I'm not sure if the giant Cupcake in this commercial is a huge plush or if they just made it look like the little girl was sitting on a Cupcake pony.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TnZoUT31Vo


There used to be a video on YouTube posted by someone that claimed they owned one of the giant carousel ponies in the Drink n Wet pony commercial.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1F-CJJYg2EM


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I think that first commercial used a green-screen    Not real.

MustBeJewel has one or two of those carousel sweetheart sisters   They're not plush -- but they're gorgeous!

I used to have most of the giant G3 plushes.  We used them as a reindeer/sleigh display for a winter-themed ponymeet:
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Is the tail hair breaking off too?  I wonder if they used a glue in the mane stitching that's breaking down the mane hair, which would leave the tail hair unaffected.   

It really makes me scared to even touch my G3 collection anymore, let alone think about what it'll look like in another 10 years!

I have two versions -- with bangs, and without bangs.   They also have different lace trim on their dresses

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Also, if you live with others (a spouse, roommate, parents, etc), just be mindful and respectful of their space as well. Ponies  have a way of exploding all over the place without you realizing it *lol*   Just because you're excited about your hobby doesn't mean everyone sees it that way

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You have eye patch Brandy (which South American country is he from? Please remind me!)

I have Greek Brandy and he smells of vanilla, like the Greek ponies

Love pkw xxx

Eye patch Brandy is from Argentina    

I think I may be missing the Greek one, but I have a Brandy from most other countries.  Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Italy... and various ones from the UK, Germany/Europe, and USA. 

Watch your budget, AND watch your space limitations, or you will risk your collection becoming a burden instead of an enjoyment.

Watch out for shipping costs -- they can really blow your budget quickly!  Especially international shipping.

In fact, you can really get some great deals by buying ponies in person.  Check 2nd-hand stores, flea markets, etc.  But I would TOTALLY recommend attending the Pony Fair if you can! It's easily the largest gathering of pony collectors and vendors and there are some great deals to be had.  Most vendors will be a little flexible on price too, especially if you're buying in bulk.   Plus, it's a super fun event, pony-buying aside    If you're looking for playsets, buying in person means you don't have to pay shipping.   There may also be local pony meets (where are you located?) and you can buy/sell/trade there too.  But I can't emphasize enough how convenient the Fair is for expanding your collection quickly and in a fun way.

As far as where to focus, my advice is to start with ones that strike your fancy first.  It'll grow into it's own thing all by itself without you having to lay out a specific plan.  I personally started my collection by buying back the ones I had as a kid....

~Then, it expanded to the ones I've always wanted within those sets.
~Then ponies to complete those sets, or others I wanted from different lines.
~Then... well, any and all ponies from the USA G1 line.  At this point, I considered my goals "completist"
~It expanded to all playsets and accessories.
~Then stickers and ponywear.
~Pamphlets, backcards, and other paper items.
~At some point, UK ponies seeped in, along with German ones... Swedish... Scandinavian/Australian.
~Then playsets and accessories and ponywear and other stuff from THOSE countries and beyond.
~I acquired a set of 6 Pretty Parlors from different countries like Brazil, Germany, Argentina.  That particular collection focus has now reached a number somewhere into the 40's!!
~Now, I look for just a handful of specific things I want and also "upgrade" the condition of the ponies I have