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[[File:1986FlutterPam.jpg|thumb|1986 US Flutter Pony Pamphlet]]
The Flutter Ponies were introduced in [[:Category:Year Four (1985-1986)|Year Four]]. They are shorter and more slender than the typical adult pony and have iridescent, insect-like wings that “flutter” when the shell buttons on their backs are pressed and released. Their hair is a single color, and their manes are extra long. Each pony also bears a smaller, simplified version of her [[Symbols_Grouped_by_Theme#G1_19|symbol]] on her cheek or forehead.


The Flutter Ponies’ wings are very fragile and prone to snapping off at the tabs, which are often left lodged inside the slots. Some collectors create and sell replacement/replica wings; '''collectors should always disclose when wings are not original in the event of resale.'''


Many Flutter Ponies have two head variants – the standard head and the “fat head.” Neither is more common than the other, and both bear "Made in China" and "© 86" stamps on their feet. It is thought that fat heads are the result of the molds wearing thin, allowing more room for the PVC to expand. This theory has not been proven, however. 


The easiest way to differentiate between a standard pony and a fat head pony is to look at her feet. Standard head ponies have well-defined circular indents while the Fat Head ponies have softer, more diffuse edges.  Standard head ponies also have a wider stance than fat heads. Lastly, ponies with standard heads will have thinner irises that are closer to touching at the top. Fat heads have thicker irises that appear more crescent-shaped and only extend about halfway up the pupil.


[https://mlparena.com/index.php/topic,389578.0.html How to Tell If Your Pony Is a “Fat Head”]


There are also variations in wing apparatuses. Earlier-produced ponies have enclosed tab slots. Later ponies have open slots that can allow for the wing tabs to be pushed up/out for easier removal.


;Names
:''English:'' Flutter Ponies
:''French:'' Poneys Libellules (Dragonfly Ponies)
:''Italian:'' Pony Flapflap 
:''Spanish:'' Pony Alitas (Pony Wings)


== [[:Category: Year Four (1985-1986)|Year Four (1985-1986)]] ==
[[File:Peach-blossom-backcard.jpg|thumb|[[G1_Peach_Blossom|Peach Blossom]]’s Backcard]]
[[File:Flutter3.JPG|thumb|[[:Category: Year_Four_(1985-1986)#Flutter_Ponies|Year Four Flutter Ponies]]]]
The first set of [[:Category:Flutter_Ponies#Year_Four_.281985-1986.29|Flutter Ponies]] has six ponies, all with floral-themed names and [[Symbols_Grouped_by_Theme#G1_15|symbols]]. 


[https://youtu.be/360BvB4H1fg?si=Hy38kPFGTupIMzXs Flutter Ponies Commercial 1]

[https://youtu.be/Sw-5DsJE5rA?si=U3hnkiQwB0uctd2A Flutter Ponies Commercial 2]


Lyrics are as follows:

''My Little Pony, Flutter Ponies, ''

''With wings that flutter up and down. ''

''My Little Pony, Flutter Ponies, ''

'''Comm. 1''' ''There’s no one else like you around. '' '''Comm. 2''' [instrumental plays as voiceover actor speaks]


* [[Forget-Me-Not|Forget-Me-Not]]
* [[Honeysuckle|Honeysuckle]]
* [[Lily|Lily]]
* [[G1 Morning Glory|Morning Glory]]
* [[G1 Peach Blossom|Peach Blossom]]
* [[Rosedust|Rosedust]]


The Flutter Ponies are the heroines of ''[[My_Little_Pony:_The_Movie|My Little Pony: The Movie (1986)]]'' and star in the “The End of Flutter Valley” mini-series episodes of the ''[[My_Little_Pony_%27n_Friends|My Little Pony TV series]]''.


Each pony includes a [[G1_Combs/Brushes#Flower_Picks|flower pick]], [[Ribbons_(G1)#Metallic_Ribbons|metallic ribbon]], [[Special_Stickers#Flutter_Ponies|scented body sticker]], and a [[G1_Pamphlets_and_Media#Birthflower_Pony_Pamphlet|special offer order form]].


<gallery widths=150px heights=150px perrow="3" caption="[[:Category: Year_Four_(1985-1986)#Flutter_Ponies|Year Four Flutter Ponies]] OOP">
File:Forget-Me-Not.jpg|[[Forget-Me-Not|Forget-Me-Not]]
File:Honeysuckle.jpg|[[Honeysuckle|Honeysuckle]]
File:Lily.jpg|[[Lily|Lily]]
File:Morning Glory.jpg|[[G1 Morning Glory|Morning Glory]]
File:Peach Blossom.jpg|[[G1 Peach Blossom|Peach Blossom]]
File:Rosedust.jpg|[[Rosedust|Rosedust]]
</gallery>


<gallery widths=150px heights=150px perrow="3" caption="[[:Category: Year_Four_(1985-1986)#Flutter_Ponies|Year Four Flutter Ponies]] MIB">
File:Mib-forgetmenot.jpg|[[Forget-Me-Not|Forget-Me-Not]]
File:Mib-honey-suckle.jpg|[[Honeysuckle|Honeysuckle]]
File:Mib-lily.jpg|[[Lily|Lily]]
File:Mib-morning-glory.jpg|[[G1 Morning Glory|Morning Glory]]
File:Mib-peach-blossom.jpg|[[G1 Peach Blossom|Peach Blossom]]
File:Mib-rosedust.jpg|[[Rosedust|Rosedust]]
</gallery>


<gallery widths=200px heights=200px perrow=4 caption="Standard Heads vs. Fat Heads Comparisons">
File:Forget_Me_Not_comparison.jpg|[[Forget-Me-Not]] – Standard Head Left, Fat Head Right
File:Forget_Me_Not_feet.jpg|[[Forget-Me-Not]] – Standard Head Left, Fat Head Right
File:Honeysuckle_comparison.jpg|[[Honeysuckle]] – Standard Head Left, Fat Head Right
File:Honeysuckle_feet.jpg|[[Honeysuckle]] – Standard Head Left, Fat Head Right
File:Lily_comparison.jpg|[[Lily]] – Standard Head Left, Fat Head Right
File:Lily_feet.jpg|[[Lily]] – Standard Head Left, Fat Head Right
File:Morning_Glory_comparison.jpg|[[G1_Morning_Glory#Morning_Glory|Morning Glory]] – Standard Head Left, Fat Head Right
File:Morning_Glory_feet.jpg|[[G1_Morning_Glory#Morning_Glory|Morning Glory]] – Standard Head Left, Fat Head Right
File:Peach_Blossom_comparison.jpg|[[G1_Peach_Blossom|Peach Blossom]] – Standard Head Left, Fat Head Right
File:Peach_Blossom_feet.jpg|[[G1_Peach_Blossom|Peach Blossom]] – Standard Head Left, Fat Head Right
File:Rosedust_comparison.jpg|[[Rosedust]] – Standard Head Left, Fat Head Right
File:Rosedust_feet.jpg|[[Rosedust]] – Standard Head Left, Fat Head Right
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== [[:Category:Year Five (1986-1987)|Year Five (1986-1987)]] ==


[[File:Flutter4.JPG|thumb|Flutter Ponies]]


<gallery widths=200px heights=200px perrow=2 caption="Flutter Ponies">

File:Wing Song.jpg|[[G1 Wingsong|Wingsong]]

File:Tropical Breeze.jpg|[[Tropical Breeze]]

File:Wind Drifter.jpg|[[G1 Wind Drifter|Wind Drifter]]

File:Cloud Puff.jpg|[[Cloud Puff]]

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== Other Flutter Ponies ==
[[File:Hollywood5-pamphlet.jpg|thumb|[[G1_Pamphlets_and_Media#Hollywood_Pamphlet|Hollywood Order Form]]]]


A few other Flutter Ponies were sold in [[:Category:Year Four (1985-1986)|Year Four]] and [[:Category:Year Five (1986-1987)|Year Five]] in variety packs and mail order offers.

* [[Hollywood]] ([[:Category:G1_Mail_Order_Ponies#Year_Four_.281985-1986.29|Mail Order]])
* [[Flutter_Yum_Yum|Yum Yum]] ([[Party Gift Pack]])
* [[Pink Dreams]] ([[Slumber Party Gift Pack]])


<gallery widths=200px heights=200px perrow=3 caption="Other Flutter Ponies OOP">
File:Hollywood.jpg|[[Hollywood]] ([[:Category:G1_Mail_Order_Ponies#Year_Four_.281985-1986.29|Mail Order]])
File:Yum Yum.jpg|[[Flutter_Yum_Yum|Yum Yum]] ([[Party Gift Pack]])
File:Pink Dreams.jpg|[[Pink Dreams]] ([[Slumber Party Gift Pack]])
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<gallery widths=200px heights=200px perrow=3 caption="Other Flutter Ponies MIP">
File:Mip-hollywood.jpg|[[Hollywood]] ([[:Category:G1_Mail_Order_Ponies#Year_Four_.281985-1986.29|Mail Order]])
File:Partypack1.jpg|[[Flutter_Yum_Yum|Yum Yum]] ([[Party Gift Pack]])
File:Slumberparty1.jpg|[[Pink Dreams]] ([[Slumber Party Gift Pack]])
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== See Also ==
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*[[:Category:Year_Four_(1985-1986)|Year Four (1985-1986)]]
*[[:Category:Year_Five_(1986-1987)|Year Five (1986-1987)]]
*[[:Category:G1_Other_Releases#Year_Four_.281985-1986.29|Special Releases]]
*[[:Category:G1_Mail_Order_Ponies#Year_Four_.281985-1986.29|Mail Order Ponies]]


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