What was MLP inspired by?

17. HER PONIES WERE INSPIRED BY GENERATION 1 TOYS—AND THE CHARACTERS SHE CREATED AS A CHILD. When it came time to create her ponies, Faust looked to the past: Specifically, to the G1 ponies she’d loved playing with as a child.

What do the MLP characters represent?

Each pony character was designed to represent a different element and positive aspect of friendship—honesty (Applejack), kindness (Fluttershy), laughter (Pinkie Pie), generosity (Rarity), and loyalty (Rainbow Dash)—which come together to form the sixth element of “magic” (Twilight Sparkle).

What race is fluttershy?

female Pegasus pony
Fluttershy is a female Pegasus pony and one of the main characters of My Little Pony Friendship is Magic.

Why did MLP get popular?

It’s because they’re meant for people of all ages. The show tries to appeal to all ages, and not assume kids are dumb. There’s references to more adult things, but they’re not important to the show and they’re more subtext.

Was My Little Pony a toy first?

My Little Pony (MLP) is a toy line and media franchise developed by American toy company Hasbro. The first toys were developed by Bonnie Zacherle, Charles Muenchinger, and Steve D’Aguanno, and were produced in 1981.

Is sunset shimmer the 7th element of harmony?

According to Twitter conversations with Jim Miller, Sunset Shimmer’s popularity is not why Starlight Glimmer was added to the show. When asked on Twitter in mid-December 2016 if Sunset is one of the Elements of Harmony, Ishi Rudell replied, “In our world she is the 7th element!

What race is rarity?

Rarity is a female unicorn pony and one of the main characters of My Little Pony Friendship is Magic.

Can a boy like My Little Pony?

A Brony is defined as a male fan of the show My Little Pony. That’s just what he is, a boy who likes My Little Pony. It’s perfectly fine for boys and girls to watch My Little Pony as it appeals to children in general and not a particular gender.

What age should you stop watching My Little Pony?

Parental guidance is recommended for children under seven years, because of some scary scenes and characters. These scenes and characters might be particularly scary for children under five years. At 104 minutes, the movie is also rather long for this age group.