the original G1 eyes best of all, so sweet and shy-looking... but like some others have said, I also really like the shaped eye-sparkles of G3.  (I think it was Applejack's eye-symbols that sold me on that.)

G1 - the eyes were always the thing I liked most about ponies and the G1s really have pretty and soulful eyes. I don't think they ever have been able to recreate those eyes :)

^^  So true!  I just got my first 25th Anniversary re-issue pony (Skydancer) and the eyes are... off, somehow.  Not quite right.
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: StarlightGaze on May 15, 2013, 03:44:35 AM
I like G3 eyes. They did a lot of unique things with them.
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: BlueyBirdy on May 15, 2013, 08:41:49 AM
The G3 eyes are cute but the G1 eyes are design classics. :) So simple and yet so calm and innocent.
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: Ivaness on May 15, 2013, 09:09:15 AM
I love the G2 ponies, but voted for G1 eyes. For some reason, some G2 eyes look really evil.
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: BrightIdea on May 15, 2013, 09:35:29 AM
I like G4 eyes, since they seem to have the most varied expressions.

Best eyes on a G4: Cadence
Worst eyes on a G4: Its a tie between the first Luna brushable and the molded Celestia figurine. If you look at them from the front they have this bizarre deranged look.

The other gens had pretty eyes too. I love the gems in the G2s and the sweet looks of the G1s.
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: HavACrumpet452 on May 15, 2013, 10:42:37 AM
G1. I'm not a big fan of crystals in the eyes (they look more evil than bbe's). G3 and beyond are too big and the bigger they get the less proportionate to a real horse.
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: DancingPhoenix on May 15, 2013, 10:50:54 AM
So considering what you just said Crumpet, is that what it is for most G1 eye lovers?

This is helping me so much, and I'll of course show you guys what you've been helping me with once I'm done :)
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: Goldilocks on May 15, 2013, 10:53:56 AM
G1 eyes. Especially the beautiful Greek eyes. And unusual colours like Rosette's orangey-brown eyes :)
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: NorthernFlower on May 15, 2013, 10:56:51 AM
G2  .... Gem inside  ! And blue or violet lashes are much softer than black. Second favotite - g4 unicorns`s oriental eyes.  :flirty:
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: LadyMoondancer on May 15, 2013, 01:12:12 PM
I love the magenta eyes of G1!

Zecora and Sunset Shimmer have the best eyes of G4, IMO.  I reeeeally love Zecora's eyes.
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: Goldilocks on May 15, 2013, 02:16:25 PM
Here are pics of some eyes I like:

auburn
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chartreuse
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 (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/hannipony/media/eyechartreuse_zpse5ba16c5.jpg.html)
magenta
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 (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/hannipony/media/eyemagenta_zpsca145256.jpg.html)
Greek
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 (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/hannipony/media/eyegreek_zpsd8d1080a.jpg.html)
eyeshadow pastel
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eyeshadow bright green eyes
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eyeshadow glam pony!
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Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: Argentum-Zeena on May 15, 2013, 02:41:18 PM
G1 eyes are my favorite. They're simpler, more realistic but still cartoonish, and have a softness to them.
I think it's so interesting how you can really get a feel for each generation just by looking at their eye styles.
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: Shenanigans on May 15, 2013, 02:44:53 PM
G1 win for me, they seem so kind but g3 are a close second - they just look happy.  :)

Ditto! :)
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: Starly on May 15, 2013, 03:02:13 PM
Nope, no bias in this thread at all!
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Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: Brightglowpony on May 15, 2013, 03:57:25 PM
G1- love the classic, simple look!
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: Leopard_Print_Unicorn on May 15, 2013, 04:37:09 PM
G1 eyes! They are definitely the defining feature of MLP, in my opinion!
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: SourdoughStomper on May 15, 2013, 06:03:02 PM
G1 win for me, they seem so kind but g3 are a close second - they just look happy.  :)

Ditto! :)

Here's another ditto from me.
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: MidnightVelvet on May 15, 2013, 07:15:49 PM
I can't decide! I love G1 eyes but I also love G4 eyes. G1 eyes are so sweet and elegant. G4 eyes are so different than all the others. I voted G4 but I absolutely LOVE G1 eyes.
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: shabbychicdee on May 15, 2013, 07:28:30 PM
G1 hands down, then i got sunset shimmer just the other day love love love her eyes so that makes G4 close behind :D
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: Sea_Breeze on May 15, 2013, 07:38:27 PM
G1 greek or spanish  eyes.. .*swoon*
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: DancingPhoenix on May 15, 2013, 07:47:08 PM
Starly, it's a question about eyes. If you don't have anything to add you really don't have to comment. I don't care about "bias" because frankly I want to know what collectors prefer. And it's not about the show, it's about they toys. Thanks.
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: Midnight_Dream on May 15, 2013, 10:59:25 PM
Starly, it's a question about eyes. If you don't have anything to add you really don't have to comment. I don't care about "bias" because frankly I want to know what collectors prefer. And it's not about the show, it's about they toys. Thanks.

This.

How can a discussion about eyes even be biased?! :brow:
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: cleverLC on May 16, 2013, 07:47:49 AM
Starly, it's a question about eyes. If you don't have anything to add you really don't have to comment. I don't care about "bias" because frankly I want to know what collectors prefer. And it's not about the show, it's about they toys. Thanks.

This.

How can a discussion about eyes even be biased?! :brow:

I think she's joking that there are so many G1 fans here, that the answers are going to be heavily weighted in favor of G1 over the other gens.  Don't get me wrong, I love the G4 eyes, but there's just something about a G1 eye that I can't resist.
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: Jinxxy on May 16, 2013, 08:01:05 AM
The eyes are one of the best parts about the G1s. so unique and gorgeous! The perfect mix of cute and sweet and rarely replicated even in customs <3<3<3
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: achab1984 on May 16, 2013, 08:36:01 AM
Looks like the G1 one ponies are winning :) But they are all winners in my eyes :)
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: tealslippers on May 16, 2013, 02:18:25 PM
Starly, you're being weird.  Why do you care what eyes people like?

I love the colour variety in G1, the expressiveness of G4 and the shape / layout of the G3!
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: sundaygirl on May 16, 2013, 02:22:50 PM
I voted for G1, but both G3 and G4 are cute in their own way.
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: Summerlycoris on May 16, 2013, 03:30:00 PM
I picked the G3 eyes. They're just so beautiful with the two tones and symbols in them. All the other eyes are great too, though.
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: hathorcat on May 16, 2013, 04:32:11 PM
*sigh*...a warning in this thread, really?

How about instead of that...we just, well I dont know? get back on the topic? And that means everyone. If you dont have anything to say about pony eyes...move on to the next thread please.
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: Ice Crystal on May 16, 2013, 04:38:03 PM
G4 eyes for me. Goopy and disgustingly cute. :P

But I love pretty much all the eyes! G2 would have been my second pick. I love the eyes on them even if I don't collect them.
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: keylimepony on May 16, 2013, 04:48:46 PM
G1 I especially like Twinkle Eyed ponies
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: NoDivision on May 16, 2013, 05:47:43 PM
While I love G1 eyes, I think G3 did the most with them. All the multicolor eyes, and the ones with the different shaped little "shimmers" like waterfires flame and applejack's apple... just so cute!
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: Prince Primbrose on May 16, 2013, 05:54:41 PM
While I love G1 eyes, I think G3 did the most with them. All the multicolor eyes, and the ones with the different shaped little "shimmers" like waterfires flame and applejack's apple... just so cute!

Funnily enough, I used to really dislike G3 eyes because of the little heart/star/apple/etc. shaped symbols! I guess I thought they were tacky or something; now I just love them! They're a cute little way to give the eyes more pop and personality.
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: pop-girl on May 16, 2013, 08:09:52 PM
I adore G1 eyes - as others have said they're very sweet in appearance. :lovey:
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: Rosencrantz on May 16, 2013, 08:49:44 PM
I went with g1, they seem to be perfectly proportioned to me.
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: wizzer218 on May 16, 2013, 08:52:43 PM
G1 all the way for me....but also love love love twinkle Eyed ponies...I know they are both in the same category..... but the TEs are so awesome! :lol:
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: VanillaBean on May 17, 2013, 04:32:34 AM
G3 for me, I love how they incorporate two colours together, & the little icons are cute, although sometimes they can be a little distracting.
G1 is a close second, they look so innocent & gentle. :)
I think the gems in G2 are a nice touch, but they don't translate very well into the artwork. Sometimes the eye sparkles can look a little creepy xD
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: Keelee_von_Cupcake on May 17, 2013, 12:13:53 PM
I picked G3 eyes, because they maintain the sweet, classic, cartoon shape of the G1 eyes, while adding multiple colors and symbols that just make them really exciting and lovely. :) I can't resist that extra detail and exuberance.

I definitely like how much shape variety there is in G4 eyes, though. And Nightmare Moon has the best eyes of any pony, in my opinion. :) The gradient just makes them look so much more alive than any of my other ponies!
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: zora on May 17, 2013, 12:24:12 PM
totsy eyes are great too :)
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: Vulpy on May 19, 2013, 09:04:16 AM
I like G1 eyes the most, closely followed by G3 eyes. XD
Title: Re: It's all in the eyes
Post by: BerryPunch on May 30, 2013, 08:36:24 PM
Kinda old, but definitely g4 to me, hands down. Sorry, but in my opinion all of the other gens look less cute and more realistic, and I just don't like em. g1s are gentle and stuff, but they're just not my thing
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