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Here are answers to the commonly asked questions about where to resell Painted Ponies, and what their current value is:

When collectors choose to resell their Painted Ponies, we recommend doing so on eBay. There is also a Facebook group, which was set up by Painted Ponies collectors and is not monitored by The Trail of Painted Corporate Office, where you can offer your Painted Ponies for sale. Here is a link to that Facebook group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/PaintedPoniessellbuyswapauction

To find the current perceived value of your Painted Ponies, we suggest searching on eBay for the same figurine with a similar edition number. If you have an eBay account, you can look up what that particular figurine has sold for recently, and that will give you an even more accurate perceived value.

Angel from Phoenix Az wrote on April 04, 2022:

I would like to know where i can get a list of the Masterpiece. Horses

Response From Trailmaster:

There was only one Pony that was created as a Masterpiece, and that was "War Cry." There were twelve 9" figurines created, and they are: Dream Warrior, Fancy Dancer, Year of the Horse, Medicine Horse, Woodland Hunter, Fetish Pony, Tewa Horse, Happy Trails, Ghost Horse, War Pony and Quarterhorse.

Cindy Lillemo from Harrison AR wrote on March 28, 2022:

Are the original life size ponies still on display and if so, where?

Response From Trailmaster:

Approximately 120 life-size Painted Ponies were created as part of the original public art project, and most of them were auctioned off so they are no longer "corralled" in one place. in retrospect, we wish we had reserved a group for public display in one place.

Wendysue from Colorado wrote on March 21, 2022:

How many masterpieces of War Cry were produced?

Response From Trailmaster:

1E/1862 was the last edition number for the War Cry Masterpiece, so 1862 were oriduced. This was released as a limited edition for 1 year in 2010.

Kat from Banner Elk N.C. wrote on March 21, 2022:

When will the next new pony, the spring and summer winners 2022?

Response From Trailmaster:

Because of shipping delays experienced by every business in 2021, the Summer 2021 Release is just now arriving at our official store. We won't be announcing the Summer 2022 Release until July.

cindy from Buffalo, NY wrote on March 20, 2022:

I bought a few painted ponies years ago when a boutique was going out of business. They were the first of my collection. They are unstamped on the bottom. Totally blank. Mosaic Appaloosa is one of them. Is it because they were given to the store as samples? Are they more valuable or less valuable than those that are marked with Editions? Thank you for any information you can give me. I could send pics if you like.

Response From Trailmaster:

There are several possible explanations for why the Ponies you have are unstamped on the bottom, the most likely being that they were given to a sales rep as samples to show to retailers, not sell, but somehow were sold anyway. Although this makes them anomalies, it doesn't necessarily make them more valuable.

Tonia from KY wrote on March 19, 2022:

I found some ponies that are hinged trinket boxes. Is there a price list for them

Response From Trailmaster:

The jeweled gift boxes originally retailed for $60.

Sandi Zwier from Illinois wrote on March 12, 2022:

Is there somewhere I can sell my ponies other than Ebay?

Response From Trailmaster:

The only place other than eBay that we know of where you can sell your Ponies is: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PaintedPoniessellbuyswapauction/ We do not, however, monitor this site.

Sharwari from Imdia wrote on March 08, 2022:

What was the earlier material used in making the ponies? What material is used now? Does the feel/ look same for different materials.

Response From Trailmaster:

When Trail of Painted Ponies figurines first hit the market in 2003, some were cast in resin and some in porcelain. As the designs we decided to work with became more complex and dimensional, we discontinued with porcelain and now cast exclusively in resin.

Genie from Kansas (USA) wrote on March 07, 2022:

Do all ponies have the plate on their base?

Response From Trailmaster:

No. When Painted Pony figurines were first introduced to the public in the winter of 2003, they did not have title plates. Some seven years later, when we moved to a new manufacturer, we decided to add title plates, a policy we intend to continue.

Rebecca from PA wrote on February 18, 2022:

I am looking for a replacement part for Bedazzled, the part is the carousel pole. Can I order just the pole?

Response From Trailmaster:

Sorry, but we don't have replacement parts for damaged figurines.