Category:Flutter Ponies
The Flutter Ponies were introduced in 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 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.
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)
Year Four (1985-1986)
The first set of Flutter Ponies has six ponies, all with floral-themed names and symbols.
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]
The Flutter Ponies are the heroines of My Little Pony: The Movie (1986) and star in the “The End of Flutter Valley” mini-series episodes of the My Little Pony TV series.
Each pony includes a flower pick, metallic ribbon, scented body sticker, and a special offer order form.
- Standard Heads vs. Fat Heads Comparisons
Forget-Me-Not – Standard Head Left, Fat Head Right
Forget-Me-Not – Standard Head Left, Fat Head Right
Honeysuckle – Standard Head Left, Fat Head Right
Honeysuckle – Standard Head Left, Fat Head Right
Lily – Standard Head Left, Fat Head Right
Lily – Standard Head Left, Fat Head Right
Morning Glory – Standard Head Left, Fat Head Right
Morning Glory – Standard Head Left, Fat Head Right
Peach Blossom – Standard Head Left, Fat Head Right
Peach Blossom – Standard Head Left, Fat Head Right
Rosedust – Standard Head Left, Fat Head Right
Rosedust – Standard Head Left, Fat Head Right
Year Five (1986-1987)
- Flutter Ponies
Other Flutter Ponies
A few other Flutter Ponies were sold in Year Four and Year Five in variety packs and mail order offers.
- Other Flutter Ponies OOP
- Other Flutter Ponies MIP
See Also
| Generation 1 |
|---|
| Year One (1982-1983) • Year Two (1983-1984) • Year Three (1984-1985) • Year Four (1985-1986) • Year Five (1986-1987) • Year Six (1987-1988)
Year Seven (1988-1989) • Year Eight (1989-1990) • Year Nine (1990-1991) • Year Ten (1991-1992) • Year Eleven (1993) • Year Thirteen (1995) |
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