Q 01/05

Which Rhode Island toy company created the franchise in 1981 and still owns it?

A) Mattel

B) Hasbro

C) Kenner

D) Fisher-Price

Answer · why

B) Hasbro

The first toys were developed by Bonnie Zacherle, Charles Muenchinger and Steve D'Aguanno and produced in 1981.

Q 02/05

The 1981 ten-inch forerunner of the 1982 toy line was sold under what name?

A) Dream Pony

B) Little Filly

C) Pony Pal

D) My Pretty Pony

Answer · why

D) My Pretty Pony

It could wiggle its ears, swish its tail and wink one eye; the six smaller My Little Pony toys followed in 1982.

Q 03/05

Which illustrator is credited as the original creator of the My Little Pony toy line?

A) Bonnie Zacherle

B) Lauren Faust

C) Meghan McCarthy

D) Ruth Handler

Answer · why

A) Bonnie Zacherle

She joined Hasbro's research and development team in Pawtucket in 1980; her uncle John Zacherle was a famous TV horror host.

Q 04/05

Roughly how many pony toys were sold during the original 1980s run before the line was discontinued?

A) 50 million

B) 100 million

C) 120 million

D) 150 million

Answer · why

D) 150 million

Even so, increased competition ended 'Generation One' in the US in 1992 and globally in 1995.

Q 05/05

The symbols on the ponies' flanks are known in Friendship Is Magic as what?

A) Cutie marks

B) Charm spots

C) Star stamps

D) Flank badges

Answer · why

A) Cutie marks

Young ponies who have not yet earned one are teased as 'blank flanks'.