G3 Disintegrating Hair Syndrome
It's been known for a long time now that certain G3 ponies are prone to what I've been referring to as "
Disintegrating Hair Syndrome."
1. What does this look like?
2. Why is this happening?
3. What ponies does this affect?
4. What other ponies have been reported?
5. Full text list of reported ponies
5. How can I help??
1. What does this look like?
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.....and eventually....
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It's as simple as that. With so much as
barely a touch, the hair breaks off and disintegrates.
This isn't a few loose strands--this hair breaks so easily that you don't even feel it breaking when it happens.
It requires pretty much no effort, it just all but turns to dust. As you can see above, it's just the tinsel that gets left behind if there is any.
Sadly,
there is no cure for Disintegrating Hair Syndrome. Once the hair has started to fall apart, it's too late.
At that point, re-hairing is your only option.
Some may choose to leave their DHS-prone ponies without brushing and to display them however they look. Be aware though that
as soon as you move a pony that has DHS, or pack or ship it, or if it falls over, or if a breeze from an open window blows too hard,
the pony is still going to lose its hair eventually.
2. Why is this happening?
There are theories but no one knows for sure. It is unlikely to be the glue, since the hair disintegrates all over, not just detaching from where it's sewn into the head. Because it tends to affect certain ponies more than others, most seem to think it's just a poor quality of the hair used on those models deteriorating over time. It may or may not be worsened by sun exposure.
3. What ponies does this affect?
Disintegrating Hair Syndrome is mostly found in certain sets of ponies, such as discount chains and AVON exclusives, but has been reported in others outside of these sets.
NOTE: NOT every single pony
(every single Autumn Crisp, for example)
will have this problem.
Reported ponies prone to Disintegrating Hair Syndrome (with photos):
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Autumn Crisp - CONFIRMED
2005 Discount Chain Exclusive
(photo: Strawberry Reef, @MustBeJewel)
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Baby Romperooni - CONFIRMED
2004 Super Long Hair bonus pony
(photo: @Spoosh, @OctoberMoon, @blueming )
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Blossomforth [Wing Wishes] - CONFIRMED
2006
(photo: Strawberry Reef, @Iridescent )
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December Poinsettia - CONFIRMED
2006
(photo: Strawberry Reef, Lindsay S.)
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Dream Drifter - CONFIRMED
2007
(photo: Strawberry Reef, @starbeam )
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Glitterbelle - CONFIRMED
2006
(photo: @Spoosh, @SweetNightmare)
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Green Apple - CONFIRMED
2006 Discount Chain Exclusive
(photo: Strawberry Reef, Mandi P.)
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Jazz Matazz & Wave Catcher - CONFIRMED
2005 AVON exclusive
(photo: Strawberry Reef, @MeowFactor)
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Midnight Dream - CONFIRMED
2006
(photo: Strawberry Reef, Melissa R.)
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Petal Blossom - CONFIRMED
2006
(photo: @Spoosh, heckyeahponyscans)
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Secret Wish - CONFIRMED
2006
(photo: @Spoosh, Peri K.)
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Soakey Dokey - CONFIRMED
2006
(photo: @Spoosh, @Mlp Sunsparkle )
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Sparkleworks (McDonald's) - CONFIRMED
2005
(photo: Strawberry Reef, @GracefulSlumber)
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Sparkleworks (II) - CONFIRMED
2003
(photo: Strawberry Reef, @buddafly)
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Sunrise - CONFIRMED
2006 Discount Chain Exclusive
(photo: Strawberry Reef, Benjamin Ben)
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Tangerine Twinkle - CONFIRMED
2006
(photo: Strawberry Reef, @MustBeJewel)
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Tea Lily - CONFIRMED
2005
(photo: Strawberry Reef, @BabyNightmare )
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Tripsy Daisy - CONFIRMED
2005
(photo: Strawberry Reef, @MustBeJewel)
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Twirlerina - CONFIRMED
2006
(photo:
Strawberry Reef,
@Magpeye)
5. Full Text List of Reported Ponies
Red = Confirmed above
Please comment with any photos you may have of the following ponies reported to be afflicted with Disintegrating Hair Syndrome:
- Autumn Crisp
- Baby Romperooni
- Blossomforth [Wing Wishes]
- Breezy
- Comet Tail
- December Poinsettia
- Dream Drifter
- Flippity Flop
- Frilly Frocks
- Gem Blossom
- Glitterbelle
- Green Apple
- Jazz Matazz & Wave Catcher
- Midnight Dream
- Peachie Keen
- Peach Surprise & Tea Lily
- Petal Blossom
- Piccolo
- Pretty Parasol
- Rainbow Flash
- Secret Wish
- Soakey Dokey
- Sparkleworks I, II, III, McDonald's
- Strawberry Sunset
- Sunny Daze (Dress-up Eveningwear 2004)
- Sunrise
- Tangerine Twinkle
- Tripsy Daisy
- Tulip Twinkle
- Twirlerina
- 2011 Comic-Con Pony
- 3.5 Cheerilee (the one with changeable pigtails - Super Long Hair Ponies)
Other products:
6. How Can I Help??
Help us fill out this list! If this has happened to you with a G3 pony,
please comment with its name and if possible, a photo of the damage.
Additional photo credits:
Green Apple: Mandy P.
Daybreak: Benjamin Ben
Midnight Dream: Melissa R.
Secret Wish: Keri P.
December Poinsettia: Lindsay S.
Additional info credits:
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