One of the most beloved franchises in recent history,
My Little Pony has captured the hearts of children and adults since they were first introduced in the early 1980s. The colorful ponies, incredible settings, and timeless messages of love and friendship, My Little Pony may be more popular now than it has ever been. What follows are some cool facts about My Little Pony that just might surprise you.
It All Began as a Line of Toys
Following the success of G.I. Joe and Transformers, Hasbro released My Little Pony as a line of toys designed by Bonnie Zacherle. They were small, but colorful figures that had mains and tails that could be brushed. The toys came with names and personalities and were an instant hit with young girls. The success of the toy line started a TV series which was preceded by animated specials.
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic Redefined the Franchise
In 2010, the debut of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic showcased this venerable series to a new generation. Created by Lauren Faust, this new series was heralded for its clever storytelling, positive characters, and potent messages about friendship. The series also created instant fan favorites in characters such as Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Applejack, and more.
Bronies
Although My Little Pony is aimed at young girls, it has developed a fanbase of adult men called “Bronies”. Emerging shortly after “My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic” was released in 2010, this strong fanbase of adult men have created fan art, music, and even celebrated My Little Pony at conventions. Proving that the series is not just for young girls.
My Little Pony: Equestria Girls
This spinoff of the series is aimed at teenage girls and showcases the challenge faced when navigating life in high school. This includes friendships, rivals, and magical events that have human settings. This extension of the franchise has provided new life to the series and introduced the ponies to an older audience.
Famous Talent Voices the Ponies
Over time, some well-known actors have been the voice talent for the different series spawned by My Little Pony. Tara Strong is a prominent voice actor who has been featured in series such as The Powderpuff Girls, Rugrats, and Teen Titans. While Emily Blunt has voiced Tempest Shadow, the villain in the 2017 release, My Little Pony: The Movie.
Continuing Renewal
My Little Pony is over 40 years old and yet continues to produce new TV series, comics, books, and movies to entertain new generations. The recently released reboot, My Little Pony: A New Generation has garnered considerable acclaim and introduced new characters that will help keep the series relevant for years to come.
These are just some of the cool facts about
My Little Pony, a line of toys that has become a part of childhood for many girls over the past 40 years. It is a phenomenon that stretches across different media and inspires fans around the world with its messages of friendship combined with creative storytelling.
