The MOC pictures of Rainbow Curl ponies that are on My Little Wiki show them with separated colours.

However, depending on how obsessive you are, this might drive you mad trying to separate them. I've done it a few times and it's quite time consuming and sometimes hard to tell the colour apart on individual strands.

I just want to second this so it has more chance of being spotted, Gingerbread has been known to actually get worst when sunfading! There are members who have sunfaded her successfully, but do be very careful and look up the stories before you try her.

Yes, regrind is when old is mixed with new. Plastic is made as a liquid which is poured into a mould. As it cools it hardens and there's a chemical change that happens. Regrind is when old (therefore already hardened) plastic is ground up (thus the word re-grind) and added to the batch of brand new plastic when it is still liquid. The idea is that it melts in and adds to the volume so there's less waste and more cost saving. When this is new you can't tell the difference. The problem is that chemically the old and new are different and can never truly merge with each other. The result of this is that the old and new plastics age differently. The dyes pool and break down and react strangely over time and you get those blotchy patches developing all over as this happens. (Think about what happens if you melt a chocolate and then put it in the fridge to reharden. Once it's melted the second time it changes and will never taste the way it had originally.)

Hasbro did this with certain batches of ponies during a certain time period. That's why certain ponies are prone to it and others will never get it. Examples are Party Time and a lot of the flutters. I think there's a lot of misunderstanding of what regrind is in the community. There's a tendency to believe it's pink patches that appear on ponies. That's not strictly true. You have to remember that the old plastic used for regrinding already had dye in it and therefore they could only be used in new batches of plastic with a similar colour. Hasbro wouldn't have thrown blue old plastic in a batch of new yellow, it would change the colour. That's why you see it as splotching on ponies like Party Time. The old pink was close enough to the orange that it wouldn't have changed the overall colour too much. It's also a small part of why some ponies get so much variance in colouration (think Galaxy).

Unfortunately as the dyes leech and the plastic breaks down differently certain moulds and bacteria are attracted and you can easily get brown splotches developing where they break it down further (cancer) on top of the regrind discolouration. Lady Lovely Locks dolls are great examples of this.

That's why that Starry Wings and Majesty aren't really regrind spots. Pink wouldn't have been added to those batches of plastic. I would guess that the Starry Wings really is an old lipstick stain. The lipstick would have been washed away long ago but the dye from it stayed. Might also have been pink marker used as pretend lipstick.  Majesty may have been stored up against something that leeched its dye onto her, like another toy or accessories in Goodwill for example. When my ponies were first in storage for a few years they had no protection and Sunbeam leeched pink dye onto Scoops, Parasol, and Crunch Berry. I suspect both Starry Wings and Majesty would be fixed by sunfading, where true regrind can't be.

Thanks for everyone's interest! I've had plenty of PMs and put everything on hold (I hope) I'm trying to respond to everyone's PMs as soon as I can.

SkyCakes, if you see this, I've received your PM and put the pony you were interested on hold, but you seem to have PMs blocked so I can't respond!

This is a "for the record" want list! I only trade please. I live in Canada, and I am allergic to cigarette smoke! Bold names mean a pony I especially want and smaller names mean I'm not all that interested in them.

Trade list is here!

G1
I'm a "Gotta Catch 'em All" type G1 collector, I'll even grudgingly collect sets I'm not too keen on. If it's not on this list then I already have it! I only collect loose ponies, and I'm not picky about flaws, as long as they are nice to display and photograph. I'm not against doing my own restoration work either.

Year 1
FF Snuzzle, FF Minty, FF Peachy
Year 2
Wave Dancer, Seawinkle, Sealight
Year 3
Applejack (long hair), Firefly (long hair), Medley (long hair)
Confetti, Trickles, Starflower, Tickle
Sea: Wave Jumper, Sea Breeze, High Tide, Sea Mist, Sand Dollar
Baby Sea: Surf Rider, Tiny Bubbles
Ember (with star), Baby Tiddley-Winks (NBBE)
Year 4
SS: Scrumptious, Lickety-Split, Cherries Jubilee
TE: Speedy, Sweet Stuff
BBE Baby Lofty, BBE Baby Shady, BBE Baby Cuddles, BBE Baby Sundance
Baby Sea: Sunshower, Ripple, Surf Rider
SS Megan
Year 5
SS: Angel, Twilight, Crumpet, Taffy
TE: Locket, Tic-Tac-Toe, Bright Eyes
Love Melody
Princess Serena
Wind Drifter
Baby Sea: Wavy, Sea Breeze, Dipper, Salty
Sleepy Head (blue), Pink Dreams, Nightcap, Baby Crumpet
Year 6
Merriweather, TAF Buttons, Munchy, Night Glider
Princess Pristina, Princess Taffeta, Princess Moondust, Princess Misty
Cocoberry
Tall Tails, Woosie
MM Windy, MM Cuddles, Cloud Dreamer, Magic Hat
Barnacle (upgrade)
Baby Sweet Stuff
Speckles (purple), Puddles, Peeks, Sandcastle, Shovels, Jabber (right hoof forward)
Baby Sea: Sealight, Misty, Foamy, Wavedancer, Seashore, Seawinkle
Cherry Treats, Raspberry Jam, Cranberry Muffins
Oakly, Cha Cha Llama, Cutesaurus, Edgar
Year 7
Brilliant Blossoms, Sunnybunch, Flower Bouquet, MgR Sparkler
Lemon Treats, Mint Dreams
Waverunner, Shoreline, Seaflower
Dainty Dahlia, Daisy Sweet, Lavendar Lace
Baby Bows, Baby Glider, Baby Sunnybunch, Baby Splashes
Baby Paws
Cool Breeze, Flurry, Starry Wings, Sun Glider, Whirly
Yo Yo, Dangles, Squirmy
Flower Burst, Fancy Flower, Frilly Flower, Dainty
Princess BnG Skylark
Tap Dancer, Twirler, Songster, Swinger
Baby Lucky Leaf, Baby Leafy
Stardancer (store), Sky Rocket (store)
TAF Megan
Year 8
Sea Breeze, Tootie Tails
Ringlet, Stripes
Baby Flicker, DnW Baby Cuddles, DnW Baby Snookums
Sweet Sundrop, Daisy Dancer
Year 9
Tunefull, Sweet Notes, Half Note
Happy Glow
Sweet Pocket, Bubblefish
Flower Dream, Rosy Love, Garden Glow
Baby Starbow, Baby Sunribbon
Baby Tippy Toes
Little Giggles
Secret Star, Secret Beauty
Royal Purple Princess
Year 10
Talk-a-Lot , Chatterbox
Sweet Blossom, Love Petal, Flower Belle
Ruby Lips, Happy Hugs, Lovin' Kisses
Love Beam, Springy
Sunbeam, Sunglory, Sunsplasher
Baby Palm Tree, Baby Beachball, Baby Pineapple
TT Sniffles, TT Snookums, TT Tootsie (2), TT Tattles (2)
Baby Sea Princess, Baby Pearly
Strawberry Scoops, Chocolate Delight
Bridal Beauty
Birthday Pony
Mail Order
blue Ember, purple Ember
Birthflower: Jan, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Nov, Dec
Satin n' Lace: SS, Magenta
Star Hopper, Sunspot, Twinkler
Scribbles, Dabble
Li'l Sweetcake, Li'l Cupcake
Baby Sugarcake, Baby Gametime
TaF Babies (any except Sugarberry)
Baby Half Note (NBBE)
Mommy Pony, Baby Pony
Valentine's Day: White, Purple
Baby Blue Ribbon
Stockings
Clipper
Sweet Scoops
Rapunzel
Chuck E. Cheese Baby
"Foreign"
Hopscotch, Gypsy
Baby Lemondrop, Baby Hopscotch, Baby Buttons, Baby Cherries Jubilee, Baby Honeycomb
Sea Spray, Surf Dancer
CP Applejack, CP Bow Tie, White Tootsie, Shy Confetti, Lavender Woosie, UK Twisty Tail
NSS: Truly, Cupcake, Shady, Wind Whistler, Gusty, Buttons, North Star, Paradise
Sunburst, Fireball, Thundercloud, Lightning, Tornado
Sis Sweet Celebrations, Bro Apple Delight
Sweet Clover, Rosette, Good Weather, Tutti Frutti, Kisscurl, Cascade
NBBE: Baby Ribbon, Baby Heart Throb, Baby Lickity-Split, Baby Gusty
Kiss N' Make Up, Kiss N' Tell, Candy Kisses
Baby Explorer, Baby Nightsong, Baby Mischief, Baby Stella
UK Water Lily, Pearly Tiny Bubbles, Pearly Sea Star
Sweet Delight, Cherry Sweet, Vanilla Treat
Tulip, Bluebelle, Daffodil, Snowdrop
Love Story, Love-in-a-Mist, Love Token, Love Letter
Sports Time, Play Time, Art Time
Baby Alphabet, Baby Pictures, Baby Abacus, Baby Satchel
Patch, Clover, Bon-Bon, Sweetheart, Starlight, Bright Eyes, Melody
Nurse Loveheart, Nurse Tenderheart, Nurse Sweetheart
Hip Hop, Jazzie, Melody
Ringlets, Highlights
Starlight, Bangles, Beautiful Bows
Meadowsweet family , Berrytown family, Sunbright family
Baby Billy, Baby Susie
Baby Lollipop, Baby Candy, Baby Licorice
Baby Sapphire, Baby Diamond
Baby Splish, Baby Splash, Baby Splosh
Baby Sunset, Baby Stargaze, Baby Moondream
Baby Cuddles, Baby Bouncy, Baby Snoozy
Baby Pony, Baby Bridesmaid, Baby Fun n' Games, Baby Ribbons n' Hearts
Surprise Twins Mommy, Princess Sparkle
Raindrop, Nightlight
Nesthäckchen Baby Ponies
Dutch: Butterfly, Diary, Love, Candy, Heart, Singalong, Star, Shell, Cat, Dolphin, Rabbit, School, Flower
Nirvana
Most, especially Argie Wingers
Dream Beauty
Crystalline, Dream Gleamer, Stardazzle
Skysplasher, Windsweeper
Mayfair, Circle Dancer
Colorglow, Colormist, Fairflyer, Songrider
Manewaves, Sheertrimmer, Spritzy
Skyflyer, Glider, Windwalker
Petite
Any
Mommy Charms
Any except Fair Play
Plush
Moondancer(open mouth), Glory, Starshine, Honeycomb, Lofty, Baby Lofty, Baby Lickety-Split, Baby Surprise
Applause: Any
PJ Cases: Any
Baits
Dazzleglow
Happyglow
Starglow
Brightglow
Accessories
first set Rainbow tail (Parasol restore)
Bandanas: Steamer, Quarterback, Tex, Chief, Barnacle, Drummer, Countdown, Paws, Waddles, Racer
Seapony shells: any
Floats: pink duck, light green/aqua turtle, blue/yellow alligator, pink alligator, purple duck, yellow duck, blue/purple fish x2, orange fish, blue frog, green frog, pink/green frog, pink lobster, yellow/orange lobster, yellow/purple lobster, mint-green turtle, yellow-green turtle
Princess hats: pink (yellow ribbons, butterfly shapes), pink (blue ribbons, butterfly shapes), blue (pink ribbons, moon shapes), aqua (pink ribbons, teardrop shapes)
Princess wands: any
Princess crown clips: any
Princess dragons: any
Bushwoolies: Eager, Cheery
Rockin Beat guitar brushes: any
Rearing pony stand (original)
Playset Accessories
Brown puppy, white puppy, yellow puppy, white kitty
Castle: Pully/string/winch (for basket)
Paradise Estate: Crib, stacking toy, 2 combs, perfume bottle, record player, 1 speaker, toaster, 3 pink table legs, 1 lavender office chair, fridge, 2 fan poles, 1 fan blades, 1 white patio chair, patio table, 1 pink/blue sconce, 2 hearts for pool canopy, 2 wine bottles, 2 milk cartons, 2 plates, 2 spoons, 2 forks, 2 knives, 2 cups, 1 white flower bunch, 1 lavender flower bunch, 1 purple/yellow flower bunch

G2
Well it finally happened... maybe I sortof wouldn't mind a couple G2s possibly.

Orange
Bright Bramley (secret surprise)
Rocky
Gardener
Hip Holly
Butterfly Hunter
Tender Nuzzles
Mimosa
Glittery Study
Baby Fire, Baby Flame, Baby Flitter, Baby Ocean, Baby Rumba, Baby Study, Baby Play
Yellow
Teddy (plus costume if possible)
Baby Petal, Baby Samba
Lady Waterfall
Princess Golden Light
Green
Miss (Mr.?) Painter
Baby Drifter, Baby Dreamer, Baby Sunny
Aqua/Blue
Apple Pie
Copper Glow
Prince Blue Dream
Puff (plus costume if possible)
Silver Glow
Princess Silver Rain
Snowball
Purple
Princess Crystal
Prince Firefly
Pink
Baby Rose
White
Baby Sweet Snowflake, Baby Swirly, Baby Giggles, Baby Wiggles
Bride (gold tinsel in hair)
Magic Diamond Glow (earth with purple hair)
Eve
Waterlily (plus costume if possible)
Princess Silver Swirl

G3
I'm not in a rush to hunt them online yet, but I'm looking for exclusives since I wouldn't find them in a thrift shop here. I collect loose ponies, and I prefer G3 to be in excellent condition. I prefer holiday ponies to come with their outfits.

Holiday
Mittens, Snowflake
Always and Forever
Wish-I-May
Sunshine Parade, Rainbow Sunrise, Gigglebean
Abra-Ca-Dabra, Pumpkin Tart
Chilly Breezes, Velvet Bow, Winter Wish
All My Heart, Candy Heart
Morning Dawn Delight, Bashful Bonnets, Flower Wishes
Lovely Ladybug
Jolly Lolly, Mittens (2007)
Halloween Starsong (only with accessories)
Valentines Sweetie Belle
Winter Minty
Star Shimmer
Store Exclusives
Crowning Glory, Pretty Palace
Any birthflower (not birthstone)
Pepperberry, Kimono 2, Dream Blue, Pick-A-Lilly, Sunny Salsa
Autumn Crisp, Misty Blue, Strawberry Sunset, Peachy Keen, Amberlocks 2, Blossomforth 3, Sweetsong 3
Fancy Flora, Sunshine Blossom
Beach Belle, Carribean Delight
Surf Star, Anchors Away
Juniper Jade, Blue Mist, Savana Sage, Crystal Lake, Lavender Locket, Charm Bracelet, Northern Lights, Winter Ice
Royalette
Crystal Crown
"Foreign" Exclusives
Winter Snow
Rose Garden, Lady Slipper, Snippity Snap, Dancing Daffodil, Pink Petals, Orange Flower, Zippy Zinnia, Darling Dayflower, Purple Petunia
Petite Petunia, Royal Beauty, Rainbow Treat, Rainbow Bubbles, Snowdrop Swirl
Dolly Mix
Applejack, Snuzzle, Princess Sparkle, Powder, Shady, Cherries Jubilee, Glory, Medley, Lemon Drop, Cotton Candy, Sundance, Blossom
Any G3 Dolly Mix except Toola Roola, Rainbow Dash
Art/Con/Fair
Any except 2011 Egyptian
Plush
Any Family Dollar sitting yarn haired (they are smaller then the others)
Any Red Rooster keychains
Any Japanese 3.5
Fabric Haired (Nanco): PM me to see if I need your size!
On the way!
Candy Cane
Mittens
Snowflake
Snow'el
Halloween Scootaloo

G4
Like G3's, I'm only looking to trade for exclusives right now. The hunt is fun!

Starbeam Twinkle
Daisy Dreams
Starswirl
Sweetsong (Glimmer Wings)
Blind Bag
Wave 2 Tea Love (green girl), Wave 3 Golden Grape (yellow boy), Wave 3 Apple Dazzle (yellow girl)
On the way!
Sky Wishes
Rainbow Flash

Trade list is here!

Littlest Pet Shop
I just collect ones that catch my eye because they make nice companions for ponies in photography. I'll only go for the bobble-headed ones, and only if they don't have fantasy style "tattoo" decorations or fairy wings or whatever. (Though I WOULD like the three Dragons!) Essentially, if their colouration is not far off from what natural colouration would be, then I'm probably interested.

Send me a picture so I can decide if I like it.

Moondreamers
Dolls
Dozer (pink with aqua PJs)
Accessories
Crystal Starr: headband, shoes
Sparky Dreamer: 1 shoe
Whimzee: shoes   
Blinky: dress, headband, tights, 1 shoe
Bitsy: 1 shoe
Celeste: headband, shoes, wand, barrette 
Galaxia: barrette, harness and reins 
Squawker: megaphone 
Shiner: flashlight 
Stumbles: glasses, hat 
Dozer: earmuffs, wand 
Stardust: bucket 
Evil Scowlene: Yawny hairclip 
any doll stand
Dream-A-Long Drifter: wheel, binoculars, whistle, alarm clock, any bed bug, pink or blue man-hole cover, mast / sail
Dream Central: star stool, wrench, biggest pitcher, globe, planet, container, bucket, swing
Dream Crystals: circle, teardrop, diamond, bad dream, white flower, pink flower
Hairpicks: purple, yellow (x2), blue (x3), neon yellow

Vintage Rainbow Brite
Dolls
Lucky Sprite (green), dress, and hair ribbons for 11” Patty O’Green

Vintage Strawberry Shortcake
Dolls
Crepe Suzette
Mint Tulip
any doll that came with Berrykins (longer hair)
Accessories
Strawberry Shortcake: 1 shoe
Blueberry Muffin: hat, dress, shoes
Huckleberry Pie: hat, shoes
Apple Dumplin': hat, leggings, booties
Apricot: hair ribbons, booties
Orange Blossom: shoes
Raspberry Tart: hat
Lime Chiffon: dress, shoes
Butter Cookie: hat
Cherry Cuddler: leggings, booties
Almond Tea: hat, 1 shoe
Cafe Ole: hat
Crepe Suzette: hat, dress, shoes
Lem and Ada: hat, hair bow, booties (x2)
Mint Tulip: hat, dress, leggings, shoes
Peach Blush: hat, dress, leggings, shoes
Plum Puddin: shoes
Party Pleaser Cafe Ole: shoes
Pets
Cheesecake
Pupcake
Tea Time (sitting up)
Berry Bird
Marmalade
Souffle
Burrito
Eclair
Sugar Woofer
Marsh Mallard
Mellonie
Elderberry
any Party Pleaser pets
any Sweet Sleeper pets (except Cheesecake)
any Berrykin

Trade list is here!

Vintage She-Ra Horses
Crystal Moonbeam
Crystal Sun Dancer
Royal Swift Wind (has molded tail ring)
Silver Storm (has molded tail ring)
Accessories
Swift Wind (regular): reins
Crystal Moonbeam: saddle, wings
Crystal Sun Dancer: saddle, wings
Royal Swift Wind: saddle, wings, mask, saddle blanket
Silver Storm: saddle, wings, saddle blanket, mask

I had a pony like that once. It did turn out to be mold on the inside. The reason it showed up as spots was because her plastic was thinner in those places then the rest of her body, just a side effect of how she was made. Once she was cleaned out the spots vanished.

Scrumptious makes me jealous, but I have been extremely lucky in my thrift store finds so I certainly can't complain. I'll try to keep the pics to a minimum, but you did ask for Twist so I'll start with her!
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The trick to so-softs is that they look so tatty if their flocking is wearing but so fantastic with lush fur! The fuzz photographs well, makes me want to pet them through the screen.

[image resized ~ many thanks ~ hathorcat]