1982

1982 is the first year since the release of My Pretty Pony and the first year of the 'proper' My Little Pony franchise. Among toy collectors, it is known as Year One due to being the first year the expanded toyline was released. The toys of this era were known as the Flatfoot Ponies by fans.

Births
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 * ??? — Li Ye
 * ??? — Katarina Perica Kirin

January
 * 11 January — Jessica Ortiz
 * 20 January — Vasilisa Voronina

May
 * 31 May — Ian Flynn

September
 * 21 September — Orly Tagar

October
 * 21 October — Michael Antonakos

November
 * 30 November — Trine Glud

Other events

 * Artech Studios is founded.
 * A shop in was allegedly founded in 1982.