Restoring: Tux (Pic Heavy) New pics added!

[Rainbowjuice]

I was super excited to start this project and even more so when I saw Tux in person. Described as 'baity' he was far from.

His tail was rusted and he had a mohawk. Other than that. PERFECT. No rubs to eyes or symbols and no ailments or chews!
This is Tux as he came to me (minus his tail, I'd already ripped it out at this point)
Aside from being really dirty he was marvellous.

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So I gave him a damn good scrub and removed all his old hair. I do love how easily hair comes out of G1's.
Much better now.

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Since I'm still awaiting the shipment containing his new hair I had to make do with just adding his 'streak' for now. This is White Witch.

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It will be trimmed and styled along with the rest of his mane when it's in.
I'll update this page with more pictures as I progress with his restoration. The of course I will reunite him with Satin 'n' Lace. <3

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All finished and finally reunited with his beloved Satin! I was going to curl his hair but I quite like it long and straight.

Yay!

[prowlsgirl]

He looks like a male verison of BowTie just different pose and body color.

[Rainbowjuice]

He looks like a male verison of BowTie just different pose and body color.

Heh I guess he does a little.
I love Tux though <3

[prowlsgirl]

Granted his bow ties look more manly then BowTie's girly ones. ^_^

[kittybethy]

Very handsome so far!!!

[ZettaMomo]

Looks great so far! I can't wait to see when he is done.

[Baby Sugarberry]

Makes me sad how many G1's are described as "bait" when really all they need is some new hair. I commend you for saving him and being well on the path to a great rescue! 

[prowlsgirl]

Makes me sad how many G1's are described as "bait" when really all they need is some new hair. I commend you for saving him and being well on the path to a great rescue!

I was looking at eCrater and there is this G1 bait lot for 19.99 one of the ponies pictured on it has no head.

[Rainbowjuice]

I'm not sure whether to curl his hair or not? Thoughts?

[Baby Sugarberry]

I'd imagine almost all collectors would consider a headless pony bait. o.o!
Mine came with curly hair, and the promo pictures also show Tux with curled hair.  I'd go for it, myself.

[prowlsgirl]

I'm not sure whether to curl his hair or not? Thoughts?

This image I found show his hair is curled.
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[Rainbowjuice]

Wheeee more practise with boil curls!

[Griffin]

Looking forward to seeing more pics! I bet he'll look stunning when you're done. ^^

[Rainbowjuice]

I just spent an hour sewing him a bowtie. It isn't perfect but it's cute.

[Rainbowjuice]

Guys he's finished! Yayyyyyyy