My Little Pony: Quick History

My Little Pony (MLP) traces its roots back to 1981, when the first toys debuted under the name My Pretty Pony. After a series of animated specials, TV shows and movies, My Little Pony went on to sell 150 million toys in the 1980’s alone.

The series has seen several revivals in 1997 and again in 2003, when a new toy line launched that rekindled interest in the franchise. In 2017, the My Little Pony: The Movie brought in another wave of new fans.

We asked our resident MLP expert to pour over 25 different My Little Pony toys to find the best bets. Here are our top picks:

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