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Pony Talk => MLP Nirvana => Topic started by: SockThief on August 14, 2014, 04:34:44 PM
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Here are pics of the second group of ponies I cleaned. :)
Perfume Set Star Pony
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CP Blossom
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Peppermint Crunch
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Baby Nibbles or Dibbles? *doesn't know*
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Applejack
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I still have a third group to clean! And that will be it with this mistery lot :) I love clean ponies, they look happy. :satisfied:
Alright, so I have been doing some pony hunting everywhere from flea markets to friends, to sellers recommended by friends, and I was given the email of a seller who claims to have many Mexican ponies in different conditions.
He said he had everything from babies ot adults to "very hard to find ponies"...
He claims to NOT be an expert, but somehow he says the ponies are hard to find.--->How does he know? >_>
I asked him for pics, but he says he doesn't have a camera. I have two friends who have bought other toys from him and they say that is the way he works: he just puts a price on the lot and you get a bunch of stuff that you need to clean and sort out.
Now, he described the ponies and from what he says, I think he has a couple of Medleys, some Baby Blossoms, two Bowties, one Star Pony and what I think is a Posey, because he says it is yellow, has flowers for symbols, and light purple hair...is that possible? A Posey with purple hair?
I don't know if I should believe him or if I should buy his stuff, he seems like a bit of a scammer. What do you guys think? Should I risk getting fakies and ponies with cuts and some Posey fakie? Haha, I have to say I like misteries and I love surprises, and the price is not high, but I dunno...
Thoughts? Advice? Have you ever done this kind of "mystery" shopping? :blush: :lookround: :|
Marce
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A lot of people know a real MLP when they see one, but don't know about how to clean them, how good their condition is, etc. Most people who say "I'm not an expert" use that sentence just to cover their behinds and keep from having to get too in-depth with a product that may be a secondary sale to them. Maybe they're actually all about Matchbox cars, but they buy the ponies knowing they're fairly easy to sell and he'll make a profit no matter what, however small.
If you have friends who have dealt with him, that's a good sign. I'm assuming you're communicating through email? If you buy with PayPal, you'll be covered under their Buyer Protection program. If you decide to buy through a moneyorder or whatever, you may be on your own. I'd take the risk, myself, since Friends have recommended him, but I'd still be hesitant. Is there a way you two could meet and yoou could see the ponies yourself?
And if it IS a purple haired posey...very cool!
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Are you sure it isn't Blossom? Lavender is more prone to discoloring than other body colors and I've seen Blossoms specifically for sale that have turned some pretty funky colors. Not sure if Mexican ponies are any different as far as that goes, but I personally wouldn't get my hopes up. But I do wish you the best of luck with this! I hope you get some nice ponies!
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Are you sure it isn't Blossom? Lavender is more prone to discoloring than other body colors and I've seen Blossoms specifically for sale that have turned some pretty funky colors. Not sure if Mexican ponies are any different as far as that goes, but I personally wouldn't get my hopes up. But I do wish you the best of luck with this! I hope you get some nice ponies!
LOL, had not thought of this. It could be a very discolored Blossom. :P I think I will buy the lot, maybe there are interesting things. He is in another state, so I cannot go see the ponies in person.
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I've bought Mexicans from a well known seller in Mexico. He never says the ponyies names, never tries to clean them, doesn't comment on their condition and lets his many pictures do the talking. He also says he isn't an expert...he just buys all kinds of lily Ledy toys and Mexican toys and sells them. I've never been disappointed with his ponies, even if he isn't an expert (he's sold literally hundreds of them, though!)
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I just sent him the money via Paypal. Let's hope everything is fine and I receive ponies that aren't just bait. :P
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Please let us know how your transaction goes :bigups:
Love pkw xxx
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I'm excited for you. I can't wait to find out what ponies you get.
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Me too! How exciting! And since you bought through PayPal, you're covered, so it's all good!
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I recently found out that a Peruvian variant of Posey has purple hair. So that could be it too, I guess.
Good luck!
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I recently found out that a Peruvian variant of Posey has purple hair. So that could be it too, I guess.
Good luck!
Really? So she exists? Do you have pics? I would like to see her :)
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http://www.strawberryreef.com/images/G1/Ponies/yellow/Posey_peru_unknown.jpg
This is the one I saw while scrolling through yellow ponies. (Picture is from Strawberry Reef.) I'm not sure if her flowers were originally pink and faded or if they're originally white.
There's also a gorgeous Lickety Split with green hair: http://mylittlewiki.org/w/images/1/17/Peru-lickety-split.jpg (Picture is from My Little Wiki)
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http://www.strawberryreef.com/images/G1/Ponies/yellow/Posey_peru_unknown.jpg
This is the one I saw while scrolling through yellow ponies. (Picture is from Strawberry Reef.) I'm not sure if her flowers were originally pink and faded or if they're originally white.
There's also a gorgeous Lickety Split with green hair: http://mylittlewiki.org/w/images/1/17/Peru-lickety-split.jpg (Picture is from My Little Wiki)
WOW! She is like Argie Baby Posey's MOM!!!!! ^.^
And that Lickety Split is wonderful. :whoa:
Post Merge: August 21, 2014, 11:02:37 AM
Mom just let me know the ponies have arrived. I won't be able to go through the box till Sunday, since I am out of town, but I am excited to see what ponies I got! Will keep you updated! :lol:
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There is a purple haired Mexican Posey, and she is extremely rare.
::is still bitter about the one I paid for and never got::
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Very excited to see who has arrived!!
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oh yes, please do an update when you receive your lot, I am watching with great interest!! x
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I cannot wait to see what you get! I hope you get the rare lilac haired Mexican posey! That would be an awesome brag!! As Skeen said, she does exists, she's really htf I think I've only seen 2 of her total!
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posting cuz i so wanna know what you get.
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Hey everybody! I am at my mother's house and just opened the box! I can see:
-Two of the baitiest Baby Blossoms I have ever come across
-One Medley
-One Firefly
-One very bait Skydancer
-One pink pony with star symbols (I think some people call it Twilight, some people call it star pony)
-One Blossom
-Two Applejacks
-One Bowtie
-One Cherries Jubilee
-One Cotton Candy
-One yellow "prince pony" who lacks one of the two metalic jewel symbols
-One Baby Nibbles (or Dibbles? I dunno)
-Two little pony erasers (they look like erasers, one is a pink one and the other one is a yellow unicorn)
And, indeed, a pony that seems to be Posey with light purple hair. She is in very very bad shape (IMO, I am quite picky a collector, tho)
All of them are Mexican, I think, for they have no marks and well, some of them I already have seen in the past. Will post pics as soon as I can get my hands on a camera. And I need to clean and disinfect them! :P
We shall see how they clean up. Also: how do you restore super tightly braided manes and tails?
Marce
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baby blossom!!!!
seems like it was worth the gamble.
can't wait for pics.
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baby blossom!!!!
seems like it was worth the gamble.
can't wait for pics.
Sadly, they are super bait and not the pegasus version hahaha. -_-
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baby blossom!!!!
seems like it was worth the gamble.
can't wait for pics.
Sadly, they are super bait and not the pegasus version hahaha. -_-
depending on what you're asking for them i might be interested in one.
or possibly a trade?
but i would like to see pics first.
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Even if they are "bait", there are people who still would want them - especially if they are nirvana's.
Personally, I have a soft spot for sad condition argentina ponies :lovey:
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AJ and Bowtie!! Eeeee!! And I'd LOVE to see the lilac Posey...I'd be interested in her, baity or not! Are you able to take pics at all? And the erasers! I have a HUGE soft spot for pony erasers, MLP or not :heart: congratulations, I'm so glad that they turned out to be what you wanted, even if not in the best condition. I've found Mexis clean up incredibly well, though, even ones that appear to be beyond hope! So excited for you!!
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AJ and Bowtie!! Eeeee!! And I'd LOVE to see the lilac Posey...I'd be interested in her, baity or not! Are you able to take pics at all? And the erasers! I have a HUGE soft spot for pony erasers, MLP or not :heart: congratulations, I'm so glad that they turned out to be what you wanted, even if not in the best condition. I've found Mexis clean up incredibly well, though, even ones that appear to be beyond hope! So excited for you!!
I am debraiding Posey hair at the moment, the braids were tiny and tight. Some of the hair is breaking as I undo the nots and braids. :cry:
Posey doesn't have a very full mane or tail and the tail is also sort of breaking. Don't know if I am making myself clear. :blush:
Some of the other ponies are very rusty inside and sort of sticky on the outside. How can I make the stickiness go? :blink:
Even if they are "bait", there are people who still would want them - especially if they are nirvana's.
Personally, I have a soft spot for sad condition argentina ponies :lovey:
I, too, have a soft spot for sad condition ponies. Sometimes I think if I had the money, I would rescue all the baity Mexicans I see at the flea market every Saturday. :(
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Look forward to seeing pics! Am especially curious about the erasers :)
I also have a soft spot for poor condition ponies XD
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Hi everyone!
I am in the middle of cleaning ponies and trying to deal with the manes and tails. Most of them are right now soaking in hot water with detergent because they were really gooey and dirty and it grossed me out and I'd rather have them headless and with no tails till they are completely and absolutely dry than having such dirty ponies around!
These are the three I have cleaned so far. Here is an update with three pics! These are their best sides :P because Posey has highlighter marks over her NDS and the prince does not have the other symbol LOL.
Enjoy! Tell me what you think!
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Marce
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Wow, that Posey is gorgeous! I'm glad it wasn't Blossom- how would you even fix the color if it got that bad? Nice to see she displays well.
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Wow, that Posey is gorgeous! I'm glad it wasn't Blossom- how would you even fix the color if it got that bad? Nice to see she displays well.
The side I showed is ok...the other one you will see hahaha. Plus her mane is kind of thin...she did clean up better that I thought, tho! ^.^
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Ahaha, I was noting that with "display"- usually you only see one side. I have a Sweet Pocket who displays mint/near, but she has Sharpie marks hidden from view!
Are you planning to try to sunfade/whatever her or leave her as-is?
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Ahaha, I was noting that with "display"- usually you only see one side. I have a Sweet Pocket who displays mint/near, but she has Sharpie marks hidden from view!
Are you planning to try to sunfade/whatever her or leave her as-is?
:blush: haha yeah ok haha she displays fine! I have never sunfaded ponies, how is that done? I have heard about it, but I myself have no experience doing it.
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Huge congrats! That posey is super rare! Glad you got some real gems!
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Huge congrats! That posey is super rare! Glad you got some real gems!
Thank you! :) I never saw one like it as a kid, so I believe you! :lol:
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Wow! What a find in that Posey! Congrats.
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To me there's no such thing as a baity Mexican pony! Posey is absolutely lovely...I guess I'm partial to sad condition ponies, too!
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I am so glad they arrived :) You have got a great bunch of ponies there :) Mexican ponies do respond very well to TLC ;)
Love pkw xxx
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Hi people!
Here are more pics of the first group of clean ponies: Cherries Jubilee, Mexican yellow prince and Posey with light purple hair. ^.^
Enjoy!
Cherries Jubilee:
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Mexican Prince
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And Posey! I took several pics of her. The complete album can be found here ---> http://s1284.photobucket.com/user/SockThiefMarce/library/Nirvana%20Sales/Mexican%20Posey%20with%20Light%20Purple%20Hair?sort=3&page=1
She did clean up nicely, but truth be told, my camera doesn't capture the highlight marks very clearly, and they are a bit worse than it shows in the pics.
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If you need more pics or a more detailed description, let me know!
Marce
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Wowser, sock their.. that risk really paid off.. you are one lucky Moomin!
I kept thinking why does that pony look so bald? then it came to me - no eyelashes!
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Wowser, sock their.. that risk really paid off.. you are one lucky Moomin!
I kept thinking why does that pony look so bald? then it came to me - no eyelashes!
^.^ I seldom take risks, but this one was worth it! HAHAHA! You are a good observer, this Posey lacks eyelashes! :lol:
Marce
Post Merge: August 29, 2014, 10:36:02 AM
Here are the rubber mini MLPs I found, I don't know if they are erasers or just little figurines, do you guys know?
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By the way, more pics of the other ponies coming this weekend! :)
Marce
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They are erasers :) The turn up quite a lot in different places those little guys - very cute though.
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They are erasers :) The turn up quite a lot in different places those little guys - very cute though.
I had never seen them. They are cute. :) Any idea on prices?
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Congrats!! Cherries looks so pretty! Wow :)
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Wow they look wonderful for the TLC you have given them :bigups:
Love pkw xxx
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Ahaha, I was noting that with "display"- usually you only see one side. I have a Sweet Pocket who displays mint/near, but she has Sharpie marks hidden from view!
Are you planning to try to sunfade/whatever her or leave her as-is?
:blush: haha yeah ok haha she displays fine! I have never sunfaded ponies, how is that done? I have heard about it, but I myself have no experience doing it.
It's fairly simple, but kind of risky. I personally have never done it, but I read up on it a lot because I had some pretty discolored ponies. You'd have to test it first to know if your pony is on the "safe" list- some "tan" or develop cancer everywhere and some overfade.
Basically you cover the pony with the affected area exposed (if you are fading a whole pony, cover only hair/eyes/symbols etc.) and stick it in a window for a month or so (give or take depending on the severity of what is being faded off and the length and intensity of sunshine available). Paper towels under aluminum foil works best, but the foil can get hot and melt hair/etc. if not properly checked on. Some painter's tape can be used, but some kinds bleed color into the pony. To cover things, a thick layer of white acrylic paint is reported to be okay and easily removed with rubbing alcohol with no damage. I'm skeptical, as a family friend said that she took the symbols off with rubbing alcohol because she didn't like them. :shocked: But most people who've used it say it works fine. If it's a full-body fade (even if it's a few marks, the body may be faded to help keep color even), a mirror behind the pony helps. Just rotate and keep an eye on them. To test them before fading, use the bottom of a foot for a month or so. If you feel good about it, then expose the marks and have at it. Good luck if you do try!
To be honest, though, that wouldn't be necessary if they came off with a Magic Eraser. They're make of an abrasive sponge-like glass crystal stuff, and are MIRACLES for cleaning ponies and really anything else. Another alternative is a hydrogen peroxide or Oxiclean soak, but they require breaking any neck seal you've got going on there.
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They are erasers :) The turn up quite a lot in different places those little guys - very cute though.
I had never seen them. They are cute. :) Any idea on prices?
Selling? Perhaps $0.50-1 each.
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Those erasers are adorable...and they're in such nice condition, too!! Can't wait to see the pics of the others after their spa!
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You are so lucky, congrats on your amazing ponies! I'm glad for you it wasn't a scam :-)
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Those erasers are adorable...and they're in such nice condition, too!! Can't wait to see the pics of the others after their spa!
Working on that! ^.^
You are so lucky, congrats on your amazing ponies! I'm glad for you it wasn't a scam :-)
:) I am glad, too! :satisfied:
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Just added pics to the main post of this thread. ^.^
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can't wait to see the baby blossoms!! don't think they'll be for sale, but i so love seeing them.
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can't wait to see the baby blossoms!! don't think they'll be for sale, but i so love seeing them.
One I sent to a friend of mine and the other is waiting to be cleaned. :) She will be up for sale, for sure, and for a low price, given her bad conditon. :-)
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can't wait to see the baby blossoms!! don't think they'll be for sale, but i so love seeing them.
One I sent to a friend of mine and the other is waiting to be cleaned. :) She will be up for sale, for sure, and for a low price, given her bad conditon. :-)
0.0! totally interested.
i know others are too, but i'll try to be quick.