Bait

Bait is a term properly given to ponies who are damaged beyond reasonable repair, destined as the base material for custom ponies. The exact definition of what ponies are bait and which are better off restored will vary from person to person, and with the perceived value of the particular pony in question. Value is not purely monetary - a beloved childhood pony may be common, but have great sentimental value to the original owner. Notwithstanding, replacement cost and ease of repair will be the deciding factors for most ponies.

The term bait is often incorrectly applied by resellers to any pony who is not in mint condition, including those with minor, completely fixable flaws. Given that some of the earliest ponies are approaching thirty years old, finding a truly mint specimen is becoming increasingly difficult. Serious consideration should be taken before baiting any pony, as customization is rarely a reversible process.

Those seeking more information on the restoration of My Little Ponies are encouraged to check out the My Little Pony Preservation Project.

Restoration Recommended List

The ponies listed below are among the most sought after or rare. Restoration of these ponies is greatly encouraged over customization, as there are few enough to go around without diminishing the available supply through baiting.

My Pretty Pony
Mail Orders - See Mail Order Ponies. With the exception of Baby Stockings, Mail Order ponies tend to be rare.
Most Foreign Ponies - see Nirvana