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A selection of original ribbons

Some but not all G1 ponies were released with ribbons. In particular many of the late year ponies were only sold with a brush or comb. Identifying exact shades of ribbon included with each pony is extremely difficult, if not impossible, due to two factors; Hasbro was not perfectly consistent with what ribbon/shade was included with each pony, and ribbons are prone to fading over time.

Regular Ribbons

The majority of pony ribbons are a 1/4" (0.65 cm) wide, double sided satin polyester. Unlike most craft ribbons sold today, vintage ribbons are noticeably thicker with a satin finish sheen on both sides. Average length is 8 3/4" - 9" (22.2-23 cm); there is little standardization of overall length, anything from 21.5 to 24 cm is common. Ends are cut at a 30-45 degree angle, (40º average), with diagonal ends parallel. Later ribbons may be heat cut (fused ends), while earlier ribbons were not. (All measurements are point to point.)

• Yellow Ribbons
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  Light Yellow ribbon came with Red Roses

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  yellow ribbon, came with Baby Stripes and Baby Nectar

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  Yellow ribbon came with Sweet Suds

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  yellow ribbon, came with Windy

• Pink Ribbons
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  Light Pink ribbon came with Sweet Lily

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  Pink ribbon came with Dainty Dahlia

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  Pink/Purple ribbon came with Daisy Sweet

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  pink ribbon, came with Baby Lucky Leaf and Baby Leafy

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  Lavender ribbon came with Lavender Lace

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  blue ribbon, came with Quackers

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  blue ribbon, came with Baby Fleecy and Baby Woolly

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  green ribbon, came with Baby Pockets and Baby Hoppy

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  orange ribbon, came with Munchy

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  light blue ribbon, came with Twilight

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  lavender ribbon, came with Rosette

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  bright orange ribbon, came with Sweetheart

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  white ribbon, came with Baby Lemon Drop, Baby Lickety-Split, Baby Tic Tac Toe, Blossom, Bow Tie, Boysenberry Pie, Cuddles, Noodles and Doodles, Glittering Gem, Hippity Hop, Lickety-Split, Pinwheel, Silky Slipper, Skylark, Sweet Delight and Tossles

Playset Ribbons

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  Came with the Perm Shoppe

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  Came with the Perm Shoppe Ribbed finish.

Metallic Edged Ribbons

These ribbons were sold with Flutter, Princess and Mail Order Sparkle Ponies. They are .156" wide (0.38 cm) double sided satin polyester, similar to a standard ribbon, with metallic thread stitched into each edge. Insufficient data exists to make average length determinations, available sample is 8 1/8" long (20.6 cm) with parallel cut ends, at a 50º angle. Ends are unfused, and prone to fraying.

Metallic Ribbons

Metallic ribbons were issued with Flutter Ponies and Summer Wing Ponies. The ribbons are 0.138" (0.35cm) wide with three row chevron pattern weave. Length is approximately 8 1/8" (20.6 cm). The ends are straight cut and unfused. These ribbons unravel very easily and are often found with frayed edges.

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  Silver Ribbon came with Lily, Forget-Me-Not, Peach Blossom, Yum Yum and Hollywood

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  Pink Ribbon came with Sky Dancer, Lady Flutter

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  Aqua Ribbon came with Buzzer

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  Blue Ribbon came with Glow

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  Purple Ribbon came with High Flyer

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  Gold Ribbon came with Little Flitter, Honeysuckle, Morning Glory, Rosedust, Pink Dreams

Dance n' Prance Ribbons

Brush n' Grow Ribbons

These ribbons are identical to the regular ribbons save for dimensions. They are 0.394" (1 cm) wide and 12.8" (32.5 cm) long with 50º parallel cut, unfused ends.

See also

• Bowties, also includes mesh/lace ribbons