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.
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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
Light Yellow ribbon came with Red Roses
yellow ribbon, came with Baby Stripes and Baby Nectar
Yellow ribbon came with Sweet Suds
yellow ribbon, came with Windy
- Pink Ribbons
Light Pink ribbon came with Sweet Lily
Pink ribbon came with Dainty Dahlia
Pink/Purple ribbon came with Daisy Sweet
pink ribbon, came with Baby Lucky Leaf and Baby Leafy
Lavender ribbon came with Lavender Lace
blue ribbon, came with Quackers
blue ribbon, came with Baby Fleecy and Baby Woolly
green ribbon, came with Baby Pockets and Baby Hoppy
orange ribbon, came with Munchy
light blue ribbon, came with Twilight
lavender ribbon, came with Rosette
Playset Ribbons
Came with the Perm Shoppe
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 the first set of Flutter Ponies, Windy Wing 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.
Silver Ribbon came with Hollywood
Pink Ribbon came with Sky Dancer
Blue Ribbon came with Buzzer
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
