Nirvana Ponies

Nirvana Ponies by Country
Argentina	Australia	Brazil	Colombia	France	Germany
Greece	Italy	India	Japan	Macau	Mexico
Netherlands	Peru	Scandinavia	South Africa	Spain	Venezuela

French Hooves

Nirvana ponies are pony variants with very limited distribution. (Variants on the ponies sold in North America.)

These ponies are exclusive to certain countries because they were either only made in that country or they were only sold in that country (and made in China or Hong Kong for instance).

Ponies are listed here under their respective country. You can click on the country name for more general characteristics of ponies and extra info on country´s pony production.

Ponies with subtle variations can sometimes be identified by their hoof markings, ie MACAU, SPAIN, ITALY etc.

Ponies were exported to neighboring countries, so a MIB pony in a German language package may not be a German nirvana pony. You have to check on the package where the pony is made, or somehow get a look at the pony's hooves.

Argentina

Argentina
Argentinian Ponies are ponies made in Argentina. They were sold in Argentina and neighboring countries, Baby Ponies and Winger Ponies can usually be identified by their hooves, stamped "MADE IN ARGENTINA". Adult Ponies are less clearly marked are Argentina made, they often have two digit date stamps on their hooves They are special because the Argentinian line of ponies is the most varied and colorful! Also Baby versions of adult ponies that were not released in the US and Europe were made in Argentina, such as Baby Sparkler.
	Baby Sparkler
	Argentinian Windy

Australia

Australia
The alternate Birth Flower ponies are generally referred to as exclusive to Australia, although they were also available in New Zealand, Sweden, and Denmark
	February Violet
April Daisy	June Rose

Brazil

Brazil
Easy to identify, All are stamped ESTRELA MADE IN BRAZIL Brazillian ponies are made in Brazil	Brazilian Shady's Hoof
	Some ponies do not have symbols, but rather came with outfits
Love Melody	Bubbles

Colombia

Colombia
Colombian ponies are made in Colombia baby pony hooves are marked MADE IN COLOMBIA adults rarely have a country identifying mark there were only nine different pony characters released, but with a huge number of variants among those ponies Bow Tie (above) Baby Blue Belle aka Baby Star's hooves (top right) Baby Blue Belle aka Baby Star (bottom right)

Netherlands

(Dutch)

Netherlands
The latest G1 ponies made are the Dutch variants released in 1995, well after the line had ended everywhere else. They are mostly based on previous ponies but with color mix ups.
Flower Pony

France

France
French Ponies are ponies made in France. They are easily spotted as they are not only marked France, but the "MADE IN FRANCE" stamp is in a circle, the only circular country stamp.
	Windy, with France only lavender and yellow hair

Germany

Germany
German Ponies are those sold exclusively in Germany, and sometimes nearby/German speaking countries.
Skydancer	Nachtlicht (Night Light)

Greece

Greece
Greek ponies were made in Greece. Their hooves are only marked occasionally with a Greek letter. They have particularly fine eye lashes/eye liner.
	Baby Minty
Firefly	Lady Bird

Italy

Italy
Italian ponies are those made in Italy and stamped ITALY on their hoof. They were sold in Italy and other European country. So the language on their packaging varies.
	Minty's hooves
Lickety-Split	Minty

India

India
In India, only the first six collector ponies were sold. The ponies were made in India, and clearly marked as such. They were made through Playskool, so the hooves are marked Funskool rather than Hasbro.
	Cotton Candy

Japan

Japan
Hasbro very occasionally licensed the My Little Pony brand to Takara Tomy. G1 Takara Ponies Made in G2, G1 Retro Baby Sized pony keychains
	Takara Pinky
Baby Sugarberry keychain	Takara Pony Outfit

Macau

Macau
Macau ponies were made in and marked Macau, they were not sold there. (Macau is in China, somewhat similar to Hong Kong.) Only the first six ponies and Lemon Drop were made. These ponies were mostly sold in Germany, and possibly other European countries. Macau ponies are known for a few unique color combinations. Most notably Jenny,a brown and white version of Peachy.
Jenny	"Blosscotch" (Blossom's colors and Butterscotch's symbol)

Mexico

Mexico
Mexican ponies were made and sold in Mexico. Initially the ponies were licensed to/made by a company called Lily Ledy, such ponies have clear hoof marks that say "Lily Ledy" and "Made in Mexico". This company made only the first six ponies, but then their factory burnt down and Hasbro then gave the license to a company called Auriken (who also made versions of the first six). Lily Ledy versions of the first six are more rare than Auriken ones. Auriken ponies have no marks on their hooves, their hooves are either completely flat or concave. Because of the different factories the first six ponies made in Mexico are sometimes not even referred to as Mexican, but in reference to their production company. Ie "Lily Ledy Minty" or "Auriken FF Butterscotch" (aka "Mexican FF Butterscotch"), whereas later ones are just "Mexican Firefly". Any non- first six Mexican pony is also an Auriken pony, so calling it "Mexican" is enough. The variations in printing, type of plastic used, and slight mold variations help identify the completely unmarked Auriken ponies. (Not to mention the place that you found that pony is a good hint, but with eBay these days a pony's true origin can be tricky.)
Tootsie	Firefly

Peru

Scandinavia

Spain

South Africa

Venezuela