My Little Pony and the girl toy vs. boy toy debate, explained - Polygon
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My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic has a cult following today, but in the 1980s, MLP toys and the cartoon were a revolutionary idea that tore down the wall between what girls like to play with. Here’s a look at the history of how the Pony characters got here.
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My Little Pony and the girl toy vs. boy toy debate, explained
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